So, you want to go to Australia on a Working Holiday Visa

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I'm going in December! I've sorted my flights and visa, but just stressing a little on how strict they are with this $5000. I've got £3000 in a savings account (roughly $5000) already, HOWEVER my student current account is still in its overdraft from over-spending at uni! I've got another 2 years to pay it off, so it shouldn't be a problem, but I'm just wondering whether they're strict at checking since I'll still probably be in my overdraft in that current account when I go out there? On the plus side, I already have free accommodation and work sorted for when I first arrive (as I know people in Perth with a spare room and a cafe) so I won't be struggling for money on arrival :-)

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Simon Davies

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lauren2412

This has been such a helpful forum to read even if it's a few years old now! I'm heading out on my WHV around September this year. Hope to see this thread become a bit more active again before then :smile:

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wanjohanna

I am a Spanish citizen, and am flutent in English, self taught and through my British girlfriend. I have noticed that one of the criteria is that I need a degree or a certificate in English? Is there any way to get around this? Thank you for any help please. It has always been a dream to go to Australia.

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chloetheunicorn

Hi ! Anyone going this year?

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lauren2412

Original post by chloetheunicorn

Hi ! Anyone going this year?

Hi! Flying from Manchester to Cairns on 20th September :smile:

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shania.masters

Does anyone know what its like to find in job in Cains/Gold Coast? i.e are jobs harder to find? Would be willing to do anything but I feel as though waitressing/cafe would be ideal? If you wouldn't suggest the Gold Coast, where else would you suggest in Australia?

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shania.masters

Also, i'm struggling to decide what to do first, either start looking for a job pretty much straight away or do the 3 months farm work first? I feel as though i'm leaning towards doing the farm work first as I fear I won't want to leave where I have 'settled' and it's good to save money whilst ding this? Anyone able to give their experiences etc?