Seasonal Workers
As a Seasonal worker, you can both work and play in the Mildura region. Mildura is well known as a haven for Seasonal workers with an abundance of large fruit properties needing many willing hands to harvest their valuable crop.

Visitor Information and Booking Centres
Our visitor information and booking centres will help you find a hostel that has a good reputation – However we urge you to do your research before choosing a hostel or accepting any work.

Ensure Work is Available
Mechanical harvesting has reduced the need for as many farm hands as were once needed and while this work still exists it can be harder to find at certain times of the year.

If you are coming to Mildura only for farm work, we recommend that you do some research before travelling to ensure that work is available. A good place to start is by contacting the National Harvest Labour Information Service on 1800 062 332 (within Australia) or visit www.harvesttrail.gov.au they will give you up to date advice on work and conditions in the area and only list jobs for farmers that do the right thing by their workers.

MADEC Australia
MADEC Australia operates Australian Government Harvest Labour Offices in Mildura has strong links with the areas’ growers to contact them about farm work you can click here.

Relax After Hours
Many hostels offer work and transport, which means that you can enjoy your time in Mildura while earning extra dollars. When the working day is finished you can relax at the numerous entertainment venues such as pubs and nightclubs. There are a number of restaurants that cater for seasonal workers at reasonable prices.

While most employers and landlords do the right thing, there is a minority that set out to take advantage of adventurous, trusting and vulnerable people – this is the same wherever you travel in Australia. This information provided by Mildura Regional Development should be taken into account wherever you choose to visit.

We want your time in Mildura to be enjoyable and productive. Your feedback, both positive and negative, will assist Mildura Regional Development to work with local operators and farmers to deliver the best possible experiences.

To safeguard yourself some good habits to get into are:

	Always ask for a receipt of payment and hold onto it
	Look for the accommodation house's certificate of registration (usually on the wall in the lobby area)
	Ask how and when you are being paid - make sure you understand these arrangements
	Seek assistance early if you think something is wrong