The Association for International Development and Exchange (AIDE) provides international teach, work and volunteer placements. AIDE was launched in August 2007 as the new not for profit sister organization of Alliance Abroad Group (AAG), in order to expand upon the programs historically offered by the AAG Outbound Department. As a not for profit AIDE aims to reach a larger audience, and has more than 15 years of experience in offering programs abroad due to its affiliation with the AAG Outbound Department. Our Goal is to create programs and services for people that will create positive change in their communities in the U.S. and abroad and will enhance their chances to achieve international understanding.

Welcome to the Land Down Under! Our Rural Australia work program will place you in a paid position in a small town in the Outback. Work positions include farm work, domestic or childcare work in the farm, or rural hospitality work. You will start the program with a “Jet Lag Recovery Weekend” at Rainbow Beach. Once you have had the chance to relax, you will begin a five-day orientation program at a working farm near Brisbane. During this time you will have the opportunity to select the right job for you. You will learn new skills, ride horses and bikes, meet others and have a great time!

Eligibility:
- 18 - 30 years old
- Advanced level of English
- US citizens have the option of working for up to 4 months on a Special Programs visa, or may also work for up to one year on a Work and Holiday visa. US citizens applying for the Work and Holiday visa will need to show evidence of enrollment in a post secondary course of study or hold a degree demonstrating completion
- Citizens of Canada, UK, Japan, Ireland, Netherlands, Belgium, Estonia, Taiwan, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Malta, Cyprus, Hong Kong, France, Italy, Thailand, Chile and Korea who qualify for a Work and Holiday visa can stay for up to one year
- Valid driving license preferred
 

Location: All participants start with an orientation session in Brisbane, though job placements are anywhere throughout rural Australia.
 

Length of program: Work and Holiday visa holders can stay for up to 1 year. US citizens that are not currently enrolled in college or have not received their degree can stay for up to 4 months. One year internship visas are available to all students that are currently studying agricultural or have graduated with an agricultural degree within one year.
 

What you get:
- Documentation to obtain work visa (visa fee not included)
- Paid work placement- Most positions include room and board plus a salary. Salary averages $300 AUD per week or $1200 AUD per month (approximately USD$ 888).
- Travel medical insurance
- Pre-departure orientation
- In most cases room and board plus salary while you are working
- Meeting at Brisbane Airport upon arrival
- Bus ticket to Springbrook Farm via Rainbow Beach
- 3 nights at Rainbow Beach for jet lag recovery weekend
- 5 days at the orientation farm in Goomeri; one day for administration and shopping and four days for the course and orientation
- Application for tax file numbers
- Application for Bank accounts
- Application for Medicare Cards for citizens of the UK, Holland, Sweden, Finland and Malta
- T-shirt
- An Aussie All Rounder hat
- Letter forwarding and message passing for the duration of the visa (within reason)
- Full-time local representative in Australia
- 24/7 personal support
- Certificate of completion (upon request)

Learn more about AIDE’s Work Outback- Australia program here:
http://www.aideabroad.org/work/ausOutback.asp

Visit us at:
http://www.aideabroad.org/