Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange 2019
Take off to South Africa with the Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange
The Classic Wallabies Indigenous Exchange offers young Indigenous Australians the opportunity to undertake a five-week volunteer assignment, with fellow volunteers, in South Africa.
- We are accepting applications for two projects this year.
- There will be 8-10 positions for each project. These positions are for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians aged 18-35 years.
- This is a fully-funded experience; airfares, accommodation, insurance and allowances are covered.
- Applications are due 3 March.
Want to know more? Download this PDF document and learn about the application process.
Eligibility: This program is for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people between the ages of 18-35 only. If you do not fall into this demographic, please consider our other volunteer assignments.
Project 1 |
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Sparrow Outreach Project: 1 May – 7 June 2019 Partner organisation: Sparrow Schools, Johannesburg This group of volunteers will work alongside the school team and students to gain first-hand experience in project management and community development principles while being role models to the students. Volunteers will support students with extra-curricular programs. Part of this project involves volunteers helping to build recycling stations and teaching students the importance of recycling. Applications due Sunday 3 March 2019. Learn more and apply
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Project 2 |
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Eco Village Project: 8 June – 15 July 2019 Partner organisation: Eco Children, Hoedspruit This volunteer group will work to create a school garden and environmental classroom with a local school in Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, located in the buffer zone of Kruger National Park. They will gain first-hand experience in project management and community development principles while being role models to the students and delivering valuable assistance to Eco Children personnel and the communities they serve. Applications due Sunday 3 March 2019. Learn more and apply |
Key Dates
You must be free to participate during the dates outlined below.
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Applications close |
3 March |
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Shortlisted applicants advised |
8 March |
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Interview with in-country/team leader (for shortlisted applicants) |
11-15 March |
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Successful applicants advised of conditional offer, pending visa and mobilisation process. |
20 March |
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Pre-departure briefing in Melbourne |
TBC |
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Project 1: Sparrow Outreach: In South Africa |
1 May – 7 June |
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Project 2: Eco Village: In South Africa |
8 June – 15 July |
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Project 1: Online review catch-up and feedback |
7 July |
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Project 2: Online review catch-up and feedback |
15 August |
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Returned CWIE Volunteer Workshop in Melbourne |
TBC |
