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Tick what's done β it stays on this device. The page to send to your mate landing in Sydney.
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βοΈ Before you leave
π¬ On arrival
πΎ During your WHV
π End of your WHV
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π Admin & taxes
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Apply for a TFN (tax file number) β required to work
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Lodge your tax return with the ATO by end of fiscal year (30 June)
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Get your driving licence translated to English (NAATI) or check whether you need to transfer to an Australian licence β this varies by state, confirm locally
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Take out WHV travel/health insurance
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π¦ Bank & Super
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Open a bank account (NAB, CommBank, Westpac, ANZβ¦)
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Pick a Super fund and give the number to your employer
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Claim your Superannuation back (DASP) once your visa has expired
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Register for Medicare (depending on your home country)
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πΆ SIM & phone
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Get a SIM (Telstra = best rural coverage, Optus, amaysimβ¦)
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Pick a plan with enough data for isolated roads
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π Housing
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Find your first place (hostels, Facebook groups)
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Understand sharehouse living
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πΎ Work & visa
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Understand hourly pay vs piece rate
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Keep payslips and contracts for the 88 days
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Lodge your 2nd/3rd visa application on ImmiAccount before it expires
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Check your farm is in an eligible area (postcode)
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Get an ABN if you're paid piece rate / as a contractor
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Get your RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) if you want to work in hospitality
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Get your White Card if you want to work in construction
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Get your Working With Children Check if you want to be an au pair/nanny
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π₯ Health
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Know 000 (emergencies) and the nearest pharmacy
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Sunscreen, hat, water β the Australian sun is brutal
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π Van & road
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Get your van roadworthied
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Map the fuel stations on your route (sometimes 100+ km apart)
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Register the vehicle in your name (rego)
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Take out vehicle insurance (CTP compulsory + third-party/comprehensive recommended)
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