{"id":29464,"date":"2026-01-12T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/?post_type=advice&#038;p=29464"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:33:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T06:33:08","slug":"living-on-campus-everyday-curtin-life-hacks","status":"publish","type":"advice","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/advice\/living-on-campus-everyday-curtin-life-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"Living on campus:\u00a0everyday (Curtin)\u00a0life\u00a0hacks\u00a0\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving into&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accommodation on campus<\/a>&nbsp;is an exciting step \u2013&nbsp;whether&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;come from across the state, across Australia, or across the world.&nbsp;It might&nbsp;also&nbsp;be&nbsp;your first real taste of independent living. Suddenly&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;the one cooking your meals, managing money, paying&nbsp;bills&nbsp;and sharing a space with&nbsp;other people.&nbsp;It can feel&nbsp;like a lot at first. But&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;the good news: you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to figure it out alone. With a few simple&nbsp;life hacks, you can save time, stretch your&nbsp;budget&nbsp;and make&nbsp;your living quarters feel like home.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skip ahead to any section for our&nbsp;top tips:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#eatingwell\">Eating well on a student budget<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#budgeting\">Budgeting and money-saving hacks<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sharing\">Sharing a home successfully<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#wellbeing\">Wellbeing and finding&nbsp;balance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#financial\">Financial support<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eatingwell\">Eating&nbsp;well on a&nbsp;student&nbsp;budget&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether&nbsp;you love splurging on fancy ingredients, swear by Uber Eats, or are still learning the mysteries of a tin opener, these hacks&nbsp;can&nbsp;make cooking simple and cheap.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1.&nbsp;Plan ahead&nbsp;and batch cook&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meal planning is your secret weapon. Choose a few recipes you enjoy \u2013 like stir-fries, curries, or pasta \u2013 and cook extra portions. Freeze them in containers so you\u2019ve got quick meals ready for busy nights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;Rotate cooking with your&nbsp;roommates. If everyone takes turns making a group meal once a week, you\u2019ll all save time, effort, and money.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2403020-CURTIN-UNI-ACCOMMODATION-101-1-1000x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29474\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Shop smart and local&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living on campus means you\u2019re close to&nbsp;a wide range of&nbsp;affordable options.&nbsp;Tucker IGA is&nbsp;a&nbsp;centrally located&nbsp;supermarket&nbsp;in the Curtin Exchange precinct and offers a delicious range of&nbsp;ready-to-eat meals.&nbsp;The&nbsp;Village Green Shopping Centre in&nbsp;Karawara&nbsp;is also just&nbsp;a&nbsp;short walk from campus. Don\u2019t forget to check out local Asian grocers&nbsp;for&nbsp;cheap and fresh ingredients, as well as&nbsp;weekend&nbsp;farmers\u2019 markets.&nbsp;The Manning Road Farmers\u2019 Market&nbsp;is on every Saturday morning and is a great&nbsp;way to get to know the local community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;Head to supermarkets&nbsp;first thing in the morning or&nbsp;later in the evening to&nbsp;score a bargain. You can find discounts and markdowns on items like&nbsp;bread, meat, and fresh fruit and veg.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Keep it simple&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need a massive recipe book. Start with three to five go-to meals you know how to cook and enjoy eating. Once you\u2019ve mastered those, you can add more variety.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;Keep staples like rice, oats, pasta, canned tomatoes, and frozen veggies on hand. They last for ages and form the base of heaps of easy meals.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;rotating cooking with housemates, see if you can build up a collection of communal herbs and spices that can add&nbsp;affordable&nbsp;depth and&nbsp;flavour&nbsp;to&nbsp;your&nbsp;meals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2403020-CURTIN-UNI-ACCOMMODATION-002-1-1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Curtin student in herb garden.\" class=\"wp-image-29471\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Several properties offer free communal herb gardens for residents.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"budgeting\">Budgeting&nbsp;and money-saving&nbsp;hacks&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing your money is a key part of independent living, but it&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to be complicated. On campus,&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;easier to keep your budget on track because your rent includes essentials like gas, electricity, water, and even Wi-Fi. With fewer bills to juggle and a bus station on campus, plus classes, shops, and restaurants all within walking distance, you can keep transport costs down and free up time and energy for the things that matter most.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are a few practical hacks to help you make the most of your money, enjoy student life without overspending, and take advantage of the&nbsp;perks&nbsp;of living on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Use budgeting apps&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>These days we use apps for everything, but have you considered using an app to help&nbsp;you&nbsp;budget? Some of the more popular apps include&nbsp;Splitwise, Pocketbook, or Frollo&nbsp;to&nbsp;help you track expenses and split costs with&nbsp;roommates. Even a basic spreadsheet works \u2013 the key is to know exactly&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;coming in and&nbsp;what\u2019s&nbsp;going out.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack<\/strong>:&nbsp;If you need help setting up a budget or working out how to&nbsp;determine&nbsp;your expenses vs discretionary spending,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/moneysmart.gov.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MoneySmart<\/a>&nbsp;is&nbsp;a great place&nbsp;to start.&nbsp;Or you can book an appointment with Curtin\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/financial-advice\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support services<\/a>&nbsp;to discuss your financial situation and get tailored advice.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Take advantage of student discounts&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Always ask&nbsp;if&nbsp;there\u2019s&nbsp;a student rate before paying full price.&nbsp;Chances are, there is one.&nbsp;From discounted movie tickets to concession transport, being a student&nbsp;can have big financial&nbsp;perks.&nbsp;Don\u2019t&nbsp;forget to make sure your&nbsp;Transperth&nbsp;SmartRider&nbsp;is set up for concession fares.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack<\/strong>:&nbsp;At Curtin,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;automatically be a student&nbsp;Guild member, ensuring you have access to discounted rates across a wide range of food,&nbsp;retail&nbsp;and entertainment outlets on campus and across Perth.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/discounts\/offers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Find free or cheap fun&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t need to spend big to enjoy Perth. Check out Kings Park, the beaches, free community events, or Curtin\u2019s on-campus activities. Student clubs and guild events often throw in free food and entertainment too.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;Watch&nbsp;out for sneaky expenses.&nbsp;Buying coffee every morning or grabbing Uber Eats regularly can&nbsp;eat&nbsp;into your savings fast. Set yourself a weekly \u201cfun budget\u201d so you can enjoy small treats without blowing your finances.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Discover cheap eats on campus:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-9-16 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Looking for cheap eats on campus?\" width=\"422\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4gk6w0CdEu8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sharing\">Sharing&nbsp;a home&nbsp;successfully&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sharing a home is one of the biggest adjustments when you move into student accommodation. Your&nbsp;roommates may have completely different habits or&nbsp;expectations&nbsp;\u2013 but with the right mindset, shared living can be one of the best parts of&nbsp;uni&nbsp;life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Set clear expectations early&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a chat with your housemates right at the start.\u00a0Agree\u00a0on\u00a0cleaning rosters, noise\u00a0levels, and how to split bills. Having these conversations early saves awkwardness later.\u00a0You can also use\u00a0apps like Trello or Google Calendar to keep track of chores and shared expenses. Everyone stays in the\u00a0loop and\u00a0knows whose turn it is to clean the bathroom.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;If you stay on top of the chores, you might win&nbsp;UniLodge\u2019s&nbsp;monthly cleanest room comp&nbsp;and win a special hamper!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Respect&nbsp;each other\u2019s&nbsp;differences&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Living with roommates means&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;probably notice&nbsp;differences in everything from sleep patterns, study habits, and food preferences to bigger things like cultural traditions, values, or worldviews. Rather than seeing these differences as challenges, try to view them as opportunities to learn, grow, and broaden your perspective. You might pick up handy habits, discover new ways of thinking, or even meet your best friend, future travel&nbsp;buddy, or life partner along the way.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:<\/strong>&nbsp;Respecting and appreciating what makes each person unique is the key to keeping your shared space harmonious.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Make time for fun&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t&nbsp;let shared living be only about chores. Cook dinner together, watch a movie, or explore Perth as a group.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:&nbsp;<\/strong>Take advantage&nbsp;of&nbsp;free events and heavily discounted excursions just for students living on campus. From welcome parties, study week picnics, BBQs and movie nights to whale watching, sandboarding and hiking,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;have plenty of fun ways to fill your calendar and make new friends.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"testimonial-single\">\n    \n            <div class=\"block testimonial testimonial--image\"  data-segment=\"dom\">\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__image\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/David-Trinh-LOU-testimonial-aspect-ratio-100-100.jpg\"\n                         alt=\"\">\n                <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"testimonial__content\">\n            <span class=\"ico ico-quotes ico--lime\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M8.44 16a5.7 5.7 0 0 0-1.67.2c.59-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L9.12 3.2C3.73 7 0 13.11 0 19.87c0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93a6.67 6.67 0 0 0 6.67-6.67A5.83 5.83 0 0 0 8.44 16zM26.21 16a5.67 5.67 0 0 0-1.66.2c.58-3.34 3.92-7.36 7.06-9.22L26.9 3.2c-5.4 3.8-9.12 9.91-9.12 16.67 0 5.69 3.53 8.93 7.55 8.93A6.67 6.67 0 0 0 32 22.13 5.84 5.84 0 0 0 26.21 16z\"\/><\/svg><\/span>\n                            <h4 class=\"testimonial__meta\"><\/h4>\n                                        <div class=\"testimonial__testimonial small\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph -->When I first came to Perth I stayed at student accommodation on campus. It was the best experience \u2013 I had friends to hang out with and it was easy to get to class. I like making new friends, so I went to a lot of parties on campus during my first year in Australia, like the Toga, Rave, and end-of-semester parties. I also joined the Japanese Club to learn more about Japanese culture and make new friends there too. Now, I am managing the Vietnamese Association at Curtin as a Marketing Executive Leader.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->David Trinh<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph -->Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<p>Curtin student Megan shares her experience living at St Catherine\u2019s College:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"St Catherine&#039;s College, Curtin - Megan\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v7CPCV1ydd0?list=PLOtDjpu6kUPRGCWS0L_Uvtag-FIRWYlCJ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wellbeing\">Wellbeing and finding balance&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Independent living&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;just about&nbsp;logistics&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;also&nbsp;about looking after yourself. Building healthy routines, from getting enough sleep to&nbsp;staying active, can help you manage the busy mix of study and social life.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Create healthy routines<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Setting yourself up with good daily habits can make life feel a lot more manageable! From sticking&nbsp;to a regular bedtime&nbsp;to&nbsp;prepping&nbsp;breakfast the night before,&nbsp;small routines make&nbsp;a huge difference&nbsp;when&nbsp;uni&nbsp;gets busy.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack<\/strong>: If&nbsp;you find yourself doom scrolling, there are some great apps to keep you off your phone&nbsp;like Forest or Focus Friend by Hank Green.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2403020-CURTIN-UNI-ACCOMMODATION-073-3-1000x640.jpg\" alt=\"Curtin student playing sport.\" class=\"wp-image-29481\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Stay active without spending much<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Staying active as a Curtin student living on campus is easy \u2013 and affordable! All residents get free membership to Curtin Stadium, giving you unlimited access to a fully equipped gym, group fitness classes, and cardio and resistance machines. You can also join&nbsp;free,&nbsp;weekly&nbsp;sports&nbsp;games with options like badminton, 5-a-side soccer, netball, tennis, pickleball, and indoor volleyball \u2013 no experience needed.&nbsp;Beyond structured activities, you can take advantage of Curtin sports clubs, recreation facilities, or&nbsp;try&nbsp;free fitness apps.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:&nbsp;<\/strong>If&nbsp;you&#8217;re&nbsp;looking for a challenge, exclusive on-campus gym challenges let you compete with friends and even win rewards like Guild vouchers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/sport\/social-sport-play\/free-student-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Stay fit for FREE with Curtin Stadium | Fitness Programs Part One\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ao4H11921Fw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Ask for support when you need it<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjusting to&nbsp;uni&nbsp;life&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;always smooth \u2013 and&nbsp;that\u2019s&nbsp;completely normal. If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;feeling overwhelmed, homesick, or unsure how to juggle everything, you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to do it alone. Curtin offers&nbsp;free, confidential&nbsp;counselling and wellbeing services to help with everything from settling in, to managing stress,&nbsp;relationships&nbsp;and&nbsp;academic&nbsp;pressure.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hack:&nbsp;<\/strong>Get in touch with&nbsp;our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/\">Student Wellbeing Advisory Service<\/a>, who&nbsp;can&nbsp;help you figure out what to do next. If your situation needs more focused help,&nbsp;Curtin offers&nbsp;psychological and counselling&nbsp;services for one-on-one or group sessions, short-term therapy, and even support letters if you need adjustments to your study load for mental health reasons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"financial\">Financial support&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need a little extra financial support to help with your food and living costs, Curtin offers a wide range of scholarships and bursaries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact our Scholarships team on 1300 222 888 to find out more or explore our scholarships for students living on campus.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/find-a-scholarship\/#!\/?page=1&amp;perPage=10&amp;filters=Demographic:HOUSING\">Find a scholarship&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2403020-CURTIN-UNI-ACCOMMODATION-022-4-1000x640.jpg\" alt=\"Curtin students walking outside accommodation.\" class=\"wp-image-29479\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Living on campus is more than a place to stay \u2013&nbsp;it\u2019s&nbsp;a chance to grow, gain independence, and build lifelong connections. With a few simple hacks for budgeting, eating well, staying&nbsp;active&nbsp;and looking after your wellbeing, you can make the most of your&nbsp;uni&nbsp;years and create experiences that stay with you long after graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interested in learning more about living on campus?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a wide range of on-campus accommodation options to suit your lifestyle and budget. Managed and operated by UniLodge and St Catherine\u2019s College, all properties are within a five-to-ten minute walk of your classes, making it easy to balance your studies and social life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/accommodation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find out more about your accommodation options.<\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With a few simple\u00a0life hacks, you can save time, stretch your\u00a0budget\u00a0and make\u00a0your Curtin living quarters feel like home.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2670,"featured_media":29473,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","_relevanssi_hide_post":"","_relevanssi_hide_content":"","_relevanssi_pin_for_all":"","_relevanssi_pin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_unpin_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_keywords":"","_relevanssi_related_include_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_exclude_ids":"","_relevanssi_related_no_append":"","_relevanssi_related_not_related":"","_relevanssi_related_posts":"5547,8369,7585,5545,4618,26045","_relevanssi_noindex_reason":"","wds_primary_category":3,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-29464","advice","type-advice","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-campus-and-global-community"],"acf":{"post_options":{"":null,"additional_content":{"title":"","content":"","image":false},"related_courses":[{"title":"","qualification":"","link":"","description":"","faculty":""}],"credits":{"author":"","photographer":"","media":false},"display_author":true,"banner":{"image":false}}},"featured_image":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/2403020-CURTIN-UNI-ACCOMMODATION-282-1000x640.jpg","author_meta":{"first_name":"Anne","last_name":"Griffin-Appadoo","display_name":"Anne Griffin-Appadoo"},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice\/29464","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/advice"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2670"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/advice\/29464\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29473"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29464"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29464"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29464"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}