Australia Students to Fiji
Work-Integrated Learning Placements For Australian University Students
Join a team and experience the unique culture, customs and way of life in the incredible South Pacific islands.
Make lifelong friendships and shared memories on a challenging team project, whilst gaining global experience, developing unique skills and making a real contribution.
Our projects offer you the opportunity to actually join a traditional village, to become a member of a Fijian family and to work as a team whilst contributing to youth, sports, health or engineering initiatives which in partnership with the Fijian Government, are achieving groundbreaking results.
- 16-day or 1-month programs in the Fiji Islands.
- In Partnership with Fijian Government.
- Support the UN Sustainable Development Goals & Fiji National Development Plan.
- Complete cultural immersion in rural village.
- Live with a traditional Fijian family.
- Work on Youth Leadership, Build, Sport, or Health initiatives.
- Develop employability skills, meet like-minded people and make a contribution.
- Project includes; food, accommodation, 24/7 in-country support, weekend adventures, domestic travel, charity donation.
- Project costs from $2,795 AUD for 16-Days in Fiji. (See costs below)
- Apply for University Funding up to $7,348 (See Below)
We also work with a number of universities to offer our projects as credit bearing work-integrated learning placements. Credit and funding is always on a case-by-case basis, so be sure to check your eligibility with your university.
- OS-Help Loans: This is a loan accessible for students enrolled at an Australian university. You can receive up to $7,348 AUD for a Think Pacific project.
- University Grants: Each university usually has their own scholarships and funding opportunities availability.
How to Access Funding? We advise contacting the International Office at your university for specific information on funding availability and the application process. You can also read our funding guide to find opportunities through our current university partnerships.
Students can also fundraise for our Fijian charity to contribute towards project fees – we provide a handy guide to help you with this.
Our aim is for every student to complete their project with a set of experiences, understanding and transferable skills, which can profoundly improve their future.
- Gain unique and practical international work experience.
- Boost cultural IQ & enhance global perspectives.
- Activate global citizenship & broaden horizons.
- Contribute towards sustainable development, on behalf of our Fijian partners.
- Increase your leadership skills through collaborative work.
- Job references, certificate of completion, and LinkedIn endorsement.
- Potential employment opportunities via the Think Pacific graduate scheme.
Collaboration + Culture + Challenge = Extraordinary Personal Development
Think Pacific is dedicated to Fiji. We believe to make a global impact; you need a local approach.
All our focus is on Fiji.
Go where only we can take you.
Teams of up to 25 students.
Sustainable & based in-country.
Officially partnered with Government.
All of these projects have been designed to provide students with service-learning or work-integrated learning placements.
Whether you join a youth or mental health project, you will be supporting aims set out in the Fiji National Development Plan, through our formal partnerships with;
- Fijian Ministry of Health
- Fijian Ministry of Youth & Sports
- Fiji National Sports Commission
- Fiji National University
- Youth Champs 4 Mental Health
- NSO’s: Fiji Rugby Union, Athletics Fiji, NRL Fiji, Netball Fiji, Cricket Fiji
Join a team of up to 24 like-minded Australian students and instantly become part of a new group of friends as you share something special together. The bonds you make will last a life-time.
Our volunteer programs are certainly no holiday. It’s a real challenge. It’s been said that life begins at the edge our comfort zone. You’ll come home with more confidence, new leadership skills and a greater global understanding.
Our expeditions are guided with 24/7 care and dedication. Fiji is all we know and love. From our experienced leaders who guide your project each day to our management team in Fiji and the UK, you’ll receive unrivalled support.
Every project is located in a rural setting. Journey to a remote village and fully immerse yourself in the cultures and customs of the traditional ‘kaiviti’ lifestyle. We ask you to adhere to the highest standard of Fijian culture as we celebrate and preserve such a special way of life.
Volunteering during your university summer is one of the most purposeful and rewarding things you can do. Our expeditions are partnered with the Fijian Government which means you are supporting national aims and objectives.
So many of our volunteers state their experiences in Fiji are ‘life changing’ and they meet people they’ll stay in touch with forever. You’ll broaden your horizons and forever be proud that you accomplished something so unique.