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stephen francisParticipant
Hey. Im pretty much in the same situation and leaving sydney 10th march with the aim to farm work by april. Im 30 yo welsh guy
February 24, 2014 at 10:59 am in reply to: Caboolture’s “Doc Spiros” Sentenced to Serve Jail Sentence #9521SuziParticipantYes, Doc has finally been sent down…..serves him right for ripping off all the backpackers. He used to bring them up here to Caboolture on the promise of a job…..some had flown in as far as Perth on the promise of a job and were down to their last penny. And of course, lo and behold, there were no jobs when they arrived.
But now the council are closing down beautiful, clean, well kept accommodation if they have more than five people on the premises and taking our fines and prison sentances against the house owners. This has now caused panic in with our accommodation providers and they are nervous about taking in backpackers.
There is now a lack of suitable accommodation in Caboolture and the price for a clean bed, near the farms has become very expensive.
The council refuse to listen to any association that would control rogues such as Doc Spiros and is just intent on shutting down our well kept, fire compliant houses for our workers.
Cheers, Strawberry Sue (a Member of SAFE – Seasonal Accommodation for Farming Employees)AnonymousInactiveHi,
My name is Gemma, i’m 29 and from England. I’m currently working and my first WHV runs out at the end of August 2014 so was planning to finish my current job mid-may to begin my regional work. I should then have enough time to get my 2nd WHV processed and accepted! I’m currently in Sydney but am willing to go anywhere to do the regional work really, although the closer the better for travel etc.
I don’t have a car or anything booked up yet so if anyone has any info, contacts, or are planning on going at the same time then please let me know!Thanks,
Gemma.
Fatin Abd RazakParticipanthye everyone…
I’m Fatin from Malaysia(ASIAN). 25 years old.I’m looking for fruit picking job and need to know experienced workers. I need buddy especially female to work together:)Sylvain GuinoisParticipantHey I’m Sylvain, 22, French. I am looking for buddies to do farm work/fruit picking/ travel with.
I am in Melbourne at the moment and I am really looking forward to move. Whenever and wherever.
I don’t have a car so that’s makes it harder, but I will of course share the costs.email: sylvain.guinois@hotmail.fr
Gethin JonesParticipantWe are due over in Darwin on the 21st March. We are a couple amd willing to start any work any time. Any information or helpfull information is very welcome.
Hope to hear from any1 :)
GETH & EMMA
ShereeParticipantThe first thing I was told about coming to Australia is don’t make any plans, they never work out! And that’s held true so far haha because my plans have had to change again. I’ve gotten the opportunity to go to Uluru in April so I’m now staying in Sydney until the end of April and then I have to go do my regional because I’m really not leaving myself a lot of time for things to go wrong with it :-)
So is anyone up for the end of April?? I’ll be leaving the week of the 26th, for definite this time :-)Kim PeetersParticipantHi guys, I am selling my little Hyundia Excel with rego until the end of July. It runs smoothly. The car is fuel efficient. The front windscreen is recently replaced. The car has been serviced in October.
A perfect car to get around places and for a backpacker that wants to go to farmers.
I used it to go do my regional work. I wouldn’t sell it if I was staying, but I am moving. 50$ of fuel you will do about 500kms.Unleaded petrol – 1998 – manual – 235000 kms – Perth
1500$ negotiable
Email me (peeters.kim@gmail.com) or text me 0420227140You can see photos on Gumtree: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/dianella/cars-vans-utes/1998-hyundai-excel-hatchback/1040382122
rachel allisonParticipantHello My name is Rachel Allison, 20 from Scotland.
I could have a fruit picking job in Queensland but i need a reliable, friendly driver who can come with me.
Need to speak English and are GOOD WORKERS and able to have FUN :D
I have some previous experience picking.No time wasters please.
My email is Rachel.allison.13.x@gmail.comMartina PaglioneParticipantHi, I’m a 24 years old girl and I come from Italy. I arrived in Australia on 18th of January with a working-holiday visa, so it’s gonna be expired on January 2015. Currently I’m working as AuPair in a family who lives in Canberra but I’m looking for a farming work in order to extend my visa for one year more. Therefore I have to start working in a farm no later than September cause I need 88 days of working. I would like to start around July/August but unfortunatly it will be winter, so I need some advices about where it’s better to go in that period. Is there anyone who has experienced working in a farm around Nws/Queensland from June til October that can give me some helpful advices? I’m also available to move in the north or on the other side of the country if there are a better climate and working conditions. Thanks, Martina
Martina PaglioneParticipantHi, I’m a 24 years old girl and I come from Italy. I arrived in Australia on 18th of January with a working-holiday visa, so it’s gonna be expired on January 2015. Currently I’m working as AuPair in a family who lives in Canberra but I’m looking for a farming work in order to extend my visa for one year more. Therefore I have to start working in a farm no later than September cause I need 88 days of working. I would like to start around July/August but unfortunatly it will be winter, so I need some advices about where it’s better to go in that period. Is there anyone who has experienced working in a farm around Nws/Queensland from June til October that can give me some helpful advices? I’m also available to move in the north or on the other side of the country if there are a better climate and working conditions. I’m planning to buy a car and find someone with who I can share it and travel around. I’m also looking for someone who already has got a car. Is there anyone interested for that period? Thanks, Martina
Martina PaglioneParticipantHi, I’m a 24 years old girl and I come from Italy. I arrived in Australia on 18th of January with a working-holiday visa, so it’s gonna be expired on January 2015. Currently I’m working as AuPair in a family who lives in Canberra but I’m looking for a farming work in order to extend my visa for one year more. Therefore I have to start working in a farm no later than September cause I need 88 days of working. I would like to start around July/August but unfortunatly it will be winter, so I need some advices about where it’s better to go in that period. Is there anyone who has experienced working in a farm around Nws/Queensland from June til October that can give me some helpful advices? I’m also available to move in the north or on the other side of the country if there are a better climate and working conditions. Thanks, Martina
mark paigeParticipantI am a hard working australian seeking any work, I am based in northern nsw own transport 4×4, and abn no. I am willing to travel, experienced in storeman work, fruit picking, farm hand, and supervision of back packers. So if you are sick of back packers partying all night, and sleeping in your fields, or hard to trian because they dont speak english. Then hire an australian. Email markpaige6969@hotmail.com
sébastien PorcuParticipantMake: Toyota
Year: 1993
Kilometres: 305000
Transmission: Automatic
Drive Train: Rear Wheel Drive
Registered: IN WA
Registration Expiry: 13/05/2014Hi everybody ! It’s time for us to sell our beloved van!
What do you need to know ?
-we are only the 3rd owner of the car (before a family, then a couple of backpackers)
-car registered in WA so easy to renew online–>before NSW so we have to had to do a complete mechanical check in november 2013 which was successful (got all the proofs of the things we have done to get a WA rego)
-The only thing to do is to change the oil ! (that’s why we sell the car cheaper )
-The van looks like a family car and not a backpacker car so you can sleep easily in a city!!!!Mechanical:
– Front and back bull bar (You need it if you want to drive in the Outback !)
– The front wheels have been changed in July 2013 by the previous owner
– The back wheels have been changed by us in November 2013
– Petrol consumption : 8 l/100km if you drive at 80km/h, 10 l/100km if you drive at 100km/h
– 1 spare wheels, jack
– Tint film on the windows for more privacy
– Jerry can holder at the back of the carFeatures:
– 3 USB charger for your mobile phone, ipod, camera
– 2 gas cooker
– All you need to cook: fry pan, pot, forks, knifes, plates, …
– At least, 6 kilos of rice !
– A 20l jerry can
– A 5l jerry can
– 2 camping seats
– 1 camping table
– All that you need to clean your clothes and dishes
– 2 Snorkelling kits
– 1 tent for two people
– 1 tent for one person
– 30l water tank
– 1 mattress for two people
– 1 duvet for two people
– 2 pillows
– motor oil + funnel and tube
– coolant for the radiatorToyota’s car are famous in Australia for their reliability !! We also got the list of the retailers in WA if you need it.
If you need more information feel free to ask me and give it a try !
sébastien PorcuParticipantIN ADELAIDE !
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