Living in Melbourne
Get all the details you need to know about starting at Swinburne and living in Melbourne.

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Your guide to studying at Swinburne.

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Your money
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 you may still find these tips useful.
Health
Find out about health issues such as culture shock, vaccinations & prescriptions.
Transport
Learn more about trains, trams, buses, taxis & other transport options.
Keeping in contact
Learn about the Australian postal service, telephoning, emailing & translation services.