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Australia Working Holiday Quick Start
A free, open-source guide for people planning or living an Australian working holiday.
English fallback — translation needed
This quick-start page was machine translated and may be imperfect. Check visa, law, tax and medical details on the official Australian Government websites linked below.
Check your visa first
Australia uses two Working Holiday Maker visa subclasses: 417 and 462. Eligibility depends on the passport you hold and other conditions.
Choose what you need
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Decide whether a working holiday fits you
Visa and specified work
Before departure and first week
Cost of living, food, cars and clothing
Accommodation and renting
Find work and check an employer
Recognise scams and get help
Practical English for work and life
Insurance, doctors, mental health and safety
Tax, superannuation and leaving Australia
Understand possible pathways after WHV
Contact, collaborate or help improve the guide
If life is in danger in Australia, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance.