a T-shirt to wear on the night
REMEMBER NO ID NO ENTRY Sometimes foreign IDs are not
accepted. Be safe and use your passport or an Australian proofof-age card. These are available from your local motor registry.
when you buy your ticket. They are a great opportunity to get to know the people in your classes, even if you’re not keen on having too many drinks. They are also a way of getting to know the nightlife spots with locals. Be sure to keep an ear out for these as they come around- they will probably be advertised on notice boards or on post-
SAFETY AT NIGHT
GETTING HOME
If you find yourself tumbling
Nothing will spoil your night
out of a club at some early
faster than not being able
hour in the morning, common
to get home. Taxis are one
sense will help keep you
of the most reliable but also
safe.
most expensive ways to get
Know
where
you’re
going and walk briskly. Even if you’re not sure, walk with
home. Calling 13 10 08 will
get your nearest taxi service.
purpose so you don’t draw
Public transport is the cheap-
unwanted attention and try
er yet often less reliable
to keep to well-lit areas with
option. Most public transport
lots of people around. Aim
stops after midnight, but on
for a cab rank, train station,
weekends there are some
or bus stop. Have a mobile
after-midnight services. for
phone on you and don’t be
more info on public trans-
afraid to call for help; maybe
port services. Make sure you
a mate will get out of bed
always have all taxi and emer-
to pick you up. Try to keep
gency phone numbers saved
your
in your phone and timetables
personal
belongings
close to you at all times and don’t flash around any valuables such as iPods, jewellery and cash. Remember to dial 000 in an emergency. This website will give you some great advice on this issue: www.thinkbefore.com.au
www.insiderguides.com.au
ers around campus. If your faculty or course doesn’t run them, try going along with another group. They will be more than happy to have you along.
CAR PARKING Car parking stations in metropolitan areas often attract a large cost, so make sure you check prices. Also be mindful that these car parks have closing times- getting your car out after hours could cost $50 or more. Street
parking
is
often
metered so look carefully for signage, but some areas have
in your pocket!
different rules for weekends.
PUB CRAWLS
many undercover car parks
Your faculty will probably organise at least one pub crawl per semester. A pub crawl is an organised tour of 4-5 night spots with a group of people. Often they will get
Nightlife
If you feel unsafe at night, will have security guards who can escort you to your car. www.secureparking.com.au
is a good tool to track down available parking near your destination.
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