1.What type of visa do I need?

Most participants undertaking the programme travel on an Australian ETA Tourist Visa. This visa costs approximately £18 and allows you to stay in Australia for up to 3 months. The travel agent with whom you book your flights will be able to arrange your ETA Tourist Visa.

Should you wish to extend your stay in Australia and obtain paid work, you will need to arrange a working holiday visa. Most UK citizens aged 18-30 are eligible for an Australian Working Holiday Visa which enables holders to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months. It costs around £150 and can take up to 4 weeks to process so we recommend getting the paperwork sorted well in advance of your departure.

2. What’s included in the price of my programme and how much spending money will I require?

The cost of the Sport Lived experience programme includes the following:

• coaching course at our rugby academy

• 4 star city accommodation including most household bills (telephone and internet charges are NOT

• covered) rugby placement at a school in Brisbane

• airport pick-up at the start of your programme

• mentor support throughout your stay

• a handbook with useful information

The programme cost does NOT include the following:

• flights, insurance, visas, return airport transfer, local transport or food

Your main costs whilst overseas will be transport, match/competition fees plus food and beer money. A cost of living guide for each Sport Lived destination is provided in the Need to Know section. This should help you plan and budget for your time away.

3. Do I need to be an experienced coach?

To get the most from our coaching course at the academy and the coaching placement at a school in Brisbane it is recommended that you have coached regularly for the last 2-3 years before undertaking the programme.

The more coaching qualifications and experience that you have prior to the start of your programme the easier it is for us to arrange for you work at one of the top rugby schools in Brisbane.

If you are unsure whether you are suitable for the course please contact us to discuss in more detail.

4. When will I find out full details of my programme e.g. where I will live and who I will live with?

Once you have submitted a booking form, we’ll start working behind the scenes to put everything in place for the perfect programme. 3-4 weeks later you’ll receive a confirmation document outlining your programme and providing key dates.

Final payment is due 12 weeks prior to departure, and once received we can finalise your programme. We will send details of your new address and who you will be living with and information on the school where you will be coaching.

Upon arrival in Australia, you will be met by a Sport Lived representative and taken to your accommodation. Our staff will show you how to travel from your accommodation to our academy and to the school where you will be coaching on public transport.

5. Can my partner or spouse accompany me on the programme?

Whilst on the course in Brisbane we arrange accommodation in a shared apartment. Each apartment has 2 double rooms and, if you would like to share your room with a spouse or partner, this can be arranged. We charge a nominal additional fee to cover a shared room. Please advise Sport Lived on booking if you would like your partner to join you in Brisbane.

6. How can I find out more general information?

Hopefully, most key pieces of information are available on the website where you can download programme notes, prices and dates. Our Need to Know section also contains lots of useful information. If you have other questions or just want to have a chat, we’re always available either on the phone or via email.

We know that planning a trip overseas can be scary at times and there’s loads to think about. So don’t hesitate to get in touch if you need to discuss anything at all.