Australia
Marine and environmental conservation placements.
Ways to get involved in Australia
Here's what our partners are running right now. Pick a placement that looks like a fit and we'll send the current dates and costs.
Why AmeriCorps alumni choose Australia
Australia is the outlier on cost, but alumni still choose it because the conservation work is hard to match. Placements focus on marine and environmental conservation, often in partnership with research teams doing reef and coastline monitoring. It's a short window, usually two to three weeks, which keeps it within reach of a partial award. English-speaking, well organized, and safe, so it's a common pick for alumni who want a first international trip without a language barrier or a long time commitment.
- Marine and reef conservation work
- Short two to three week placements
- No language barrier for first-time travelers
Placements run through Intern Abroad HQ and International Volunteer HQ (IVHQ).
Pricing in Australia
These are our partners' published fees for Australia, taken from their public fee pages, with the registration fee added in. Your final cost depends on the placement you pick and how long you stay.
Volunteer program fees in Australia
Run through International Volunteer HQ. Fees below cover the full stay for that length.
Cairns · International Volunteer HQfrom $2,404 for 2 weeks, registration included
| Length | Program fee | With registration | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 weeks | $2,075 | $2,404 | $172 |
| 3 weeks | $3,055 | $3,384 | $161 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Weekday lunches
- Ferry rides to and from your placement each weekday
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country emergency support
- In-country program orientation
- Pre-departure support from your Program Manager
- Personalized preparation tools, guides and check lists
- Access to IVHQ’s preferred insurance and flights partners
- Comprehensive in-country day to day support and guidance
- Discounts on travel, tours, and experiences
- Certificate of International Volunteer Service
Not included
- Dinner
- Breakfast
- Weekend lunches
- Airport pick-up
- Return to the airport when your program finishes
- Flights
- Visa (if required), travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check.
- Personal spending money for snacks, laundry, public transportation, drinks and leisure activities during your free time.
- All programs attract a Registration Fee that ranges from $329-$429 in addition to the Program Fee. This covers all pre-departure support services.
- A 5% international banking fee is added at point of payment.
Internship fees in Australia
Run through Intern Abroad HQ. Internships are longer and include placement sourcing, supervision, and academic credit facilitation.
Sydney · Intern Abroad HQfrom $3,652 for 6 weeks
| Length | Program fee | Per day |
|---|---|---|
| 6 weeks | $3,652 | $87 |
| 8 weeks | $4,235 | $76 |
| 10 weeks | $4,867 | $70 |
| 12 weeks | $5,449 | $65 |
| 16 weeks | $6,663 | $59 |
| 20 weeks | $7,878 | $56 |
| 24 weeks | $9,092 | $54 |
What's included and what's not
What the fee covers
- Airport pick-up
- Daily breakfast and dinner (lunches on weekends only)
- Accommodation
- 24/7 in-country support
- Program orientation
- Dedicated support before, during, and after your internship
- In-country guidance for social and tourist activities
- Sourcing and securing your internship placement
- Personalization of your internship plan
- Coaching from your supervisor
- Documented portfolio of your experiential learnings
- Academic credit facilitation
- International reference letter
- Certificate of Internship Completion
Not included
- Lunches during the week
- All in-country transportation
- Transfer back to the airport at the end of your internship program
- Visa (if required), flights, travel insurance (mandatory), vaccinations, criminal background check
- Personal spending money for snacks, drinks, public transport, laundry, and leisure activities during your free time.
- A deposit that ranges from $499-$599 is required to confirm your participation. This is subtracted from the Program Fee total.
- For internships in Australia, all participants are required to have personal liability included within their mandatory travel insurance policy (or in addition to it) covering the equivalent to AUD$2million, for the duration of their internship. Prior to commencing, you will be required to supply evidence of your insurance coverage, in English.
- Balance of your Program Fee is due 90 days before your internship start date. The Program Fee payment can also be completed in installments through our Zero-Fee Payment Plan. Learn more.
- All payments attract a 5% transaction fee to cover international banking fees and currency charges.
- Terms and Conditions apply.
If you're using your Segal Education Award
Award funds have to go to a Title IV school, so your placement needs to carry academic credit. That required academic credit and enrollment fee starts at $999 and is on top of the program fees above. We'll walk you through it.
Fees change through the year. Ask us for the current Australia numbers and we'll confirm them with the partner before you apply.
Common questions about Australia
- Can I use my Segal Education Award in Australia?
- Yes. Placements in Australia run through partner organizations tied to an accredited Title IV institution, so AmeriCorps alumni can apply the Segal Education Award toward program and travel costs.
- How long are placements in Australia?
- 2-24 weeks. Award funding is available for programs up to 6 months.
- What kind of work can I do in Australia?
- We list 12 placements in Australia, spanning Arts, Media & Culture, Business & Marketing, Community Development, Education & Youth, Environment & Conservation, Technology & Data.
Get the details for Australia
Tell us whether you're after a volunteer placement or an internship and we'll send the current options, dates, and a realistic budget for Australia, plus how to put your award toward it. No cost, no obligation.