Goldilocks Sutcliffe

I'm selling my Berghaus backpack 60l +10 as I've hurt my back and can no longer carry it around. The backpack is in nearly new condition, well cared for and has been a great use to me for the last 10 months. It comes with a smaller detachable backpack for carrying around with you during the day. I bought it in the UK for £190/$340 so I'm looking for something in the region of $300, or minimum $250. If you are interested please contact me ASAP, as I'm also advertising this elsewhere.

No, I never did my regional work so it's a one way trip back to the mother country for me. Has anyone had much luck with STA travel's multipass for getting flights changed pretty quickly? I'm hoping to get a flight back in the next week but worried that might be unrealistic.

I've decided that I'm ready to go back to the UK, cutting the trip a little short. Is there anything I need to consider in my preparations to go home? One thing I am unsure of is whether I need to apply for a tax and super rebate before I leave or afterwards? Any and all advice would be very welcome.

It's nearing the 1 month since I arrived and I'm really struggling to find work. A few people have said to me to look for bar work, or hospitality but can anybody tell me if someone like me with no experience in these jobs has a chance in actually getting a job? I'm thinking of doing the RSA course, but if I'm not going to be able to get a job from it I'm not sure I want to waste my money. Has anyone been in a similar situation and did you get any luck finding work with little or no experience?

Honestly, I feel the same. I'm not enjoying myself and considering going to Melbourne. I've been looking for work for a few weeks but I'm really fed up. Anyway, you're not the only one.

I'd be happy to meet up with you when you arrive. I'm flying out on Wednesday (4th Sept) so will (hopefully) have settled in by the time you arrive. I'm planning on staying in Perth until new year as well, looking for work almost as soon as I get there. I'm also into rock music so a beer and a gig sounds good. If you want to send a PM to me to make any arrangements please let me know

Thanks that puts my mind at ease slightly. I've got copies of visa, bank details, will have insurance docs shortly and also a copy of the flight itinerary which includes details of my return flight as I know they like it that you have a way to go home. Looking forward to it, slightly nervous and excited because this has been a long time coming.

I'm not sure if I need police checks if it's a working holiday visa? Nothing said about it on any web pages I've seen. Shouldn't matter as I'm all clear, but I hope they won't charge me for any checks.

Hi All I arrive on Thursday in Perth for my WHV. I was just wondering if anyone can give me some advice as to what to expect when going through immigration. I've pooled together all my paperwork - got paper copies of important docs, my visa, my aus bank account and a record of the money I've transferred over. What sort of process do I go through on entering the country? Will the staff go through my bags? How long does it usually take? Has anyone arrived in Perth for their WHV, as I know most people tend to make their first port of call either Melb or Sydney? When I came last year I was on a tourist visa and they just inspected my card and waved me through. Thanks :smile: