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International Rural Exchange - Australia: Travel & Work Worldwide

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Through a network of partners in North and South America, Europe, South Africa, Asia and New Zealand, IRE can assist Aussies to work and travel abroad and also place Internationals across Australia. Placement categories include agriculture, horticulture, apiary, wine and equine. The type of placements IRE its partners can provide will depend on the country, the type of place, the time of year & your level of experience or training. Most placements are family based but some are independent living often with other youth.

Work programs

Program type

All programs

Regions
Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 3-6 months
  • 6-12 months
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
30
Student status required
No
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Visas can be up to 18 months in the US and up to one year in Canada and Europe. With IRE and its partners, participants get complete assistance with the application and visa process, a screened and carefully matched placement, airport meeting, orientation, supervision and support as needed throughout their stay. Their host will provide participants with on the job training and a family environment and will involve them with the local community.

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International Rural Exchange - Australia

IRE was started in 1986 and is a non-profit, community-run rural exchange programme in Australia. It offers Australian youth a quality rural exchange experience abroad, and also places international youth within Australia.

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