Young people in the UK offered £10 return flights to Australia

Young people in the UK now have the chance to bag themselves £10 return flights to Australia as part of the country’s new workers campaign.

In a bid to boost tourism and fill vacancies in its job market, the South Australian Tourism Commission has launched a new scheme that will allow people from the UK and Ireland between the ages of eighteen and thirty-five to apply for £10 return flights to Australia.

Not unlike the famous ‘ten pound poms’ mass migration scheme launched back in 1945, there will be just 200 of these cheap return flights available.

Starting next month, those wanting to experience life down under will be able to purchase flights out of Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh or Dublin to Adelaide with Qatar Airways.

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There are jobs available in hospitality, outback stations and on farms, and successful applicants must have a working holiday visa and be able to travel to Australia before September 30th this year.

South Australian Minister for Tourism Zoe Bettison said: “South Australia is welcoming the return of working holiday makers – it’s a real win-win for young people eager to travel and work abroad, and for our local tourism industry.

“Our tourism operators have missed having international visitors on their tours and experiences and booking up accommodation, and they’ve also missed the backpacker workforce and the vibrancy they bring.

“These backpackers foster a love for our state and our country which often inspires them to return later in life.

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“Whether it’s in our bars, restaurants, wineries and hotels, or on our outback stations and farms, there are so many ways that British and Irish citizens can work in Adelaide and in regional South Australia, helping to not only fill roles but provide an economic and cultural exchange benefit which advantages both sides of the globe.

“We look forward to welcoming back young people from the UK and Ireland, and encourage them to make the most of these £10 fares.”

Those wanting to apply will have to register their interest with Trailfinders before the tickets release date and have a valid Australian Working Holiday Visa or have a visa application currently being processed.

Successful candidates will then have to purchase an Adelaide Arrival Pack with the flight.

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This will cost £171 and includes either a three or six night hostel stay, a work and travel information pack, a twelve month month membership to ‘The Backpacker List’ to assist with job searches and a three-month access to an in-country work and travel support line.

Australia only just reopened its borders back in February after two years of strict Covid restrictions.