Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students – Semester 2- 2019

This booklet will assist you to plan your arrival to Australia.

International Sponsorships +612 8627 5449 australiaawards@.edu.au Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students – Semester 1 2019

Airport pick-up & temporary accommodation...... 4 Arrival information session...... 6 Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)...... 7 Bringing family with you...... 8 Your campus...... 10 Accommodation...... 14 Introductory Academic Program (IAP)...... 17 Student life...... 18 This booklet will assist you to plan your arrival to Australia Welcome to Sydney...... 19 Facilities and services...... 22 University policy on International Sponsorships application documents...... 24 +612 8627 5449 Final checklist...... 25 australiaawards@ sydney.edu.au Important arrival contact details...... 26 Page 1 Congratulations on being awarded an Australia Awards Scholarship and welcome to the ! sydney.edu.au Please read the information in this document carefully as it contains valuable information about living and studying in Sydney. We recommend that you print a copy and carry it with you while in transit.

On behalf of the University, we wish you all the best with your travel preparations and we look forward to meeting you in person. We will do our best to make your experience at the University of Sydney a rewarding and memorable one.

Yours Sincerely,

International Sponsorships Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students The University of Sydney

Ms Amy Wan, International Sponsorships Manager

The University of Sydney Ms Annie Dinh, Sponsored Students Officer Mr Bojan Bozic, Sponsored Students Officer Ms Georgina Donovan, Sponsored Students Assistant Ms Susan Sullivan, Finance Officer (Australia Awards) Page 2 Airport pick-up & temporary accommodation sydney.edu.au

How do I exchange money after I arrive? If you prefer to book a different room, or change the duration of stay, you must notify us prior to arrival. The only currency accepted in Australia is Australian For further information about Australian Sunrise dollars (AUD). American dollars are not accepted. If Lodge, please see the Booking Form attached to your you have American dollars with you upon arrival, you pre-departure email. should change these at a currency exchange, or at a bank. Once your temporary accommodation booking has been made, you are responsible for all costs related Currency exchange counters are available at the to the accommodation and you will be required to pay The University of Sydney can book an airport pick-up and airport and also in the city. Most bank branches are the bill shortly after arrival. temporary accommodation for all Australia Awards scholars. To open Monday to Friday only. When will I start receiving my contribution book either of these services, please complete the Booking Form Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) are widely to living expenses (stipend)? attached to your pre-departure email. available in Sydney. If you do not have ATM access, please bring enough cash to last you a few days, Your stipend, or Contribution to Living Expenses particularly if you are arriving over the weekend. (CLE), payment will be calculated from the day you arrive in Australia, but no more than 14 days prior to Temporary accommodation your scholarship start date. Airport pick-up What should I do if my flight details All temporary accommodation costs will need to be Stipend payments will be deposited into your change? covered by you (including any accommodation costs Australian bank account once every 2 weeks in Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students If you have booked an airport pick-up service, you for family members). Soon after you arrive in Sydney, accordance with the University of Sydney’s pay day will be picked up by a REDY2GO representative. If your flight details change, please contact the you will have access to your Establishment Allowance schedule. IMPORTANT: Depending on the day you Please look out for REDY2GO's Black & Green vans. University of Sydney’s International Sponsorships to cover the cost of temporary accommodation. arrive, your first stipend payment may not be in Further pick up information will be emailed to you Unit immediately: [email protected] Please be advised that no refund will be given your bank account until 1-3 weeks after your arrival. ahead of your travel. and +61 402 969 006 (Amy Wan, Manager). if you check-out of the pre-booked temporary Therefore, it is important that you bring enough accommodation early. Upon your arrival at Sydney Airport, if in doubt, If you do not notify us that your flight details have money to cover this period. please call REDY2GO's Call Centre on 1300-2-46- changed, there may be no one to collect you at the Where will I stay when I arrive? 669 (1300-2-GO-NOW). The Call Centre is open 24 airport and you may need to make your own way to When will I receive my establishment hours, 7 days a week. your accommodation. We can arrange temporary stay for you and your allowance family at our temporary accommodation provider, If you need to make a phone call, Sydney Airport Unless you inform us in advance of your You are entitled to $5000 Establishment Allowance staff should be able to assist you with making a changed arrival, you will be liable for temporary the Australian Sunrise Lodge, a budget hotel located as part of your Australia Awards scholarship. It free-of-charge phone call. Further assistance can accommodation payment from the original in Newtown and about 20 minutes’ walk to the main may take a few days after your arrival before be found at the Airport’s help desk. booking date. campus. Unless otherwise instructed, we will make a your Establishment allowance shows in your bank The University of Sydney standard booking on your behalf for a single room for account. Therefore, it is important that you bring Airport pick-up service is complimentary for It is also a good idea to contact your temporary 7 nights. enough money to cover this period. Australia Awards students, however, if you are accommodation as soon as possible to avoid arriving with your family members they are required cancellation of your booking. to pay separately. Page 4 Page 5 Arrival information session Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)

Arrival Information Sessions are compulsory. You must attend one once you arrive in Sydney. sydney.edu.au

Please bring your passport, visa and boarding pass(es) to the As you are an Australia Awards scholar, the University will pay for and session. The session will introduce you to the University’s International organise your health cover. Your OSHC membership information will be Sponsorships team and you will receive: given to you at the Arrival Information Session.

1. Arrival Pack, containing important University and If your family is joining you in Australia as dependents on your student Australia Awards scholarship information; visa, you will need to organise their OSHC cover yourself: your Australia Awards scholarship only pays for your single student cover. You will 2. Establishment Allowance information; have an option of upgrading your single student cover to family cover; 3. Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) information. or purchasing a separate cover for your family.

You will also be taken to the Commonwealth Bank to set up an The University’s preferred OSHC provider is Allianz Global Assistance. Australian bank account. This cover gives you exactly the same benefits as what Australians are entitled to under Medicare (the Australian public health system). Arrival Information Sessions will take place at: For more information about your OSHC cover, please check the Allianz Student Centre website at Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc (entrance via City Road)

Arrival Information Session dates and times will be specified in your pre-departure email. University map will be sent to you as well. Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students The University of Sydney Page 6 Page 7 Bringing family with you sydney.edu.au

The Australian Government and the University Bringing school-age children to Sydney As an Australia Awards Scholar you are not required of Sydney cannot provide any financial, or other, to pay the DEI $110 application fee. Also, as a Foreign support for the dependents (spouse, children, etc.) If you have school age children, they will be required Affairs sector student visa holder, you are not travelling with you to Australia. DFAT recommends to attend school. public school required to provide Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) that you consider waiting at least 6 months before enrolment is free for dependents of Australia document with your DEI application. Instead of a bringing your family over, as it will allow you to settle Awards scholars. CoE, please upload a copy of your DFAT contract. in, find suitable accommodation, complete your IAP and enrol in your University course, without You will need to register your child with the NSW Please submit your DEI application directly to the demands of looking after your family as well. Department of Education International (DEI) by filling the Temporary Residents Program. For further Many students with dependents in Australia have out Temporary Residents Program Application form information go to: indicated that they suffer from a heightened level of for an Authority to Enrol: https://schoolsequella. https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/study- stress and anxiety, particularly if their family arrives det.nsw.edu.au/file/d8bb9a35-07b8-4bbb-bc73- options/study-programs/temporary-residents with them. ecdb552bf529/1/authority-to-enrol.pdf If you are bringing young children to If you intend to bring family members with you You will need to attach proof of your child’s DEI Australia to Australia, please discuss this with your DFAT registration to your application for your dependents’ Australia Awards Post and let us know as we may visa. Child care in Australia is expensive and difficult to need to provide documents necessary for the secure. You need to apply for placement for your Registering your children with DEI does not mean they issuing of your family’s visas. You can also refer to children in advance, preferably before they arrive are enrolled in a specific school: this will depend on the Australian Department of Home Affairs website in Australia. To increase your chances of getting Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students where you will live in Sydney and you will be able to www.homeaffairs.gov.au for the dependents a place, register your name in as many child care arrange this once you settle in. DEI registration can visa application process. centres as possible. take some time, so you should begin this process as quickly as possible. For more information about child care centres in Sydney, how they work and how much they cost, please visit the following websites:

− https://sydney.edu.au/students/childcare.html − www.careforkids.com.au − www.mychild.gov.au

Please note: More information about bringing your family to Australia will be covered during your Introductory Academic Program (IAP). The University of Sydney Page 8 Page 9 Your campus

Our main campus occupies We also have several faculty-specific campuses

sydney.edu.au and teaching locations, such as Health Sciences in a central location in Cumberland, Dentistry in Surry Hills and Westmead, Camperdown and and the Business School in the central business district, and Agriculture and Veterinary Science in Darlington, and is home to Camden. most of our faculties. All are easily reached by public transport.

Most Australia Awards scholars’ University programs Please be reminded that prior to commencing your will be taking place at Camperdown/Darlington, main University program you will attend the four-week

Balmain which is the main campus. compulsory Introductory Academic Program (IAP). Opera House This program will be held at the main campus for all Harbour Bridge −− sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live- students.

Rozelle on-campus/camperdown-darlington.html You can find information about the university’s Some students - Health Sciences, Agriculture, campuses at sydney.edu.au/campus-life/getting-to- City Sydney Conservatorium Veterinary Studies students, for instance - may be of Music Campus campus.html in part, or fully, based at other campuses. Before Pyrmont committing to long term accommodation, you Pre-course English (PCE) program should consider where you will be spending most of

Business School your studies. If you are doing a PCE program prior to your Lilyfield CBD Campus University degree, you will study at the University’s Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students You can find information regarding your course and Centre for English Teaching (CET), based at the your faculty at the following links: Camperdown/Darlington campus.

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You should wait until you arrive in Sydney before committing to any long term accommodation. By law, you must inspect a property in person before signing a lease contract (except for on-campus sydney.edu.au accommodation).

When you arrive in Sydney you will be given advice campus, access to public transport and services Temporary accomodation Cost: From $423 per week (including food). on finding permanent accommodation by the such as food shops and cultural connections to −− sydney.edu.au/international-house University’s International Sponsorships team, in the area. While the University’s International Sponsorships conjunction with the University’s Accommodation team can arrange temporary accommodation for University Terraces Services unit. Generally, the closer the property is to the you, you may also wish to arrange your own. Please University Terraces consist of single and twin-shared University’s main campus, the more expensive it read the University’s advice at sydney.edu.au/ bedrooms in 43 terraced houses located near the Which area should I live in? may be. However, the further you live from the campus-life/accommodation/live-off-campus/ main campus. All bedrooms are fully furnished and campus, the more money and time you will spend emergency-and-short-term-housing.html residents share a living area. Sydney is a large, sprawling city, mostly well served on your daily commute. It’s up to you to balance by public transport. Deciding where to live and what these factors. On-campus accommodation Cost: From $220 per week. type of accommodation would best suit you (and any −− sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live- You might find it helpful to know that many of our dependents) are largely personal decisions. The University offers a range of catered and self- on-campus/camperdown-darlington/university- previous students have chosen to live in the suburbs catered on-campus accommodation options. residences/terraces.html

Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students listed in the table below. When deciding on the location of your Demand is high, so it’s important to apply as far accommodation some of the main considerations ahead as possible. While contracts are generally Darlington House should be safety and security, distance from for the academic year, single semester spaces are Darlington House accommodate students in 12 offered when there are vacancies. male- or female-only self-contained apartments in a modern apartment building. Queen Mary Building Inner Southern Inner West Western Southern South Western Queen Mary Building offers single bedrooms in a Cost: From $255 per week. Inner City Suburbs Suburbs Suburbs Suburbs Suburbs residential hall with the latest in creature comforts, −− sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live- Darlington Redfern Newtown Strathfield Carlton Lakemba from sky lounges and sky gardens to communal on-campus/camperdown-darlington/university- Chippendale Waterloo Glebe Auburn Hurstville Campsie kitchens, a theatre, gym and sound-proof music residences/darlington-house.html Ultimo Alexandria Annandale Granville Wolli Creek Bankstown rooms. Pyrmont Zetland Leichhardt Parramatta Rockdale Fairfield Residential Colleges Erskineville Stanmore Blacktown Kogarah Cabramatta Cost: From $328 per week, inclusive of 10GB internet Tempe Petersham Liverpool and utilities, with shared bathroom and kitchen. The University has seven affiliated residential

The University of Sydney Sydenham Lewisham −− sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live- colleges on the Camperdown/Darlington campus, Rosebery Ashfield on-campus/camperdown-darlington/university- with furnished rooms and all meals provided. Apply Burwood residences/queen-mary-building.html directly to your chosen college. Dulwich Hill −− sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/live- Marrickville International House on-campus/camperdown-darlington/residential- Canterbury International House offers twin-share study- colleges.html bedrooms and en-suite or communal bathrooms in a college-style environment. Page 14 Page 15 Introductory Academic Program (IAP)

All new Australia Awards students are required to undertake a compulsory Introductory Academic Program (IAP), which is a four-week intensive academic skills program. sydney.edu.au

Your IAP begins on Thursday 27 June 2019 and Advanced Skills For Academic Success (ASAS) finishes on Friday 26 July 2019 and consists of two ASAS is an intensive academic skills program parts: designed to help you prepare for study in Australia. − Australia Awards Orientation Thursday You will be undertaking workshops that teach 27 and Friday 28 June 2019. you advanced skills in academic writing, reading, critical thinking, group work, presentations and You can find plenty of suitable accommodation on − Advanced Skills for Academic Success Independently run student housing use of information technology. ASAS is run by the non-University affiliated websites, such as: Program (ASAS) Monday 1 July to University’s Centre for English Teaching (CET). Sydney University Village (SUV) bedssi.com, domain.com.au, flatmatefinders.com. Friday 26 July 2019. SUV offers a range of self-catered apartments. You au, gumtree.com.au, realestate.com.au Attending both the Australia Awards Orientation and On Friday 26 July we conclude your ASAS with a fun can apply for a studio, two, four or five bedroom ASAS program is compulsory for all new Australia Please be alert to scams when searching for excursion! The full program schedule will be given to apartments. Apply as early as possible. Awards scholars. accommodation. Read our general tenancy advice you during your Arrival Information Session. Cost: from $328 here: sydney.edu.au/campus-life/accommodation/ Australia Awards Orientation −− mystudentvillage.com/au/ live-off-campus/house-hunting-tips.html This is a two-day introduction program designed to sydney-university-village provide important information about the University’s UniLodge and Urbanest services and policies, as well information about UniLodge (unilodge. com.au/sydney) and Urbanest your scholarship conditions and entitlements. You (urbanest.com.au) also offer student housing. will also meet with your Faculty, other students and University staff.

Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students Cost is from approximately $350 per week, self- catered with six-month contract options.

Living off-campus

Most of our students live off campus. There are many suburbs in Sydney that are an easy commute by public transport to the University. Please do not make any permanent arrangements for private accommodation prior to arrival, as it is important to inspect properties before committing to any tenancy agreements.

The University’s accommodation database, managed by Student Accommodation Services, lists hundreds of The University of Sydney accommodation offers. −− sydney.studystays.com.au Page 16 Page 17 Student life Welcome to Sydney

Being a student at the University of Sydney isn’t just about study. Becoming involved in non-academic activities at the University helps you develop a network of friends and broaden your outlook and skills. sydney.edu.au

University of Sydney Union (USU) Sydney University Sport and Fitness (SUSF) Sydney is welcoming

For a small fee you can obtain a membership to Sydney University Sport and Fitness offers everything Sydney is a bustling global city with amenities and the University of Sydney Union which gives you you need from state-of-the-art facilities and opportunities to match. It is set on one of the world’s access to more than 200 union-supported clubs tailored fitness programs to over 40 sporting clubs. most beautiful harbours, close to over 35 stunning and services, where you will find someone who You can use our seven fitness facilities on campus, golden sand beaches. The University of Sydney’s shares your interests: from opera to Oxfam, comedy which include an Olympic-size swimming pool and Camperdown/Darlington campus is located within to commerce, religion to Rubik’s Cubes, there is climbing wall, or you can team up with friends on our minutes of the city centre by public transport. something for everyone. The USU has extensive squash, tennis and basketball courts. entertainment offerings with bustling bars, fantastic Sydney’s people bands and themed celebrations throughout the year. −− www.susf.com.au Sydney is one of the most multicultural cities in the Union membership also helps you save money. Once Networking with other students world: around 25 percent of Sydney’s population you pay your joining fee you’ll receive your Access was born overseas, while a further 20 percent are Card, which gives you food, drink and shopping A Facebook group for new and current scholars at the children of those immigrants. discounts on and off-campus. University of Sydney is managed by Student Contact More than a quarter of Sydney residents speak Officers. This is a great way to meet and talk to other a language other than English, most commonly −− www.usu.edu.au students, share experiences and advice regarding Mandarin, Cantonese, Arabic, Greek, Vietnamese, accommodation and study, or hear about upcoming Italian, Spanish, Korean and Indonesian. Represent yourself events around Sydney. Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students As the meeting place for such a host of nations and The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) and If you wish to join, please search for our group name traditions, Sydney is the perfect place to experience Sydney University Postgraduate Representative ‘Australia Awards - University of Sydney’. Once you different cultures, languages and perspectives. Association (SUPRA) represent, campaign and have officially accepted your scholarship, please advocate for students across the University. SRC request to join the group. For more information about our beautiful city please (representing undergraduate students) and SUPRA see www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au (representing postgraduate students) caseworkers can help you with academic appeals and queries, You can download your Sydney International Student tenancy and work-related problems. Its legal service Guide here insiderguides.com.au/sydney can provide you with advice on most legal matters.

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YOUR NUMBER ONE DESTINATION “Any opportunity I have – to get away from my desk I try to get down to the beach. Even if it's in the middle of winter and too cold to swim, it is still sydney.edu.au Our University is located in the heart of nice to sit and look.” Ellie Hewitt one of the most popular cities in the world Bachelor of Commerce for international university students. Sydney is Voted one of frequently the world’s top ranked as one of 10 most beautiful the best cities in universities* the world^ Set around the world’s largest The University of Sydney has campuses in the heart of the city and beyond. natural harbour, Sydney is home to beautiful golden Our Camperdown/Darlington Campus is close to Sydney’s business district and Join us beaches, world-class museums sandy beaches. The surrounding areas are and art galleries, delicious both cosmopolitan and multicultural, with the lively suburb of Newtown, laid-back fresh food, and a calendar of Road, and the bustling Central exciting events and festivals. Park precinct a short walk away. The campus is also easily accessible by

Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students Sydney’s public transport network, being located near Central and Redfern train More reasons to choose Sydney stations, and on major bus routes. − ranked as one of the world’s top 10 Find out about Sydney’s suburbs: safest cities by The Economist** − www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au − a frequent winner of the Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Find out about public transport: Award for Best City − www.transportnsw.info − one of the most multicultural cities in the world – more than a Find your way around our campuses: “Living in a multicultural city like Sydney is quarter of our residents speak a − sydney.edu.au/maps such a blessing. It has a beautiful landscape language other than English (a coastal walk is the best thing you can do while − Australia’s economic capital and home you are here), great coffee (I once queued for an

The University of Sydney to the Asia-Pacific headquarters of more hour just to get the best one!) and amazing people than 600 multinational companies. who respect those from different backgrounds. These are just a few points – I can write a book about how amazing living in Sydney is!” ^Mercer Quality of Living survey 2016; Nanda Aprilia QS Best Student Cities 2016; PwC ‘Cities of Master of Digital Communication and Culture Opportunity’ report Australia Awards Scholar *The Daily Telegraph (United Kingdom) and The Huffington Post (United States).

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Library services Health

The University of Sydney Library is a network of The University Health Service offers a many subject-specialist libraries located on several comprehensive and confidential general practitioner campuses. service and emergency medical care to all members −− library.sydney.edu.au of the University community. −− sydney.edu.au/health-service/services/index.php IT support Counselling As a Sydney student, you will get a university account that gives you access to a range of The University has a number of qualified services, including free email, internet and access professionals who can help you fulfil your academic, to e-learning facilities. A number of on- campus individual and social goals. Enrolled students can use computer labs provide free access to computers, the Counselling Service free of charge. while there is wide wireless coverage across the −− sydney.edu.au/students/counselling-and-mental- campuses. health-support.html −− sydney.edu.au/students/student-it.html Religion Learning assistance

Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students The Camperdown Campus offers prayer rooms The Learning Centre and the Mathematics Learning and halal food is available from most Student Centre can help you develop the skills you need for Union catering outlets on campus. Our Multifaith successful university study. Services include one-to- Chaplaincy Centre on the Camperdown Campus is one tutoring, study materials and workshops. visited by chaplains representing a range of faiths. −− sydney.edu.au/students/learning-services.html −− sydney.edu.au/chaplains Disability support Once you get to Sydney you’re not alone. We run Disability Services helps students with a disability a wide range of services to help you get the most to realise their academic and social potential and out of your time here, to prepare for life beyond participate fully in University life. university, and to help you if times get tough. −− sydney.edu.au/study/academic-support/ These are just a few of the ways we support your disability-support.html health, wellbeing, and academic life during your

The University of Sydney time with us. For more information about the services we offer, visit sydney.edu.au/study/student- administration.html Page 22 Page 23 University Policy on application documents Final checklist

We have accepted scanned documents submitted by DFAT in support of 1. Complete the Booking Form your application for admission to the University. You should be prepared sydney.edu.au to provide original documents or original certified copies of your attached to your pre-departure application supporting documents upon University’s request at any time. email to confirm your arrival The University conducts random document verifications each semester details, airport pick-up and and you may be asked to provide your documents for authentication once you are in Sydney. temporary accommodation

As such, you may wish to carry to Sydney with you the original, or original certified copies, of your educational documents. 2. Inform International Sponsorships

In case you get selected for document verification and you do not have team immediately if there are your documents with you in Sydney, the University will give you enough any changes to your arrival notice to have your documents couriered from home. details or bookings Documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by a complete English translation. The University accepts translations to English made by an accredited translator with a 3. Inform International Sponsorships government body, the Registrar of the issuing institution or registered University education Agents who are designated translators. team if you will be arriving in Sydney with your family Detailed checking of supporting documents is an inherent element of the University’s admissions process and may involve contacting the original issuing authority, relevant tertiary admissions centre, organisation, or individual to verify documents. 4. Join the Australia Awards Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students – University of Sydney A failure to provide documents on request, or the discovery of either fraudulent documents, or a misrepresentation of true circumstances in Facebook group association with your application, may lead to the cancellation of your enrolment and scholarship. 5. Note the University's application documents policy on page 24

6. Attend your compulsory Arrival Information Session when you have arrived in Sydney The University of Sydney Page 24 Page 25 Important arrival contact details

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Arrival information session International Sponsorships Unit Level 3, Jane Foss Russell Building, University of Sydney Pre-departure Information for Australia Awards Students P +61 2 8627 5449 E [email protected]

General contact International Sponsorships Global Student Recruitment and Mobility University of Sydney P +61 2 8627 5449 E [email protected] Office hours are 9AM – 5PM Monday-Friday (GMT + 10 EST) sydney.edu.au/students/australia-awards.html The University of Sydney Page 26 Page 27 Facebook (/sydneyuni)

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