SWAP Australia
  • See OZ from all angles.
  • Jump if you love Australia!
  • Strolling and posing in Sydney.
  • What if the kangaroo moved?
  • OZ is full of interesting people.
  • It's easy to make new friends you wouldn't find in Canada.
  • If you like beaches....
  • You don't have to be a fruit picker in Australia - but Lesya likes it!
SWAP AUSTRALIA: At a Glance

Eligibility: Canadians aged 18-30. No student status required.

Registration Deadline: Apply 6 weeks prior to departure for accommodation, 3 weeks prior for no accommodation

Repeat Participation: No

Visa Duration: Any period up to 1 year

Registration Fee:
$750 with accommodation
$695 without accommodation

Support Funds: $5,000 AUD. What are support funds?

Check out current job posting in OZ here !

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There is lots of amazing stuff you can only do in Australia. Just ask our partners our partners, Work 'n Holiday in OZ, or watch this video....
SWAP Facebook
Join our discussion board for SWAP Australia. Get advice. Meet friends.
SWAP Blog
Jump to the SWAP Blog Australia section and get informed on the fun and bizarre stuff down under.
SWAP Twitter
Follow our Australian stories. #SWAPAustralia
SWAP Flickr
There are lots more photos to see at our Flickr galleries.
SWAP and Google Maps
Need to get your bearings? Click here for a Google Map of Australia that we've earmarked.
SWAP currency calculator
Use this handy currency calculator to find our what things cost in Australian dollars.
Follow what's going on in the Australian news.
SWAP e-mail
Feel free to e-mail us with your questions. We will get back to you within 24 hours.
SWAP articles
South Pacific Combo: Australia and New Zealand in One Go!

Make the most of your long journey - live, work and play in these two fantastic countries while you're Down Under! You'll get to do both SWAP New Zealand and Australia, without having to come back to Canada between adventures. The cost of the program is $1150. The fee includes your visas for both countries and all of your support services when you arrive in each country. You'll have unlimited access to our partner's resource centres in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.

For more information contact swapinfo@swap.ca.

Current Job Postings in Australia!

Check out these current jobs that are available through our partner Work 'n Holiday in Australia! The jobs are available right now so appy to SWAP asap. View them here

Want to Stay Another Year in Oz? Now You Can!

Work in rural Australia doing seasonal harvest work for a minimum of 3 months, and you can apply for a SECOND Working Holiday visa while you're still in Australia. Other jobs such as fishing, pearling or shearing have recently been added to the list of recognized jobs that allow this opportunity.

E-mail swapinfo@swap.ca for more details.

How Much Money Do I Need?

Here's an idea of how much day-to-day things in Australia will cost you, on average.

How Much Will It Cost to Get There?

Travel CUTS offers special rates for students and youth. The awesome travel counsellors at Travel CUTS are committed to getting you the best possible rate on your flight. They are SWAP experts, and understand the time requirements, insurance, and everything else you'll need to get ready for you big adventure.