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Before Arriving Australia
Document and Packing List
- 1. Passport
- Before heading to Australia, make sure your passport is valid for at least six months. It’s also recommended to prepare a copy of your passport information page and give it to a family member for safekeeping in case of emergency.
- 2. Visa
- Student Visa (Subclass 500): Ensure you have applied for and received your visa. Check the specific requirements of your visa, such as maintaining full-time student status or any work restrictions.
- Visa Conditions: Be aware of any special requirements on your visa, such as needing to undergo a health check or holding specific health insurance.
- 3. Flight Ticket
- Be sure to book your flight to Australia before the start date of your course and allow enough time to adjust to the new city and campus. You can book your flight only after receiving your student visa.
- 4. Packing
- Clothing:
- - Summer (December to February): T-shirts, shorts, sandals, swimwear, hats, and sunglasses.
- - Winter (June to August): Long-sleeve shirts, coats, scarves, and gloves. While Perth's winter isn’t extremely cold, it often rains, and the temperature difference between morning and evening can be significant.
- - Electrical Appliances:
- Australia uses 230V voltage and Type I plugs.
Arrival Guide
Setting Up a SIM Card
Vodafone AU, Optus, and Telstra are the three major telecommunications providers in Australia.Students can choose according to their needs.
- Vodafone: Offers affordable prices, with cheaper data and long-distance calls, but the signal is weaker, and you may have no signal in rural areas. - Optus: Reasonably priced with occasional promotions, but the signal in urban areas is not as strong as the other two providers. Its signal in rural areas is better than Vodafone’s. - Telstra: Offers widespread coverage with strong signal and fast internet speeds, but it is more expensive.
Setting Up a Bank AccountThe four major banks in Australia are:- Commonwealth Bank- National Australia Bank (NAB)- Westpac Bank- ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group)
- Vodafone: Offers affordable prices, with cheaper data and long-distance calls, but the signal is weaker, and you may have no signal in rural areas. - Optus: Reasonably priced with occasional promotions, but the signal in urban areas is not as strong as the other two providers. Its signal in rural areas is better than Vodafone’s. - Telstra: Offers widespread coverage with strong signal and fast internet speeds, but it is more expensive.
Setting Up a Bank AccountThe four major banks in Australia are:- Commonwealth Bank- National Australia Bank (NAB)- Westpac Bank- ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group)
Shopping in Australia
In Australia, there are several major supermarket chains that offer a wide range of food, household items, and other everyday necessities.
Here are some of the key supermarkets:- Woolworths: One of the largest supermarket chains in Australia, known for its wide product selection and convenient shopping experience.- Coles: A major supermarket chain offering a variety of food, beverages, and household goods.- ALDI: A German supermarket chain renowned for its cost-effectiveness and simple store layout. ALDI is also very popular in the Australian market.- IGA (Independent Grocers of Australia): A network of independent supermarkets that offer localized products and services.
In addition, there are department stores and electronics chains such as:Myer, David Jones: Department stores that offer a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, home goods, and electronics. They are known for high-quality customer service and a wide selection of brands.- JB Hi-Fi: A retailer specializing in electronics, popular with consumers for its extensive product range and competitive prices. - The Good Guys: Primarily focused on home appliances, offering a range of products from refrigerators and washing machines to small appliances.- K-mart, Target, BigW: These stores offer a variety of products, including home goods, clothing, toys, and sporting goods, attracting consumers with affordable prices.
These department stores and electronics chains provide consumers with a wide range of shopping options, from everyday essentials to high-end products, making them an important part of Australia's retail market.
In addition, there are department stores and electronics chains such as:Myer, David Jones: Department stores that offer a variety of products, including clothing, cosmetics, home goods, and electronics. They are known for high-quality customer service and a wide selection of brands.- JB Hi-Fi: A retailer specializing in electronics, popular with consumers for its extensive product range and competitive prices. - The Good Guys: Primarily focused on home appliances, offering a range of products from refrigerators and washing machines to small appliances.- K-mart, Target, BigW: These stores offer a variety of products, including home goods, clothing, toys, and sporting goods, attracting consumers with affordable prices.
These department stores and electronics chains provide consumers with a wide range of shopping options, from everyday essentials to high-end products, making them an important part of Australia's retail market.
