Matthew Heyes

Becoming an au pair can be a daunting yet exciting experience. What will their home be like? What are the families rules? How will you settle in? Will you be a good fit for them? These are all questions I’m…Read more

This helpful guide is written by our guest writer, Izzie. Izzie is a backpacker, originally from UK, who is currently travelling around Australia. She has completed her 88 days of eligible farm work and is has more recently enjoyed au-pair…Read more

We’ve all heard similar stories. A backpacker takes a job in the middle of nowhere, only to realise that they’ve ended up with the boss from hell, or that the job description doesn’t exactly line up with reality. They’re stuck…Read more

We have received a number of complaints regarding employment with a Melbourne based leaflet distribution company. Many backpackers who completed work for this employer all report not being paid and not getting any response from the employer. These ads have…Read more

(TL;DR complete our tax calculator to work out your refund) Here are some real world examples to help increase the refund on your backpacker tax return. Start your Tax Refund Application (It should take about 5:00mins) The thorny issue of…Read more

Backpacker Job Board readers can signup today with CurrencyFair and get three free transfers! Transferring Money Overseas Using CurrencyFair CurrencyFair is a peer-to-peer international money transfer system that promises to provide the most competitive exchange rates on the market. While not…Read more

When you planned your Aussie adventure, you probably didn’t put its lakes at the top of your must-see list. Sure, Australia has hundreds of beautiful places to visit – the Blue Mountains, Fraser Island and Bondi Beach might very well…Read more

TransferWise is a fast-growing money transfer service that promises to be the cheapest way to send money online, internationally. Go to TransferWise As a money-strapped backpacker and a freelance worker, I often rely on international money transfers to fund my…Read more

A road trip from Melbourne to Adelaide is one of the most popular routes for backpackers looking to find work in Australia. In this article, we’re going to talk you through the eight-hour drive and highlight some places of interest…Read more

Although Australia’s east coast – home to the cities of Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney as well as tourist attractions like Byron Bay – is more popular with backpackers, the west coast of the country should not be ignored. We’re going…Read more