Before departure
Talk about preparation, documents, budget and first choices without sharing sensitive data.
KangaRoute Community
A Working Holiday is easier when you can compare notes.
An independent, practical and moderated space for people preparing for or already living in Australia on a 417 or 462 visa.
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Read the rules and privacy notice below first. Joining is always optional.
The community is being prepared. The join button will appear here after setup is complete and moderators are appointed.
What it is for
Practical questions, useful experience and sources to check.
Life in Australia
Discuss arrival, cities, transport and practical problems with people at a similar stage.
Regional work
Ask about organisation, postcodes and records to keep. Always verify final rules with official sources.
Essential rules
The space is useful only if it stays safe.
The community is not an advice service, recruitment agency or marketplace. Admins may remove content or members who put others at risk.
- Respect other people and stay on the Working Holiday Australia topic.
- Do not share passports, TFNs, Medicare details, banking information, grant letters, full payslips or credentials.
- No spam, unsolicited promotional messages, contact harvesting or unauthorised paid services.
- No requests for money for jobs, accommodation or transport. Report suspicious behaviour immediately.
- Do not present personal experience as a guaranteed rule. Use applicable official sources for visas, pay and rights.
Privacy
Know what may be visible before joining.
WhatsApp is an external Meta service. In discussion groups, your phone number and some profile information may be visible to other participants. KangaRoute admins do not export numbers, add them to marketing lists or request personal documents. You can leave or report the group through WhatsApp at any time.
Read WhatsApp’s privacy overview and the KangaRoute Privacy Policy.
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Keep the important details outside the chat.
Use KangaRoute to organise visa dates, the 88/179-day tracker, postcodes, seasons and practical guides. The community is for discussion, not for storing personal information or documents.