Australia & Fiji: Island Village Initiative
Program Overview
Join us for a transformative 21-day cultural immersion in Australia and Fiji. We start in Fiji with a warm welcome ceremony, engaging in hands-on cooking classes to explore the diverse flavors of Fijian cuisine. Our community service focuses on a meaningful meal program that empowers Fijian women and fosters connections through shared meals.
Traveling to Viti Levu's scenic highlands, we immerse o...
Join us for a transformative 21-day cultural immersion in Australia and Fiji. We start in Fiji with a warm welcome ceremony, engaging in hands-on cooking classes to explore the diverse flavors of Fijian cuisine. Our community service focuses on a meaningful meal program that empowers Fijian women and fosters connections through shared meals.
Traveling to Viti Levu's scenic highlands, we immerse ourselves in traditional island life by participating in bamboo raft building and local farming activities. On Taveuni, we embrace “island time” with snorkeling, kayaking, and preparing traditional meals while learning local customs.
Next, we head to Australia, beginning in Cairns, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef. Here, we earn our SCUBA certification and experience breathtaking underwater b...
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- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
- Eco Tours
- Nature Tours
- Rainforest Tours
- Scuba
- Snorkeling
Updated Oct 16, 2025
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Locations
- Cairns, Australia
- Nadi, Fiji
Available Terms / Availability
- Years Offered
- 2026, 2027
Eligible Nationalities
- All Nationalities
- This Program is also open to Solo, Group
Education Levels & Language
- Language
- English
- Education
- High School Freshman (1st Year)
- High School Sophomore (2nd Year)
- High School Junior (3rd Year)
Accommodation Options
- Dormitory
- Group living
- Guest House
- Other
Application Procedures
- Letters of Reference
- Online Application
Age Requirement
14-17
Duration
- 2-4 Weeks
- Summer
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We participate in maintaining the enclosures at a wildlife refuge while getting up close and personal with Australia's famed marsupials. The group will also participate in a meal program led by a wonderful woman who has been a staple of the community for years. Under her guidance, they will cook an Indo-Fijian meal, box up several portions, and bring them to a women's shelter.
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