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I've got a friend that has found a couple of social work jobs while out here in Aus, in both Melbourne and Brisbane. I've also known people to work more than one job, so i'm certain that you wont have an issue working for two companies. Best of luck!

Hey Helen, I'm in Melbourne right now, and will be here until April/May, so if you need a hand with anything let me know! I haven't stayed at the Base in St Kilda, but I stayed at base in Brisbane and it was nice enough. You could apply for that, but if they want you for more than 6 months they'd have to sponsor you (I'm 99% sure I'm right there..) as you a working holiday visa you can only work the same job for 6 months. If I'm wrong I'm sure somebody will correct me!

I was in a similar situation, I landed and had no return flight and only $1000 in my bank, and nobody even looked twice at me. I don't think they check many, but if you're unlucky and get checked then I'm pretty sure you'd be refused entry and they'll send you on the first flight back home. I wouldn't panic too much, like I said, I haven't met anybody personally while I've been here that actually had to prove the funds in their account.