3 Easy Ways to Earn Extra Income in Australia

If you're not visiting one of the awesome winter travel locations which we suggested, it could be either you're a homebody or.. you didn't budget for the trip. During my first summer break in Australia, I traveled to Melbourne, Fiji and Cairns. Here's what I did to earn extra income to support the trip, and you can do the same too -

1. University experiments
If you're studying at a university, chances are that your university conducts experiments.

A lot of people think 'mad scientist' when they think 'experiments' but all the experiments I participated in mostly involved sitting in front of a computer playing decision-making games. It's a very painless way of earning approximately $100 for 2 - 3 hours. (Some experiments have a fixed rate, others are dependent on games outcomes - if you're lucky sometimes you're paid an additional bonus.)

Remember to arrive early as researchers usually overbook students to cater for no-shows. If you show up on time but the participant pool is already full, you may be compensated $10 - $20. 

Try:
The University of Sydney - Economics Experiments (only for Sydney Uni students)
Macquarie University - Faculty of Human Sciences

2. AirBnb
One of the reasons some students on a tight budget are loathe to go on holidays is because of rent. There are a few ways to cut down on rent when you're away.

• You may negotiate an agreement with your landlord so that your rent can be reduced when you're not living in your accommodation.
• Sublease your room or apartment when you're away.

AirBnb is the best website for this purpose - they offer free photographers to take professional shots of your property, reviews of prospective tenants and insurance coverage.

I have met really amazing people through AirBnb - a female pilot, a medical student from Harvard, people I might have never met in my everyday routine. However, safety is paramount, so trust your instincts and request for as many verifications as it takes for you to feel comfortable with a tenant.

3. Sell Unwanted Items
One of the most 'traditional' ways of earning extra income. The easiest way is to list the item online, or you may gather a few friends and rent a space at the markets to peddle your wares.

Try:
Gumtree
EBay

With these 3 nifty ways to earn extra income, and of course by using NexPay, you'll be ready for a luxury retreat by the time summer rolls around!