Orientation Party
Andres (Spain) having a conversation with a localEverybody who arrives in Australia to work vintage, will spend a few days at the beach with us in Adelaide before they travel to their winery placement. This is because it is a condition of your visa that we provide you with a cultural introduction to life in Australia. This gives us an excuse to have a three day party every week for the nine week ‘mad season’. Not only will you visit the world famous Barossa Valley, you will also get to try the beer,  the food and life Aussie
style. We also cover the boring things like banking and taxes, so that your introduction to life in Australia is as stress free as possible. The party, which is included in your fees, means that you will spend up to five days staying in a hostel by the beach in the tourist part of Adelaide – called Glenelg. You will be there with many other ‘Bibbers’, all newly arrived in Australia. Almost all
the Bibbers in the past have had such a great time that they don’t want o leave!
Welma (South Africa) makes friends
with the Aussie natives!
 Check out the 2007 Orientation gallery
Objectives
The objectives of the Orientation party are two fold:
First, we wish to provide the participant with;
- A positive introduction to Australia
- Information that will make life easier
- A general knowledge of the wine industry and its operation
- A support network that they trust and are familiar with
Second, we wish to provide the winery with a worker;
- That is ready for work
- Has prepared the tax information
- Has an open and operating bank account
- Has a general knowledge of the Australian wine industry and its operation.
It is important to remember that the Orientation process is a service to both the participant and the winery.
Last but not least, we have been working with you for a few months to get your visa and it is great for us to finally meet you over a beer or a glass of wine. In most cases, we feel that we know you already!
Orientation Dates
2009 Orientation seminars will be held on the following dates:
January
Tuesday 6 - Friday 9
Tuesday 13 - Friday 16
Tuesday 20 - Friday 23
Tuesday 27 - Friday 30
February
Tuesday 3 - Friday 6
Tuesday 10 - Friday 13
Tuesday 17 - Friday 20
Tuesday 24 - Friday 27
March
Tuesday 3 - Friday 6
Tuesday 10 - Friday 13 (if enough Bibbers)
Please note that you will arrive in Adelaide on the weekend or the Monday of the Orientation week. You will spend the Orientation week staying in a hostel by the beach with the other Bibbers. Your accommodation and food costs from Tuesday night to Friday morning will be paid for by Bibber. Drinks other than those supplied will be your responsibility. If you arrive up to two days before the orientation, Bibber will pay for your accommodation at the hostel. You are responsible for the costs associated with accommodation if you arrive earlier than this (Approximately $25 per night).
Orientation Party Program
Tuesday
Arrive in Adelaide
Rest and relax by the beach at Glenelg and make friends with the other Bibbers
7.00 pm BBQ at the Bibber house
Wednesday
8.30 am Welcome and Review of Orientation kit
10.00 am Morning Tea
10.15 am Leave for Barossa Valley
11.45 am Beringer Blass (Tour and Tasting)
1.00 am Lunch at Tanunda bakery
1.40 pm Winery (Tasting)
3.00 pm Winery (Tasting)
5.00 pm Visit Bank in Tanunda
5.30 pm Beer at the Tanunda Hotel
6.30 pm Return to Adelaide
8.00 pm Arrive at Glenelg
Free evening to relax, go to bed early or party on!
Thursday
8.30 am Breakfast
9.00 am Depart for City
9.30 am National Wine Centre
11.00 am Tour of University of Adelaide (Roseworthy)
12.15 pm Travel to Wildlife Park
12.45 pm Picnic Lunch
1.15 pm Cleland Wildlife Park
4.00 pm Return to Hotel
7.00 pm Dinner at Bibber house
Friday
8.00 am Breakfast
9.00 am Questions and discussion
10.00 am Depart for Wineries
If you have any questions please contact us.
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