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About YHA

YHA Australia is part of the world's largest backpacker accommodation network, Hostelling International (HI), providing more than 4,000 YHA hostels in 90 countries around the world. The YHA group in Australia consists of two entities, YHA Ltd (operating in the ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS and VIC), and YHA Western Australia Inc.
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    YHA’s history, find your nearest YHA office, view annual reports and information on board nominations, board elections and voting.
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    YHA is where travellers, accommodation and technology meet. Our website alone reaches thousands of people each day and we are one of the best known youth brands across Australia. We are the number 1 backpacker network in Australia with the largest distribution of printed resources.
    Sustainable travel

    Sustainability

    Are you wondering how you can reduce your impact on the environment while travelling? We have some answers!
    Jobs at YHA

    Jobs at YHA

    Passionate about travel? Then maybe you'd like to work for YHA. From customer-focused work in one of our hostels, to management positions and office-based roles in our state and national offices, YHA has plenty of opportunities, all across Australia.
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    How hostels work

    Never stayed at a hostel before and curious how they work? Learn about the features available and what to expect.
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