TRIP ESSENTIALS
FOR YOUR TRIP WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIALS
THESE WILL HELP YOU TO ENJOY YOUR TRAVEL AND TIME WORKING ON FARMS
NB we will provide wide brim hats and small packed lunch bags.
All items and clothing are available in Brisbane and there will be time to shop.
FOR YOUR TRIP WE SUGGEST THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIALS
THESE WILL HELP YOU TO ENJOY YOUR TRAVEL AND TIME WORKING ON FARMS
- DUAL SIM MOBILE PHONE
- BATTERY CHARGER PACK
- INTERNATIONAL ADAPTER / PLUG WITH USB SOCKETS
- SMALL LAPTOP OR TABLET (much easier than a phone for work documents and records etc)
- KINDLE / EBOOKS ETC
- RUCKSACK / WHEELED RUCKSACK + DAY PACK
- TRAVEL POUCH FOR VALUABLES
- WATER BOTTLE + CAMELBACK WATER CARRIER BACK PACK
- SUNGLASSES, PEAKED AND / OR WIDE BRIM HAT
- SUNSCREEN (FACTOR 50, ALWAYS!)
- PERSONAL FIRST AID KIT
NB we will provide wide brim hats and small packed lunch bags.
All items and clothing are available in Brisbane and there will be time to shop.
CLOTHING / KIT / PACKING LIST
FOR THE FARMWORK PREPARATION COURSE
This is not a list of everything you may choose to bring but it covers the essentials well
NB Bring some cash (but not too much)
You may need approximately $200-300 of Australian Dollars in cash when you first arrive in Australia.
This includes having small notes and coins at the training farm for soft drinks, a beer or other small items you may need.
WORK CLOTHING - SEE IMAGES / GUIDANCE BELOW
NB Work clothing will get dirty and damaged.
OTHER CLOTHES
WORK BOOTS - SOME GENERAL ADVICE
There are a wide range of work boots used and available here in Brisbane.
Ankle boots are the normal boot worn in most farming environments, and also horse riding.
Your boots will become your friends. They will keep you comfortable on long tiring days.
You will be working on your feet and on hard ground. It is usually worth investing in good quality boots.
The typical cost you should allow for is AUD $150-300.
Some employers recommend boots without laces. Others do not mind.
Laces can present a safety risk. Steel toe caps are frequently used but are not always regarded as essential.
Our general advice will be to take the safer option wherever possible.
More specialised environments such as dairies may require or provide more specialised footwear.
NB For horse riders it may be worth considering having one pair for riding and one pair for groundwork.
Typical work clothing is shown in the images below.
FOR THE FARMWORK PREPARATION COURSE
This is not a list of everything you may choose to bring but it covers the essentials well
NB Bring some cash (but not too much)
You may need approximately $200-300 of Australian Dollars in cash when you first arrive in Australia.
This includes having small notes and coins at the training farm for soft drinks, a beer or other small items you may need.
WORK CLOTHING - SEE IMAGES / GUIDANCE BELOW
NB Work clothing will get dirty and damaged.
- 1 WARM JACKET / HOODIE OR SIMILAR
- 3 LONG SLEEVED SHIRTS WITH COLLARS 3 long sleeved shirts with collars,
- 2 LONG WORK TROUSERS (STRONG MATERIAL PREFERRED - JEANS ARE GOOD) (NO SHORTS AT WORK)
- WORK BOOTS / RIDING BOOTS (OR BOTH)
- (NB ALWAYS USEFUL - A GOOD QUALITY POCKET KNIFE, A POCKET NOTEBOOK AND PEN, HEADTORCH)
OTHER CLOTHES
- SWIMMING CLOTHES / TOWEL
- 2 SETS BEACH CLOTHES / SHORTS / T-SHIRTS ETC
- 2 SETS SMARTER / CASUAL CLOTHES
- 2 WARMER TOPS / HOODIES
- 1 BEANIE OR OTHER WARM HAT
WORK BOOTS - SOME GENERAL ADVICE
There are a wide range of work boots used and available here in Brisbane.
Ankle boots are the normal boot worn in most farming environments, and also horse riding.
Your boots will become your friends. They will keep you comfortable on long tiring days.
You will be working on your feet and on hard ground. It is usually worth investing in good quality boots.
The typical cost you should allow for is AUD $150-300.
Some employers recommend boots without laces. Others do not mind.
Laces can present a safety risk. Steel toe caps are frequently used but are not always regarded as essential.
Our general advice will be to take the safer option wherever possible.
More specialised environments such as dairies may require or provide more specialised footwear.
NB For horse riders it may be worth considering having one pair for riding and one pair for groundwork.
Typical work clothing is shown in the images below.
CLICK TO see typical WORKING CLOTHES AND WORKING BOOTS
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