AUSTRALIA · CHAPTER 12
Your first weeksin Australia.
Update your Australian address with your provider within seven days, apply for a Tax File Number, open a bank account, get a SIM and a public transport card.
Published by Althéa Consulting · Adviser: Harshita Kohli
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Steps
- 01
Address
Give your provider your address within 7 days.
- 02
TFN
Apply online before working.
- 03
Bank and SIM
Many banks open accounts before arrival.
IN DEPTH · TAP A TOPIC TO OPEN
First two weeks
- 01
SIM and bank
Banks let you open accounts quickly with your passport.
- 02
Tax file number
Apply online with the ATO before starting work.
- 03
Orientation
Attend university orientation and register for classes.
- 04
Transport card
Opal (Sydney), myki (Melbourne) or the local card; check student concessions.
WHERE TO GO NEXT
Keep going: the pages that help next.
Each card says what you will find there. Looking for something else? See every page on the site.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Housing & student life
On-campus housing, purpose-built student accommodation, share houses and homestays in Australia: costs and bonds.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
OSHC, bank & phone
Overseas Student Health Cover, using GPs and hospitals, opening an Australian bank account and phone plans.
AUSTRALIA GUIDE
Safety, wellbeing & emergencies
000, Lifeline 13 11 14, healthdirect, the High Commission of India, wage theft and Scamwatch, beach and sun safety for students in Australia.
FRANCE
First 30 days in France
Your first month in France, day by day: permit validation, bank, SIM, CAF and transport.
FROM INDIA
Scams & emergencies abroad
Study abroad fraud warnings for Indian students: fake agents, offer letters and visas, forex and job scams, plus lost passports and emergencies abroad.
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