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In the end all we have… are stories and methods of finding and using those stories. – Roger C. Shank, from Tell Me A Story

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So what’s your story? Work, Learn or Volunteer and discover your story with STA Travel.

WHY CHOOSE STA TRAVEL?

We can help you organise the ultimate Working Holiday. We’ll tailor-make it to your craziest dreams and wishes, we’ll read your palm if it helps. Whatever you imagine yourself doing; babysitting lion cubs in South Africa, pouring pints for pounds in London, learning fluent Spanish in Buenos Aires; whatever you’re into – don’t be shy! We’ve been providing these kinds of adventures for over 30 years, so all you need to do is start at the beginning. We’ve made it our mission to open up the world to eager, adventurous travellers like you. We’re the world’s largest travel company for students and young adults. But whatever your age (it’s just a number after all) we can’t wait for your call, email or visit. We’re excited to show our unique perspective of the planet to everyone. No matter where you are in the world, the knowledgeable and friendly people that work for STA Travel are never far away. We’ve got over 400 STA Travel branches in 85 countries worldwide and 24/7 global travel help - an essential backup for all travellers on the move. If you’ve lost your tickets, want to change your dates or just need some local advice, our help is always at hand.

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We’ve got thousands of exclusive offers on flights, accommodation, adventure trips and all the essential extras to help you plan your dream Working Holiday. This brochure showcases the best of them, so enjoy! Come and talk to us by dropping into one of our branches around Australia, calling us on 134 STA or visiting statravel.com.au

LET US PLAN YOUR PERFECT TRIP!

Visit statravel.com.au and get inspired. SPECIALISTS Working Holidays are one of our biggest passions. From the utterly inspiring to the downright kooky, Working Holidays are what real travel is all about. Not only will you learn new life skills, you’ll learn (far too much) about yourself. Pretty deep! But seriously – our advisers live and breathe the projects in this brochure and they’ve been expertly trained to give you the best advice. TRAVEL BLOGS Keep your family and friends up to date – build your own travel journal! You can also find out about other people’s travel experiences and see blogs, photos and videos of people on their travels at statravel.com.au/blogs FACEBOOK We heart Facebook. It really excites us. We’re always posting new updates, pics and vids on our wall! It’s all about keeping you in-the-know. You can ask us any burning travel questions, even hook up with other travellers along the way. Click to be-fan us at facebook.com.au/statravel.au TWITTER Festival giveaways, new comps, flight sales…*tweet*! We won’t bore you with tweets about what we’re eating or what the dog’s doing. But we will tell you about new deals and the exciting stuff first - as soon as it happens. Come follow us at twitter.com/statravelau

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working Visa Guide Travel Essentials World Map Getting there round the world Work overseas Best year of my LIFE! Volunteer projects Learn a language

Conditions apply: Prices advertised are for low season departures. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Prices and inclusions are correct at time of print (Jan 2010) and are subject to change without notice. Prices are for cash sale, all other methods of payment will attract an admin fee. All airfares include prepaid taxes. Other taxes or charges collected by third parties or overseas airports may apply. STA Travel does not guarantee placement on work, language, learning or volunteer programs, they are all subject to availability. Tour placements are not guaranteed also. Amendment & cancellation fess may apply. For complete booking conditions ask your travel adviser. Prices are per person and in Australian dollars unless otherwise stated. Now stop reading and start planning your trip!

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Check out the easy-to-read visa guide below. It lists the countries where you’re eligible for a working visa, standard visa processing times and most importantly; how much it’s going to cost!

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proof of funds

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Belgium

18-30

12 months

Some professions are regulated, ask your adviser!

€2,500

4-6 weeks

$150

Canada

18-30

24 months

Education and medical fields may be required to undergo a medical examination.

$4,000

4-6 weeks

$165

Chile

18-30

12 months

Not valid for teaching or health care jobs.

P.O.A

n/a

$204

Cyprus

18-30

3 months

The initial visa is valid for three months but can be extended for up to 12 months once in Cyprus.

Not specified

4 weeks

$35

Denmark

18-30

12 months

Permitted to work a total of six months, maximum three months with any one emplyer.

$4,000

6-8 weeks

$250

Estonia

18-30

12 months

Need evidence of intial funds to support yourself.

Enough to purchase return ticket.

30 days

$125

Finland

18-30

12 months

Permitted to work a total of nine months, maximum three months with any one employer.

$3,000

6-8 weeks

$320

France

18-30

12 months

Quota of 500 visas for Australian citizens; issued on a first come, first served basis.

$4,000

4 weeks

$175

Germany

18-30

12 months

Each job cannot last longer than 90 days.

$400 (month)

2 weeks

$30

Hong Kong

18-30

12 months

Max. three months work with any one employer.

$5,000

2 weeks

$25

Ireland

18-30

12 months

Max. three months work with any one employer.

$5,000

6 weeks

$100

Italy

18-30

12 months

Permitted to work a total of six months, maximum three months with any one employer.

€3,500

n/a

$120

Japan

18-30

6 months

May be extended for six months once in Japan. Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians.

$2,500

3 weeks

No fee. Woo hoo!

Malta

18-25

12 months

Cannot work as an entertainer or a sports person.

$4,500

6-8 weeks

$60

Netherlands

18-30

12 months

Will need to apply for temporary residence permit on arrival costing €30 to stay longer.

$3,000

2-3 weeks

Free (first 90 days)

Norway

18-30

12 months

May be extended for additional 12 months. Max.

$7,000

4 weeks

$325

South Africa

18+

12 months

Must be a student or graduated within the last year.

$500 (month)

4 weeks

$1930

South Korea

18-30

12 months

Not valid for entertainment professions eg. musicians. To teach English must obtain E-2 Language Instructors Visa.

$6,000

2 weeks

$72

Sweden

18-30

12 months

Employment must be temporary by nature but there are no specified limitations.

$3,000

8-10 weeks

$180

Taiwan

18-30

12 months

Max. three months work with any one employer.

$3,500

1-2 weeks

$100

Thailand

18-30

12 months

Max. three months work with any one employer. Must have tertiary qualifications and return ticket.

$5,000

2 weeks

$225

Turkey

18-30

12 months

Uni degree or completed second year uni. Must apply for a “residence permit” upon arrival.

Not specified

4-6 weeks

$170

UK

17-30

24 months

Not valid for professional sportsperson jobs, Doctors in Training and setting up businesses.

$4,500

3-4 weeks

$250

USA

none

12 months

Sponsorship cost additional.

Not specified

4 months

US$220

three months work with any one employer.

*P.O.A – Price on application. All pricing and processing times are approximate - ask your adviser for the latest!

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To be a person is to have a story to tell. - Isak Dinesen

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So what’s your story? Work, Learn or Volunteer and discover your story with STA Travel.

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travel essentials VISAS Your trip of a lifetime will grind to a screeching halt if you forget to sort out your entrance visas. Make sure you refer back to our visa guide on Page 4 for a look at where you can work around the world. And don’t forget to check with one of our friendly advisers for visa requirements too; cos if you do require visas, we should be able to help you get one – so you can sit back and relax. health It’s your responsibility to obtain proper and detailed medical advice in good time before your departure. We suggest that you visit the Department of Health website at www.health.gov.au for up to date information. Your local Doctor can also give advice on which vaccinations you’ll need for particular countries. student (ISIC) AND YOUTH (IYTC) CARDS If you want to get access to over 41,000 discounts worldwide then you’ll want to pick up a student (ISIC) or youth (IYTC) card. These puppies are available to you if you’re a full time student or lucky enough to still be under 26 years old. They’re only $25 each and you’ll save more than that along the way, so are well worth the spend! Not only that but they can also be used for discounts here in Australia: • Jeans West - 5% off • Wagamama -10% off meal (up to $30) • Krispy Kreme - Free glazed doughnut with any drink purchase • Hoyts - Free combo upgrade and student rates • Mountain Designs -10% off full priced items • Lonely Planet -15% off all online purchases • STA Travel - Up to 40% off international trips

KEEP TRACK OF YOUR CASH TRAVELEX CASH CARD What the!?! We’re talking Cash Passports - same size as a credit card but with no debt & better services. You never know what’s in store when you’re travelling overseas. So make sure you’re armed with a Cash Passport, the only prepaid travel money card that prepares you for the unexpected. With a free backup card, Travelex’s own 24/7 Emergency Assistance Services and access to VISA’s global network, Cash Passports are the most convenient way to access funds abroad. There are two types of cards available: Cash Passport Card - Can be used at any VISA ATM Worldwide and it can be reloaded whilst overseas or better still, back at home by a family member. It’s available in AUD, NZD, GBP, USD and EUR offering you the ability to lock in your value no matter what happens to the exchange rate. Cash Passport Debit - The latest in cards, not only can you access your money at any VISA ATM around the world. You can now make purchases at any merchant that accepts VISA cards (Gucci, Prada anyone!). The VISA ATM card is now available in AUD, NZD, GBP, USD and EUR. Features common to both cards: • Convenient – issued instantly, no need to carry ID or wait until the bank is open to get money out • Prepaid – no unexpected credit card bill upon your return • Toll-free access to Travelex’s 24/7 Emergency Assistance Services • Second backup card (connected to the same pool of funds) provided for FREE. This means noinconvenience or delay if your original card is stolen or misplaced • Ability to reload via BPAY anywhere in the world • View balances, change PIN and find VISA ATMs online • Flat $3.75 ATM withdrawal fee applies

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travel insurance We hope you have an awesome trip but to put it bluntly; if something does happen on your Working Holiday (and it happens all the time), you’ll want travel insurance – not a $50,000+ medical bill! Having an emergency assistance team of experienced doctors, nurses and case managers on call to help you 24/7 is why having the right travel insurance is so important. STA Travel Insurance gives you much more than just medical cover. It also includes cover for cancellation, emergency transport and accommodation costs, plus cover for your belongings should they be lost, damaged, stolen or delayed. You wouldn’t go camping without a tent – you shouldn’t book your holiday without travel insurance! THE COVER YOU CAN EXPECT No complicated plans to choose from, just great cover you can rely on. Here’s some of the inclusions you can expect with your international policy: • $Unlimited overseas medical and dental cover • $Unlimited additional expenses • $Unlimited amendment or cancellation costs WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT? No two travellers are the same, that’s why we’ve made a policy that lets you do more... • 24 hour emergency assistance team • New for old replacement (lost/ stolen/damaged items less than 2 yrs old) • Stay longer – extend your policy for up to 18 months • Easy peasey – do all four corners of the globe on one policy • For the adventurers – loads of adrenalin pumping activities automatically covered • Working holidays & overseas study - automatically covered • Cover for existing medical conditions

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where can i go? Nanny Jobs in UK Ski Canada

Work Britain

Work Ireland

Work Canada Support

Nanny Jobs in Canada

Work in a London Pub Nanny Jobs in Belgium Learn French in Paris Nanny Jobs in France Nanny Jobs in Spain

Nanny Jobs in USA Work Experience in the USA

Paid Teaching Jobs in Ecuador

Summer Camp USA

Teach English Courses (TEFL)

Learn Spanish in Cusco

Community Work in Rio

Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires

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16 The best year of my life!

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Work Experience in the USA

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Nanny Jobs in Norway

Nanny Jobs in Denmark

Nanny Jobs in Netherlands Nanny Jobs in Germany Paid Teaching Jobs in Czech Rep. Nanny Jobs in Austria Nanny Jobs in Switzerland Learn Italian in Florence Nanny Jobs in Italy Nanny Jobs in Austria

Paid Teaching Jobs in South Korea Teach English Courses (TEFL)

Teach English Courses (TEFL)

Teach English Courses (TEFL) Paid Teaching Jobs in Thailand

Teach English Courses (TEFL) Paid Teaching Jobs in Japan

Paid Teaching Jobs in China

Help Orphans in Cambodia Build Homes in Vietnam

Teach English in Mombasa

Paid Teaching Jobs in Indonesia

Teach English Courses (TEFL)

Lion Conservation in South Africa Nanny Jobs in South Africa

Page Experience

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Build Homes in Vietnam

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Community Work in Rio

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Help Orphans in Cambodia

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Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires

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Teach English in Mombasa

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Learn French in Paris

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Lion Conservation in South Africa

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Learn Italian in Florence

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Learn Spanish in Cusco

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getting there WHY FLY WITH STA TRAVEL? Aside from our great prices, many of our airfares are unique and exclusive. We offer a wide range of flights negotiated just for you. We can book just about anything you desire, from simple return tickets to tailor-made complex Round the World itineraries. Here are some of the things that make us stand out from the crowd: • Lowest fares with leading airlines for students holding an ISIC card, youths under 26 holding an IYTC card (see page 6) or teachers holding an ITIC card. • Flexibility to change your travel dates and your route before and after departure. • The option to build your own itinerary using our exclusive one-way fares (don’t compromise when creating your perfect trip!). • Open Jaw tickets - fly into one airport and out of another. • 24 hour travel help, so wherever you are in the world, there is always an expert available to handle your queries. • Over 400 STA Travel branches worldwide, giving you personal service as you travel the globe. • Airfares that last up to 18 months. • Sign up to our weekly newsletter by visiting statravel.com.au to make sure you don’t miss out on our best exclusives and competitions to win free flights! GET THE BEST PRICE We’ve been helping folks get the best airfare deals since before the dawn of time…OK, so we exaggerate a little, but we have been doing this for ages! Our advisers know exactly where to look and what to check. So talk to one of our travel gurus, or have a look at our website and find yourself a deal that won’t break the bank. To get you started, here are a few insider tips that’ll help you get the very cheapest price: • Buy an ISIC, IYTC, ITIC card to be eligible for our exclusive student, under 26 and teacher fares (see page 6). • If you can help it, don’t leave it to the last minute. Many of our best prices sell out quick! • Try and be a little flexible with your dates and check out flying on a weekday instead of the weekend.

ONE-WAY FLIGHTS Thinking about working overseas? If you like the idea of paying less upfront for your flight, let us introduce you to the concept of flying one-way. Just think; it’s cheaper now (yippee) and soon enough you’ll be lapping it up in your chosen destination, earning plenty of moolah…hey, who says you’ll want to come back at all, right?! But when you do decide it’s time to jet home, one of our 400+ STA Travel branches across the globe will be just around the corner to help you. If being organised is more your thing and you’d rather know exactly when you’re coming home, of course there’re always our return flights. Not only do they work out cheaper in the long run, but we’ve got some cracking exclusive18 month fares; so you can stay on working and exploring the big wide world longer, for less! ADD-ON FLIGHTS Add-ons are the best, kinda like fries with your burger or a lemon in your Vodka! They let you get to pretty much anywhere in the world you want to go. So to make your Working Holiday even better, just add on one of our many unique sector fares (a one-way or return flight added onto your international flight). Doing this means more gallivanting beyond the arrival city of your international flight! If we really need to convince you, just think about how hopping over to Dublin to work would be after you’ve learned French in Paris and partied on the pristine beaches of the Greek Islands! ROUND THE WORLD This is something we specialise in. We practically invented the concept of flying Round the World, so we’ve got a huge range of exclusive choices and plenty of suggestions for you. A Round the World flight is the perfect addition to any Working Holiday. Our fares are totally flexible and last up to 18 months; so you can work for a year and travel the other six! Pretty awesome. And they’ll save you big bucks too – check out a few of our favourite itineraries over the page...

Flight prices change every single day – it’s crazy. So for the cheapest most up-to-date info, click statravel.com.au, call 134 STA or get into your nearest branch. And don’t forget our Round the World Price Beat Guarantee – we’ll beat the lowest comparable RTW airfare, so you’ll always get the cheapest price*! Und THe W o Ro

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AUSTRALIA Auckland Rarotonga Los Angeles London Hong Kong make your own way to beijing AUSTRALIA

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London

San Francisco

Beijing

Athens

Los Angeles

Los Angeles

Hong Kong

Bangkok

Rarotonga Australia

Australia

Auckland

Auckland

Students/Under 26 from $2299*

Students/Under 26 from $2349*

This Round the World trip packs in six must-see destinations. Head to Auckland for a date with a chilly bin and some fush ‘n chups, before jetting to the Cook Islands for beaches as long as your grandad’s nose hair. Spend your days celeb-watching in LA before picking up a pub job in London town (see Page 13), pinching their pounds, then fly onto Hong Kong to spend it up! Last stop is Beijing; make your own way there & when you’re ready, fly home to Oz.

First stop - Bangkok! Why not tee up a Paid Teaching Job (see Page 23) in Thailand? Then jet off to Athens; gateway to the Greek Islands (ohh yehh). Make your own way to London partying all the way; Mykonos, Rome, Barcelona…Ibiza? Yes please. Arrive in London totally sleep deprived and ready to work (see Page 14), before shooting over to LA for more work (Page 20). Traipse around the US and finish up in San Fran; fly onto Auckland and end up back in Oz!

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AUSTRALIA Singapore Mumbai make your own way to Delhi paris make your own way to Barcelona London Vancouver Los Angeles AUSTRALIA

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AUSTRALIA Buenos Aires make your own way to Rio De Janeiro Amsterdam make your own way to Milan London Bangkok make your own way to Hong Kong AUSTRALIA

London

Paris

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Amsterdam Milan Bangkok

Mumbai

Hong Kong

Singapore Rio de Janeiro

Australia

Australia

Buenos Aires

Students from $2859* Everyone else from $3099*

Students from $2649* Everyone else from $2899*

Sling to Singapore for some shopping-lah! before hitting India for cultural delights & a curry or three. Then straight to Paree…oui oui! Learn fluent French (Page 29) while you stay with a local family. Wave au revoir & make your way to funky Barcelona before flying to London to earn some cash (Page 13). Canada is next; ski the slopes (Page 22) before trading maple syrup for saucy celebs in LA. Last chance - lap it up in the City of Angels before jetting back to Oz!

Get your Latino on, per favor! Start in sultry Buenos Aires and learn to speak sexy Spanish (see Page 28) before tangoing your way to Rio. Head to the big smoke (Amsterdam) where everything feels strangely higher, before embracing your inner shopaholic in Milan & landing in lovely-jubbly London. Rock onto Bangkok where boys are ladies and markets float. Take one final shot at maxing out your credit card in Hong Kong before boarding your flight back to the land of Oz. Phew!

*Conditions apply. Prices may vary depending on departure city and dates; ask your adviser for the low-down!

For more Round the World itineraries: hit roundtheworld.com.au

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“How was work?”. Ugh. If only you were bursting to answer. Feeling so excited you might actually explode. Like you could talk- and talk- for hours on end about how great your day was... Welcome to working overseas!

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london pubs Work in a London pub From $595 Don’t stress about finding work when you arrive in the UK – the key is to tee up an English pub job before you leave home. That’s where we come in. We’ll find you UK hospitality work in an English pub, either in or just outside of London. Before you know it you’ll be soaking up the London nightlife and getting paid to be there. *Yeh baby*. London is a place of pure, intoxicating amazement that must be experienced. Come back bragging about it!

*visa cost is additional approx. $250 We can help you with this!

Includes: • Accommodation in a London pub • Laundry and cooking facilities if you’re lucky! • Meals sometimes included • Full wage of approx £160 - £190 per week plus tips (up to £50 per week!) • Usually two days off each week Duration: • Minimum 3 month period or longer To be eligible: • Must be aged 19 years or over • Hold a valid passport and UK visa that allows you to work in the UK • No bar experience necessary some customer service or retail experience preferred

WHY NOT: take 3 weeks to tour around Europe! Europe Unplugged, 22 days from $2500

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work work ireland britain Work Ireland package

Work Britain package

From $295

From $150

Unlucky in work? Aren’t we all. Well at least that’s what we thought - until we landed in Ireland - and started drinking Guinness as part of a balanced diet. Ah, to be sure!

Need help getting your UK visa sorted? The thought of all that paperwork…*yikes*, we hear ya. Filling out forms is never fun. But don’t let that put you off.

Working in Ireland is a life changing experience, and we can make your working holiday a reality. We’ll even help you with your Irish working visa application.

We can make your UK working holiday more awesome than you’d ever expect! And yep, that means helping you with your UK working visa application.

So if you’re lucky enough to be thinking of working in Ireland, we salute you. London is soo 1990. Dublin’s new, it’s fresh, it’s uberfriendly…and you get to sing in the pubs!

Surrender to your pint-pulling career! This package gives you the chance to get an awesome job in the UK, a great place to live overseas and a whole bunch of new mates.

Includes: • Pre-departure support and advice • Irish visa application help and ongoing Ireland employment service • Assistance with processing Personal Public Service • Arrival orientation, including guide to living and working in Ireland • Resource centres with free internet, photocopying and faxing • Discounted travel options and emergency support

Includes: • UK visa application help & ongoing UK employment service • Assistance with setting up your UK bank account and getting your National Insurance Number • Arrival orientation, including guide to living and working in the UK • Resource centres with free internet and local phone calls • 24hr emergency support

To be eligible: • Must be aged 18-29 inclusive (apply before turning 30) • Australian citizen • Hold a valid Australian passport with an Irish working holiday visa, or Irish / EU passport

WHY NOT: take a week out before you start working in Ireland! Shamrocker tour, 7 days from $589 Add on your visa for an extra $140 We can help you with this!

To be eligible: • Must be aged 18-30 inclusive (apply before turning 31) • Australian citizen • Hold a valid Australian passport with a UK working visa, or a British / Irish / EU passport

WHY NOT: rail around Europe before you start! Eurail Global Pass, 10 days in 2 months from $705 *visa cost is additional approx. $250 We can help you with this!

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!! cute o o o ! S Peace Add on: Work Britain support packages from $150 (Page 14) Stay longer! Extend your Round the World flight ticket to 18 months. Ask us how… *Conditions apply. Prices may vary depending on departure city and dates; ask your adviser for the low-down!

Imagine all this for under $9,000!

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summer camps

Au Pair, Nanny & Work in a USA mother’s help jobs summer camp From $1050

From $499

Look out kids; Mary Poppins is on her way! If you love kids (and love giving them back just as much), then check this out.

Spend summer in the States and get paid to be there? Ohh yehh. Everything included – meals, accommodation, even travel insurance? Yep, we’ll tee you up with the ultimate summer gig right here.

We can organise you a childcare placement in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, the UK, South Africa, USA or Canada. Choose from three programs: Au Pair: care for the children, drive them to school / activities, light housework. Mother’s Help: look after the children, drive them to school / activities, light housework, family shopping, washing and ironing. Qualified Nanny: care for the children, plus everything else required for the wellbeing of the children including light housework, washing and ironing.

Includes: • Accommodation with your host family (everything provided) • Car provided for duties (and sometimes for private use) • Support and assistance • Wages (vary depending on location) • Health insurance cover and assistance with your airfare may be provided • USA - Free flight to and from the USA from Sydney or Melbourne, plus 32 hours of training Duration: Three, six & 12 month placements France and Denmark can extend to18 months UK, USA and Canada can extend to 24 months To be eligible: Please visit your local STA Travel branch for detailed eligibility criteria, as each country has different requirements based on age, experience etc.

Work with American kids aged 6-16 at over 1000 summer camps across the USA. Positions fit all skills and interests including sports, arts, waterfront, music and outdoor adventures. Plus your US J-1 visa allows up to 30 days independent travel around the USA before returning home…just enough time to spend it up big! Ask about our other summer camp options: Limited positions also available in Canada and Russia!

Includes: • Job placement in a USA summer camp • Discount airfare prices • Free work and travel insurance - 3 months • Free accommodation • All meals • J-1 visa and additional travel time (up to 30 days) • 24/7 support while in the USA • International staff handbook • Pre-departure orientation • Completion certificate Duration: Minimum of nine weeks, June-August To be eligible: • Must be over 18 on the 1st June for the year of the program • Able to assist in one or a number of different activities • Able to travel to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth for interview with US Consulate • Enjoy working with children, be fun loving and flexible

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Work Experience - 12 months

From $404

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If you’re busy studying and need to get some hands-on work experience before you hit the real world, listen up.

So you’ve just had the big graduation (sexy hat-and-gown included). Now what? If you’re a recent graduate or need a break from full-time study, here’s your chance to work in the USA for up to 12 months.

Don’t stick around at home waiting for it to happen. Exams will be over in November, then bang! We’re sending you to the US of A to play. We’ll supply you with all the help you need, including the US J-1 working visa - it entitles you to work in any position, in any field of your choice. Ski fields here you come! Includes: • Job assistance • Discount airfare prices • Access to job fairs and expos • Access to employer database with over 4000 jobs • US J-1 student visa and documentation • Discounted work and travel insurance • Social Security card assistance • 24/7 support while in the USA Duration: 3-4 months, mid November to end of February To be eligible: • Must be aged 18-29 • Must be enrolled and provide confirmation as a full-time student attending accredited Uni or TAFE or College • Must provide confirmation of enrolment • Australian citizen or permanent resident • Able to travel to Melbourne, Sydney or Perth for interview with US consulate

WHY NOT: live it up on the West Side of the USA! Wild Western tour, 14 days from $2189

You can work in almost any type of job, have as many jobs as you want and you don’t have to stay in one place for 12 months either! Most people head over to start work in November for the ski season or at the end of May to catch the American Summer...the choice is yours, do it now while you can! Work, travel and play in the US of A and be more than just a tourist. Includes: • Job assistance • Discount airfare prices • Access to job fairs and expos • Access to employer database with over 4000 jobs • US J-1 student visa and documentation • Discounted work and travel insurance – up to 12 months coverage • Social Security card assistance • 24/7 support while in the USA Duration: Up to 12 months, departures are year round To be eligible: • Must be aged 19-29 • Must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen • Must be enrolled and provide confirmation as a full-time student attending accredited Uni or TAFE or College, or must submit proof of graduation from a tertiary institution within 12 months of departure date • Must provide proof of funds in the amount of US$3000 (Bank/credit card statements) • Able to travel to Melbourne, Sydney, Perth for interview with US Consulate

WHY NOT: see all the highlights of the East Coast! Canamerican Adventure, 15 days from $1746

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Work Canada support packs

From $595

From $295

Don’t just go to ski Canada – go to ski and get PAID to stay the whole season! Seriously, this is a cracking opportunity; and not just because of the maple syrup. Popular jobs include ski lift operators, instructors, ticket sellers, drivers, housemaids, plus roles in hospitality, labouring and admin.

Get all the help you need while you’re off working (slash skiing your ass off) in Canada. We’re all for making the ‘scary stuff’ easy and stress-free.

Includes: Before you go • You will be set up with two employer interviews • Ski Canada job fair (ask your adviser for dates!) • Resume assistance • Visa advice and application assistance* • Handbook to working and living in Canada Upon arrival • First night arrival accommodation • Airport transfer to your arrival accommodation • Facilitation of your Social Insurance Number (SIN) processing Duration: Minimum 4-6 months

These packs will sort you out with arrival and employment assistance, bank and tax help – all the stuff you’d normally get mum to do! Whatever draws you to Canada, we can make your working holiday easy peasy… Includes: • SWAP membership, support and arrival orientation • Personal support and advice • Visa advice application assistance* • Pre departure travel material; Canada maps and brochures • Guide to living and working in Canada • Phone card US$5 includes voicemail services • Express Social Insurance Number (SIN) • Social activities: pub nights and excursions

To be eligible: • Must hold an Australian passport valid for entire stay • Must apply on or before 31st birthday • No criminal convictions/charges pending that affect admissibility to Canada • Declare any serious medical conditions that may affect admissibility • Proof of approximately AU$4,000 in available funds • Must not include family members on your SWAP application • Must be booked with an STA Travel airfare

To be eligible: • Must hold an Australian passport valid for the entire stay in Canada • Must apply on or before 31st birthday • No criminal convictions/charges pending that affect admissibility to Canada • Declare any serious medical conditions that may affect admissibility • Proof of approximately AU$4,000 in available funds • Must not include family members on your SWAP application • Must be booked with an STA Travel airfare

*visa cost is additional approx. $165 We can help you with this!

*visa cost is additional approx. $165 We can help you with this!

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TEFL: Teach English courses

Teaching job placements

From $340

From $532

A TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) course qualification is your ticket to finding a teaching job overseas, teaching the locals your own lingo – too easy!

Did you read about our TEFL courses over there? Well, once you’ve completed one, you could be earning up to $3,000 a month living and working as an English teacher overseas.

No previous experience is necessary. As long as you can speak English, we can show you the rest by getting you onto an internationally recognised TEFL course.

Pretty huge huh? Like the perfect combo. And guess what - if you complete the 100 or 120hr course we can organise your teaching job for you!

Plus all our courses come with a free job contact database, helping you find work in over a hundred countries once you’re done!

We’ll help you find work as an English teacher overseas in Japan, China, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Czech Republic and Ecuador.

Duration: • Weekend – 20hrs • Online – 40, 60 or 100hrs • Combined – 40, 80 or 120hrs Includes: • Audio and video tutorials (Online) • Fun and interactive teaching practice (Weekend) • Grammar modules (Combined) • 8000+ TEFL job contacts • Accredited by ODLQC • Internationally recognised TEFL certificate To be eligible: • Must be aged 16 or over • Have fluent spoken English skills

Includes: • Seven destinations worldwide (and we’re adding more all the time!) • Airport pick-up and transfer to your accommodation • Full cultural orientation upon arrival • Access to teaching job contracts from 3 to 13 months • Reputable schools and agents To be eligible: • No previous teaching experience needed (however there are some exceptions) • Must complete a 100 or 120hr TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) course For more eligibility criteria please visit your local STA Travel branch.

WHY NOT: get away from the kids! No matter where you’re teaching, we can sort out all your travel adventures.

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An experience both uplifting and heartbreaking awaits you – uplifting in that it will heighten your sense of worldly and personal accomplishment; heartbreaking in that you’ll cry buckets when you leave! Welcome to volunteering…

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Build homes in Vietnam

Help orphans Teach English in Cambodia in Mombasa

From $1499

From $1399

From $2299

Put those muscles to good use and embrace your inner-tradey! Monsoon rains are wreaking havoc on poorly constructed houses in Vietnam every year, and that’s where you come in. You’ll be helping to re-house as many families as possible on one of our partner projects south of Ho Chi Minh. You’ll spend a lot of time near the Mekong Delta (not to be missed) and meet amazing locals along the way. Get a great workout while building a big difference!

Get that warm-fuzzy feeling pumping through your body when you help out at an orphan shelter on the outskirts of Phnom Penh. Poverty is a persistent problem in Cambodia but you can tackle it head-on by helping to provide shelter, food, clothing and safety. You’ll be teaching English, working outdoors and taking care of the gorgeous kids. All while experiencing the hidden gem that is Cambodia; an undiluted version of South East Asia, untroubled by tourists and all YOURS!

Itching to unleash the teacher in you? Mombasa may be the gateway to the best safari in the world, but there is another group of little monsters who need your attention! Working in local schools, you’ll improve the educational lives of young Kenyans in one of the poorest areas of the country. In places where resources are really stretched, classes are understandably large; so in order to prepare you we’ll include our TEFL certification for free.

Duration Two to 12 weeks

Duration Two to 12 weeks

Duration Four to 12 weeks

Activities Assisting the locals with all aspects of building and renovating homes

Activities Providing general care and assistance, playing games, teaching English and basic life skills

Activities Teaching English and other subjects

Accommodation Shared room in a guesthouse Working hours Flexible; generally Monday to Friday (all other time is free!) Also included • Airport pickup • Orientation • 24/7 support from local staff

WHY NOT: explore the wonder that Vietnam has to offer... Roam Vietnam, 10 days from $939

Accommodation Shared room in a guesthouse Working hours Flexible; Monday to Friday 8am-5pm (all other time is free!) Also included • Airport pickup • Orientation • Online TEFL course • 24/7 support from local staff

WHY NOT: experience South East Asia! Indochina Discovery, 30 days from $2579

Accommodation Shared room in volunteer house (or) Shared room in home-stay Meals Breakfast and dinner Working hours Monday to Friday; generally 8am-2pm (all other time is free!) Also included • Airport pickup • Orientation • Online TEFL course • 24/7 support from local staff

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help Lions in South Africa

Community work in Rio

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Working and living with lions – need we say more? We’ve teamed up with a lion education centre in South Africa to offer an exclusive volunteer opportunity. This centre is famed for rearing white lions; cats that are now almost completely extinct; and you could soon be seeing them every day! The lion project team specialise in the care of Africa’s biggest predators; lions, leopards, spotted hyena, brown hyena and African wild dogs. Run wild and roar loud for us!

Shake it like a polaroid pic! You’ll be using dance, sports, theatre and the arts to provide a little education and a whole lotta fun to the children of Rio de Janeiro. Working with youngsters from a number of favelas (urban slums), your efforts will play a valuable part in helping the kids. This project is desperately short of resources, so please – surrender to the Brazilian in you! You’ll be soaking up the crazy Rio vibe one day, surfing the stunning beaches (Ipanema, hello!) the next.

Duration Two weeks

Duration Four to 12 weeks

Activities Various types of work with park visitors and animals, helping with feeding and facilities maintenance

Activities Providing general care and assistance, playing games, teaching English and basic life skills

Accommodation Shared semi-lux tents at project and shared hostel on tour

Accommodation Shared room in a guesthouse

Working hours Flexible; usually 8am-5pm (all other time is free!) Also included • Airport pickup • Orientation • 24/7 support from local staff • Wildlife safari

Working hours Flexible; Monday to Friday 3 hrs per day (all other time is free!) Also included • Airport pickup • Orientation • 24/7 support from local staff

WHY NOT: experience a real Brazilian! Brazil & Argentina Discovery, 11 days from $1659

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From $2549

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A new conversation, a different accent, a new set of inflections; what will your first words be? Immerse yourself completely as you converse with the locals like you’re one of them. Welcome to learning…

Learn Spanish in Buenos Aires From $921 Study in Buenos Aires and lingo with the locals in Argentina! Your sun-soaked school is located in Recoleta, a stunning little neighbourhood you’re bound to fall in love with. There’s plenty of space for post-class coffee breaks and Internet for you to check your emails. Come evening, prepare for a sultry Argentinean to sweep you off your feet! Learn to tango with the experts or kick back in one of Buenos Aires’ boho bars...

Duration Minimum two weeks Accommodation Private single room in a shared student apartment Course options • 20 x 1 hour lessons • Morning & afternoon classes • 12 levels of study • Max. six students per group Also included • Registration fees • Course materials • Certificate of attendance

WHY NOT: do Argentina & Brazil! Brazil & Argentina Discovery, 11 days from $1659

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Learn French in Paris

Learn Italian in Florence

Learn Spanish in Cusco

From $834

From $999

From $328

Just think; you’ll be churning out tres bon French before you know it – right in the heart of Paris for that matter! Taught by young and tuned-in teachers, you’ll discuss the dramas of the day, dabble in some slang and discover the Paris you’ve been pining for. Not to mention this foxy French school is located only minutes from the Champs Elysees; so after class you’ve got world-class shopping (and even crazier nightlife!) at your doorstep.

Mingle with the gorgeous, eat stunning local Firenze food…and practise your Italian along the way! Immerse yourself in la lingua of love, surrounded by Italy’s most exquisite architecture. Florence is simply amazing. The food and the shopping are to die for – and if it’s a bargain you’re after, it definitely helps if you can speak the lingo here. So why wouldn’t you kick off your Florence fun with a two week stint perfecting your Italian? Sprigati!

Looking for the perfect way to acclimatise before trekking off to Macchu Pichu? Spend a week in Cusco, the gateway town to the Inca Trail. This is the only way to kick off your South American experience if it’s an authentic one you’re after – you’ll even stay with a local family so you’ll be speaking the local lingo before you know it! Enhancing your South American adventure is what we’re all about – are you up for the challenge?

Duration Minimum one week

Duration Minimum two weeks

Duration Minimum one week

Accommodation Home-stay with local family

Accommodation Twin share in a standard apartment

Accommodation Home-stay with local family

Course options • 20 x 45 minute lessons • Morning & afternoon classes • Max. 12 students per group

Course options • 20 x lessons (four per day) • Morning & afternoon classes • Six levels of study • Max. 12 students per group

Course options • 20 x lessons • Morning & afternoon classes • Max. 6 students per group

Also included • Registration fees • Certificate of attendance • Free-access media lab with Teacher supervision • Free WiFi in the school • Free guided tours in Paris

Also included • Registration fees • Course materials • Certificate of attendance

WHY NOT: practice as you travel! Eurail Italy Pass, from $39 per day*

*Youth pass, 10 days in 2 mths.

Also included • Registration fees • Course materials • Certificate of attendance • Pick-up from Cusco airport

WHY NOT: trek to Machu Picchu... The Inca Trail, 7 days from $889

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What thoughts conjure up when you hear the words “Australia’s favourite airline”? We could break out in song, but we won’t…much. We’re talking about our good mates at Qantas of course, and they certainly know how to fly. They’ve been doing it continuously for longer than any other airline in the world after all – over 90 years!

British Airways is one of the world’s biggest airlines, with a worldwide network that covers more than 154 destinations in 75 countries – we’re talking really big! Over 36 million passengers choose to fly with them each year. It’s a fact; our mates at British Airways are experts when it comes to flying you off into the sunset on your European adventure.

Qantas was founded in the Queensland outback in 1920 and is Australia’s largest domestic and international airline. Put simply, Qantas can fly you o/s and back (that’s if you come back) in style… from New York - to Rio - to Old London Town, in fact!

While London may be their lovely-jubbly home, don’t forget they’re a stones throw away from some of Europe’s top attractions. You can easily add on a side-trip to most of British Airways’ airfares!

They’re always travelling, they love being free (come on, you’ve got to be singing by now!). Some might say their catchy little tune is one of the reasons the Qantas name and brand are among the most recognised in Australia – not to mention their reputation for excellence in safety, operational reliability, engineering & maintenance and customer service.

And talk about trendsetters – from the very start they have been at the forefront of innovation and progression, from the world’s first daily scheduled flights to the first fully flat bed. They were the first global airline to introduce four cabins on long-haul flights too. Yep, British Airways know how to fly in style and like a best mate, they’re looking out for you all the way.

The Qantas network currently covers 151 destinations in 38 countries, with a total fleet comprised of over 200 aircraft. They are also a founding member of the Oneworld alliance group of airlines and work closely with British Airways (which means exclusive deals for you!). Add to this their fabulous new A380 airbus with new levels of comfort, innovation and style. It’s a lean mean green machine – quieter than today’s largest jets and at the leading edge of fuel efficiency per passenger. Cheers to that.

British Airways prides itself on giving you greater flexibility and choice, from the cabin you fly in through to how you book your ticket and check in. They make it easy (which we love) and they’re up with all the latest technology too; online and mobile check-in – yay. So you can breeze through, kick back and stress less.

And really, what more can we say? Qantas are one of the world’s leading long distance airlines. So belt out a bit of “I still call Australia home” and fly away with Qantas.

Whichever journey you choose, you’re in for the highest levels of service and customer care from British Airways’ highly trained crew. Add to that the beauty of competitive fares, extra comfort, on-demand entertainment and all the little extras that come with travelling on a leading airline – then look no further. It’s British Airways all the way!

Get ready to be greeted with a friendly ‘sawasdee’ when you step onboard your flight with THAI. Just like the local smiles in Thailand, they certainly know how to make you feel right at home.

Air New Zealand is the national airline of New Zealand, servicing 53 cities in 15 countries, 27 of which are destinations within New Zealand; which means plenty of ways to embrace your inner Kiwi!

THAI flies from Australia 45 times a week to Bangkok with connections to domestic Thailand, plus Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Middle East, USA and Europe – over 70 destinations worldwide, in fact. And with over 1000 flights a week between Asia’s major cities, THAI is the largest airline in the region.

Departing from all major Australian cities in Australia including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide, Cairns and Perth, the Air New Zealand crew can get you flying all over the South West Pacific, North America, Canada, Asia and the United Kingdom too.

Europe’s also a biggie – THAI flies from Perth (daily), Melbourne (double-daily), Sydney (triple-daily) and Brisbane (10 times a week) to Bangkok and then non-stop to a choice of 13 major cities in the UK/Europe including Copenhagen, London, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Athens, Rome, Milan, Madrid, Stockholm, Zurich, Moscow and Oslo. Now onto the important stuff…we know what you really want to know about…how’s the food?! Well, we can tell you from experience; pretty darn awesome. On board THAI, a full menu is served up for you, many of the dishes are Thai inspired and you get to choose your main meal too – sweet! Combine this yumminess with a fine selection of wines and bevies to sink your teeth into and you’re in for a lovely flight. As a full-service carrier, THAI is all about improving the comfort and enjoyment of its passengers – that’s you! So you can be sure that you’re going to receive all the attention you want as you’re spoiled silly with award winning in-flight entertainment and the legendary THAI service. So when you’re planning your next trip, choose THAI ‘Smooth as Silk’.

Flying Air New Zealand is awesome. You’ll experience new ondemand, touch-screen entertainment in the back of every seat. Kick back and relax, you’re in total control. It’s all about you. Watch what you want, when you want, from the moment you sit down to the moment you land. They have a modern layout featuring fully lie-flat beds (mmm, sleep) and distinctively Kiwi menus (mmm, tasty). Fresh in-flight menus allow you to enjoy New Zealand's finest produce as well as premium, award winning New Zealand wines. And fancy your own personal inflight concierge? Done! In-flight concierges are onboard to help you out with any aspect of your journey, no matter what class you’re in. Now let’s talk legroom. Very important stuff. Cos let’s face it; you can never have too much! Air New Zealand understands this. They’re all about making your little legs comfortable with extra legroom options; in fact, Pacific Premium Economy has 50% more seat recline than Pacific Economy. Nice. So hurry up and get your Kiwi on. Escape to New Zealand and beyond with Air New Zealand today!

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