Australian Farming a Success

I found VisitOz through Oyster Worldwide. After completing the training and saying goodbye (for now!) to the other participants, I took a job placement in the outback of Queensland on a remote cattle station and hay farm. It was truly unique, as I worked with only one other girl and the family of the station. My main duties were irrigation and tractor driving, along with house duties and some small mechanics (basically anything they needed/ asked for I tried). I got over a fear of cows I never knew existed until I was fenced in with them. I learned to drive machines I thought you had to be born into to understand. I learned what it is to live remotely and work for everything you have. I couldn't recommend this program enough, for those looking for either an Australian adventure, farming experience, or to be involved with where you travel. The work is there and readily needed. It's not easy, but it is rewarding in many forms. My life now is my own, I have exceeded some small town conventions and expectations. I have met people and made friends from all over the world, after just one year, my first year of travel - most of which I worked. My advice to anyone considering it is to go, participate, remain open and positive try new things - this was a place that I felt anything could happen, which was extremely motivating when it came to learning and challenging myself without fear of embarrassment, but rather curiosity and confidence.