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International Student Guide | Sydney and New South Wales | 2020
International
Student Guide 2020 FREE
Sydney
and New South Wales
A guide by local experts
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Study NSW coordinates a wide range of programs
and support services for international students to help
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Welcome OUR TEAM
Contents Sydney is known as the ‘city of villages’,
with no two suburbs the same. You can
EDITORIAL
Content Manager -
Gemma Kaczerepa
be sipping on a delicious flat white at a
Writer -
cafe in Sydney’s Inner West and, just 20
Setting up ACCOMMODATION 18
minutes later, you could be breathing in
Kate Neilson
COMMUNICATION 28 Production Manager &
Everything you need to the fresh, salty air at one of the many
know to get your new MONEY & BANKING 32 beaches scattered along the iconic Designer - Samuel Trezise
student life organised coastline. Just as varied as the suburbs PHOTOGRAPHY
EMPLOYMENT 38
and start enjoying the are the people who occupy them; the
STUDYING 48 city is a cultural melting pot complete Samuel Trezise
experience of being in a
with diverse communities, great food Discover NSW
new city. HEALTH & SAFETY 54
and events. There’s no doubt you’ll find a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
pocket of Sydney to call home.
Advertising -
TRANSPORT 66 Bela Mitchell
Areas
SYDNEY’S CBD 74 Managing Director -
Learn about the different James Martin
THE INNER SOUTH 78
areas that make Sydney
and NSW an ideal place INNER WEST 82 Marketing Coordinator -
to live and study. Portia Postlethwaite
INNER EAST 86
ENQUIRIES AND FEEDBACK
WESTERN SUBURBS 90
For all enquiries please
REGIONAL AREAS 94
contact
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If you have any feedback for
Insider Guides, we’d love to
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Welcome to Sydney and
New South Wales
On behalf of the New South Wales (NSW) Government, I warmly
welcome you to the premier state of Australia. As the Minister
responsible for supporting our international students, I am proud
of everything NSW has to offer.
NSW is the leading destination for study in Australia, welcoming
over 270,000 international students from 160 countries each year
to study across the state.
The NSW Government has set up Study NSW, a government agency
dedicated to supporting and enriching your student experience.
Our aim is to ensure that NSW feels like a home away from home
and that you can make the most of your experience here.
LOVE
Study NSW coordinates a wide range of initiatives to help you with
living, studying, and working in NSW. For example, the agency
funds the International Student Legal Service NSW, offering free
legal advice to international students across the state. If you’re
looking for practical experiences, Study NSW also provides work
integrated learning opportunities through programs such as NSW
Global Scope and our International Student Welcome Desk at
SYDNEY
Sydney Airport. Please make sure you visit www.study.sydney to
find out more about Study NSW programs designed to help you.
Study NSW initiatives complement the state’s world-class
education sector. Wherever you study here, you learn from
the best. Our universities, research organisations, vocational
education and training institutions, including government-owned
NSW Technical and Further Education (NSW TAFE), have a global
reputation for excellence. We are also home to many of Australia’s
leading private education and training providers, English language
Become an Ambassador colleges and secondary schools.
I wish you every success with your
studies. I also encourage you to
Would you like to: explore all that Sydney and our
– meet new people? wonderful state has to offer,
with a view to becoming the next
– share local knowledge?
generation of ambassadors for NSW.
– ensure thousands of visitors
enjoy our beautiful city? Deputy Premier John Barilaro,
We’re looking for friendly people to greet
visitors and share insights about our city.
Minister for Regional New South Wales,
Come along and join the team. Training provided. Industry and Trade
Register at: cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/volunteer
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“ In Sydney, I love
having the opportunity
to interact with
different cultures
and the geniality of
Sydneysiders!
Chintan, India
Studying at Macquarie University “
Quick facts
Iconic landmarks The Coathanger Famous beaches
“
It took 14 years to The Sydney Harbour Sydney has over 100
construct the Opera Bridge is affectionately beaches and swimming What I love most about
House. Ten thousand known as ‘The spots. Sydney’s iconic
construction workers Coathanger’ because of Bondi Beach is the living in Sydney is its
helped to build it and its shape. Despite its fun centrepiece of the popular natural and historical
it cost around $102 nickname, it should be
million – $95 million over taken seriously – it’s the
show Bondi Rescue, beauty. Not only can you
while Palm Beach in the
budget. world’s widest long-span Northern Beaches is where visit iconic landmarks
bridge and tallest steel Aussie soap opera Home such as the Opera House
arch bridge! and Away is filmed.
and experience the
Multicultural city First nations people Something fishy? city life, but you can
As of 2016, nearly 43 Aboriginal Sydney-siders Sydney is home to the also enjoy the beautiful
per cent of Sydney’s are known as the ‘Gadigal second-largest and most scenery of its beaches
population was born people of the Eora nation’. varied fish market in the
overseas. The majority
are from China, followed
by England, India, New
Eora means ‘here’ or ‘from
this place’ and Gadigal
(also spelt Cadigal or
world, coming in behind
Tokyo. Based in Pyrmont,
it trades 13,500 tonnes
and green parks – all in
the same place!
“
Zealand, Vietnam, the Caddiegal) is one of many of seafood each year. Giorgia, Italy
Philippines and Lebanon. ‘clans’ that inhabit the
Eora nation. Studying at UTS
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Must-do in Sydney
There are so many fun things to do in Sydney, but here are a few you
can’t leave the city without doing.
1. 2.
Say hello to the Harbour Cockatoo Island
The Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney For 100 years, this former convict
Opera House and Luna Park should be island in Sydney’s harbour was off-limits
your first port of call. You can soak up to the public. Now, it’s a UNESCO-
the magic of all three at once by taking protected landmark where visitors can
a ride on the ferry from Circular Quay join historic tours, take a picnic, attend
(we recommend doing it at night – it’s events or even camp overnight.
4.
magic).
3. Go bush
Get some salt on your skin
In summer, Sydney’s beaches are the Just an hour out of Sydney, the Blue
hottest spots to visit (by that we mean Mountains offers some reprieve from
both popular and actually hot, so make the hustle and bustle of the city with
sure you wear sunscreen and a hat). plenty of hikes and lookouts to explore.
5. 6.
Understand Wander through the
Australia’s roots markets
Learn about Australia’s Aboriginal Spend the weekend scouring the
culture, land and food by booking into various markets that pop up in Sydney’s
a Guringai Aboriginal Tour of Ku-ring- suburbs, selling second-hand goods,
gai Chase National Park. boutique items, art and great food.
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Improving your English
If you’d like to continue improving your English during your time in
Australia, there are a few tools and resources that can help.
SPEAKING READING & LISTENING
Join a conversation group. There
WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO
Read in English every day. This
are plenty of conversation groups HELP ME IMPROVE MY ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS?
includes websites, online news
on Meetup.com, as well as at local outlets, newspapers, magazines
libraries and community centres. and books. TITLE LINK WHAT IS IT?
Find a friend who also wants to Listen to English-language music A platform full of English language
improve their English and only and podcasts, watch English- English Central www.englishcentral.com videos that progressively build your
chat to them in English - including language films, television shows comprehension.
via text message, online, over the and YouTube videos, and try to do Watch well-crafted videos and
phone and in person. so without subtitles! BBC Learning complete related activities to
www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
English increase your knowledge of the
Make friends with people from WRITING English language.
other nationalities so you only
Write a daily journal in English. Choose between native speakers and
communicate in English. italki www.italki.com qualified tutors (more expensive) to
It doesn’t matter what you write
Join a volunteer group or sports about, as long as it’s in English. have a 1-on-1 video chat with you.
team so you can put your English A website and mobile app, Busuu is a
Do little translation exercises.
skills to good use. Busuu www.busuu.com social network of people learning new
Take a passage from a book or languages.
article in your native language and
translate it into English, or do the
reverse.
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GOING OUT EFTPOS (Noun/Acronym) Mozzie (Noun)
Machine for electronic Mosquito
Australian slang Arvo (Noun)
Afternoon
(card) payments. Stands
for Electronic Funds
‘The mozzies are so bad
in the summer.’
‘Let’s catch up this arvo Transfer at Point Of Sale
Rip-off (Adjective)
for a coffee.’ ‘Luckily, the café has
To cheat/something that’s
EXPRESSING Keen (Adjective) EFTPOS, because I don’t
Barbie (Noun) too expensive
YOURSELF Excited for something have any cash.’
BBQ ‘This brunch is such a rip-
‘I’m so keen for the new ‘Let’s fire up the barbie Bottle-o (Noun) off - $18 for toast?!’
Aggro (Adjective) Quentin Tarantino film.’ Liquor store
for dinner tonight.’ Servo (Noun)
Angry, showing ‘I have to go and get some
No worries (Idiom) Snag (Noun) Bathers (Noun) Service station/gas station
aggression beer from the bottle-o.’
Don’t worry about it/it’s Sausage Swimming costume ‘On long drives I have to
‘He’s so aggro at the
OK ‘For the best snags, I go to ‘Remember to bring your Macca’s (Noun) stop at the servo to buy
moment, you should
‘You can’t come to the Bunnings Warehouse.’ bathers, my friend has a McDonald’s snacks.’
avoid him.’
party? No worries!’ pool.’ ‘I’m too tired to make
Fair enough (Idiom) Shout (Verb)
______ as (Adverb) dinner, shall we go to
Alright/OK Brekky (Noun) To pay for the next round
Almost anything could go Macca’s instead?’
‘You’ll be late? Fair Breakfast of drinks i.e. ‘it’s your
here: busy as, awesome as, ‘I always have a big Mate (Noun) shout’
enough, traffic is bad
tired as. To understand the brekky. I’m so hungry Friend (this can be used ‘I paid for the last round,
today.’
speaker, just cut off the when I wake up in the passive-aggressively so it’s your shout this
Feral (Adjective) ‘as’ and add ‘very’ to the Esky (Noun) though, so pay attention time.’
morning.’
Disgusting, something front and you’ll get what Ice cooler to the situation)
repulsive they mean. ‘The esky will keep the Chemist (Noun) Spud (Noun)
‘I like her, she’s a good
‘I just saw someone ‘She’s been annoying as drinks cool while we swim.’ Drug store/pharmacy - A potato
mate, she always has my
drop their hot chips since she got back from ‘We should go pick up ‘I’d love a baked spud
back.’
and then continue exchange – she won’t some Panadol from the with sour cream right
to eat them off the stop talking about it.’ chemist.’ about now.’
ground - that’s so
Heaps (Adjective)
feral.’
A lot or very
Hey? (Exclamation) ‘Wow, that show was
Used at the end of Cuppa (Noun)
WHILE STUDYING Good on ya (Exclamation)
heaps good.’
Well done/good on you
a sentence to ask if Hot beverage Chuck a sickie
Full on (Adjective) Bludge (Intransitive Verb) ‘Congratulations on that
someone agrees ‘A hot cuppa tea goes well (Phrasal verb)
Intense/wild To not try your hardest HD! Good on ya!’
‘You’re going out with biscuits.’ To fake a sick day from
‘Uni is so full on, I ‘He’s bludging uni,
tonight, hey?’ work or study. How ya going/How’s it
can’t keep up with my there’s no way he’ll
‘I can’t miss The Bachelor going? (Spoken phrase)
She’ll be right (Idiom) assignments.’ graduate.’
tonight - I’ll just call work How are you?
It will be fine
SWOTVAC (Noun/ and chuck a sickie.’
‘You missed the bus? Yeah, nah (Determiner) Reckon (Verb)
Acronym)
She’ll be right, there’ll – No Dodgy (Adjective) Think/figure/assume
Study break/revision week
be another one soon.’ Poor quality/not reliable/ ‘I reckon I’ll go for a run;
Nah, yeah (Determiner) ‘I have so much revision
Avo (Noun) suspicious I’ve been feeling lazy as.’
to do during SWOTVAC.
– Yes Avocado ‘That website is dodgy,
I shouldn’t have slacked Uni (Noun)
‘I love avo toast with I’m pretty sure it gave
off so much during the University
feta cheese.’ me a virus.’
semester.’ ‘Do you want to walk to
uni together?’
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Your first week in Sydney
1. 2. 3.
Priya, Canada
Studying at the University of Sydney
“ PRIYA’S HIGHLIGHTS
COFFEE
For coffee, I like Forum
on the University of
Sydney campus. I love the
ambience.
P.66 P.33 P.29
BREAKFAST
Buy an Opal card Set up your bank Sort out your phone Tripod Cafe near Redfern
account Station does good breakfast.
You’ll need an Opal card You can use your existing
to get around on public This is crucial if you’re phone or buy a new one Their Cherry Tomato
transport. Buy one from planning to work in in Australia, with the Omelette is delicious,
convenience stores and Australia, but is also option of going prepaid comes in a large portion
other selected retailers. useful for paying rent or signing up for a plan. size, and most importantly,
and other expenses. is healthy!
DINNER
4. 5. 6. For dinner, go to Thai Riffic
in Newtown and order the
pineapple fried rice. It’s
delicious and authentic.
“I like exploring residential THREE THINGS NOT
neighbourhoods and attending TO MISS
Know the emergency Stock up your fridge Plan your studies
events at the local community 1. Royal Botanical Garden
number centres. It’s not exactly
If you need emergency
assistance – police, fire
or ambulance – you can
Once you’ve found
your nearest grocery
store, stock up on basic
ingredients and your
Find out when classes
start, where your
campus is located (some
institutions are spread
touristy, but it gives you a feel
of the city.”
2. Ferry from Circular
Quay to Manly
3. Bondi to Coogee walk
“
call Triple Zero (000), favourite foods from across several campuses)
even when your phone home – they’ll help if you and when O-Week
can’t get reception. get homesick during your kicks off.
Make sure to store this first week!
number in your phone.
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Comparing your options
Private rental $200-$700/wk
This is true independent living; renting an apartment or a house, either alone or
with housemates. Living with others is ideal for meeting new people and reducing
your costs. However, if you decide to live alone, you will have to pay for everything
and may get lonely (depending on your personality, of course). Rentals come
either furnished or unfurnished.
Note: Listed price is per room.
Homestay $250-$350/wk
Homestay involves staying with a family in their home with meals, internet
and utilities covered by your host. It is a popular choice for a true Australian
experience, and it also allows you to settle into your new life in Australia with the
support of a family. Homestay can be both close to and some distance from your
educational institution – make sure to check access and public transport options.
Managed accommodation $200-$500/wk
These large centres are full of apartments of varying sizes, generally one to five
bedrooms. You will get a fully furnished bedroom with 24-hour support and
internet included. Generally, student accommodation is conveniently located for
students, is secure and safe, and boasts a real sense of community. The downside
to this is the internet can slow down at peak times and the rooms can be on the
smaller side.
Residential college $450-$550/wk
While they appear more expensive than other options, residential colleges
do include a lot of extras. They’re usually located close to campus, your fully
furnished bedroom will be cleaned weekly, study facilities and gyms are supplied,
and the meals are included. The downside is that you often have to lock in a lease
for 12 months and you may not need all the extras that you’re paying for.
LET US HELP YOU FIND YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation The Insider Guides website now has an accommodation finder. We can help
you find the perfect place to suit your needs and budget.
www.insiderguides.com.au/accommodation-finder
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Before you take out a
lease on a property
SIMPLE
ENSURE YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO COVER THE BOND
ARRANGE A REFERENCE OR GUARANTOR
INSPECT THE PROPERTY BEFORE YOU SIGN A CONTRACT
WAY
OR PAY A DEPOSIT
PHOTOGRAPH ANY EXISTING DAMAGE OR ISSUES
TO GET
MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE, AND KEEP, A COPY OF YOUR
RENTAL AGREEMENT AND RECEIVE A RECEIPT FOR ALL
RENT AND BOND PAYMENTS
CONNECTED
PAY ATTENTION TO DETAILS REGARDING THE END OF
YOUR RENTAL AGREEMENT
Other factors to consider when selecting
accommodation
HOW CLOSE IS IT TO YOUR STUDY INSTITUTION?
HOW CLOSE IS IT TO PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND WHAT
WILL THE TRAVEL COST BE? Fast Connect offers a free service to get your phone, internet,
WHAT IS NEARBY? (SHOPS, HOSPITALS, electricity, gas and Pay-TV set up for when you move
POLICE STATIONS, PARKS)
into your new home.
50
IS THERE ADEQUATE HEATING AND COOLING?
— Free service
$
IS IT NOISY?
IS THE AREA SAFE AND IS THE BUILDING SECURE?
— No lock-in contracts
— Stress free and secure
WHAT WILL THE INSURANCE COSTS BE?
— Easy online application
DOES EVERYTHING WORK? (SMOKE ALARMS,
APPLIANCES, LIGHT SWITCHES)
— Phone and email support CREDIT
— Choice of top Australian retailers PROMO CODE:
As Australia’s longest established IGNSW
connections service provider
Receive a $50 credit to your
looking after many students account when you connect your
CONNECTING UTILITIES IN YOUR NEW HOME electricity and/or gas through
and their families, we can be Fast Connect in NSW.*
Companies like Fast Connect can organise your phone, internet, electricity,
trusted to get you connected. *Terms & conditions apply.
gas, and Pay-TV, all through a single service.
www.fastconnect.net.au
www.fastconnect.net.au
20 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYHousemates’ code
Sharing a house with others can be a really fun experience. Use these tips to
ensure a happy and harmonious household.
1. 2. 3.
Food Guests Cleaning
Establish early on Communication with Consider creating a
how groceries will be your housemates is cleaning roster, noting
purchased and make crucial when it comes that some housemates
it clear what food is to guests. Guidelines to may prefer certain
shared. Avoid eating any consider include when/ tasks. You will still be
food that isn’t yours or how long they should be responsible for doing
designated as shared. there and which areas/ your own dishes and
rooms are shared spaces. laundry, and keeping
your room tidy.
4. 5. 6.
Rent Bills Moving out
Make sure rent is paid Have a plan for how bills If someone decides to
on-time to the right are divided up and paid. move out, establish
person. You might be One person is generally the process involved.
paying rent to a head responsible for managing Determine how much
housemate or making bills, but like rent, make notice they need to give
individual payments to sure they’re paid on-time and whether you need
the real estate agent or to avoid housemate to alert your property
landlord. disputes. manager or landlord.
22 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYWhat support services are available
for renters in NSW? Community Legal Centres (CLCs) are
independent community organisations
Tenants NSW can help you understand that provide free legal services to
your rights when renting a room, the public. They help people who are
apartment or house in Sydney. Visit ineligible for legal aid and cannot
the Tenants NSW website to learn afford a private lawyer. Redfern Legal
about bonds, condition reports and Centre is a great resource if you need
where you can ask for assistance with free information and advice on tenancy
accommodation issues before and after issues.
you arrive.
www.rlc.org.au HOW MUCH WILL MY BOND BE?
www.tenants.org.au
In private rentals and managed student accommodation, you will need to pay
a bond in advance, which will be returned at the end of your agreement if no
damage has occurred and your rental payments are up to date. For private
rentals, this bond is not legally allowed to be more than four weeks rent.
Make sure you receive a receipt for all money given to your landlord or real
Can I get a pet as an to it when you return home and the estate agent, including the bond, and a bond authority lodgment notice from Fair
international student? amount of money you have to properly Trading NSW.
If you are considering getting a pet, take care of it should all be part of your
you need to make sure you have done decision to get a pet. You also need
research into the type of pet that would to make sure you know the rules and How to pay rent • The photos or description of the
be suitable to your situation. Pets can requirements of pet ownership. They property don’t match the reality on
may be different from what you are There are a few different ways to pay
be fantastic, however there are a few inspection
used to and you may get into trouble if rent in Australia. These include direct
things you need to think about before
you don’t follow them. debit (bank), BPAY (a type of electronic • The landlord or agent makes excuses
getting one. Things like the size of your
payment), or paying in person with that you can’t view the property, such
pet, where it will live, how much time
www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/live card or cash. Your real estate agent or as saying they are overseas
you can spend with it, what will happen
landlord will sometimes offer a range of
• The landlord or agent requests money
options or request only one.
via money transfer
Rental scams • The scammers may try to appear
Factors to consider before owning a pet Unfortunately, rental scams can occur in genuine by providing photos, real
Australia. But, there are a few things to addresses of properties, copies of
WILL MY ACCOMMODATION ALLOW THEM?
look out for so you can protect yourself. land titles, and even scans of stolen
UPFRONT COSTS (DESEXING, REGISTRATION, ETC) passports. Scammers also ask for
Be careful of offers that sound too good personal details – such as bank and
ONGOING COSTS (FOOD, BOARDING, HEALTHCARE, to be true. Ask advice from trusted credit card numbers – which they use
VETERINARIAN COSTS, ETC) friends, or your school or agent, if you for credit card and identity fraud
WILL YOUR PETS NEED DAILY WALKS AND EXERCISE? see any of the following warning signs:
• Make sure you always inspect the
WILL YOU NEED A FULLY ENCLOSED BACKYARD? • The rent is a lot cheaper than other property in person (or via Skype if
similar accommodation in the area you can’t attend) and don’t send any
HOW OFTEN ARE YOU NOT AT HOME?
• You are asked to sign a lease or pay a money via money transfer
HOW LONG WILL YOU BE STAYING IN AUSTRALIA, AND
WHAT WILL HAPPEN TO YOUR PET IF YOU DECIDE TO
bond or deposit before you have seen
LEAVE? the property
24 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 25Setting up your house
There are plenty of stores and online marketplaces in
Australia offering affordable furniture and other home items.
Here’s our guide to some of the best.
FURNITURE STORES FACEBOOK
There are three IKEA stores Facebook is a great resource for
located in Sydney (Tempe, Rhodes buying (and selling) furniture
and Marsden Park), where you can and homewares. Facebook
find reasonably priced furniture Marketplace is full of second-
and homewares. Fantastic hand furniture, appliances,
Furniture and Amart are also good decorative pieces, cookware, and
options for larger items, with even clothing, electronics, and
locations around the city. hundreds of other items. IMPORTANT STEPS
SECOND-HAND STORES DEPARTMENT STORES Once you’ve moved into your new home, there are a few things you’ll need to do.
If you’re looking for one-of-a- Look for your nearest Kmart,
kind, affordable furnishings and Target, Big W or Spotlight – 1. Notify your bank, employer, 3. Tell your friends and family back
home items, second-hand stores these stores sell everything education provider and OSHC home where you’re living. They
are fantastic places to look. from furniture and lighting to provider of your new address. Your probably want to know that you’re
Popular second-hand chain stores kitchenware and bedding at low student visa requires you to update in a safe place and they may want to
in Sydney include Vinnies and prices. your education provider within send mail from time to time.
Salvos, as well as independent seven days of arriving in Australia or
BUY, SWAP, SELL 4. Think about home and contents
shops and boutiques. moving to a new address.
insurance. If you’re living in your own
You’ll find plenty of buy, swap, 2. Get to know your local area and apartment or house, or have joined
ONLINE MARKETPLACES
sell groups on Facebook that are council. Find out where your nearest an existing share house, you might
In Australia, Gumtree and eBay dedicated to particular suburbs medical centre, shops, public want to purchase home and
are two of the biggest online around Sydney. There are also transport hubs, fitness facilities contents insurance to protect your
marketplaces for new and used websites such as Ziilch and and more are located. Learn about belongings from theft or damage.
furniture and home goods. On Freecycle. waste disposal in your area, including
Gumtree, you’ll often find people 5. Check your home is in working order.
recycling and composting options.
giving things away for free. Make sure things like hot water, taps
Check out your local council’s
and switches work. If there are any
website for more information.
faults or issues, notify your agent or
landlord.
26 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYMobile phones
Plan vs prepaid
Prepaid involves buying credit for your phone and topping up each week or month.
This way, you can control how much you spend. It’s a great option if you’re in
Australia for a short time. If you’ll be here for over 12 months, you may want
to consider a ‘plan’ or a ‘contract’, which is a set payment per month to use the
network. Usually, you will get more phone calls and data this way than through
prepaid options.
What should I watch out for?
Read your contract, or the terms and conditions, closely to make sure you
understand any additional charges that can be applied. Another thing to be aware
of is extra subscriptions that may come with the service. If the overall deals
between phone providers are similar, then consider if you would save money by
having free access to another service. For example, the plan may come with free
sport streaming, Spotify or Netflix.
How do I get started? • An Australian bank statement or
rental agreement
For both prepaid and plan options,
head to one of the phone shops we’ve • Your student visa details
listed below. To get started, you’ll need
• Proof of identity, such as your
some documents to prove who you are:
passport
Factors to consider before signing a
WHERE CAN I BUY A
NEW MOBILE PHONE phone contract
OR SIGN UP FOR A
PLAN? HOW LONG IS THE CONTRACT?
HOW MANY MINUTES OF PHONE CALLS DO I GET
There are several mobile
(AND ARE INTERNATIONAL CALLS INCLUDED)?
phone providers in
Australia that sell phones WHAT IS THE MONTHLY DATA LIMIT AND HOW MUCH
and/or SIM cards, offering EXTRA WILL I BE CHARGED FOR GOING OVER THE
both plans and prepaid LIMIT?
options. Some of the most HOW MUCH WILL I BE CHARGED IF I NEED TO END
popular providers include THE CONTRACT EARLY?
Communication
Vodafone, Telstra, Optus,
WHAT EXTRAS/DISCOUNTS/SUBSCRIPTIONS ARE
Virgin Mobile, Amaysim, INCLUDED?
Boost Mobile and Vaya.
HOW GOOD IS THE NETWORK COVERAGE?
WILL I BE CHARGED EXTRA FOR PAYING BILLS IN A
CERTAIN WAY (E.G. CREDIT CARD)?
28 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 29Internet
How do I arrange home internet? After you’ve chosen an internet
provider, setting up your home internet
There are several home internet
is easy. You can buy your own modem
providers in Australia including Optus,
or purchase one through your provider.
Telstra, iiNet, TPG, Belong and more.
They’ll then provide you with all of the
Services like Compare Broadband are a necessary steps required to finish your
good starting point if you are unsure of set-up.
pricing and the options available in your
area. Month-by-month and six-month
Australia is gradually connecting to
the National Broadband Network
Streaming options
contracts are becoming more common.
(NBN), a process that is expected to
They work for students in regards to
be completed this year. But, note that
contract length but cost more than 12 Netflix (netflix.com)
speeds in many locations are still quite
or 24-month contracts. Netflix provides on-demand access to a range of local and international shows.
slow, especially if you come from a
country with fast internet. You can watch on smart TVs, gaming consoles, Apple TV and Chromecast, mobile
devices, and computers. From $9.99/month.
www.comparebroadband.com.au
Foxtel Now (foxtel.com.au/now) and Stan (stan.com.au)
Free wi-fi in Sydney Both available on computers, smart TVs, Chromecast and gaming consoles. The
Sydney offers free wi-fi in certain parts of the city, predominantly around the Foxtel Now app allows you to sign up for the subscription service, Foxtel, without
CBD. You’ll also find free wi-fi at Sydney Airport – ideal if you’ve just arrived in any installation costs or contracts. Foxtel is a good choice if you want to access
Australia and need internet to navigate your way into the city. live sport. Stan is an Australian subscription service that offers an extensive back
catalogue of local and international content. From $25/month (Foxtel) & $10/
Public libraries and community centres usually offer free wi-fi too, and you’ll find month (Stan).
that many cafes around Sydney give decent internet access (either for free or with
purchase).
Sport streaming services
Kayo is the most popular streaming service for sport content, with over 50 sports
How do I arrange mobile broadband? available. It works by streaming from popular sport channels including ESPN
If you can’t get a hotspot using your phone and want a good connection for your and Fox Sports. Prices start at $25/month. Optus Sport has the rights for the
device, an easy solution is mobile broadband. Visit a Vodafone, Optus or Telstra English Premier League and UEFA Champions and Europa Leagues. These games
store and pick up a 4G modem - they start at around $15-20 per month, but can be watched on mobile devices or on Chromecast, Fetch TV or Apple TV. It is
prepaid options are also available. free for most Optus customers or $14.99/month for non-Optus customers. AFL
(Australian Rules Football), A-League (Football/Soccer), NRL (Rugby League) and
Super Netball can be streamed on mobile devices through Telstra. These have
COST OF LIVING CALCULATOR varying prices for non-customers but are free to Telstra customers.
Want to work out your budget? Use
our Cost of Living Calculator to receive ABC iview, SBS On Demand, 7plus, 9Now, 10 Play
a customised breakdown of your
expected costs in Sydney. The main free-to-air stations in Australia all have apps available that allow you to
watch their shows on demand. These apps are free to download and use, but most
www.insiderguides.com.au/colc of them do contain advertising.
30 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 31Banks in Australia
Why do I need an Australian from employment or a scholarship
bank account? will need to be paid directly into an
Australian account.
Opening an Australian bank account
will enable you to earn money in Additionally, you will easily be able to
Australia. Any payment you receive access funds without attracting fees for
international transfers.
How do I set up You can use a basic day-to-day account
a bank account? to pay for course fees, rent or daily
living costs.
This step is easy. There are several
banks to choose from in Australia. What should I bring with me?
When you arrive in Australia, simply
PASSPORT OR BIRTH CERTIFICATE
head to your chosen bank and let them
know you’re an international student NATIONAL IDENTITY CARD
and would like to open an account. (IF YOU HAVE ONE)
You will need to bring some important PROOF OF AUSTRALIAN ADDRESS
documents. You will be provided with (CAN BE A HOUSEHOLD BILL)
access to a day-to-day account and an
PROOF OF ENROLMENT
online savings account.
Once you have been identified, you will Note - It is not necessary to have a Tax
be provided with a debit card, allowing File Number to get a bank account, but
you to shop across Australia and online without one you will get taxed up to 48%
without paying additional fees. (approximately) on the interest your
money earns in the bank account.
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs), contactless payment and PayID
Your debit card allows you to withdraw cash from most ATMs across Australia.
Note that using an ATM that’s not from your bank may incur a fee. You don’t
always need to use your debit card though; you can also set up contactless
payments so you can pay for things using your mobile phone, meaning you don’t
Money
need to carry a card around. PayID is another way to make payments that uses
either your mobile number or email address. Ask your bank for more information.
& Banking Can I get an Australian credit card as an international student?
It’s a little more complicated to get a credit card as an international student, as
most Australian banks require you to be on a particular visa and earning a
minimum amount of money per year.
If you’re set on getting an Australian credit card, talk to your nearest bank
branch. In most cases, you will need to undergo a credit check and meet certain
requirements.
32 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 33Managing your money
How do I manage don’t really need, like buying a coffee
my budget? every day vs making one at home. Then,
download an app like Pocketbook on
The first thing you need to do is get an your phone, and sync up your bank
understanding of your current financial accounts so you can start tracking and
position. Predict and list all your setting goals for spending and saving.
income and expenses for the next three
to six months as best you can. Then, it’s Use ASIC’s free budgeting tool to get
time to think about ways to improve it. started.
Think about the things that add a lot www.moneysmart.gov.au
of value versus what you pay for but
What should I do if I am facing financial difficulties?
If you are having any difficulties with your finances, your first contact should be
your educational institution. They have qualified staff available to help and can
point you in the right direction for support. If you are experiencing financial
hardship then you may be able to apply to pay your tuition in instalments.
Where can I seek help for www.gamblershelp.com.au
Everything you need to know
gambling? There are a number of resources
available to help you beat your
about studying in Australia
Gambling can be addictive, which
not only affects your health, but your gambling addiction. These include NSW
finances too. Gambling Help and various community
services. Don’t forget to subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter for
To get an accurate picture of how competitions, events, news and opportunities to further
much gambling is costing you, use www.gamblinghelp.nsw.gov.au
experience life in Australia.
the calculator on the Gambler’s Help www.gamblinghelponline.org.au
website. • international student news
• accommodation
THE COST OF LIVING • employment
CALCULATOR PERSONALISE YOUR EXPENSES
• competitions and events
COMPARE AUSTRALIAN CITIES • study and student life
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34 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYAustralia’s way to pay bills Transferring funds
Setting up your new life in Australia is an exciting process, but it does come with a
lot of expenses. You will need to pay course fees to your institution, buy textbooks,
pay your accommodation costs, pay your bills every month, and have access to
your money for everyday spending. This can mean a lot of transactions. There are
many different ways to send and receive funds; with a little research, you can find
the best solution to suit you.
Send and recieve money from home PayPal is perhaps the most well-
known money transfer system, but it
If you have internet banking set up with
does attract a currency conversion
your bank, you can easily receive funds
fee. Otherwise, you can check out
from home or send money overseas.
dedicated international money transfer
Just make sure you have all the required
services like Western Union, Cohort Go
codes (SWIFT, Sort and, for Europeans,
and Flywire.
IBAN) and the correct account
numbers. Bank accounts are best for A prepaid credit card is a great way
transferring small amounts and paying to receive money from home for daily
your everyday expenses. If you are expenses and not fall into the trap of
transferring larger amounts of money spending more money than you have in
and want a better exchange rate with your budget. Companies like Vasco Pay
When it comes to paying your bills think BPAY ®. lower fees, you may want to consider offer prepaid cards designed just for
other services. students, as well as additional services
We are uniquely Australian and trusted by Australians. like weekly discounts so you can get a
Money transfer companies provide a
bit of extra spending power.
fast option to send and receive money
overseas in minutes. If you shop around,
specialist international money transfer
companies will often give you a better
How to pay with BPAY deal on currency exchange rates than
your bank.
Pay your education expenses and BPAY is an electronic bill payment
other bills system that enables secure payment
for many different expenses, like your
Bill Bank Done! Student payment services are a secure monthly mobile phone or other utility
Find the B PAY biller code Log in to your online Select B PAY, your preferred way to make payments to educational bills. Look for the BPAY reference
and CRN on your bill. or mobile banking. account, enter the B PAY institutions, insurance, accommodation number on your bill and then select the
details, amount and
payment date.
or other education service providers, BPAY option on your internet, mobile
or to your own bank account for living or phone banking account to make your
expenses. Companies like Cohort payment.
Go and Flywire offer great foreign
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INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 37Employment basics
Can I work while studying?
While on a student visa, you can work up to 40 hours per fortnight during the
semester and unlimited hours during semester breaks. A fortnight means 14 days.
Australia has laws guaranteeing basic workplace rights, including minimum pay and
conditions. We’ll go into these later in the guide.
What do I need to know about tax?
Before working in Australia, it is crucial to obtain a Tax File Number (TFN). Your
TFN will ensure that you get taxed at the correct rate for the amount of work you
are doing. Australia has a tax-free threshold of $18,200, meaning you will pay no
tax if you earn less than this amount in one year. If you have any tax taken from
your earnings, you will need to complete a tax return at the end of the financial
year.
Do I need an Australian Business Number (ABN)?
You don’t need an ABN to work for an Australian employer. You only need one if
you’re an independent contractor, like a freelancer.
www.fairwork.gov.au/find-help-for/independent-contractors
What is superannuation?
Often known as ‘super’, it is a financial contribution towards a fund that you use to
live on when you retire. You can contribute to your own fund, but most commonly
your employer does this. If you are an employee, the law in Australia says you
are entitled to receive super from your employer. If you earn over $450 (before
tax) in the calendar month, your employer must contribute at least 9.5% of your
earnings to your nominated super fund. This is in addition to your ordinary wage.
You can also claim your super when you leave Australia.
www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Super
Internships and work experience
Employment An internship may be a compulsory part of your degree, or you might just want
a bit of extra professional experience to improve your resume. Check with
your institution’s career centre for options for arranging an internship or work
experience.
38 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY INSIDERGUIDES.COM.AU 39Where should I
look for a part-time/casual job?
You can start by looking at your
Learn How to Find
a Job in Australia
www.seek.com.au
education provider’s careers board.
Otherwise, many international www.careerone.com.au
students use websites like Seek, Career au.indeed.com
One and Indeed to look for jobs, or
student-focused sites like OneShift au.oneshiftjobs.com
and SpotJobs. These student-oriented www.spotjobs.com
sites make it easier for international
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40 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYHow do I write a résumé?
The basics of a résumé include your contact details, previous work history and, for
students and recent graduates, information on your education. Keep it as concise
as possible and get somebody to proofread it for you.
Include at least one reference; this should be a previous employer or someone who
knows your work or study ethic. Speak to a friendly tutor if you need them to be
a reference. Your résumé and cover letter should be targeted for a particular role;
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42 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEY Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC), 2019, Ranking Web of UniversitiesWorkplace rights Want to work while you study ?
WORKPLACE
EXPLOITATION
Am I getting the right pay? Know your workplace rights
As an international student, you have the
It’s important that you same workplace rights as all workers in
understand your rights at work. Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO)
There are a few things to be can help if you have concerns about pay,
?
aware of to ensure you don’t leave or how you’re treated at work. www. ending employment
end up being exploited by your fairwork.gov.au has information in different pay rates public holidays
employer. languages to help you understand your work
rights. Check if you are getting the right
breaks sick leave
1. Avoid job ads that look
suspicious. Make sure pay and entitlements using the Fair Work penalties payslips
they mention the business Ombudsman’s Pay And Conditions Tool cash-in-hand
(PACT) at www.fairwork.gov.au/PACT.
deductions
name and look it up on the
Australian Business Name
unpaid work internships
You can contact the FWO for help without
register (abr.business.gov.au) fear of your visa being cancelled, as long annual leave award coverage
2. Minimum wage is currently as certain conditions are met. See www. hours of work language help
set at $19.49 or $24.36 for fairwork.gov.au/internationalstudents for sham contracting
casuals, and may go up in more information.
flexible work
July 2020. The FWO’s anonymous reporting tool at
3. You should be paid at least www.fairwork.gov.au/tipoff lets you report
once a month, receiving a a workplace issue without providing your
payslip within one working personal information. It’s available in 17
day of being paid. languages. The FWO’s record my hours app
4. You should always be paid for
makes it easy to record the hours you’ve International students have the same
worked. Download it now from the App
work that you do, including Store or get it on Google Play! workplace rights as all workers in Australia
training and trial shifts.
Record your hours to make You can visit www.fairwork.gov.au or call the
sure you’re being paid in full. FWO on 13 13 94. To speak your language
you can call the Translating and Interpreting The Fair Work Ombudsman is the government agency that can help you understand
5. Employers are not allowed Service (TIS) on 13 14 50. Tell the operator Australian workplace laws, and resolve workplace issues.
to give you goods or services the language you speak and ask them to
(including food) instead of call the FWO on 13 13 94. Contacting and The Fair Work Ombudsman provides FREE services to all employers and employees
pay. getting help from the FWO is FREE! in Australia, including international students.
You can find more information at:
REDFERN LEGAL CENTRE support if you think you’re facing any
kind of workplace exploitation.
Redfern Legal Centre’s International www.fairwork.gov.au or call us on 13 13 94
Student Legal Service NSW is funded www.rlc.org.au/our-services/
by Study NSW. The Centre offers international-students (13 14 50 for the Translating and Interpreting Service)
free, confidential employment advice Your educational institution may facebook.com/
if you’re in a difficult situation. Visit also have an employment or welfare fairwork.gov.au
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GETTING A JOB AFTER YOU
GRADUATE
After you graduate, you can apply for a
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
which will let you live, study and work
in Australia for a set number of years
depending on the education level you
complete.
In your final year you will be able to
apply for graduate positions with a range
of organisations. Employers have the
opportunity to sponsor your visa, too. See
the Department of Home Affairs website
for more information.
www.homeaffairs.gov.au
To learn more about employability skills,
we recommend reviewing the International
Education Association of Australia (IEAA)
International Employability Guide.
www.ieaa.org.au/research/employability
46 WWW.STUDY.SYDNEYStudent resources
What services are available INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT OFFICE
on campus?
On campus, this office is your best
You’re paying a lot of money to study friend. Staff will assist with your
here, so you should know what your orientation, organise social events
institution offers for free as part of and answer any questions that relate
your fees! Many international students specifically to international students.
don’t realise just how much help is
available. LIBRARY
CAREER CENTRE There is more to the library than just
books. Libraries are full of meeting
This office will assist you in creating an rooms, TVs, journal databases,
effective résumé and explain how to computers and more. If you can’t
complete a job application and prepare get work done at home, head to the
for a job interview. Staff can also help library. Learning how to use the library
you plan out your graduate career effectively will drastically improve your
and discover volunteer and internship chances of truly succeeding in your
opportunities. They can help you find studies. Libraries also offer a range of
casual work, too. Not many students workshops to enhance your academic
use this office because they simply skills.
don’t know about it. Now you do!
Where can I get help with PRIVATE TUTORING
my coursework? You can hire a private tutor if you
need assistance in a particular subject.
If you need assistance with your You’ll usually find them listed on your
studies or are falling behind on your education provider’s noticeboard, or
coursework, there are plenty of support you can use the Student VIP website.
services around NSW.
www.studentvip.com.au/tutors
STUDENT LEARNING HUBS
APPROACH STAFF
Most educational institutions offer a
central learning hub that provides free Your teaching staff are there to help. If
Studying
individual support in particular subjects, you’re struggling, reach out to them for
as well as activities designed to improve assistance – it’s their job to provide the
things like English skills, digital literacy, advice you need. They can also refer
writing and more. Check out your you to other support services.
provider’s website for details.
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