Lifeworks Australia
Australia
- Sydney:
Sydney
- Great Barrier Reef:
Great Barrier Reef
- Northern Territory:
Darwin
Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: Various Length Programs June to August
Description:
As with most struggling societies, the children suffer most. Lifeworks-Australia helps the Australian Red Cross to enrich and rejuvenate the lives of these children. When we arrive in Sydney, the first two days of the program are spent preparing for our primary project with the Aboriginal children of Milikapati in the Tiwi Islands. Prior to entering this protected community, the ARC teaches Lifeworkers about the Aboriginal cultural background, history and beliefs. The Tiwi are a sea people with a strong heritage. They successfully resisted European intrusions and remain a stronghold of tradition. Their stunning artwork and independent outlook provide much pride to the Tiwi.
Highlights:
Community service and Conservation projects; President's Volunteer Service Award program; Cultural exploration
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Travel Types :
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- Camping
- Eco Tours
- Heritage Tourism
- Mountaineering
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- Native Culture Studies
- Nature Tours
- Overland Tours
- RainForest Tours
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Cost in US$: USD 3,690 to 4,790
Cost Include Description:
All food, accommodation, activities and programs. Program costs exclude airfare. Please request a brochure for full details.
Credit Available: yes
Experience Required: no
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Volunteer Types :
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- biological research
- childcare/children
- community centers
- community health
- culture
- eco-tourism
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- education
- English teaching
- environment
- health education
- home visit
- indigenous issues
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- orphans
- painting
- playgrounds
- recreation
- street kids
- volunteering
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Age Range: 14/15 - 19
This Program is open to
Worldwide
Participants.
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Typical Living Arrangements :
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- Group living
- Home-stays
- Other
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Participants Travel to Australia
Independently
or
in Groups
Typically Participants Work
in Groups of 8 - 20
Scholarships are Available. Various scholarship opportunities are available. Please call or email us for scholarship information.
Application Process Involves:
- Phone Interview
- Written Application
Year Founded: 1986
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