Question 1

What is this app for backpackers in Australia?

Accepted Answer

This app helps backpackers working in Australia track their farm work days, income, and prepare their visa application (2nd or 3rd year) with less stress.
It keeps everything important in one place — work days, payslips, and employers — so you avoid mistakes, missing documents, and last-minute panic.

Question 2

Can I use the app before I receive my payslip?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
You can use the app before your payslip arrives to:

log your shifts in advance
estimate your next payslip amount
track your progress in real time

Your farm work days will be counted automatically as soon as you add the matching payslip.

Question 3

How does the app calculate farm work days in Australia?

Accepted Answer

Farm work days are calculated from payslips, because they are the only documents officially accepted by Australian immigration.
In practice, the app:

reads the paid hours on each payslip
applies the official rules automatically
calculates how many farm work days count
lets you upload and store your payslips in one place

No manual calculations needed — it's all automatic.

Question 4

How many hours do I need to validate farm work days in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The official rule is:

35h15 of paid work = 7 farm work days
you cannot validate more than 7 days per week, even if you work more

In practice:

a 1-week payslip can validate up to 7 days
a 2-week payslip can validate up to 14 days
a 3-week payslip can validate up to 21 days, and so on

The app applies these limits automatically and prevents miscalculations.

Question 5

Can I set the number of validated days myself on a payslip?

Accepted Answer

Yes.
When you add a payslip, you can:

let the app calculate validated days automatically using the official rules
or manually set the number of validated days if you prefer your own calculation

This gives you flexibility while keeping everything organised.

Question 6

What are shifts for in the app?

Accepted Answer

Shifts help you track your work day by day. They're used to:

record your hours worked
estimate your income
check that your payslip hours match what you actually worked

Shifts don't validate farm work days directly, but they help you stay organised and spot issues early.

Question 7

How are rates calculated in advanced mode?

Accepted Answer

Advanced mode calculates your earnings by combining multiple rules, just like a real employer would.
In practice, the calculation runs in this order:

Casual loading: a percentage is added to the base rate (e.g. +20%).
Rate by worked day: a different rate can apply depending on the day (weekday, Saturday, Sunday, public holiday), with a higher rate after a certain number of hours.
Overtime: higher rates can apply after a daily or weekly threshold (e.g. after 8h).
Time-based bonuses (night, specific slots): a bonus can apply on specific time ranges (e.g. night work). These bonuses only apply if there isn't already a day-specific rate.

All rules are applied automatically, and the final amount is rounded to the nearest cent.
👉 Advanced mode is ideal if your employer uses complex or variable rules.

Question 8

Why should I save my employers in the app?

Accepted Answer

For an Australian visa application, immigration asks for specific details for each employer, such as:

ABN
industry/activity
location

By saving employers once in the app:

everything is ready when you apply
you don't need to dig through emails, messages, or documents later

Question 9

How does the app make the visa application easier?

Accepted Answer

When you apply for your visa:

your employers are already saved
your payslips are uploaded and easy to access
your farm work days are already calculated

This saves time and reduces the risk of missing information.

Question 10

Does the app replace official documents?

Accepted Answer

No.
The app is a tracking and organisation tool.
It doesn't replace the official documents required by immigration, but it helps you store, find, and use them correctly.

Count your farm daysstress-free.

Track your 88 days — in 4 simple steps

Centralize all your employers

Log your shifts, estimate your earnings

Add your payslips, your days add up

Stay in control, stress-free

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