A young Indonesian with a working holiday visa in Australia now earns in just two days what would be a full month’s salary in his country.
Working as a cleaner in a shopping centre, the young man reflected on the bold decision to move to Australia and how it changed his life forever in a video shared on social media.
“A month in Australia has given me some of the best experiences of my life,” he said.
‘At 23 years old, I never imagined working in another country and being received so warmly. I’m really grateful.’
He also revealed that he can earn up to $60 an hour on holidays.
The young man explained that he keeps his living costs low by sharing a room, paying $130 a week with all bills included.
‘As a working holiday visa holder working more than 40 hours a week, I can enjoy my lifestyle, save money and even send something home to my family in Indonesia. “I’m really grateful for everything I have now.”
“His salary for two days is the same as his salary for one month in Indonesia.”
In one of her videos, she shows herself working hard: cleaning bathrooms, sweeping, and pushing her cleaning cart around the mall.
Australians have applauded the youngster’s inspiring attitude and strong work ethic.
“This guy is a legend in every sense of the word,” one wrote.
‘Thank you for coming here and contributing so much! Your work is appreciated,” said a second.
At only 23 years old, an Indonesian with a work and holiday visa in Australia earns in two days what it would take him a month in his country of origin.
Australia’s net overseas migration continues on a high trend, welcoming more than 446,000 migrants in 2023-24
‘I’m so glad you love Australia. Thank you for coming, we always need more wonderful human beings,” added a third.
There are more than 2,408,196 temporary visa holders in Australia, of which 53,655 are from Indonesia.
Australia welcomed 446,000 net overseas migrants during the 2023-24 financial year, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
This is a decrease from the record 536,000 in 2022-23, but is still significantly higher than the Albanian government’s target of 395,000.
International students made up the majority of immigrants, totaling 207,000, with India being the main country of origin.
Labor’s December mid-year budget update forecast 340,000 migrants would arrive in Australia in 2024-25.
This is significantly higher than the level of 260,000 forecast for this financial year in the May Budget.
However, it forecasts a slowdown in net overseas migration over the next three years, predicting 225,000 arrivals in 2026-27 and another 225,000 in 2027-28.