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By: odioshka
18/04/2008
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Hi, all, I was born in Ukraine, have lived in the U.S. (Alabama) for 6 years, and am now living in Perth, Western Australia. I'm 19 and living with my parents - currently studying graphic design at TAFE. The thing is, I've always heard the 'call of the wild'. And now more than ever I just want to pack up and spend a year in nature or on a secluded farm - somewhere close to animals, a quiet lifestyle, friendly people. I worked at a farm in Alabama and absolutely LOVED it.
Now...I am seriously considering moving to the Northern Territory and working on a cattle farm - I have read in several places that such farms often employ backpackers and provide food and lodging. Is this true? How difficult would it be for a rather small but extremely hardworking girl to find a job at such a place? Would I need to arrange this beforehand or is there a chance of me just showing up with some money saved up and finding a job on the spot? I don't want it to be some huge planned trip. I just want to get up and go - if it makes any sense.
I am not wanting to leave right this second, but have decided that before I turn 21 would be ideal. I am turning 20 this year. I want to meet up with a few people who are traveling the same way in a vehicle (I've already seen a few offers to take someone on board at travel info centers, posted by people traveling to Darwin and all over Australia in general).
One thing - I have a dog. She's medium sized and is an Australian Cattle Dog, Kelpie, and Beagle mix. She's a hardy animal and I know that she could handle the trip - but would there be a chance of a cattle farm allowing me to keep her with me when I move? She's certainly energetic, but knows all necessary commands and before the move I plan on doing everything I need to prepare - including making sure she can behave.
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By: chrriss888
19/04/2008
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| Hi, best do some internet search before you go. Yes, there are jobs out there, and stations want people, only its a lot more organised than in the past when you could rock up and get a job. Find a copy of 'outback' magazine at the newsagent and seach in the back pages where all the major agricultural companies are listed. Australian Agricultural (aaco) is one of the biggest employers, also Consolidated Pastoral co. (Pastoral.com) and Heytesbury. There is also an agency called Outback staff who place jobs all around the country. You need to get yourself a 'swag' first ( disposal stores) with a good foam matteress, a decent hat, decent set of workboot (Blundstones) and be able to live in jeans all day, everyday. Horse riding skills help, if not, get a motorbike licence and learn to be familiar with Toyota Landcruiser / Nissan Patrol utes. It is a physically demanding life, though hugely rewarding if you stick with it. The dog may be a problem, if you can leave at home to begin with till you get settled helps. Save for your own car, a Subaru 4WD is all i had out there, or somekind of wagon/ ute that you can sleep in, and get someone to show you the basic mechanical skills ( you will need them) |
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By: pol_pak
19/04/2008
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Before you start travelling invest in a good solid satellite phone and or Radio Transceivers (receive and send) as many areas you thinking of are well outside range of mobile and wired phones.
Likely find Codan recommended by many ;-)
Some good HF radios around second hand, whilst CB's easier to obtain fairly cheap second hand for both HF and UHF and even using them will teach you a lot.
Start practicing these today ! Learn before going bush so changes due atmosphere will not be such a surprise.
A good investment now if join your local Amateur Radio association and obtain your Amateur Radio Licence. They usually will help you to pass the tech course ;-)
When apply for work and include your Amateur Radio Licence - the higher the better, it will help.
Same for holding a pilots licence, truck and or other heavy equipment licences and computer skills ;-) are wanted more and more.
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