Information for new students in Canberra
If you are, or planning to be, a new student in Canberra, you may find the following information helpful in settling down in a new city, and a foreign country if you are coming from outside Australia.
Initially you may find Canberra a lonely and strange place but like us you will soon discover that it is indeed the best place in the world to live! Association and members of our community have always welcomed new students and gave them the support they needed. Please do not hesitate to contact them if necessary.
Student members of the Association have compiled the following checklist (in some order) as a guide for you to settle in Canberra:
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complete the official admission and registration formalities of your academic institution
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collect Student Id, library card, computer login password etc.
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open a bank account
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collect Medibank Private card from either Belconnen or City office
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lodge a Tax File number application at the Australian Taxation Office in Canberra City office
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off campus students - check with all real estate agents and look at Saturday issue of Canberra times for accomodation
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nearest suburbs for Canberra University are: Bruce, Kaleen, Evatt, Cook, Macquarie, Hawker, Emu Ridge and Belconnen
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nearest suburbs for Australian National University are: Lyneham, Watson, City, Turner, Ainslie, Dickson, Downer, Oconnor, Braddon and Hackett
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always keep important phone number such as: Bangladesh High Commission, Bangladesh Australia Association, Police, Department of Immigration, Hospital, Emergency etc with you
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take driving lessons from an authorised instructor and get driving licence
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students are permitted to work 20 hours a week. Prepare a resume with the help of senior students and keep an eye on local papers and apply accordingly. Best way is to check in Saturday Canberra Times jobs guide and ring them after 8.30 am (Morning).