Internships in Australia

Programme cost

You must pay a non-refundable deposit of AUD 600 for the services provided by Global Choices to arrange your internship in the field of your choice. This fee must be paid when you get the confirmation about eligibility from our programme coordinator.

  1. What is included in the fee
  2. What is not included
  3. Other costs
  4. Cancellation

For the programme fees and extra service charges refer to the list below.

Programme Options
Internship 0-6 weeks AUD 1490
Internship 7-12 weeks AUD 1790
Internship 13-20 weeks AUD 2190
Internship 21-26 weeks AUD 2490
Hospitality Internship 26 weeks AUD 3190
Hospitality Internship 38 weeks AUD 3490
Hospitality Internship 52 weeks AUD 3990
Service Options & Fees
RSA Online Course (mandatory for hospitality internships) AUD 190
Online Safety Training AUD 140
Insurance AUD 20/week
416 Visa fee (processing, administration and postage) AUD 600
416 Visa fee (application) AUD 340
442 Visa fee (nomination fee) AUD 240
442 Visa fee (processing, administration and postage) AUD 590
442 Visa fee (application fee) AUD 340
Accommodation Options & Fees (all in AUD)
Services Brisbane Golden Coast Sydney Melbourne Perth Cairns
Airport Reception 190 240 200 190 N/A 140
Placement Fee 290 290 300 290 290 300
Homestay per week 250 260 260 N/A 260 245
Student Residential per week 190-550 N/A 200-450 N/A 160-470 140-390

**Additional fees may apply for specialist or unique fields including medical, dentistry and engineering. Applicants will be advised at time of application if an additional fee will be charged. Please note that airport reception, homestay and insurance fees are subject to change.

What is included in the fee

  • Development of a custom-designed internship to meet your individual requirements;
  • Internship placement services including supply of essential visa nomination approval documents;
  • Supply of an internship contract to define the terms and conditions for the placement;
  • Assistance with the visa process;
  • Preparation and orientation package prior to departure;
  • Regular counselling support services for the duration of your internship;
  • Monthly intern newsletter;
  • Performance report supplied by the host employer on successful completion of the programme;
  • Certificate at successful completion of the internship;
  • Supply of necessary documentation to gain academic credit for existing studies.

Optional Extras Include the Following

  • Accommodation services;
  • Discounted flights and travel.

What is not included

  • Round trip to Australia;
  • Accommodation;
  • Insurance;
  • Any relevant fees for visa processing;
  • Daily living expenses.

Other costs

You will need to get health and accident insurance. All candidates are required to apply for health insurance through Global Choices. Details of a variety of insurance coverage schemes can be found on our website.

Cancellation

  • The application fee of AUD 600 is non-refundable;
  • No refund is given at any time after the confirmation and acceptance of the placement by the intern;
  • No refund is given after the start of the internship. The intern may ask to be placed with another organisation if the employer is professionally negligent in terms of misconduct and improper behaviour. The request can only be made within the first week (internship duration less than three months) and within first two weeks (internship duration over three months);
  • Notification of cancellation of a programme must be made in writing 8 weeks prior to the internship arrangements.

Our Participants Speak / Testimonials

Katharina Uredat - Germany

“I really had a good time in Australia and learned a lot. I was satisfied with my host families and my work placement such as the possibility of the intern nights where you could meet many other interns and talk to the supervisors: Consequently you were really in contact with them and they were always ready to support!”

Global Choices. Contact information

Global Choices, 146 Omega Works, 4 Roach Road, London E3 2GY, United Kingdom
Tel: (+ 44) 208 533 2777 (UK)
Tel.: (+1) 646 929 4656 (USA)
Fax: (+ 44) 870 330 5955

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