2025-2026 MATES VISA
Programme Process
Programme Process
- Initial screening by agent
- Language Skills
- Graduate in relevant discipline
- Relevant professional development pathway identified
- Application process
- Application submission Includes
- CV
- Motivation letter
- Short video as introduction and explaining reasons for application
- Workplace and other photos
- Agent statement
- Video interview with AWA
- Provisional acceptance to programme
- ACCEPTANCE LETTER
- DEPOSIT PAYMENT
- DEPOSIT PAYMENT RECEIPT
- VISA GRANT -
- CONFIRMATION OF PROGRAMME PLACE
- PLACE CONFIRMATION LETTER
- FULL PAYMENT DUE 1 MONTH BEFORE ARRIVAL
- PAYMENT RECEIPT
- Joining and arrival instructions
- Application submission Includes
- Payment process
- Deposit payment to secure place
- Visa application process / ballot
- Visa received
- Full payment due
- Arrange / confirm travel arrangements
- Arrive in Australia
- Promotion and employment process
- Create online profile
- Promote to target employers
- (VISA GRANTED)
- Continue promotion, confirm start date to identified employers
- Arrival in Australia
- Welcome and workplace set up
- Farm induction course
- Travel to role
- Job placement and progression planning service, next jobs as appropriate
- 2nd year membership available for extension fee
- Costs
- 365 day programme $3,700 (deposit $500)
- Deposit non-refundable after visa grant
- 60% refundable if Visa not granted
- 2nd year support extension $ 700
- 365 day programme $3,700 (deposit $500)