Volunteer and Travel in Australia
Volunteer and work in Australia
Volunteering or working in Australia is one of the best ways to experience this truly fantastic country. Australia is characterised by the burnt red and orange desert; dazzling salt pans; secretive reptiles; rough cut canyons and pristine gorges of the outback and pristine beaches with amazing waves for surfing and abundant marine life. Kaya’s volunteer projects in Australia are based on conserving the natural environment and we have projects in all of Australia’s six states. Whether you would like to conserve the environment in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, the Northern Territory or Western or Southern Australia, with Kaya you can travel to Australia responsibly making a difference while you travel.
If you’re hoping to earn a bit of cash along the way then our work internships are a real challenge for people who want to gain new skills in the outback and can be great fun too.
If you want to volunteer in Asia and you can't find what you are looking for in Australia then please have a look at our volunteer projects in New Zealand, Indonesia, Nepal, Borneo, India, Vietnam, Thailand and the Philippines.
About Australia
Australia is a travellers dream. From the diverse landscapes of the desert outback to the bustling coastal cities, Australia really does have everything to offer and is swarming with many friendly travellers and locals alike.
Modern Australia remains part of the British Commonwealth and was founded by European settlers over two hundred years ago. However, the Aborigines inhabited the continent for tens of thousands of years before that, but today their population has been decimated to less than 3% of the total population. The indigenous people have unfortunately become a part of Australian society related with high rates of unemployment, imprisonment and drug abuse. It is important that travellers to Australia today don’t forget the historical legacy the indigenous people have left and how it has shaped the countries culture and identity. Uluru, or Ayer’s rock is known both as a natural wonder and one of the Aborigines sacred grounds and must be respected.
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Great Barrier Reef Diving and Snorkelling
This is the world’s largest coral reef, and is the only living organism viewable from space. Most of the damage caused to the reef is due to climate change and pollution from rivers. Tourism actually has a much smaller ecological footprint as the main launching points to visit the region only account for 7% of the actual reef. Just remember to pick an environmentally responsible tour operator!
Sydney harbour
Whilst Sydney may be bold, brash, beautiful, slightly stuck-up, it is filled with world class sights to be experienced. The Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge must be seen as well as the fabulous beaches perfect for surfing and tanning. There is also a very happening night life and club scene for those who enjoy a night on the town.
Fraser Island
Fraser Island is located along the southern coast of Queensland and is a World Heritage site.
It is a place of exceptional beauty, with its long uninterrupted white beaches flanked by strikingly coloured sand cliffs, and over 100 freshwater lakes, some tea-coloured and others clear and blue all ringed by white sandy beaches. Ancient rainforests grow in sand along the banks of fast-flowing, crystal-clear creeks.
Ayers Rock (Uluru)
This break taking natural wonder is a large sandstone rock formation in the southern part of the Northern Territory. This is a place of remarkable beauty and unique cultural value which has led to the park being recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Area.
