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'''The Global Work & Travel Co.''' is an Australian [[gap year]] and [[International volunteering|volunteer]] [[travel company]] founded in 2008. |
'''The Global Work & Travel Co.''' is an Australian [[gap year]] and [[International volunteering|volunteer]] [[travel company]] founded in 2008. |
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==Partnerships== |
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In May 2014, The Global Work & Travel Co. partnered with [[XploreAsia]] to create the [[Nonprofit organization]], [[Rescue Paws]], a rehabilitation, rehoming,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theprovince.com/news/local+news/lovers+looking+abroad+rescue+pets/13423896/story.html|title=B.C. dog lovers looking abroad for rescue pets|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> and veterinary service for Thai street dogs.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rescuepawsthailand.org/|title=Rescue Paws is a not-for-profit organization|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
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==Charitable Work== |
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The Global Work & Travel Co. contributes to and sponsors many animal welfare charities and activities, such as a June 2017 donation to the Regional Animal Protection Society,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rapsbc.com/2017/06/raps-thanks-global-work-travel-co/|title=RAPS thanks The Global Work & Travel Co.|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> in Canada, or the Animal Welfare League in Queensland Stray Animal Day charity drive.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/AWLQLD/photos/a.441076372546.241146.157104907546/10154565020917547/?type=3&theater|title= A huge Thanks to our good friends |accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> In 2017, as a response to flash flooding in Thailand, The Global Work & Travel Co. announced a dollar for dollar donation campaign for their partner Rescue Paws's flood relief appeal.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gogetfunding.com/flood-relief-3/|title=Rescue Paws Flood Relief Fund|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref> |
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==Awards== |
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In November 2017, The Global Work & Travel Co. was announced as finalist<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.webawards.com.au/finalists/2017|title=Finalists & Winners 2017|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref> of the [[Australian Web Awards]] in the commercial website design category, but lost out design firm [[Humaan]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://humaan.com/blog/australian-web-awards-2017/|title=Humaan at the 2017 Australian Web Awards|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref> |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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==History== |
==History== |
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* 2014, Rescue Paws is created.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://rescuepawsthailand.org/|title=Rescue Paws is a not-for-profit organization|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
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* 2014, Joint [[ABC News Australia]] and [[CBC News]] investigation into ripping off customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-11/authorities-investigate-travel-company-accused-of-rip-offs/5883918|title=Authorities investigate The Global Work and Travel Co accused of rip-offs by former staff and customers|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/global-work-travel-customers-describe-working-holiday-nightmares-1.2829993|title=Global Work & Travel customers describe working-holiday nightmares|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
* 2014, Joint [[ABC News Australia]] and [[CBC News]] investigation into ripping off customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-11-11/authorities-investigate-travel-company-accused-of-rip-offs/5883918|title=Authorities investigate The Global Work and Travel Co accused of rip-offs by former staff and customers|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/global-work-travel-customers-describe-working-holiday-nightmares-1.2829993|title=Global Work & Travel customers describe working-holiday nightmares|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
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* 2015, Opened 3rd office in London<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newswire.net/newsroom/blog-post/00086980-rise-of-working-vacation.html|title=The Growing Trend Towards Working Holidays|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
* 2015, Opened 3rd office in London<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newswire.net/newsroom/blog-post/00086980-rise-of-working-vacation.html|title=The Growing Trend Towards Working Holidays|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
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*2015, [[Government of Queensland]] concludes investigation after company agrees to pay back $25,000 to 29 affected customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/fair-trading-services-programs-and-resources/fair-trading-latest-news/media-statements/global-work-and-travel-investigation-concludes|title=Global Work and Travel investigation concludes|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebyte.com.au/the-global-work-and-travel-co-global-pays-back-25000-to-customers-after-oft-investigated/|title=The Global Work and Travel Co (Global) pays back $25,000 to customers after OFT investigated|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
*2015, [[Government of Queensland]] concludes investigation after company agrees to pay back $25,000 to 29 affected customers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.qld.gov.au/law/laws-regulated-industries-and-accountability/queensland-laws-and-regulations/fair-trading-services-programs-and-resources/fair-trading-latest-news/media-statements/global-work-and-travel-investigation-concludes|title=Global Work and Travel investigation concludes|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebyte.com.au/the-global-work-and-travel-co-global-pays-back-25000-to-customers-after-oft-investigated/|title=The Global Work and Travel Co (Global) pays back $25,000 to customers after OFT investigated|accessdate=1 December 2017}}</ref> |
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*2017, [[Australian Web Awards]] announces The Global Work & Travel Co. as a finalist for 2017<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.webawards.com.au/finalists/2017|title=Finalists & Winners 2017|accessdate=18 December 2017}}</ref> |
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Travel Volunteer Work Gap Year |
| Founded | 2008; 16 years ago |
| Headquarters | Surfers Paradise , Australia |
Area served | Australia New Zealand United Kingdom Canada United States |
Key people | Jürgen Himmelmann |
| Products | Volunteer and Teaching Abroad Programs, Working Holidays, Internships |
Number of employees | 102 (2017) |
| Website | www |
The Global Work & Travel Co. is an Australian gap year and volunteer travel company founded in 2008.
Controversy
In 2014, The Global Work & Travel Co. faced intense media scrutiny which lead to an investigation by the local government regarding unfair consumer behaviour. The investigation concluded with The Global Work & Travel Co. paying back $25,000[1]
History
- 2014, Joint ABC News Australia and CBC News investigation into ripping off customers.[2][3]
- 2015, Opened 3rd office in London[4]
- 2015, Government of Queensland concludes investigation after company agrees to pay back $25,000 to 29 affected customers.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Global Work and Travel investigation concludes". Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Authorities investigate The Global Work and Travel Co accused of rip-offs by former staff and customers". Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Global Work & Travel customers describe working-holiday nightmares". Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "The Growing Trend Towards Working Holidays". Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "Global Work and Travel investigation concludes". Retrieved 1 December 2017.
- ^ "The Global Work and Travel Co (Global) pays back $25,000 to customers after OFT investigated". Retrieved 1 December 2017.