International Rural Exchange - Australia: Travel & Work Worldwide
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.
Listing Details
Organization Name
International Rural Exchange - Australia
Organization Mandate
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.
Address
PO Box 184, Wyalkatchem, Wa, Australia, WA 6485
Telephone
(61) 8 9681 1552
Non-profit organization?
No
Regions
Duration
3-6 months, 6-12 months
Age (min)
18
Age (max)
30
Price range
n/a
Application process and requirements
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.
Student status required?
No
Qualifications required
None