Peer Mentoring and Community Building Among Australian and Korean Working Holiday Makers
Role
Principal Investigator
Description
This project seeks to enhance Australia–Korea people-to-people engagement through a bilingual peer mentoring program and a digital platform tailored for current working holidaymakers. It will connect Korean participants in Australia with Australian participants in Korea through structured mentoring sessions, intercultural exchange activities, and the formation of a sustainable support network. In addition, an alumni storytelling initiative — featuring former participants of the Australia-Korea Working Holiday Program (referred to as 'working holiday alumni') — will showcase the diverse experiences and contributions of past participants. While the project supports all participants, it pays particular attention to the gendered experiences of female working holidaymakers, recognising their unique challenges and contributions. Through these efforts, the project promotes cross-cultural understanding, career resilience, and long-term bilateral ties—bridging geographic distance and fostering digital and human connections between Australia and Korea.
Date
30 Sep 2025 - 31 Aug 2026
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
career development;migration;transnation
Funding Body
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)
Amount
40500
Project Team
Sujin Kim