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New open door between Australia and Slovenia

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Have you always wanted a working holiday in Australia but never knew how to get to that easy? Since September 2015 it will be a little easier for you since Slovenia and Australia signed a reciprocal agreement allowing young people to work and holiday in each other’s countries. 



Minister for Slovenians abroad and border protection senator Michaelia Cash signed an agreement between Slovenia and Australia about work and holiday on 16th of June. The start date has yet to be confirmed, it is expected to be after September 2015. There will be a limited amount of visas available for the young from both countries for one year stay and work in any job in Australia or Slovenia. Holders of visas will be able to work in Australia up to six months, they could study for up to 4 months. They will also be able to leave and come into the country as many times they want. To be eligible you must be aged from 18 to 30, the visa fee is 440 AUD and applicants must show they have adequate funds for the trip. The main purpose of the visa is education and cultural exchange of the young. 



Australia has an excellent network of hostels (YHA) that are not only cheap but offer much more. In hostel Sydney Harbour you will be able to admire an astonishing view on the sea, Sydney Opera and on Harbour Bridge from the roof of the building. This is only one of the five best hostels in Australia. Others are: Port Elliot YHA, Halls Gap – Grampians Eco YHA, Cairns Central YHA in Perth City YHA. It is also an excellent news that Australia has about 90 YHA hostels all over the country where you can get a 10% discount on your stay with HI membership.

Of course there are the same benefits for Slovenia which also has a great network of HI hostels. They are located in every bigger Slovenian city and sights. After seeing Lake Bled you can spend the night in hostel Bledec, if you want to see the Postojna Cave, you can choose hostel Proteus and if you want to see ski jumping hill Planica, hostel Barovc is expecting you. You can see other available hostels here.



Do you want to work in Australian Hostel? There are many of these kind of jobs as many hostels need receptionists, cleaners or night supervisors which gives you an excellent opportunity to see the city, earn some money for expensive life in Australia and meet people from all over the world. You can see more available jobs in hostels here.

The door in Australia opened widely for Slovenians and the door to Slovenia opened for Australians. With the agreement they gave the young new possibilities for gaining new experience and travel. You can travel cheap with staying in HI hostels and you will also get a relaxed and comfortable environment with chances to meet new people.

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