Travel to and Work in Australia
Want to experience Australia?
Australia is a natural wonderland of beautiful beaches, crystal blue waters, amazing ancient rock formations and pristine rainforests. Much of Australia's exotic flora and fauna cannot be found anywhere else in the world and the lifestyle is one second to none.
The Australian horse industry is one of the most dynamic in the world. Australia breeds some of the best thoroughbred horses in the world and plays host to some of the world’s leading thoroughbred races, including the Melbourne cup help in November.
The thoroughbred industry in Australia is recognised as being one of the best in the world for producing and training thoroughbred horses. Racing is Australia’s oldest national sport and currently stands at second place in popularity with Australians. Approximately 22,000 races are held each year, staged in almost every part of Australia and equating to an average of 60 races per day. In most rural areas of Australia the annual race day is the regions major opportunity to socialise as a community.
The Stablemate youth exchange program
Originally set up in Australia in 1990 Stablemate expanded its operation to incorporate the international market in 1996. In conjunction with our partnership organisations worldwide, we were proud to offer the first Exchange Program dealing specifically with the Equine Industry. All staff associated with this program, both here and with our partners overseas, have themselves worked with horses or have a familiarity with the horse or rural industries.
The Stablemate youth exchange program allows TEP Pty Ltd to invite young persons with equine experience to participate in an international equine exchange program for up to 12 months.
The program provides opportunities for young persons to broaden their equine industry skills and experience cultural and social enrichment, through living in and participating in a wide range of activities in Australia.
What if you're a working holiday maker?
No problem! You can still use all of our services. TEP can assist you in the following ways –
- Locate a suitable host/employer in Australia.
- Assistance with obtaining comprehensive travel insurance that offers coverage for medical, repatriation, emergency dental and activities connected with equine pursuits.
- Collection from the airport on your arrival, including accommodation when you first arrive.
- Full orientation on arrival into Australia, including introduction to Australia, initial skills assessment and assistance with bank account, sorting out a mobile phone and applying for a tax file number,
- Free phone call home and internet access during orientation.
- Assistance with organising travel to your host.
You must remember there are work restrictions on both a working holiday and a work and holiday visa. Short terms placements (up to 6 months with one employer) are only possible on these visas, so if you are looking to have a long term placement (up to 12 months), these visas will not allow you to do this.
Information and application material for our inbound exchange program into Australia can be found here , or please feel free to contact the TEP office for more information.