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Australia & Fiji: Island Village Initiative

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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.

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Program Highlights

- Get Up Close with Kangaroos & Koalas at an Australian Wildlife Refuge
- Get your Open Water or Advanced SCUBA Certification on the Great Barrier Reef
- Take Part in a Meaningful Meal Program, Giving Back to Fijian Women
- Camp on the Beach in a Tropical Paradise
- Stay at an Off-Grid Eco Retreat in Fiji’s Highlands

What's Included

Tuition & Fees
Accommodation / Housing for Program Duration
Group Meals
In-Country Transportation To & From Project
On-Site / In-Country Staff Support
Some Meals / Partial Meal Plan
All Program Activity Costs

Program Details

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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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Health & Safety
4.8
Itinerary
4.8
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4.6
Program Administration
4.6

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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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