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International Admissions Centre handbook college student taylors Level 8, 97-99 Bathurst Street Sydney NSW 2000, Australia T +61 3 8263 1888 F +61 3 9267 0531 Melbourne Campus 399 Lonsdale Street Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia T +61 3 9935 7978 F +61 3 9670 3567 Perth Campus The University of Western Australia, Claremont Cnr Goldsworthy Road and Princess Road Claremont WA 6010, Australia T +61 8 6462 1353 F +61 8 6462 1301 Sydney Campus 965 Bourke Street Waterloo NSW 2017, Australia T +61 2 8303 9700 F +61 2 8303 9777 www.taylorscollege.edu.au Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited Provider Code: 01963G (WA) Provider: Taylors Institute of Advanced Studies Provider Codes: 01781B (NSW), 01160J (VIC) Provider: The University of Sydney Provider Code: 00026A Provider: The University of Western Australia Provider Code: 00126G Student Handbook Provider: Monash University Provider Code: 00008C Your guide to life at Taylors College 8412A.09.08 Taylors College Arriving in Australia Life at Taylors About Australia ........................................8 Orientation ..............................................42 Student Visa ........................................... 10 General Information .............................44 Airport Arrival ..........................................12 Term Dates ...............................................48 Customs .....................................................14 Holiday Dates ..........................................50 Health & Insurance ...............................16 Accommodation Living in Australia ...................................18 Communications ...................................24 Accommodation Options ....................54 Transportation ........................................26 Melbourne Accommodation ..............56 Your Money ..............................................28 Perth Accommodation .........................58 Melbourne Caregivers ..........................32 Sydney Accommodation .....................60 Perth Caregivers .....................................34 Homestay .................................................62 Sydney Caregivers ..................................36 Campus Maps Checklist ...................................................38 Melbourne ............................................... 66 Perth .......................................................... 68 Sydney........................................................70 Welcome challenge you have taken on hits with something of a shock when you emerge from the Customs Hall at the airport. You will be confronted by a sea of strange faces – relatives and friends waiting expectantly for a loved one to return. But not for you – your greeting is from a stranger holding a sign with your name on it. That is when you realise the enormity of what you have taken on. But you will succeed, and Taylors will help you to achieve this. The Taylors family of staff and students will become your family away from home. We are all here to support you. Our assistance begins with this booklet. Its purpose is to provide you with some basic Tony Cranshaw material that will enable you to prepare I truly admire the courage and for your life in Australia. The more research determination of the young people who you do, the better you will manage. set off from their distant homes each year Preparation is the key to success. I urge you to come to Taylors to study. For many of to study this booklet carefully, to explore you, this is a journey into the unknown. the web pages we list for additional You may know a little about Australia information, and to contact your Taylors from what you have read, or seen on campus directly if you have any concerns television, or heard from your friends, or you need more information. but this cannot really prepare you for the I look forward to welcoming you to Taylors actual experience. The dimension of the and I wish you every success. 4 Key contacts Melbourne school address: Accommodation assistance 399 Lonsdale Street, Taylors College can assist you to fi nd Melbourne VIC 3000 suitable accommodation in Australia. Australia Melbourne campus students please T +613 9935 7978 contact: Andy Sui F +613 9670 3567 E [email protected] E [email protected] T + 613 9670 3788 Sydney school address: F + 613 9670 3567 965 Bourke Street, Perth campus students please contact: Waterloo NSW 2017 Jenette Atkins AUSTRALIA E [email protected] T +612 8303 9700 T + 618 6462 1300 F +612 8303 9777 F + 618 6462 1301 E [email protected] Sydney campus students please contact: Rachel Gwynne Perth school address: E [email protected] The University of Western Australia, T + 612 8303 9700 Claremont F + 612 8303 9777 Cnr Goldsworthy Road and Princess Road, Claremont WA 6010 AUSTRALIA T +618 6462 1353 F +618 6462 1301 E [email protected] 5 Arriving in Australia > About Australia > Student Visas > Airport Arrival > Customs > Health & Insurance > Living in Australia > Checklist > Communications > Transportation > Your Money > Caregivers arriving in australia life at taylors accommodation campus maps About Australia Indigenous Australians inhabited our island continent some 40,000 years ago. European explorers began to observe Australia before 1770, but the British landed and explored the east coast of Australia in 1788. They claimed Australia for Great Britain and Australia became a member of the Commonwealth of the British Empire, with the federation of Australia’s six colonial states, in 1901. Melbourne The Commonwealth of Australia is a democracy with its own federal system Melbourne is the capital city of Victoria of government. The Queen of England and is a great world city. It is noted for its is the Head of State but is permanently diversity, vitality, sophistication, and craze represented by the Governor General. The for Australian Rules Football. Melbourne is Federal Government is elected every three home to 3.8 million people from a varied years and is led by the Prime Minister. range of backgrounds and interests. The The country is divided into six states Melbourne lifestyle is greatly infl uenced and two territories; each has a separate by its diverse population, creating a rich Government and is led by a Premier. multicultural society. From magnifi cent tree-lined streets and classic architecture, Taylors College is located in three states of to the vast array of culinary experiences, Australia; New South Wales, Victoria and Melbourne is a city of contrasts offering Western Australia. something for everyone. 8 campus maps accommodation life at taylors arriving in australia Perth Sydney Perth, the capital of Western Australia, Sydney is a thriving metropolis which is is often referred to as the “friendly city”. home to more than 4.3 million people. As Offset by the tranquil waters of the Swan the capital of New South Wales, Sydney is River and the Darling Ranges in the east, the oldest settlement in Australia and the Perth is a modern and vibrant city. It economic powerhouse of the nation. The provides a bright, fun, friendly and relaxing harbour is the defi ning characteristic of the environment. The modern atmosphere city with restaurants, shops and theatres of Perth contrasts with its historic surrounding it. Sydney’s multiple headlands, counterpart – the port city of Fremantle. dramatic cliffs, rocky islands and stunning Perth’s mix of the traditional and modern, bays and beaches make it one of the most its cultural diversity and its wide variety spectacular cities in the world. of recreational options make it a great location to pursue a quality education. 9 arriving in australia life at taylors accommodation campus maps Student Visas Student visas Obtaining a student visa? It is of the utmost importance to have The following is a general summary of the a current student visa whilst you are student visa application procedure: a student in Australia. To apply for a > apply to Taylors College and receive student visa in your home country before an offer leaving for Australia, please contact the > apply for Pre Visa Assessment (PVA) Immigration Section of the Australian (Level 3 & 4 countries only) Diplomatic Mission (the Australian High Commission, Consulate or Embassy) or > pay your fees use the services of an authorised Taylors > receive an electronic Confi rmation of College Agent. Enrolment (eCOE) issued by Taylors Please note: it may take up to six months College (an eCOE from our partner to apply for and obtain a student visa from University will also be issued if applying some countries. for a packaged visa) Australian Diplomatic Mission listing: > receive a Confi rmation of Appropriate www.immi.gov.au/contacts/index.htm Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) statement issued by Taylors College if Taylors College Authorised Agents listing: you are under 18 years www.taylorscollege.edu.au > have a medical check and x-ray at an authorised medical offi ce (details from your agent) > submit your visa application form (Form 157A) to the Australian Diplomatic Mission in your country or to your Taylors College Agent > pay the student visa processing fee > provide evidence as indicated by your Country Assessment Level checklist. 10 campus maps accommodation life at taylors arriving in australia Your student visa conditions? There are a number of conditions attached to your student visa, some of which are listed below: 8105 You cannot work more than 20 hours per week* when your course is in session (other than work which has been registered as a part of the course). Note : No