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Daughter going to Australia - whats the best Xmas present?

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  • sandieb
    sandieb Posts: 728 Forumite
    Make sure her mobile phone is unlocked so she can buy a new SIM card out there. I bought one from Vodafone in Melbourne for Au $ 9.95 (about £4). VERY USEFUL.
  • LesD
    LesD Posts: 2,112 Forumite
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    Hi Iguana,

    You didn't say how old?

    If she is 18-30 and has time to get it sorted, I would recommend the BUNAC organisation. My son did this for 15 months last/this year and had a great time. It's very flexible and they can go their own way when they get settled.

    BUNAC are always there, though, if they want help.

    Les D.

    http://www.bunac.org/uk/workaustralia/

    (...not sure this is a suggestion for an Xmas pressie!)
  • nelly_2
    nelly_2 Posts: 17,863 Forumite
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    Get her a boomerang :)
  • What about medical insurance - of course you hope its something she won't need to use, but if she got toothache or something at least her bills would be covered?
  • Iguana
    Iguana Posts: 1,781 Forumite
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    That is something I thought of, I doubt if she's got around to thinking of that.
    Its useful and practical and doesn't need to be fitted into a rucksack! :beer:
  • Iguana
    Iguana Posts: 1,781 Forumite
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    She's 25 in March next year.
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