TRAVEL ADVICE THINGS TO DO Before Leaving Home: • Apply for passport • Arrange student visa • Make contact with School • Complete required forms with School • Make payments to School • Arrange for immunisations and medications from Doctor • Apply for a credit card and/or arrange sufficient funds • Confirm overseas access to funds with your bank • Make travel arrangements • Arrange travel insurance / OSHC • Advise institution of travel details • Arrange accommodation • Arrange transport from airport to accommodation Pack bags being sure to include the following:
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certificate (or copy) Keep receipts of payments made to the School Medical records and / or prescriptions
Keep all documents in your carry-on luggage. In case the originals are lost, make copies that can be left behind with family and sent to you. Upon Arrival in Australia: • Call home • Settle into accommodation • Contact School • Purchase household items and food • Attend international student orientation at School (compulsory) • Advise School of your address, phone and email • Get student ID card • Advise health insurance company of address & get card • Open a bank account • Get involved in student life and associations (eg music, sporting and cultural clubs) • Keep copies of receipts/invoices for all payments you make to the School
CRICOS Provider No 00140K
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Name and contact details of a School representative Enough currency for taxis, buses, phone calls etc. in the event of an emergency Important documents: THIS HANDBOOK! Passport Letter of Offer Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoe) Travel insurance policy ID cards, drivers licence, birth
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