POSTGRADUATE SURVIVAL GUIDE 2019 Acknowledgment of country We acknowledge and celebrate the First Australians on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay our respects to the elders of the Ngunnawal people past, present, and emerging. POSTGRADUATE SURVIVAL GUIDE 2019 PARSA would like to thank the following individuals for their contribution to the 2019 Postgraduate Survival Guide:

• Giraffe for the design, layout and printing of this publication. • Shikha Sud, Huiruo Pang, Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope and Ayla Chorley for putting together the content and proofreading this publication. Some of the material in this publication has also been obtained from websites- ANU, Centrelink, Tenancy Advice, Live in Canberra, Gizmodo, and Visit Canberra websites.

Disclaimer Published by The Australian National University Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association (PARSA). This publication is intended as a guide only. PARSA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of the material contained in this publication. We recommend that you exercise your own skill and care, and seek professional advice if necessary, before relying on any such material. PARSA does not provide any warranty or take any responsibility for the accuracy, source or any other aspect of the enclosed website links. The material in this publication has been collected from a variety of sources and does not necessarily reflect the views of PARSA as an organisation.

© PARSA 2019 Copyright of material in this publication is owned by PARSA. contents CONTENTS

About PARSA 2 Scholarships 31 Aussie Slang 52 Financial Help 32 Self-care Tips 53 Welcome to PARSA 2 Advocacy 35 Sustainable Living 55 Community 7 Recipes 57 Important dates 8 Careers 36 Canberra 101 62 Services 40 Major Attractions in Canberra 63 Student help 10 Cheap Eats 66 ANU libraries 40 Student Assistance 10 Canberra Nightlife 67 Parents 42 PARSA Grants 11 Weekend Getaways 70 Family & Childcare 42 Student Extracurricular Canberra Markets 72 Kambri Student Centre 44 Enrichment Fund (SEEF) 13 What’s on in Canberra in 2019 74 Equip 14 Uni life 46 Shut Up and Write 15 Key contacts 77 Academic Help 16 The Clubs Council 46 Accommodation 18 Free and useful apps for uni students 47 Student Services 21 Tips for uni students to Student Health and stay on budget 50 Psychological Services 25

1 Welcome to PARSA, and to the ANU! The Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association (PARSA) is the democratically elected representative body for all postgraduate students at ANU. Our membership is comprised of over half the total students at ANU, or approximately 13,000 postgraduate students. Our vision is for "a vibrant postgraduate community shaping the future".*

WELCOME TO PARSA

2 *PARSA Strategic Plan 2018-2021 What does PARSA do, and how can we assist you? about parsa

Our values Advocacy trips within , organising Our values guide our decision‑making PARSA is the representative the ANU Multicultural Festival, and actions. As an organisation we body for postgraduate students, and running regular Shut Up and commit to, and value: providing a strong voice within Write (SUAW) sessions. University decision-making and • Student focus to Government. We always aim to Transparency and Sustainability • Student leadership be representative of postgraduate As a member organisation we are • Supporting our community needs and consider the needs of responsible to our community • Celebrating diversity marginalised and vulnerable groups and must ensure our operations in our community. and governance are transparent, • Integrity accountable, and reflective of our We pride ourselves on being members’ values. We are committed Support constructive and evidence-based in to ensuring an independent voice PARSA recognises postgraduate our advocacy. and to achieve this we require a students may require wholistic sustainable financial future for the supports to enable a positive Community building organisation. We are focused on university experience and maintain PARSA connects postgraduate continuous improvement and on balance in their professional, students through meaningful seeking opportunities to support academic and personal lives. collaboration and engagement our ongoing financial security in an PARSA aims to empower across the University and within ethical manner. students to support their health the broader community. We aim and wellbeing, and provides to connect students and provide assistance with financial difficulties, opportunities for engagement with legal and academic support, every PARSA member. This can dispute resolution, and leadership include organising family-friendly and career development. events during Orientation Week, 3 Postgraduate and Research Students’ Association Executive Committee 2018–19

President: Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope Education Officer: Zoë Tulip [email protected] [email protected]

Vice-President: Sahar Latheef Equity Officer: Bernardo Cielo II [email protected] [email protected]

4 The PRC is elected annually by the a b o u t parsa The Postgraduate membership, and provides direction Representative and oversight of the Association and Committee (PRC) consists of: • The Executive: President, The PRC is the operational Vice‑President, Education Officer, student representative side and Equity Officer of PARSA. • Nine Portfolio Officers: Coursework, Higher Degree Officers are responsible for, By Research, Aboriginal and provide leadership in, undertake, Torres Strait Islander, Disabilities, and perform any operational International Student, Queer, day-to-day functions aligned Women, Environmental, with their portfolio designation and Social. as delegated by the Board or as otherwise determined by the • Two representatives (one HDR, President within the scope of the one coursework) from each of the Board’s delegated functions of each seven Academic Colleges. respective portfolio designation, For more information, visit our and are accountable for their website parsa.anu.edu.au/ assigned budgets. aboutparsa/who-we-are. Officers are responsible to the President for the undertaking and performance of their operational day-to-day functions.

5 W: www.parsa.anu.edu.auW: E: [email protected] P: (02)61254187 9am to5pm Monday toFriday Office Hours: Canberra, ACT, 2601 Australian National University Student Centre, Kambri PARSA Office,Level1 Contact PARSA 6

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CHIFLEY LIBRARY SULLIVAN’S CREEK SULLIVAN’S • • Some of ourprograms include: friends ortake awell-earnedbreak. postgraduates andmake new experiences bymeetingother university community, broaden your a great wayto getinvolvedinthe a varietyof programs whichare events eachmonth,anddelivers experience. PARSA holdsmultiple life andenrichinguniversity to deliverawell-rounded student students studyingat ANU, and aims and international postgraduate diversity amongstthedomestic PARSA recognises thecultural of postgraduates. building acommunity experience ofANUthrough positive andwholistic PARSA supportsa COMMUNITY PARSA SummerBigDay Orientation Week • • • • • • Some of ourmonthlyeventsinclude: • • • • • • • • • • • • Unwind (fortnightly) Meet-up Sustainability Café PARSA Playdate Queer catch up PARSA Movie PARSA MulticulturalFestival PARSA Ball PARSA WinterBigDay Welcome Week Fitness Classes Competition Postgraduate Sporting EQUIP (Skill-upprogram) Shut UpandWrite Thesis BootCamp ANU Tomorrow Women’s Week PARSA SummerProgram follow usonsocialmedia: activities, visitourwebsiteand For more information onour • • • • students at subsidized costs. trips are offered topostgraduate Australia. PARSA experiential their timehere inCanberraand to experience,explore andenjoy in theyearandencouragesstudents PARSA organises manyexcursions Sightseeing Ski andsnowtrips Blue Mountains Beach andsurftrips PARSAANU parsaanu parsa.anu PARSAANU parsa.anu.edu.au

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parsa t u o b a IMPORTANT DATES

January March May

1 Summer session begins 2 PARSA Big Day 10 Deadline to drop Semester 1 courses without failure 1 New Year's Day (public holiday) 4 Deadline to add Semester 1 courses 27 Reconciliation Day (public holiday) 2 University re-opens 11 Canberra Day (public holiday) 31 Semester 1 teaching period ends 26 Australia Day (public holiday) 31 Summer session ends

28 Australia Day (in lieu) 31 Semester 1 census date June

6 Semester 1 examination February April period begins

18 Semester 1 Orientation Week 1 Autumn session begins 10 Queen's Birthday (public holiday)

25 Semester 1 begins 8–23 Semester 1 teaching break 22 Semester 1 examination period ends 19 Good Friday (public holiday) 30 Autumn session ends 22 Easter Monday (public holiday)

25 ANZAC Day (public holiday)

8 important dates

July September November

1 Winter session begins 2–15 Semester 2 teaching break 16 Semester 2 examination period ends 4 Semester 1 results released 30 Winter session ends 28 Semester 2 results released 15 Semester 2 Orientation Week October 17–19 July graduation ceremonies December 1 Spring Session begins 22 Semester 2 begins 10–13 December graduation 7 Labour Day (public holiday) ceremonies 29 Deadline to add Semester 2 25 Semester 2 (coursework ends) courses 25 Christmas Day (public holiday)

31 Semester 2 examination 26 Boxing Day (public holiday) August period begins 31 Spring session ends 31 Semester 2 census date

9 Other issues STUDENT • Accommodation – Tenancy issues • Sexual assault/harassment ASSISTANCE • Supporting health (mental and physical) and wellbeing • Complaints procedures PARSA has a dedicated Key areas that we can help include: Please contact us by either phone 6125 2603/6125 5261 or email Student Assistance Team Academic [email protected]. providing a free and Alternatively, you are welcome to confidential service. • Appeal Grades drop into the PARSA office to connect Students may obtain advice, • Response to Academic Misconduct with our team. information and other • Response to Show Cause notice Assessment review supports by attending face • Application of Deferred Exam/ to face meetings or contact Special Consideration and appeals through email or phone. • HDR supervisory issues Knowing all your facts – PARSA recommends seeking support from The Student Assistance Team have a Financial student assistance about your appeal collaborative approach and, if other prior to submission as they are able supports are required, they will • Emergency Support Grant to provide insight and feedback to provide appropriate referrals. • Grocery and Text Book Vouchers support positive outcomes. • Centrelink For more information on procedures • Support for parents relating to assessment appeals, please • Tax Help visit, anu.edu.au/students/program- administration/assessments-exams.

10 st u dent h elp PARSA GRANTS

PARSA Emergency Grant PARSA Family PARSA Indigenous Health The PARSA Emergency Grant Supplement Grant Assistance Program (PEG) is available to currently The purpose of the PARSA Family The PARSA Indigenous Health enrolled postgraduate students Supplement Grant is to provide Assistance Program aims to provide at ANU. Its purpose is to provide emergency financial assistance financial assistance to currently emergency financial assistance to eligible enrolled postgraduate enrolled Indigenous Australian to students experiencing genuine students with dependants who are students in meeting the costs of and unexpected financial hardship, experiencing sudden or unexpected health and wellbeing programs and such as covering costs for financial hardship that is adversely activities. emergency medical, travel or living affecting their education. expenses. Students whose PEG The main criteria for the grant are PARSA Emergency applications are successful will Accommodation receive up to $500 from PARSA. the demonstration of genuine need and that continued study may be in Assistance Students interested in applying for jeopardy. Students are also required The PARSA Accommodation the Grant are advised to contact to have successfully accessed the Assistance Program provides PARSA to set up a meeting with the PARSA Emergency Grant (PEG) temporary accommodation to Student Assistance Team. prior to accessing the PARSA Family enrolled postgraduate students Supplement Grant. who do not have accommodation. The grant can fund up to seven (7) nights’ accommodation at the Youth Hostel Australia (YHA) Canberra.. 11 For more information on grant Graduation Ceremony • Debt: if you are in financial eligibility and how to apply for Assistance Program difficulties and have debt collectors the aforementioned grants, visit Application requesting payment or can’t pay parsa.anu.edu.au/studentsupport. your current debts; The Graduation Ceremony Assistance • Car accidents: and other motor PARSA Grocery Program (GCAP) assists students vehicle issues; who are experiencing financial Voucher Program • Migration Law: staying in hardship that would prevent them Australia after you graduate, visa The PARSA Grocery Voucher Program attending their graduation ceremony. requirements, contract review; aims to provide access to groceries The Graduation Ceremony Assistance and essential items for postgraduate Program covers the cost of academic • Other legal issues. students who are in financial hardship. regalia hire for the approved If you need help with a legal issue Up to $100 of grocery vouchers applicants. please contact Student Assistance to can be provided for a postgraduate make an appointment with our lawyers student each semester; subject to Legal Service for free and confidential legal advice. eligibility requirements. The Legal Service is available to all As a student there are times where ANU students (undergraduate and PARSA Book you may need to seek legal advice and postgraduate) from Monday to Friday. PARSA can help with: Voucher Program The Legal Service is located in the • Tenancy: trouble with your landlord, The PARSA Book Voucher Program PARSA office at Level 1, Student co-tenants, etc; aims to provide financial assistance Centre @ Kambri. to currently enrolled postgraduate • Employment: your current To make an appointment, students who require support to work arrangement, email [email protected] purchase program/course related including pay disputes; or call 6125 5261/6125 2603. text books. For more information please see the PARSA website.

12 st u dent h elp (SEEF)

SEEF is designed to support student programs that enrich the students’ STUDENT extracurricular experience at the EXTRACURRICULAR Australian National University. Extracurricular life is defined as activities, events or projects that fall outside of a student’s usual ENRICHMENT FUND coursework or research at ANU. Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for: (SEEF) • conference attendance up to $500 per student • individuals up to $2,000 • groups of 2 or more students up to $5,000 • ANU Community organised grants up to $5000 • student group conferences on campus up to $20,000. This year, PARSA is introducing a new Entrepreneurial Grant for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures of students, encouraging and assisting with imaginative students to achieve their pursuits. For more information and to apply visit parsa.anu.edu/seef or email [email protected]. 13 Join the PARSA skill-up program

What is Equip? How will Equip What courses will PARSA Equip provides an opportunity benefit you? be offering? for all postgraduate students Improves your skills through Some courses PARSA has offered to gain practical skills and training, so that you can obtain include; First Aid Course, Microsoft technical knowledge, to apply part-time/casual jobs. Suite Training, Mental Health First Aid, Barista Training, Driving lessons. for casual and part-time work • Knowledge and skills acquirement to support studies. • Discovery of new passions For more information on Equip email us at [email protected] • Meet like-minded people and to see our up to date courses, • Opens you to new work visit parsa.anu.edu.au/whatson/ opportunities equiptrainingprogram/. • Cultural immersion and understanding of the Australian workplace

14 st u dent h elp t U Shut Up and Write hu p (SUAW) S Come together in a supportive environment to work on your thesis using the Pomodoro Technique, and enjoy a free hearty meal courtesy of PARSA. SUAW welcomes Higher Degree by Research Students (HDR) to participate. a e We have facilitated sessions to keep the t inspirational writing juices flowing. i For more information on SUAW and the n r sessions we run, visit parsa.anu.edu.au d W or email us at [email protected].

15 ACADEMIC HELP

Academic Skills and Building 45 • Shut up and Write Learning Centre (close to the Hancock Library) • Higher Degree Research Welcome P: 02 6125 2972 For more information about these The Academic Skills and Learning E: [email protected] activities, contact the ANU Research Centre (ASLC) offers all ANU W: academicskills.anu.edu.au coursework and research Skills and Training team. postgraduate students free and ANU Research Skills and P: 02 6125 5111 confidential help with their academic Training Program E: [email protected] work through individual tutorials, W: services.anu.edu.au/business- workshops, and online resources. The ANU Research Skills and Training units/research-training Appointments for individual tutorials team run university-wide programs for can be booked online. ASLC all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) ANU Library Digital literacy works with students to develop candidates at ANU. training the academic, critical thinking and PARSA, along with ANU Research communication strategies that are The ANU Library’s Digital literacy skills and Training, supports and foundational to all scholarly activities. training supports postgraduate runs a number of programs where students’ academic experience by Academic Skills and Learning HDR candidates can meet and providing training in research literacy Centre (ASLC) is located on level 2, interact with other candidates on and digital literacy. John Yencken building campus, including: • The ANU Three-Minute Thesis Competition • Thesis Bootcamp

16 Workshops offered include: • Word including troubleshooting Interactive online st u dent h elp Library research, Digital research, and help with advanced academic training Advanced digital research, writing requirements such as Internet research, EndNote, formatting your thesis. Interactive online training is available through Pulse Research data management, • Research consultations with Learning Suite in the following Presentation techniques, SPSS, library subject experts anulib.anu. software packages: NVivo, Word for academic writing edu.au/about/contacts-feedback (three workshops) and Working with • Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, data in Excel. Further information and OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint, contact details Training calendar available at: Project, Visio, Word) ql.anu.edu.au/libraryevents. P: 612 58886 • Microsoft Office (Mac) E: [email protected] • Adobe suite (Illustrator, Online materials: W: anulib.anu.edu.au/training Photoshop) • How to guides – EndNote, NVivo, • Type IT Finding theses, journals and more anulib.anu.edu.au/find-access/ Login at anu.interactiontraining. how-guides. net/register.aspx. For more information on academic Consultations and drop-in help, as well as training and sessions (register via email development opportunities, [email protected]) visit training.anu.edu.au. or 612 58886. • EndNote including troubleshooting and advanced EndNote formatting.

17 ACCOMMODATION

ANU has 5,000 students who For a list of student residences, visit Griffin has also launched the Walter live on campus, making it one anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/ Wing – a dedicated space for the of the largest proportions student-residences. postgraduate and mature ages. The Walter Wing caters specifically for For more information on resources of on-campus students in mature age and postgraduate students and advice for short stay, staging and the country. through tailored events and student private rental alternatives, please visit leaders who understand the needs of anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/ Graduate accommodation this demographic. accommodation-alternatives. The following ANU residences For more information on membership offer postgraduate accommodation: Non-residential halls and hall activities, visit anu.edu.au/ Toad Hall, University House, students/communities-events. Graduate House, Burgmann College ANU offers an on-campus residence Postgraduate Village, Ursula Hall experience and support to students Housing tips Laurus Wing, Fenner Hall, Wamburun living off-campus, enabling all ANU Hall and Davey, Kinloch, Warrumbul students to be part of a dynamic on- Postgraduate students and Lena Karmel Lodge. campus community by participating If you want to live on-campus, an in inter-hall arts, support and sports application is best lodged early in the Accommodation cannot be activities. semester prior to the one in which guaranteed for postgraduate students you’ll begin your studies. For more and you should be prepared to seek The first ‘non-residential hall’ – Griffin information on application and accommodation off campus. Hall – opened in 2010 and is based on a similar support and activity model to admission procedures, visit anu.edu. ANU residential halls and colleges. au/study/accommodation/advice- procedures.

18 Canberra Rental Market A typical rental lease period is If you are struggling to st u dent h elp The rental market in Canberra 52 weeks/12 months, and a rental find accommodation in is competitive. Students and history is preferable. If you are Canberra, please contact our full‑time workers from local areas, renting a house you should also Student Assistance Team to as well as arriving from interstate, expect to pay a bond that is the discuss our Accommodation compete for the same properties, equivalent of four (4) weeks rent Assistance Program. driving prices high. and payment of four (4) weeks rent in advance. International students You can expect the average cost per are often asked to pay more rent up person in a share-house within the front to guarantee the house. following suburbs: Below are some examples • Acton: $280 per week of websites that provide • Braddon: $200 per week property listings: • Campbell: $200 per week • ANU housing online: • Turner: $200 per week housingonline.anu.edu.au • O’Connor: $200 per week (great for student listings) • Ainslie: $170 per week • All homes: allhomes.com.au • Dickson: $160 per week • Gumtree: gumtree.com.au • Lyneham: $160 per week • Flatmates: flatmates.com.au • Hackett: $160 per week • Realestate.com: realestate.com.au • Downer: $160 per week • Student accommodation ACP: • Watson: $150 per week australianuniversities.com.au/ If your tenancy requires Note: these are indicative prices, accommodation/student/act which depend on many factors signatory of a non-standard • facebook.com/groups/ such as furnished/unfurnished, ACT Lease, please seek legal canberra sharehousing number of people sharing the advice prior to committing to house, age of house, etc. a 12 month lease. 19 Useful information If you are a tenant or occupant and you need further information Defence Housing Australia or specific advice, you can contact Properties the Tenants’ Union ACT or visit their An agreement has been made with website at www.tenantsact.org.au. Defence Housing Australia (DHA) for You’ll find factsheets on common ANU students and academic visitors to renting issues, sample letters to help rent various houses direct from DHA. you write to your landlord or property Visit dha.gov.au. manager, as well as a searchable index of frequently asked questions. Housing online If you require further assistance This is an online accommodation on your legal rights and help notice board that advertises private you with a dispute, contact rental, share accommodation, [email protected] to private board and accommodation for arrange an appointment with the PARSA properties located all over Canberra. Lawyer or call 6125 5261/6125 2603. Visit housingonline.anu.edu.au. Services are free and confidential for all ANU students. Financial assistance ANU provides some assistance to ANU rental properties students struggling to cope with rental ANU owns a small number of charges by way of scholarships and rental properties in Canberra bursaries. Visit anu.edu.au/study/ as “staging” accommodation accommodation/financial-support. to new graduate students. Visit anuapartments.anu.edu.au.

20 st u dent h elp STUDENT SERVICES

Learning Communities For more information, Tjabal Indigenous Higher visit anu.edu.au/students/ Education Centre Learning Communities is an communities-events/learning- initiative of ANU which brings communities The Tjabal Indigenous Higher together students who share Education Centre is described as a common interest and who Dean of Students 'the heart of ANU for Indigenous collaborate to create an students', providing a meeting place environment in which everyone The Dean of Students offers and support-base for Aboriginal can learn. The activities are confidential, impartial advice, and Torres Strait Islander students interdisciplinary, purposeful and and can help to resolve problems studying at ANU. Here you will designed to give students an by acting as a neutral intermediary find Indigenous students and staff opportunity to learn more about between students and the strongly committed to improving an area which interests them and academic or administrative areas of education outcomes and achieving which may not ‘fit’ into their chosen the University. study and career goals that degree programme. The Dean of Students office is positively impact our communities. At ANU, learning community located at the Peter Baume Building Tjabal caters to both undergraduate themes include Aid & Development, 42, University Avenue. To make an and postgraduate Indigenous Africa, Asia-Pacific, Contemporary appointment, call 6125 4184 or students and offers: Europe, History, Languages email [email protected]. & Culture, Music, Rhetoric, • Academic support and advice anu.edu.au/students/contacts/ Sustainability and Teaching. • Pastoral care – personal support dean-of-students • Advice on cadetships and scholarships

21 • Access to ANU services, such as SET4ANU mentoring facilities; meet other new students counselling services, health centre program and network with people from your and academic skills and learning Academic College. Set4ANU Mentors SET4ANU is a year-long • Academic & Studies Coordinator to also act as a contact person for any volunteer program designed to help assist students on campus general questions or concerns you new students transition to life at might have and if they don’t have the • Access to local Indigenous services the ANU. Set4ANU encompasses answers, they’ll help you find them! and community events a range of online resources and The Set4ANU Mentoring Program P: (02) 6125 4038 webinars, Campus and Community is open to all new students at the E: [email protected] tours, Airport and Jolimont welcome, ANU and is free to join. The program W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/tjabal- Orientation week and the Set4ANU runs throughout the academic year, indigenous-higher-education-centre Mentoring Program. commencing in Orientation Week. In addition to this, PARSA organises New students who register with P: 02 6125 6690 several events catering to Indigenous the Set4ANU Mentoring Program E: [email protected] postgraduate students throughout are matched with a later year W: anu.edu.au/students/information- the year. This involves opportunities student who provides advice and for/new-students/set4anu-program to meet fellow Indigenous students, guidance over the first few weeks of events for National Aborigines and the semester, and throughout the Chaplaincy Islanders Day Observance Committee, year. Set4ANU Mentors can help (NAIDOC) week as well as advocacy you learn about the ANU campus The Chaplaincy is a place for spiritual events for important campaigns. and surrounding Canberra area; support, pastoral care and referrals on a confidential basis. A place to For more information you can support services at ANU; how to be yourself, a place to chat. For all contact PARSA’s Aboriginal and navigate ANU administrative and students, staff and visitors. Torres Strait Islander Officer at online systems; introduce you to [email protected]. clubs and societies on campus; learn how to access university

22 Open during term time Monday to To register you will need to provide UNISAFE st u dent h elp Friday 10:00am–4:00pm and other current medical documentation times by appointment. and complete a student registration If you have to move around the form and send to A&I who will campus at night, it makes sense to: P: (02) 6125 4246 then arrange an appointment with walk in groups using the Lighted E: [email protected] a Student Access and Success Paths map available from ANU W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/ Officer (SASO). During registration, Security; catch the free Campus chaplaincy your SASO will make an initial Traveller; or call ANU Security assessment of your needs based on 52249 (612 52249 from an Access and inclusion on your documentation and in off -campus phone) and ask if UNISAFEGUARD Patrol Officers are Access and Inclusion (A&I) provide consultation with you, develop an available to accompany you. information, advice and support to Education Access Plan (EAP) that ANU students whose participation will outline your recommended The Campus Traveller operates from in academic studies is impacted reasonable adjustments. Monday to Friday evenings during by a disability, chronic medical Registration with A&I does not semester. You can contact the condition, or short-term illness appear on your academic transcript. driver by calling ANU Security on or condition. A&I also provide For more information on how to 52249. The service runs on campus support to students who are carers, register, please contact: only (except when it goes to Fenner elite athletes and international Hall or National Library). students under 18 years old. If you P: (02) 6125 5036 If you feel the need to be escorted are a current or prospective student, E: [email protected] to or from your place of study it is essential that you register with W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/ or work, particularly at night, A&I as soon as possible. access-inclusion please contact ANU Security on extension 52249. W: anu.edu.au/campus- environment/safety-security/ security-faq 23 Interpreters & translators If you or someone you know needs a translator or interpreter, you can contact the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters. It is also worth knowing that you are entitled to an interpreter free of charge when dealing with any ACT Government department or agency (such as shopfronts, schools and hospitals). Simply ask the staff member you are dealing with to arrange an interpreter for you. P: 6255 1888

ANUgreen ANUgreen is the University’s award-winning environmental management program. ANUgreen is committed to: • Developing innovative solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the University’s research, teaching and operations. • Providing leadership in the pursuit of sustainability through community engagement and outreach. E: [email protected] P: 6125 2158

24 st u dent h elp STUDENT HEALTH AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Medical Centre • medical assessments and In addition to the NHC ANU Clinic pre‑employment medicals on campus, students are able to The ANU’s on campus health • childhood and adult access health services from any of services provider is the National immunisations the NHC’s Clinics in the Canberra Health Co-op (NHC). The NHC is region. An up-to-date list of the • men’s health information a not-for-profit, member owned NHC’s clinics and services is co-operative and a fully registered • sexual health assessments available at www.nhc.coop. Australian Charity. The ANU covers • health risk factor assessments and the cost of NHC membership for all disease prevention After hours enrolled ANU students. • psychologist appointments medical support The NHC operates a state-of- • minor surgical procedures the-art health and wellness clinic Health Direct (24 hours health • sports injury management on levels 2 and 3 of Building 156 advice and information) in Kambri. The NHC ANU Clinic • travel medicine and immunisation P: 1800 55 1800 (24 Hours) provides you with a comprehensive • women’s health - cervical cancer Canberra Afterhours Medical range of health services including: screening, antenatal nurse care Service (CALMS) • general health check-ups • mental health support P: 1300 422 567 • minor wound management • diabetes management • assistance with quitting smoking

25 Calvary Hospital • Stress relating to fieldwork Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC) Closest hospital to the ANU • Important life choices CRCC provides free and confidential P: 6201 6111 • Health concerns for self or a crisis and ongoing counselling, Canberra Hospital family member support, advocacy and information P: 5124 0000 • Relationship issues about medical and legal options. Counselling centre P: 6125 2442 Support for men, women and children who experience sexual assault. CRCC The ANU offers a free and confidential also have counsellors on campus counselling service to all current ANU For urgent support 5 days a week. students and staff. Ambulance 000 Kids Helpline Some of the common concerns Police 000 (for people aged 25 and under) graduate students bring to ANU Crisis Support Line P: 1800 55 1800 (24 Hours) counselling include: The ANU Crisis Support Line is provided Lifeline Canberra • Stress in managing employment, to help students find immediate relief P: 13 11 14 (24 hours) family life and study from emotional distress, provide coping strategies for a current crisis, • Concerns relating to supervision MensLine Australia (24/7) manage any immediate threats to P: 1300 78 9978 • Confidence issues regarding life or safety and referral options and academic work and pathways for longer-term support. oral presentations Available 5pm-9am weekdays, • Motivation or procrastination 24 hours on weekends & problems public holidays. • Being a mature age student P: 1300 050 327 (Voice calls only) • Adjustment to living in a SMS: 0488 884 170 new location

26 After hours chemists Medical Centres Ginninderra Medical and st u dent h elp Dental Centre Ginninderra Pharmacy Belconnen Tristar Medical Group Coulter Dr, Belconnen ACT 2617 Corner of Nettlefold St and Coulter P: 6251 5775. Open 8am-10pm 11/100 Eastern Valley Way, Bruce Drive, Belconnen ACT 2617 every day except Christmas. ACT 2617 P: 6112 7111 P: 6253 5444 Opening Hours: Capital Chemist O’Connor Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 7am–10pm. O’Connor Shopping Centre, Mon–Fri: 8:30am–6pm. Sat–Sun/Public Holidays: 8am–10pm Sargood Street Sun 10am–5pm, Closed Saturdays, Approximate distance from ANU: O’Connor ACT 2602 Good Fridays and Christmas Day 16-minute drive P: 6248 7050 tristarmedicalgroup.com 9am–11pm every day of the year. Approximate distance from ANU: Phillip Medical And Dental Chemist on Northbourne 15-minute drive Centre Alinga St & Northbourne Ave 33 Colby Court, Phillip ACT 2606 , Surgery P: 6112 7000 Canberra City ACT 2601 3 Garema Place, Canberra ACT 2601 Opening Hours: P: 6162 1133 P: 6257 1000 Mon–Fri: 7am–10pm. 8am–11pm every day of the year. Opening Hours: Sat–Sun/Public Holidays: 8am–10pm Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm. If you require an ambulance or Approximate distance from ANU: Sat: 9am–12.30pm other emergency services dial 000. 15-minute drive garemaplacesurgery.com.au Note: Ambulance services are not covered by Medicare, but are Approximate distance from ANU: covered by OSHC. 20-minute walk

27 Gungahlin Medical Centre North Canberra Family Practice Opening Hours: 43 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2912 5b Chandler St, Belconnen ACT 2616 Tue: 8.30am–5.30pm. P: 6241 0888 P: 6129 5100 Wed: 8.30am–6pm. Thurs: 8.30am–5pm, Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Fri: 8.30am–1.30pm. Mon–Fri: 8am–7pm. Sat–Sun: Mon–Thur: 7:30am–8pm. www.shfpact.org.au 9am–12pm Fri: 7:30am–7pm. Sat: 8am–1pm gungahlinmedicalcentre.com.au northcanberrafamilypractice.com.au Approximate distance from ANU: 4-minute walk Approximate distance from ANU: Approximate distance from ANU: 20-minute drive 15-minute drive What is Medicare/Overseas Student Health Care cover? Florey Medical Centre Group Family Practice Medicare provides access to medical Florey Shops, Kesteven St, Florey ACT Suite 25/175 Strickland Cres, Deakin and hospital services for all Australian 2615 ACT 2600 residents and certain categories of P: 6259 1444 P: 6162 0463 visitors to Australia. To find out if you Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm. are eligible for Medicare or to obtain Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–8pm. www.annielim.com.au a Medicare card, visit humanservices. Fri: 8.30am–7pm. Sat: 8:30am–5pm gov.au/individuals/services/ Approximate distance from ANU: Sun: 9am–3pm medicare/medicare-card. 12-minute drive floreymedical.com.au

Approximate distance from ANU: Sexual Health And Family Planning 20-minute drive Level One, 28 University Avenue, Canberra City P: 6247 3077

28 Medicare covers: Similar to the PBS threshold, there is If the clinic you visit bulk bills, you: st u dent h elp a Medicare threshold for select • Free or subsidised treatment by • might be asked to sign a form health services as well. Once you health professionals. If the clinic after the appointment and you reach the relevant threshold, bulk bills, you would not be will be given a copy. the Medicare safety net may provide charged for their services if you higher Medicare benefit for all • can’t be charged any other costs have a Medicare card. eligible services for the rest of the such as booking, administration • Free treatment and calendar year. You do not have to or record-keeping fees. accommodation in public register for this service; your doctor hospitals. visits are lodged with Medicare Low Income Health • 75% of the Medicare schedule and will be counted towards Care Card (mbsonline.gov.au/internet/ the threshold. Postgraduate students receiving mbsonline/publishing.nsf/ Centrelink benefits, whose income Content/Home) fee for services Bulk billing is less than $536.00 a week, and procedures from private are entitled to a Low Income Health hospitals. Medicare does not Bulk billing is when your healthcare professional accepts Medicare, or Care Card. Students who provide cover the hospital stays in their Low Income Health Care private hospitals. if you are an international student, Overseas Student Health Cover Card and Medicare card at the You should also provide your (OSHC) as full payment for a service. pharmacist should get an additional Medicare card to the pharmacist Not all practices bulk bill and it is discount on your prescription to receive a discount on best to check with the practice as medication, if it is covered under Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme some may bulk bill for Medicare the PBS. For eligibility requirements, (PBS) medication. If you reach but not for OSHC. You may have to visit humanservices.gov.au/ the PBS threshold, you may not pay for the service upfront and be individuals/services/centrelink/ have to pay for medication for reimbursed later. low-income-health-care‑card. the rest of the year. To determine if your medication is covered under the PBS, you can go to www.health.gov.au/PBS. 29 Overseas Student Health • private hospital shared ward Cover (OSHC) accommodation (only for hospitals that have contractual arrangements Most international students must with the overseas student’s apply for an overseas student health health insurer) cover for themselves and their • day surgery accommodation accompanying dependants if they undertake formal studies in Australia. • some prosthetic devices There are several companies that offer • pharmaceutical benefits up to the service and like all other private $50 per pharmaceutical item to a health insurance, the OSHC also have maximum of $300 a year for a single different types of cover that students membership ($600 for a family can choose from depending on membership). Overseas students their need. may face significant out of pocket costs if they do not have At minimum, each OSHC product appropriate coverage for treatment must include cover for: with pharmaceuticals, particularly • the benefit amount listed in the oncology (cancer) treatment. Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) • ambulance services. fee for out-of-hospital medical OSHC insurers might also impose services (for example, a general waiting periods for treatments during practitioner) the first 12 months of membership for • 100 per cent of the MBS fee for pre-existing medical conditions. It is in-patient medical services (for best to check with the OSHC insurer if example, surgery) you are unsure. • public hospital shared ward accommodation

30 st u dent h elp SCHOLARSHIPS

ANU offers a wide range of Which scholarships are Graduate Coursework scholarships to current and postgraduates eligible for? Scholarships future students to assist with Scholarships are generally Graduate coursework programs the cost of their studies. categorised by the type of are typically undertaken by Eligibility for ANU scholarships student (undergraduate, honours, someone who has completed an varies depending on the specifics graduate coursework or graduate undergraduate degree or obtained of the scholarship. Some are research) and whether they are a significant relevant professional based purely on prior academic domestic or international student. experience. Graduate coursework achievement, others are based Current and future students can programs include graduate on social equity and access determine which scholarships they certificates, graduate diplomas and principles, and some are a are eligible to apply for by reading master programs. Scholarships combination of both. There are the information found under the differ in value and may be offered also a number of scholarships relevant student type. to cover some or all of the offered by organisations outside costs associated with tuition, of ANU. These scholarships are accommodation, materials, cost of available to ANU students but are living and other expenses. not managed by the University. Many of the scholarships offered by ANU are funded by the generous support of donors and benefactors, external organisations, the Australian Government and industry. 31 Graduate Research Scholarships FINANCIAL HELP Higher degree research (HDR) programs are graduate-level, A Commonwealth-supported place research-focused degrees Indigenous Australians is substantially subsidised by the usually undertaken by someone If you are an Indigenous student, Australian Government so that who has completed a previous ABSTUDY may be able to help you students are only required to pay degree with a significant research go on to further studies. ABSTUDY ‘student contribution’ amounts for component. HDR programs include consists of a fortnightly living their units of study. Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), allowance as well as additional Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and components to help with the costs The Government administers a professional doctorates. associated with study. number of HELP loans schemes to assist students with the cost of Two of the most popular scholarships For more information on ABSTUDY, their tuition. The right loan for you available are the Australian visit www.humanservices.gov.au/ will depend on your circumstances, Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship individuals/services/centrelink/ eligibility and where you want for domestic research students, abstudy. to study. and the International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS) for Help paying my fees HECS-HELP is a loan program international research students. – domestic students to help eligible Commonwealth supported students to pay their For more information on scholarship As a domestic student, if you are student contribution amounts. Before eligibility and how to apply, visit anu. studying at university you will be 2005, this was known as ‘HECS’’. edu.au/students/scholarships- offered either a Commonwealth- support. FEE-HELP is a loan program to help supported place or a fee-paying place. eligible fee paying students to pay their tuition fees.

32 SA-HELP is a loan scheme that How do I get the request (or vice versa), you will need to st u dent h elp assists eligible students to pay for all for Commonwealth ensure you have enough of your or part of their student services and assistance form? FEE-HELP balance left to cover the amenities fee. The forms are only available from tuition fees for your course. your provider. Contact the student Frequently asked administration area at ANU for I’m a permanent visa holder questions further information. (non-humanitarian subclass)/ New Zealand citizen. Can I get Do I need to accept my Can I get a help loan if I’m a help loan? enrolment offer before I apply studying part time? Permanent visa holders (non- for a help loan? Yes. As long as you meet the humanitarian subclass) may only Once you have received an offer of eligibility criteria and are studying at use a FEE-HELP loan if they are enrolment in a course, your provider an approved provider, your mode undertaking bridging study for will normally include the relevant of study (part‑time or full-time) will overseas-trained professionals. Request for Commonwealth not affect your eligibility to access a New Zealand citizens will have assistance form in the same HELP loan. continued access to lower fees package as your other enrolment through a Commonwealth documentation so you can accept I already have a HECS-HELP supported placed. New Zealand your offer and apply for a HELP loan debt, can I use FEE‑HELP? citizens who hold Special Category (if eligible – see HELP Paying my Visa (SCV) and meet the eligibility An existing HELP debt under any Fees) at studyassist.gov.au/sites/ criteria can get a HELP loan. of the schemes will not affect studyassist/helppayingmyfees. Please note being a New Zealand your eligibility to access another citizen or holding an SCV doesn’t HELP loan. The exception to this automatically grant you a HELP is FEE‑HELP and VET FEE-HELP. If loan. If you meet the eligibility you are accessing FEE-HELP and requirements you’ll have to present want to also access VET FEE‑HELP

33 some documents to ANU Central the 2019-20 income year will is approved to offer HELP loans. before the census date of your first top up a person's HELP balance. You can enter your details into the course in the current semester. You Any compulsory or voluntary eligibility calculator on the Study can find out if you’re eligible online repayments can be re‑borrowed in Assist home page to find out what or meet with our lawyers to discuss the future, up to the current HELP loan you might be able to access. your options. loan limit. Visit, www.studyassist.gov.au. From 1 January 2020, a combined Is there a limit to how much I Does my income/financial HELP loan limit will replace the can borrow? situation affect my eligibility? FEE‑HELP limit and will include For 2019, the new combined HELP FEE‑HELP, VET Student Loans, No. HELP loans are not means-tested, loan limit will be $104,440 for most VET FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP. so neither your income, nor the students. For students undertaking Only new HECS-HELP borrowing will income of your partner or family medicine, dentistry and veterinary count towards a person's HELP limit. will affect your eligibility to access a science courses, the HELP loan limit Any existing FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP HELP loan. will be $150,000. or VET Student Loans that counted Note that the higher FEE HELP limit towards your FEE-HELP limit will now Help paying my fees only applies to courses that lead to count towards the new HELP limit. – International students initial registration to practice in those fields. The lower limit will apply to Which help loan am I eligible for? What financial assistance am I any further study you undertake once The type of HELP loan you may eligible for? you have gained the requisite level for be eligible for will depend on International students are not eligible initial registration. your citizenship or visa status, the to access a Higher Education Loan type of study you are undertaking Program (HELP) loan for their study, From the 2019- 20 income year, (higher education or vocational and must pay the overseas student you can top up your HELP balance education and training), and whether fees charged by their provider. by making repayments on your the provider you are studying at loan. Repayments starting from

34 General information for st u dent h elp international students who intend to study in ADVOCACY Australia may be found at www.studyinaustralia.gov.au, While PARSA is a service- We will be working in these areas which provides comprehensive delivery organisation that again in 2019, as well as expanding information about higher seeks to meet the immediate into other areas of concern for education providers and postgraduate students. Find needs of postgraduate courses, applying for a place out more about our advocacy at a higher education provider, and research students, we objectives in the PARSA Strategic course fees, and scholarships. are also responsible for Plan, parsa.anu.edu.au/aboutparsa/ You may also wish to contact tackling the systemic issues strategicplan. the institution at which you that affect some or all of If you would like to get involved intend to study to ask about our membership. in any of these campaigns other assistance that may or are passionate about any be available. You may wish PARSA focussed on five key other systemic issues that you to contact the scholarships advocacy areas in 2018: would like some support with office or student support • Sexual assault and sexual addressing, please contact us at area for information about harassment [email protected]. scholarships and other possible • Migration and citizenship funding sources. • Accommodation For more information visit • Parents services.anu.edu.au/education- support/student-administration/ • Mental health international-student- emergency-aid.

35 CAREERS

ANU Careers Services • Interview Skills Registering with CareerHub will also • Job search strategies give you access to their job and This service aims to assist students internship vacancies. Their web-based • How to enhance employability at with exploration of career options career development tools can help ANU and choices, to developing skills in you apply and interview for jobs and writing applications, and preparing for Contact CareerHub (careerhub.anu. research employers. interviews and assessment centres. It edu.au) for timings. Bookings are not also provides employers with advice required. Students will be seen on a Employment at ANU on recruitment strategies, how to first‑come first-served basis. maintain a profile on campus and The University offers two categories assistance with targeting suitably Careerhub of employment vacancies: those open qualified and motivated students to all applicants, and others which are and graduates. Confidential career counselling only open to ANU staff. Within each appointments are bookable through of these categories, there are For more information, CareerHub. Careers consultants can vacancies for academic and general visit careers.anu.edu.au. help with career planning, decision- staff positions. Each of the advertised making, gaining work experience, positions includes further particulars Drop-in consultations employment opportunities and on selection documentation, further study. These brief 15-minute sessions are for application cover sheet and contacts quick queries such as: for further information. • Resume and application For more information, form checking visit anu.edu.au/jobs.

36 Casual Jobs Register the visa holder to work 20 hours For more information about careers per week while their course is in minimum wages, hours of work, The ANU Casual Jobs Register session. This limit does not apply leave entitlements and termination maintains the details of quality and to any work undertaken as a of employment, please visit experienced candidates who are requirement of a CRICOS registered fairwork.gov.au/employment. interested in casual work across the course. When the course is not in University. When a new opportunity session (eg during semester break), Internships arises, applicant qualifications, student visa holders can work an For more information on skills and capabilities are matched unrestricted number of hours. against the casual vacancies, internships, phone 02 6125 3593 to meet the University’s ad-hoc and A course is considered “in session”: or email [email protected]. varied business needs. For more • For the duration of the advertised information, visit anu.edu.au/jobs/ semesters (including periods For-credit internships casual-employment-for-anu- when exams are being held); Participating in an internship for students. • If the electronic Confirmation of credit allows students to combine To search for casual employment Enrolment (eCoE) is still in effect; their coursework with relevant work opportunities, visit anu.edu. • If the student is undertaking experience. Students participating au/jobs and search for the another course, during a break in for credit internships are covered ‘Casual Jobs Register’. from their main course, and the by insurance products offered by the ANU Insurance Office for Since 26 April 2008, people granted points will be credited to their the duration of their internship student visas automatically receive main course. Students who placement. Although the ANU permission to work with their have completed their course as typically does not provide financial visa grant. If permission to work scheduled based on the dates on assistance for students participating is granted, the primary applicant their CoE, may work unrestricted in for‑credit internships, specific has condition 8105 imposed on hours for the remaining period internship courses may have their visa. This condition permits of their student visa, or until their next course begins. scholarships or funding available.

37 To receive credit for an internship ANU internships program opportunity, students will typically (Anip) have to register for a course that has an internship component. The Australian National Internships Program (ANIP) is a hands-on Not-for-credit internships opportunity for a student to go into a workplace and undertake a Although not undertaken for research project for which you will academic credit, not-for‑credit get significant academic credit. internships still represent an important Through ANIP, Australian and overseas way to gain experience and skills university students from any discipline valuable to employers. As the ANU can be placed with the Australian does not formally support students Federal Parliament, the Australian participating in not-for-credit Public Service, the Australian Capital internships, students participating in Territory Legislative Assembly or Public available opportunities are not eligible Service, or with non-government for insurance coverage provided by organisations (including lobby groups). the ANU Insurance Office. To be considered for an internship Students participating in not-for-credit with ANIP, you must apply specifically internships may receive remuneration to the Australian National Internships from host organisations depending on Program. All student applications the placement. and supporting documents must be Although unpaid not-for-credit sent to the ANIP office, electronically internship positions exist, students are where possible. For more information, advised to carefully check the legality visit anip.anu.edu.au. of such opportunities, as some may contravene the Fair Work Act.

38 careers

Vacancies in PARSA There will also be opportunities PRC positions are voluntary, to be elected to the Postgraduate however the officer positions From time to time, there may be Representative Council (PRC) attract a small honorarium to opportunities to work for PARSA. during the course of the year. help representatives with the cost Check out what opportunities exist PRC members are generally of living. on our website parsa.anu.edu.au/ responsible for: get-involved/employment. For more information on the PRC, • representing students at visit parsa.anu.edu.au/aboutparsa/ PRC meetings and on who-we-are. university committees • distribution of information and gathering feedback • promoting and volunteering at social events 39 ANU LIBRARIES

Art & Chifley Hancock Music Library Library Library

Located in the School of Art, the Art The Chifley Library supports the The Hancock Library provides & Music Library provides collections teaching, learning and research activities material from most areas and services to support staff and of staff and students in the ANU College of science; engineering; students at the School of Art and of Arts and Social Sciences and the ANU technology and medicine. the School of Music. College of Business and Economics. Building 122 It also contains the Disability Services Building 105 P: 02 6125 3517 Centre Resource Room (Level 3), P: 02 6125 579 E: [email protected] AskANU IT Desk, and the Digital media E: [email protected] suite. Level 2 opens 24 hours. 24 hours (ANU students and staff Opening hours: access after-hours with ANU ID card) Building 15 8:30am–7pm P: 02 6125 4428 E: [email protected] 24 hours (ANU students and staff access after-hours with ANU ID card) 40 services

Law Menzies ANU Library Library Archives

The Law Library provides a wide The Menzies Library has major The ANU Archives collects and range of legal resources for staff holdings of Asian and Pacific preserves the University’s own and students of the Australian scholarly materials and supports archives, the Pacific Research National University. It is the main research in these areas. In addition, Archives, the National AIDS Archive location of the law collection the Menzies Library together with Collection and the Noel Butlin on campus. the ANU Archives constitutes Archives Centre. These records are a major resource centre for available for all researchers, not just Building 5 Pacific studies. ANU staff and students. P: 02 6125 4013 E: [email protected] Building 2 Building 76 P: 02 6125 2005 P: 02 6125 2219 Opening hours: E: [email protected] E: [email protected] 8:30am–9pm Opening hours: 8:30am – 7pm

41 This page hosts comprehensive PARENTS information on: FAMILY & • Accommodation • Parenting Rooms (including a map Juggling a family with study of on-campus parenting rooms) CHILDCARE brings its own unique set of • Parking challenges to undertaking • Childcare University Preschool and Child a postgraduate or research • Children in the Classroom Care Centre degree at the ANU. • HDR Parental Leave Lennox Crossing (Building 75 (Blocks E and F)) While we are working with the ANU • Overseas Student Health Cover The Australian National University to improve the services available to • School Fees Canberra ACT 0200 parents, there are some services and • Events E: [email protected] tips that can make the transition into Our Student Assistance team can study and your life with your family in ANU Childcare Canberra a little easier. support you with any practical problems that you may have with Acton Early Childhood Centre We undertook research in both 2017 navigating the university as a parent, 22 Balmain Crescent (Building 72) and 2018 and found quite a few areas and they can be contacted on Acton, Canberra, ACT 0200 where we need to be working harder [email protected]. P: (02) 6125 5554/(02) 6125 8488 with the university, and significant W: aecc.org.au information gaps which our website If you're interested in getting involved seeks to address in a comprehensive with the PARSA Parents campaign, guide available at parsa.anu.edu.au/ please contact our Advocacy and studentsupport/parents. Engagement staff member on [email protected].

42 Cubby House on Campus with educators in private homes in PARSA Parenting Room services Cubby House on Campus is a small Canberra. Care is also available on PARSA hosts its own parenting family grouping centre with 19 children a casual or permanent basis at the facility located at Level 1, Student per day and 4 educators with priority centre on campus for visitors to the Centre @ Kambri. The Parent given to ANU staff and students. University. Space is a private area created by a jumbo-sized Lego wall and features 16 Balmain Lane 16 Balmain Lane, Acton ACT 2601 a variety of toys, books, a change Acton, ACT 2601 (building 67) table, an armchair and a study P: 6125 2000 P: 6125 2000 desk. All parents and kids welcome E: katharine@cubbyhouseoncampus. E: [email protected] to come in, study and play. Open com.au Monday- Friday, 8am to 8pm. W: www.cubbyhouseoncampus.com.au Goodstart Early Learning The centre provides early learning Children must be supervised by Heritage Early Childhood Centre and care for families of ANU staff, parents/guardians at all times. 75 Lennox Crossing (Building 75) students and locals. For more information, visit Acton, ANU, 2601, Canberra Building 147, North Road parsa.anu.edu.au P: (02) 6249 8851/(02) 6125 2976 Acton ACT 2601 E: [email protected] ANU Parenting Rooms W: anu.edu.au/childcare/heritage P: 1800 222 543 Chifley Library parenting room E: [email protected] Building 15, Level 4 Central Canberra Family W: goodstart.org.au/centres/anu Open during library open hours. Day Care Acton Early Childhood Centre Central Canberra Family Day parenting room Care arranges for child care on Building 72, 22 Balmain Crescent a full‑time, part-time and casual Open during normal business hours. basis (e.g., after school). Care is arranged for children of all ages

43 ANU welcomes a new learning, cultural and social KAMBRI precinct, Kambri, in 2019. Kambri is a new cultural centre for the ANU community that provides bars, STUDENT cafes, shops and services to students. Most food and beverage on offer focus on providing affordable options CENTRE for everyone. Badger & Co. will be the on-campus bar where students can get a quick bite between classes, or evening out with friends. It will also provide a live music venue with its 500 sqm of indoor and outdoor space. PARSA Office is located in the Student Centre @ Kambri (Level 1).

44 Brian Kenyon services Student Space A student lounge in Level 1, The Brian Kenyon Student Space is a Student Centre, Kambri combined undergrad and postgrad student space located in Level 1, Student Centre, Kambri. The BKSS is a relaxed space with lots of seating, SULLIVAN’S CREEK individual study pods and a parent space. We also provide free breakfast, somewhere to charge your phone or laptop and microwave

CHIFLEY LIBRARY your lunch. Stop by for tea and $1 Nespresso

BKSSBRIAN KENYON STUDENT SPACE coffee, free condoms and sanitary items. The parent space is a dedicated room with amenities. All parents and kids welcome to come in, study and play. Open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. Children must be supervised by parents/guardians at all times. For more information, visit parsa.anu.edu.au.

45 THE CLUBS COUNCIL

The Clubs program is a community consisting of over 150 student-run clubs. With the support and governance of the Clubs Council, the Clubs program aims to provide a diverse and enriching university experience for all students. PARSA’s sister organisation, ANUSA, administers the Clubs Council, and we encourage all students to get involved. The Clubs Council replaced the Grants and Affiliations Committee in 2016. Affiliated Clubs can apply for funding through the council for a wide range of activities and events. For more information on existing clubs , or to start your own, contact [email protected].

46 u ni life FREE AND USEFUL APPS FOR UNI STUDENTS

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47 of your choice for a set amount Student life of time. This means that you can concentrate fully on your studies and Headspace The Happiest Hour avoid sporadically checking social A meditation tool that can help you This app allows you to search for networks or your email. Once you put focus, breathe, stay calm, perform ‘happy hour’ deals at nearby pubs, these blocks in place, it’s impossible at your best and get a better night’s bars and restaurants, guaranteeing to access these sites until the time rest through the life-changing a cheap night out if you’re on a limit you’ve previously specified runs skills of relaxation, meditation and budget. You can use the map to out — even if you get desperate and mindfulness. In just a few minutes look for nearby venues and browse try to restart your computer or delete a day, you’ll learn how to train your through beer, wine, cocktail and the application. Availability: Mac — mind and body for a healthier, happier, food deals. Availability: IOS/ free. You can also use StayFocusd if stress-free life. Availability: IOS/ Android – Free. you use Chrome as your browser. Android – Free. Hey You Alarmy Lost on Campus Let’s start with the most important The World’s Most Annoying Alarm. If looking for classrooms is starting to thing for any new uni student The app force you out of your sleep feel like a treasure hunt, the Lost on -- coffee. Download this app and by giving you various missions. Campus app is here to help. This app never wait in line at your favourite For photo mode, you set it up by provides detailed maps of institution cafe again. The app that lets you registering a photo of an area in your campuses around Australia, including order ahead at your favourite cafes. house, and the ONLY way to make it everything from lecture theatres and With over 1000+ venues available stop ringing is taking a photo of the classrooms to toilets, coffee shops to choose from, your morning registered area. Other “annoying” and vending machines. You can even coffee or lunch is just a tap away. modes include math problem mode see other users’ comments on each Availability: IOS/Android – Free. and shake mode. Availability: IOS/ location so you can quickly scout Android – Free. out who serves the best coffee or where the quietest IT lab is hidden! Availability: IOS/Android – Free. 48 Transit Student Edge u ni life Never miss a bus again with Get awesome discounts, this app. Transit provides REAL- coupon codes and deals for TIME predictions of when the free – from brands such as next bus is arriving, and shows Apple, McDonald’s, Hoyts where the bus is on map in real and Uber. Availability: IOS/ time. You can also plan your Android – Free. trip, set reminders, and get OK notified about disruptions with ANU OK ANU it. Availability: IOS/Android ANU OK is the official safety – Free. and well-being app of the ANU, developed by students Menulog, Deliveroo and for students. UberEats ANU OK is intended to help Stayed up studying you with your everyday until 1am and didn’t get needs such as finding your dinner, again! Deliveroo and way around campus, access UberEats are here to help with to parking information, bus their food delivery service. routes, accessing support All you have to do is get the services and more. More app and order with a tap. importantly, the app will enable Availability: IOS/Android quick and easy access to – Free. essential services, should you require ANU Security, police, fire or ambulance. Availability: IOS/Android – Free.

49 TIPS FOR UNI STUDENTS TO STAY ON BUDGET

latte on campus, why not pick up a 1 Set a reasonable budget plunger and brew your own coffee. The first step is to set an attainable You can put it in a travel mug and budget. This would help you track take it with you to campus. your spending, avoid unnecessary spending and help you save in the Expenses that you need to spend long run. include food, petrol, rent etc. Also, set a saving target every 2 Keep track of your spending month and set aside that amount. Then, the remaining may be spent There are many budgeting apps on things that you want. that can easily help you to track your expenses. Some of these apps 4 The 2-week rule include: Mint, TrackMySPEND, and Pocketbook. Downloading a budgeting tool or app does not help unless it is being 3 Set priorities used regularly! Using your tool for at least 2 weeks should give you an Before purchasing, always remind indication of where your money is yourself to separate needs from going, and where you can cut out. wants. Coffee is an example - instead of buying an expensive 50 up with friends over dinner u ni life 5 Utilising student discounts 7 Buy second-hand or discounted books and a movie session, you can Many places offer discounts suggest hosting a movie or Brand new books can cost a exclusive to students. board-game night at your place fortune for uni students. Why not For example, Transport and invite everyone bring a try buying second-hand ones to Canberra (i.e. public dish. Meanwhile, keep an eye save some money and protect transportation in Canberra) on events on campus, many of the environment? Websites such offers concessions for full time which are free. PARSA also as www.Studentvip.com.au and tertiary students. UNiDAYS holds a variety of events Book Depository are good places also offers student discount regularly throughout the month to save on books or textbooks. codes for a variety of brands, and year, and they could be a You can also keep an eye on the including fashion, food, books. good occasion to enjoy some ANU textbook exchange groups good time with your mates. 6 Cook more, eat out less on Facebook. Alternatively, if you It is easy to just grab a burger have friends from the same 9 Play offence and defence course, you could ask them some sushi before classes. By looking on seek.com or if they would like to share the What is often overlooked is that even consulting with the ANU textbook with you. This not only those daily lunches can add up Careers Centre you could find a saves money but also enables to quite a bit of money if you few part-time or casual. It also you to have a study buddy. do it regularly. You can also try doesn’t hurt to go shop-to- packing your own bag of nuts, Be creative with shop with your resume just cereal bar or a sandwich before 8 entertainment to see if they’re hiring. Whilst you head to uni. That way extra money is enticing, it is You can still enjoy you won’t be hungry between also important to understand entertainment and have fun classes and won’t have the urge your limits and maintain a good with your friends with minimal to buy snacks at uni. work/uni balance. or no cost. Instead of catching

fupping.com/benskute/2018/07/15/20-tips-on-budgeting-and-staying-on-budget-for-students 51 AUSSIE SLANG

Aussie Slang can seem like • Breaky – Breakfast • Roo – Kangaroo a whole new language. • Doco – Documentary • Servo – Petrol station There are many unique Aussie • Dodge – Considered of low quality, • Sanga – Sandwich idiosyncrasies, slang terms, or untrustworthy • Schoolies – End of school and expressions. • Doona – Bed cover or quilt. celebrations If there’s a way to shorten a word, • Dunny/Loo – Toilet • Shout – To buy drinks for everyone the Aussie’s have probably shortened • Footy – Usually AFL, but sometimes • Sickie – A day taken off work, but it. Here’s a list of some common NRL, and other times Soccer. It’s all not necessarily because of illness Aussie slang words that should help very confusing • Sunnies – Sunglasses you get by. • G’Day – Hello • Ta! – Thank you • Aussie Salute – Wave to scare • Garbo – Garbage collector • Tea – Dinner the flies • Good on ya – Well done • Thongs – flip flops • Avo – Avocado • Lollies – Sweets • Tradie – Tradesmen • Arvo – Afternoon • Macca’s – McDonald’s • Uni – University • Barby – Barbecue • Mozzie – Mosquito • Yakka – Hard work • Bottle-o – Drive through • No Drama – No problem / it’s ok beverage retailer • No worries! – Expression of • Bogan – A very uncouth individual forgiveness or reassurance • Brolly – Umbrella • Relos – Relatives

52 u ni life SELF-CARE TIPS

While uni life is mostly Keep positive people in helpful to write out things that fun, there will be times your life made you sad or stressful in the day to release those feelings. where assignments, Friendship is a solid bond that commitments, work and helps us deal with stress and makes Engage in a hobby other things all kick in and it us strong. Keeping people that is easy to neglect your own bring you up is important to our If you have an existing hobby that you pursue on your downtime, well‑being. mental health. make sure you give yourself some It is important to take some time Spend some time alone time to actually participate in it. out of your study and ensure that If you don’t have a hobby, maybe it’s you are being looked after. Having a Take some time every day to time to start a new hobby! self-care plan in place is a good way do something just for yourself. to keep your metal and physical You could make yourself a cup of Physical exercise well-being in check. tea, meditate, or dance to your favourite music in your room. Lace up your sneakers, and take it Here are some tips are able to assist out on the treadmill or just go for a you in maintaining your mental Keep a journal walk. Exercise helps alleviate stress. well-being during the busy period You can also attend the free fitness at uni. Writing down things that made you classes PARSA provides at ANU feel happy in the day, which allows Sport each semester. you to remember the good things that have happened to you and help you count your blessings. It is also

53 Sleep. sleep. sleep Pat yourself on the back Mindfulness apps Maintaining regular sleeping patterns Stop beating yourself up, take a The ANU Counselling Centre has improves your physical health and moment to recount your a list of their favourite apps that emotional-wellbeing. Studies show accomplishments and how far promote health and wellbeing. that if you have been awake for you have come, and just be proud Downloading these apps on your 21 hours you’re akin to someone with yourself. Engaging in positive self-talk phone means you have access to help a blood alcohol content reading of can boost your mood, confidence and with just a touch of a button. Some of 0.08 (the legal driving limit is 0.05). self-esteem. the recommended mindfulness/ meditation apps by the ANU Be tech-free for a day Seek external assistance Counselling Centre are: One Giant Mind and Headspace. Switch off from your phone, social External assistance doesn’t necessarily media, and the internet for a short mean seeing professional assistance. If you feel like you’re distressed and time each day. Take a break from A simple telephone call to a friend, would like to speak to someone technology and go for a walk by the or a lunch catch-up session can immediately, you could call: lake, watch the ducks, sit, think and alleviate your mood. However, if there Mental Health Triage Service (ACT) breathe. This enables us to make are more pressing issues that you P: 1800 629 354 physical connections with the people are concerned about and would like and environment around us. to consult a professional, you could Lifeline book in to see a counsellor at the P: 13 11 14 ANU Counselling Centre by calling ANU Counselling Centre 02 6125 2242. P: 02 6125 2442 PARSA Student Assistance P :02 6125 2603 W: theodysseyonline.com/12-care- tips-college-students

54 u ni life SUSTAINABLE LIVING

Sustainable living involves Shopping Sustainably Being Fashionable leading a life that has little • Don’t use plastic bags at Sustainably impact on the environment. checkout. Take your own bags • Buy second-hand clothes It’s really easy and everyone for groceries. where possible. can do their bit in leading a • Buy your produce in bulk from • Invest in better quality items more eco-friendly life. your local farmer’s markets. that last longer. Slow fashion trumps fast fashion. Here a few tips and tricks to help • Avoid buying plastic-wrapped you live more sustainably. products, opt for a paper • Support fashion brands bag instead. that are ethical and Commuting Sustainably • Stop buying bottled water, and environmentally conscious. bring your bottle when you go • Buy a second-hand out (there are water fountains bicycle and start using it to around campus). commute everywhere. • PARSA KeepCups • Take stairs over the elevator. for coffee/tea. This also doubles up as a workout. • Use public transport. It’s also an excellent opportunity to catch up on reading and other things you For a list of opshop and couldn’t do if you were driving. second-hand goods and clothes in Canberra, visit opshop.org

55 Reading Sustainably Cooking Sustainably Smart Recycling • Opt to receive digital letters • Juice the off-cuts of your Overall, you can recycle the following and notices. vegetables and fruits. things in your wheelie recycling bin: • Borrow books from the library • Repurpose glass jars. • Paper instead of purchasing them directly. • Use washable metal straws instead • Cardboard (un-waxed) • Read your favourite newspaper of disposable plastic straws. • Firm plastic containers publications online instead of • Use cold water when hand (shampoo containers etc) reading the paper versions. washing dishes. • Metal (aluminium and steel) • Use cloths instead of paper towels. – cans, tin foil • Stop accepting disposable cutlery. • Aerosol cans – must be empty • Become a member of your local • Glass – only glass containers used food co-op. for packaging (no drinking glasses, • Regularly prepare home cooked ceramics, light bulbs etc) meals and save on takeaway • You must remove all lids from their storage containers. containers before recycling. For a more detailed list for recycling, visit the Recyclopaedia of ACT at act.gov.au/recycling/a-z_waste_ and_recycling_guide. heminimalistvegan.com/live-a-more- sustainable-lifestyle www.biome.com.au/blog/waste- 101-recycle-compost-diy-dispose

56 u ni life RECIPES

Roasted Cauliflower • 1/2 Tbsp (7.5 g) • Roast for 40-50 minutes, until Lentil Curry (Vegan) garam masala powder crispy and golden, stopping to • 1/2 Tbsp (7.5 g) turmeric powder mix once halfway. Ingredients • 1 tsp (5 g) cumin powder • In a large pot on medium heat, cook the onions in the oil, Cauliflower • 1 tsp (5 g) coriander powder until soft and slightly golden. • 1 head of cauliflower, • 1 tsp (5 g) cinnamon powder Add splashes of water if needed broken into bite-sized pieces • 1 tsp (5 g) salt to prevent burning or sticking in • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil • 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes the pot. Once soft, add the garlic and all the spices, and stir until • 1 tsp (5 g) garlic powder • 10 cherry tomatoes, cut into fragrant (about 1 minutes). • 1 tsp (5 g) onion powder halves or quarters • Add the can of tomatoes • 1/2 tsp paprika powder • 1 can (400 ml) coconut milk and diced tomatoes, and stir to • 1/4 tsp salt • 1 can (250 g) cooked brown lentils combine everything. Allow to • 1/4 tsp black pepper • 2 cups (100 g) fresh spinach simmer for 5 minutes. Curry Method • Finally, add the coconut milk, lentils, spinach, and • 1 Tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil • Preheat the oven to 210 C. roasted cauliflower, and mix Toss the cauliflower with the oil • 1 yellow onion, diced until everything is combined and and spices until coated. Spread • 3 cloves garlic, crushed heated through, about 5 minutes. evenly on a baking tray lined with • 1 Tbsp (15 g) curry powder Serve with rice. baking paper or tinfoil.

57 Vanilla Berry Chia Seed BBQ Chicken Lettuce Wrap Pudding (Vegan) Ingredients Method Ingredients • 2 cups, 4 handfuls, fresh shiitake • Slice mushrooms. Chop chicken • 1 cup (250 ml) plant-based milk mushrooms into small pieces. (coconut, soy, almond) • 1 1/3 to 1 1/2 pounds thin cut • Preheat a large skillet to high. • 3 Tbsp (45g) chia seeds chicken breast or chicken tenders • Add oil to hot pan. Add chicken to • 1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract • 2 tablespoons light coloured oil, the pan and sear meat by stir frying such as vegetable oil or peanut oil a minute or 2. Add mushrooms • 1/8 tsp cinnamon (optional) • Coarse salt and coarse black pepper and cook another minute or two. Add salt and pepper to season, Method • 3 cloves garlic, chopped then garlic and ginger. Cook a • In a medium bowl, gently whisk • 1 orange, zested together plant milk, chia seeds minute more. Add bell pepper • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced small and vanilla, then let it stand for bits, chopped water chestnuts and 10 minutes before giving it another • 3 scallions, chopped scallions. Cook another minute, continuing to stir fry mixture. stir to redistribute the settled seeds. • 3 tablespoons hoisin, Add hoisin Chinese barbecue sauce Then cover and refrigerate for Chinese barbecue sauce, and toss to coat the mixture evenly. 2 hours (or overnight) to allow the available on Asian foods aisle Transfer the hot chopped barbecued chia seeds to gel. of market chicken to serving platter and pile • When ready to serve, give it one • 1/2 large head iceberg lettuce, the quartered wedges of crisp more stir before topping with core removed, head quartered iceberg lettuce alongside. plant‑based yogurt, fresh fruit and granola, or other toppings of • To eat, pile spoonfuls into your choice. lettuce leaves, wrapping lettuce around fillings.

58 Peri Peri Chicken And Zoodle Salad u ni life

Ingredients Method • 2 large (about 300g each) • combine the chicken breasts, chicken breast fillets peri peri sauce and oil in a bowl. • 80ml (1/3 cup) gluten-free peri Season. Cover and place in the peri sauce, plus extra, to serve fridge for 6 hours to marinate. • 1 tablespoon olive oil • Preheat the oven to 180C/160C fan forced. Line a baking tray with • 3 large zucchini, cut into noodles baking paper. Heat a frying pan or zoodles using a spiraliser over medium-high heat. Cook the • 1 baby cos lettuce, cut into chicken, turning, for 5 minutes 8 thin wedges each side or until browned and • 100g fresh raspberries caramelised. Transfer the chicken • 60g Danish feta, crumbled to the prepared tray and bake for 5 minutes or until cooked • 1/4 cup small fresh mint leaves through. Set aside for 10 minutes to rest. Slice the chicken and keep warm. • Arrange the zoodles, lettuce, raspberries, feta and mint on a Recipes available on: large serving plate. Top with the www.pickuplimes.com chicken and drizzle with extra www.foodnetwork.com peri peri sauce. www.taste.com.au

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WODEN 60 can b erra 101 1 National Gallery of Australia Westfield Belconnen Fyshwick Parkes Pl, Parkes ACT 2600 Boutique, specialty and department The Fyshwick area contains P: 6240 6411 stores, food court and cinemas. most of Canberra’s hardware, 2 Royal Australian Mint Benjamin Way, Belconnen. furniture, building supplies and Denison St, Deakin ACT 2600 From ANU: 15 minute drive wholesale products. P: 1300 652 020 From ANU: 15 minute drive Braddon Canberra Glassworks Manuka 3 Assortment of boutiques, cafes, 1 Wentworth Ave, Kingston bakeries, restaurants and bars. Manuka Plaza, corner Franklin St ACT 2604 From ANU: 5 minute drive, and Flinders Way. Manuka is known 4 Australian Institute of Sport 30 minute walk for its up-market fashion labels, Leverrier St, Bruce ACT 2617 homewares and alfresco cafes. Dickson Telstra Tower From ANU: 10 minute drive 5 Chinatown of Canberra, Dickson is 100 Black Mountain Dr, Acton Woden ACT 2601 P: 6219 6120 an inner-north gem that’s been the go-to foodie hot spot. Westfield Woden Shopping Centre 6 National Carillion From ANU: 10 minute drive – your one-stop hub for shopping, Wendouree Dr, Parkes fun & relaxation. Keltie St Phillip. ACT 2600 Canberra Centre From ANU: 15 minute drive 7 National Arboretum Canberra Canberra’s CBD, Bunda Street Forest Dr, Canberra City Canberra City Boutique, speciality ACT 2601 P: 13 22 81 and department stores, cinemas. From ANU: 5 minute drive, Lonsdale St 8 20 minute walk Braddon ACT 2612

9 Palace Electric Cinema 2 Phillip Law St, Canberra ACT 2601 P: 6222 4900 61 CANBERRA 101

Shops Airlines Buses Monday to Thursday: 9am-5pm Jetstar Action buses Friday: 9am-9pm 13 15 38; jetstar.com 13 17 10; transport.act.gov.au Saturday: 9am-5pm Airways 13 13 13; qantas.com 13 22 59; murrays.com.au Sunday: 9am-4pm Airlines Banks 13 67 89; virginaustralia.com.au Emergencies Emergency Monday to Thursday: 9:30am-4pm Tiger Air tigerair.com.au 1300 174 266 000 Friday: 9:30am-5pm Police Taxis 13 14 44 Tourist information Canberra Elite NRMA Roadside assistance Canberra Region Visitors Centre 13 22 27 13 11 11 Regatta Point, Barrine Drive, Parkes; Silver service 1300 554 114 13 31 00 Monday to Friday: 9am-5pm Saturday & Sunday: 9am-4pm Uber Download the app OLA Shebah (Women-friendly drivers)

62 can b erra 101 MAJOR ATTRACTIONS IN CANBERRA

Australian War Memorial – The National Science The is one of and Technology Centre the world’s great museums. It is also the At Questacon – the National Science and Technology premier archive and centre for research Centre – you can free‑fall down a six metre slide, into the history of Australian involvement in experience an earthquake or challenge a robot war. The Memorial commemorates to a game of air hockey. Little scientists the service and sacrifice of all Australian and their carers will enjoy Mini Q men and women in wartime. as they play, discover and learn in a gallery just for children Parliament House 0-6 years old. Parliament House is a symbol of Australian democracy. Home to the Parliament of Australia and meeting place of the nation, Parliament House is the focal point of Canberra, our capital city. Visitors can take a guided tour into the House of Representatives and Senate chambers.

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63 National Gallery National Zoo and Aquarium National Library of Australia The National Zoo and Aquarium gives of Australia Visit more than 100,000 works of art you an opportunity to get up close See the beautiful, the rare and the and world-class art exhibitions at the and personal with some of the world’s unexpected at the National Library of National Gallery of Australia. See the most amazing creatures. With a wide Australia on the shores of Lake Burley famous ‘Blue Poles’ by Jackson variety of native and exotic animals Griffin. Enjoy unparalleled access to Pollock or the iconic Ned Kelly series and the largest inland saltwater Australia’s documentary heritage. by Sidney Nolan. Discover Australian tank in Australia, there’s something Australian print materials include art, Aboriginal and Torres Strait for everyone. books, serials, maps, newspapers, Islander art, Asian art and more. music and ephemera. National Arboretum Canberra National Portrait Gallery Beautiful Lake Burley Griffin is the The National Arboretum is Canberra’s See the portraits of over 400 people centrepiece of Canberra. Surrounding newest attraction. It’s a living who’ve shaped the nation at the this artificial lake, visitors will find collection of 48,000 trees, an National Portrait Gallery. Be amazed at some of Canberra’s top things to entertainment facility and events the works of art reflecting Australia’s see and do, including the National venue offering a unique visitor history, diversity and culture. Gallery, National Library, Questacon, experience. Set on a 250-hectare site, Portraits include artists, musicians, and National Museum. the Arboretum includes 94 forests of entertainers, politicians, sports people rare, endangered and symbolic trees and royalty. from Australia. Australian National Botanic Gardens Indulge yourself and escape from the city in this beautiful national collection of Australian plants at the Australian 64 National Botanic Gardens. National Museum of Mount Stromlo can b erra 101 See spectacular 360-degree night Australia Observatory and day views of Canberra’s region The National Museum of Australia See spectacular views over from Telstra Tower. Feel the wind in is the place where Australia’s stories Canberra and the Brindabellas and your hair on open viewing platforms come alive. Located on the shores make use of the barbecue and or stay warm and dry during of beautiful Lake Burley Griffin, picnic facilities. Discover the site's winter months in their enclosed the National Museum’s stunning history; from its use as a World War viewing gallery. architecture offers visitors an II optical munitions factory to the extraordinary place to explore the Observatory's post 2003 recovery. rich and diverse stories of Australia Stroll past the only operational and its people. research telescope at the Stromlo Visit the Royal Australian Mint Satellite Laser Ranging observatory, to learn the stories behind part of the Australian National every Australian coin in your University's site. pocket, purse or piggy bank. View fascinating historical coins, see robots make tomorrow’s coins and strike a coin yourself.

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65 CHEAP EATS

Kambri Precinct Roti House Bacaro Wine Bar Kambri, Australian National (Vegetarian options available) 7 Lonsdale Street Braddon ACT 2612 University Shop 4, Ground Floor, Ernst & Young Bacaro Wine Bar offers $20 all you The newly developed Kambri Building, 121 Marcus Clarke Street can eat wood fired pizza on Thursday, Precinct will be a cultural centre Friday and Saturday nights from Grab a ready-to-go lunch box of that offers a variety of affordable 5pm-7pm only. nasi lemak or nasi goreng with food and beverage options for the chicken wings for $8.5, or $10 with ANU community. soft drinks. This deal is available from Shanghai Dumpling Café Monday to Friday. (Vegetarian options available) No Name Lane Shop 2, Section 21, 35 Childers Street 40, Marcus Clarke Street The Goods Wholefoods Shanghai Dumpling Café is situated Situated between Canberra City and (Vegetarian & GF options available) right outside of the campus. You can ANU, the No Name Lane is a newly 40, Marcus Clarke Street get a variety of dumplings for $12, opened food destination that offers a and noodle/rice for $12.5. variety of options. It houses Taco Taco, The Goods Wholefoods provides Terra, Super Bowl, Doughnut healthy breakfast bites, superfood eatcanberra.com.au Department, Mayfair Espresso, smoothies, and coffee. You can create and Ming’s Pantry. your own breakfast bowl for $6.5, or salads start from $8.

66 can b erra 101 CANBERRA NIGHTLIFE

Badger & Co. Hopscotch Mooseheads Bar and Kambri, ANU 5 Lonsdale Street, Braddon Nightclub Badger & Co. is a new bar at Kambri. Hopscotch is a gastropub that 105 London Circuit, Canberra Whether it is a quick bite between provides good times and meals. It Party on at Mooseheads. Stay classes, or an evening out with offers a variety of wines and craft upstairs for music that’s old but friends, students can immerse beers, with a spacious indoors and gold, top 40, dance, R & B, and a bit themselves at Badger & Co. With outdoors areas for you to enjoy the of the harder stuff. Head downstairs spacious indoor and outdoor areas, music, vibe with your friends. for pool tables, a foosball table and it provides a live music venue, Open: Everyday 11am - late the ultimate mix of rock, old and and continues the long held ANU new school tunes. Eat awesome tradition of supporting live music pub grub at Mooseheads. acts – from local gigs to touring Choose from succulent steaks, bands. In addition to the live gigs, fresh crumbed schnitzels, salads, Happy Hour, daily specials, trivial cajun chicken, superb burgers and nights and DJ sets are also available. loads more! Open: Monday to Saturday: 11am – late

67 King O’Malley’s Irish Pub Highball Express 131 City Walk, Canberra 82 Alinga St, Canberra Named after the Minister for Home The Highball Express is a Cuban- affairs who established Canberra as themed tropical-style bar in the Civic. the national capital, King O’Malley’s Entry is via a custom-built spiral Irish Pub offers over ten Irish staircase, and it features a spacious and local beers on tap including balcony. Highball Express houses Guinness, Kilkenny, Coopers, Stella, over 300 types of rums. It also holds a Cascade Light, Carlton Draught, variety of events - from Latin Tuesdays and Bulmers Cider. Light snacks and (Latin dancing) to Tiki Thursdays. main meals available. Open: Tue-Wed 4pm-late, Enjoy live music at least four nights a Thurs 4pm-2am, Fri-Sat 4pm-3am week. Thursdays is up-beat folk style. Friday and Saturdays have pub band rock’n’roll. Enjoy Irish folk music every Sunday evening. No cover charge for music nights. Open: Every day 11am till late

68 Smith’s Alternative Cube Shorty’s Bar can b erra 101 76 Alinga Street, Canberra 33 , Canberra, 2601 29 Garema Place, Canberra Smith’s purpose is to celebrate Cube makes for a cocktail of Get funky at Shorty’s Bar; Canberra’s local culture and provide a safe interest and fun – shaken not coolest new gastro pub located in and comfortable place for it to stirred. Canberra’s premier gay and the heart of the city. Walk through be developed, presented and lesbian nightclub has regular drag the door and be bathed in a mixed appreciated. They have something shows, guest DJs and event nights. glow from decorative lights and happening on every day, including Live it up. With the dancing poles a bottle cap neon. Great food, music, poetry, comedy, burlesque, on the centre stage, mirror balls and the best burgers, a mix of beers, theatre, literary events, cabaret, mirror posts, you’ll have a night to awesome cocktails and their vaudeville, art gallery openings, remember every time. Cube boasts famous malt-shakes await you performance art, dance parties... a Zero Violence Policy within the and your imagination, while the anything interesting, unusual, club; ensuring the safest clubbing background tunes will make you entertaining, humorous etc. but experience possible. Go in and want to dance. not illegal and not degrading to the enjoy the ride. Open: Mon-Fri 10am till late, human spirit. Open: Thursday and Sunday: weekends and public holidays Open: Monday to Friday: 10pm – late; Friday and Saturday: 9am till late 8am-midnight, Saturday: 9am-late 10pm – 5am visitcanberra.com.au www.goodfood.com.au

69 Pialligo Estate Canberra Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve Distance: 15 min drive from CBD Distance: 40 min drive from CBD Pialligo Estate is a sensational food, Enjoy the idyllic scenery and see wine and lifestyle destination on the koalas, kangaroos, possums, reptiles, banks of Canberra’s Molonglo River. wallabies and emus in the natural The Estate incorporates the Garden setting of Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve. Pavilions, an olive grove, vineyard, You can also bring your bike and ride WEEKEND orchard, academy, market garden along the sealed road or fire trails. and the award-winning Pialligo tidbinbilla.act.gov.au Estate Smokehouse. The Garden GETAWAYS Pavilions are oriented to provide magnificent views of the Estate’s Southern Highlands Distance: 2 hrs drive from Canberra The neighbourhood of Vineyards, Olive Grove and Canberra has a lot to offer. Canberra’s skyline featuring Southern Highlands is known for Parliament House and Black its farms, lakes, forests, waterfalls, Enjoy a scenic drive, explore Mountain tower. wineries and gardens with temperate the natural beauty of climate. Cricket lovers should not Open: Wed-Sun, hours vary Australian countryside, and miss this destination as it is the indulge at foods and wines. thepialligoestate.com.au home for International Cricket Hall of Fame. visitnsw.com/destinations/country- nsw/southern-highlands

70 Snowy Mountains Sapphire Coast can b erra 101 Distance: 2.5 hrs drive Distance: 3 hrs drive from Canberra from Canberra Sapphire Coast contains Snowy Mountain is a year-round mesmerising caves, cliffs, lakes, adventure, with much to see and beaches, and hills. You can feed do, including skiing, hiking, fishing, a kangaroo, meet a koala, take a horse-riding, golfing and water guided snorkel tour, watch whales. sports. In addition to the outdoor If you like out-door activities, activities, you can also enjoy the you can go surfing, canoeing, historical and natural beauty of kayaking or horse-riding. There are Snowy Mountain and visit their also numerous museums and various galleries and museums. galleries in the area. snowymountains.com.au sapphirecoast.com.au

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Canberra City Old Bus Depot Markets Capital Region Walk Markets Lovers of fine hand-crafted wares, Farmers Market Spend a Saturday in the city and clothing collectors, food fanatics The Capital Region Farmers Market explore Canberra’s newest Saturday and jewellery junkies are just a few holds almost 200 registered market. Situated along the City Wall of the people who make their way stallholders, hosting around 100 and within Petrie Plaza, Canberra City to Canberra’s famous Old Bus Depot stalls and welcoming over 6000 Walk Markets transforms Canberra’s Markets every Sunday. In a fabulous customers. It samples the region’s civic centre into a carnival of colour old industrial building you will freshest produce at the Capital Region and activity! There is multicultural experience the endless art & craft, Farmers Market. food court, tasty street eats, wonderful clothing, jewellery, plants, homewares, Exhibition Park in Canberra (EPIC), stalls, Kids Land play area, live produce, food that is “Canberra’s Corner of Flemington Road and music, and Merry-Go-Round. It is a Sunday Best”. / Federal great place to shop, eat, play, trade, Wentworth Avenue Kingston, Canberra Highway, Watson, Canberra meet and gather. P: 6292 8391 Open: 8 – 11am Saturdays Petrie Plaza, Canberra City Open: 10am – 4pm Sundays capitalregionfarmersmarket.com.au Open: 10am – 4pm Saturdays www.obdm.com.au canberracitywalkmarkets.com

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72 Southside Farmers Market Food Co-Op well as a number of other speciality can b erra 101 shops including a pet shop much The Southside Farmers Market is a Food Co-Op is a not-for-profit loved by the young visitors. village market that provides all the food co-op that knows good food. fresh food that you need for your We carry local, fresh, organic, At the markets you can have a weekly shop. The market has a great sustainable, natural, Fair Trade, delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch range of fresh, seasonal produce ethical, bulk and affordable and shop for products of a quality from around 60 stallholders each products. It also serves fair trade and range not found anywhere else week - including fruit, vegetables, coffee, breakfast and lunch. in Canberra in the one location. eggs, meat, fish, honey, bread, 3 Kingsley St, Canberra 2601 12 Dalby St, Fyshwick, ACT cheese and dairy, gourmet treats Open: 10am – 7pm Tuesday & Open: Thursday-Sunday 7am-5:30pm and much more. Thursday, 10am – 4pm Wednesday, fyshwickmarkets.com.au Open: 8am – 11:30am Sundays Friday & Saturday Niche Markets canberrafarmersmarkets.com.au/ anu.foodco-op.com fyshwicknichemarkets.com.au southside-farmers-market/ Fyshwick Fresh The Forage Belconnen Fresh Food Markets Food Markets The Forage is a showcase of street The markets are mostly dedicated food (and other food products) by The market offers a wide selection to the sale of fresh produce our local cafes, food trucks, wineries of speciality stores and has some including fruit and vegetables, and breweries. This street style food of the nest selections of nutritious meats, seafoods, delicatessens and entertainment event is run locally grown food in Canberra. and bakery products. It has over seasonally (3 times a year) and is a 25 shops including 4 fruit shops, Lathlain St Belconnen one of a kind in Canberra. It houses 4 butchers, 3 delicatessens, Open: Wednesday – Sunday 8am – cafes, mobile food vendors, bakeries and cafes, 2 seafood shops, 6pm. Some stores are open 7 days local Wineries, Breweries, and coffee a speciality Asian grocery, organics, belconnenmarkets.com.au from local roasters. It also supports a boutique wine and liquor shop as local and regional musicians. 73 theforage.com.au WHAT’S ON IN CANBERRA IN 2019

Enlighten Festival Hit 104.7 Skyfire (16 March), Canberra Balloon plus activations in the city precinct Spectacular Eat, see and explore as Canberra and the Australian National University, transforms for the annual and more. Held over nine days, more than thirty Enlighten Festival! hot air balloons from across the globe 1–17 March are expected to take to our skies this Held over 17 days and nights from enlightencanberra.com Saturday March 1, the city will be a autumn. Each day from 6:15am pilots will begin inflating their balloons on hive of activity with a range of free and Skyfire ticketed events combining to make the lawns of Old Parliament House the Enlighten Festival a highlight on Skyfire 2019 delivers a magnificent before ascending into the sky and Canberra’s 2019 events calendar. display of fireworks set to a creating a picturesque backdrop soundtrack simultaneously broadcast for Canberra’s national attractions. In addition to the ever-popular on Hit 104.7. Canberra lights up on Passengers can experience the thrill 10 nights of architectural the shores of Lake Burley Griffin’s of hot air ballooning over Canberra projections in the Parliamentary central basin. See great free live at sunrise while spectators on the Triangle (1‑10 March), Canberra’s entertainment at Regatta Point before ground are treated to an experience of Enlighten Festival is now a true the fireworks explode! the senses. celebration of culture and creativity, bringing together the Canberra , 9–17 March Balloon Spectacular (9-17 March), Various locations around Central Lawns of Old Parliament House. Lights! Canberra! Action! (8 March), Basin and Lake Burley Griffin The majority of balloons in the Symphony in the Park (10 March), 6–9:30pm (fireworks from 8:30pm). air by 7.30am, entertainment and Canberra Day (11 March) and breakfast until 10am.

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Australian Running Canberra And Region Handmade Market Festival Heritage Festival Canberra With over 7,000 runners set to The 2019 Canberra and Region The Handmade Market is an converge on the city of Canberra, Heritage Festival will be 23 days indoor event showcasing over 260 the festival has something for of celebration for the region’s Australian designer/producers. everyone with a 5km, 10km, Aboriginal, historic and natural Shop at Handmade and find Half Marathon, The Canberra heritage. With over 100 events, something unique, well priced and Times Marathon and the 50km most free, you can enjoy where you can meet the maker. Ultra Marathon. tours, open days, dances, talks, You’ll find everything from fashion, dinners, markets and more. furniture, sculpture, ceramics, 13–14 April 2019 The festival raises awareness to children’s toys and clothing, the ongoing need to conserve jewellery, accessories and an indoor Canberra the region’s natural, historic and gourmet food & wine hall. Aboriginal heritage. Balloon 10am–4pm, 29–30 June 2019, Spectacular 13 April – 5 May 2019 Exhibition park in Canberra. at various locations environment.act.gov.au/heritage/ heritage-and-the-community/ heritage_festival

75 Monet: Impression Sunrise Floriade New Year’s Eve in the City The Impression Sunrise of Monet’s The floral display of more than a New Year’s Eve brings the party to the rarely travels and it is an exciting million bulbs and annuals planted streets in Canberra with a wealth of opportunity for Australians to see across 8,000 square metres of live entertainment and kid-friendly a masterful painting that became inner-city parkland is more than just activities to regale the crowds. emblematic of a cultural movement. a flower show. Floriade is a diverse, If you’re planning to be in the nation’s This masterpiece will be seen together ever expanding program of music, capital for New Year’s, you won’t be with some 60 Impressionist and cultural celebrations, food and wine, short of fireworks either, with the city related paintings from the Marmottan, horticultural workshops, market due to be dressed in light come the the Tate, and collections in France, traders, artistic displays, entertainment stroke of midnight. Australia and New Zealand. They and recreational activities. Civic Square, 31 December 2019 reveal the formative characteristics Commonwealth Park, of Impressionism – depiction of 9:30am–5:30pm light, purer colour and capturing 14 September – 13 October 2019 the momentary view – by a new generation of artists who abandoned their studios for the world outside. See visitcanberra.com.au/events The exhibition also includes key for more events paintings by JMW Turner, whose early works inspired Monet. 10am–5pm, 7 June – 18 August, National Gallery of Australia

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