Expatriate Forums in Australia

stud · Posted: Sun Oct 23, 2005 12:20 pm Post subject: Earning Money While on Holiday.

It seems there are a lot of people interested in offering visitors to our Counrtry lots of spending money. Of cause these offers come at a price.
What I would sujest is that anyone wanting to earn some money be wise and dont let anyone rip off your hard saved spending money. Take your time and read the 3 links that I have posted here. They are Genuine, and will make your stay here more enjoyable, as it will give you a good look at what this Country has to offer,
Firstly lets check with immigration to see if you can do it.
http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/visiting_whm.htm
So far so good. Now here are some useful links that should be helpful, Most of these casual seasonal jobs requie no experience. But some do depending how desperate you are.
http://www.seasonalwork.com.au/index.bsp also try this one
http://www.waywardbus.com.au/seaswork.html

Some of the visitors I have met here have had a ball! some buy a cheap van and live in it, use it for transport, then resell it when leaving. Once here you can apply for an extension on your visa for up to a max 12 months.
Try to avoid all those get rich scams, they are only after your money.
I will be glat to provide any info that you may need if I can. AT NO COST!
I am only doing this to help you the members of this forum.
STUD Cool

penny · Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:29 am Post subject:

if I'm on holiday then I should not be working, otherwise I'm not "on holiday" Confused

stud · Posted: Sun Feb 19, 2006 4:38 am Post subject:

freno · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:37 pm Post subject:

Hi, i'm Italian boy that i wont come in Australia for learn the English and visit the Australia ...

...just 1 question, for you, is a big problem find a job if my language skills are very low?? (i search for a job in farm or similar).

Bye

Alessio

stud · Posted: Tue Oct 31, 2006 8:04 am Post subject:

Shackks · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:47 pm Post subject:

Stud,
thanx for the link, however, these visa are only applicable to people from certain country and my home country, Malaysia, is nowhere to be found.

Other than the above, I would like to seek ur advice or opinions on the below matter:
Me and my girlfriend would like to venture and experience some farm stay or in a winery/vineyard (preferably in perth) for a month or two but I'm only holding a normal visa as I enter Australia. How do I go about it?

Do I have to find or confirm an employment before I fly to Aussie or can I get a job after I reach Aussie.

How much is the living expenses in Perth averagely and do i need to get my own accomodation or the employer provides hostel or sorts of it.

Your replies are much appreciated.

Thanx

stud · Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 4:59 pm Post subject:

Hi Shackks, I will look into the visa thing for you a little later.
Farm stays are OK if thats what you want. I think I would be pretty bored living on a farm for any amount of time. Having said that I have done it a few times myself, once for 3 months!
Perth is kind'a a long way from me it's half way to Malaysia. I have only been there once. If looking for winery I would suggest South Australia or even The Hunter Valley here in NSW.
"When do you plan to come?"
With visa's its usually no prob, If your Girlfriend was coming alone they would want to know how she is going to support herself... But when she is with a man then they can see that there is no illegal activity going on.
I think a Visa will last 3 months. "how long did you want to stay?"
Jobs here are a plenty there is always someone looking to employ. But if you can snag a job before you come then that will be a bonus. "especially with the visa bullsh!t".
Living expences here in Aus are much diferent to what you are used to.
I will put up a detailed post soon "not today Wink

" and try to give you some idea. But I would expect you to spend around 4,000 RM per month. "thats living on the edge...
STUD Cool

Shackks · Posted: Tue Nov 07, 2006 4:51 pm Post subject:

stud · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:20 am Post subject:

OK Shakk's lets see what we can find.
Are you both under 30? I believe they raised the age to 35 but am unsure at the moment.
Malaysia is part of the commonwealth therefore should be no problems. But I will check before you make any dissision.
We had a small fall out with Malaysia about 25 years ago, when a few of our drug smugglers were hung.
I think that may be the reason that Qantas dont fly there "could be wrong"

All fees and charges are in Australian dollars (AUD).

Important: The Visa Application Charge must accompany your application and is generally not refunded if the application is unsuccessful.

Working Holiday visa (subclass 417) & Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
Charge Type Charge Amount
Working Holiday visa (subclass 417)
Note: First and second working holiday visa
$185

Work and Holiday visa (subclass 462)
$175

Might be best for you to apply on line and see what happens.
STUD Cool

Shackks · Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 1:50 pm Post subject:

hello Stud,
really grateful for all those efforts on my queries.

We're in our late 20s and certainly a few more years for us to reach 30. Laughing

Aniway, I've check on the [url]http://www.australia.org.my/klpr/Visas%5fand%5fMigration.html]Australian High Commission in Malaysia[/url] on the Working Holiday Visa (WHV) but nothing is mentioned of it... And cross reference with the Australian Immigration site where u've got the result posted above, Malaysia is not in any agreements on Working Holiday with Australia. Now, I'm caught whether should I just apply a normal visa into Australia and convert it to a WHV or should I just go ahead and apply a WHV.

Worst come to worst, I'll just have a short holiday and come back. Very Happy

Aniwae, I'm very thankful for all the efforts... Hope I can repay u with a meal or something when I made it to Aussie... Very Happy

cheers.