Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia

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• Pre-Departure and arrival
• Visas
  • Applying for a visa
  • Visa renewals
  • Health cover renewals
  • Work permission and tax file numbers
  • Permanent resident status
• Overseas health cover
• Pre-departure checklist
• Flying to Melbourne
  • Flights and money
  • Melbourne Airport
  • Customs
  • Airport pick-up
• Orientation and enrolment
  • Croydon campus
  • Hawthorn campus
  • Lilydale campus
  • Prahran campus
  • Wantirna campus
• Accommodation
  • On-campus
  • Renting and sharing
  • Homestay
  • Temporary accommodation
  • Accommodation Help Desk
• Living in Melbourne
  • Banking
  • Living expenses
  • Safety
  • Health
  • Transport
  • Communications
• Frequently asked questions

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Living in Melbourne

• Banking Find out about Australian banks and hints for managing your finances in Australia.
• Living Expenses View an approximate guide to international student living expenses.
• Safety Melbourne is a very safe city, but these tips are handy, nonetheless.
• Health Find out about health issues such as culture shock, vaccinations and prescriptions.
• Transport Learn about trains, trams, buses, taxis and other transport options.
• Communications Find out about the Australian postal service, telephoning, emailing and translation services.

• Find your country's consulate, embassy or diplomatic mission

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