{"id":30806,"date":"2024-02-04T14:36:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-04T06:36:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=30806"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:34:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T05:34:17","slug":"getting-settled","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/international\/while-youre-here\/getting-settled\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting settled"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Moving to a new country is a life-changing experience. We&#8217;re here to provide you with the information you need to get set-up smoothly after you land, and quick tips for preparing for life in Western Australia. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Essential Utilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set yourself up to successfully live, rent and work.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-are-Utilities?-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-are-Utilities?-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-are-Utilities?-\">What are Utilities? <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-are-Utilities?-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Utilities are the essential things for every home, like electricity, gas, and water. Before you start setting up utilities when renting Australia, you\u2019ll have to organise with suppliers to connect the utilities under your name.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-are-included-in-utility-bills?\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-are-included-in-utility-bills?\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-are-included-in-utility-bills?\">What are included in utility bills?<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-are-included-in-utility-bills?\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>There are different rules for who pays the cost of utilities depending on the property and utility types. It\u2019s important to discuss your tenancy agreement with your landlord\/agent to find out what is required of you. You should begin researching utility deals before moving into your first property.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Internet-Services\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Internet-Services\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Internet-Services\">Internet Services<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Internet-Services\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Australia has extensive mobile network coverage and high-speed internet services in most metropolitan and regional centres. If you&#8217;re living in student accommodation, homestay, or in a share house, chances are an internet connection will already be set up for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to set up an internet connection yourself, there are a range of different plans and options available. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.whistleout.com.au\/Broadband\">WhistleOut<\/a> comparison site to compare broadband providers and plans.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin has a wireless internet on campus across our Perth, Perth City, and Kalgoorlie campuses.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-SIM-Card\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"SIM-Card\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-SIM-Card\">SIM Card<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"SIM-Card\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You can buy it practically anywhere. You can either buy one at the airport as soon as you arrive in Australia or in one of the Australian supermarkets (Woolworth, Coles, 7Eleven, convenience stores, etc.) or phone stores.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Mobile-Phone\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Mobile-Phone\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Mobile-Phone\">Mobile Phone<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Mobile-Phone\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>If you brought your mobile phone with you, check with the Australian Communications and Media Authority to see if it will work in Australia. Mobile phones from some countries (such as Japan and the USA) use mobile phone networks that are not available in Australia. If you need to, you can buy a mobile phone handset in Australia.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Post-paid-phone-plans\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Post-paid-phone-plans\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Post-paid-phone-plans\">Post-paid phone plans<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Post-paid-phone-plans\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Many post-paid phone plans come with a &#8216;free&#8217; handset which may be paid off in small monthly repayments. These plans often give you more included calls for your money, however you are usually locked into a two-year contract that you will have to pay out, even if you return home or lose or break your phone.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Pre-paid-mobile-plans\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Pre-paid-mobile-plans\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Pre-paid-mobile-plans\">Pre-paid mobile plans<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Pre-paid-mobile-plans\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Rather than signing up for a post-paid plan, pre-paid cards are a good way to keep your budget in line with many cards offering competitive international calling rates. Cards come in a range of prices and can be purchased at most news agencies, post offices, and convenience stores.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Bank-account-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Bank-account-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Bank-account-\">Bank account <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Bank-account-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>While you might be able to use your existing overseas account, having one in Australia will make things much easier, particularly if you&#8217;re paying rent and other bills. You&#8217;ll need an Australian residential address and to verify your identity before you can open a bank account in Australia.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Tax-File-Number-(TFN)\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Tax-File-Number-(TFN)\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Tax-File-Number-(TFN)\">Tax File Number (TFN)<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Tax-File-Number-(TFN)\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>While it is not compulsory for international students to have a TAX file number, international students are still encouraged to get one. For more information, <a href=\"https:\/\/ausimmi.com.au\/applying-for-a-tfn-as-an-international-student\/#2\">learn how to apply for a TFN<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"getting-work-while-you-study\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"getting-work-while-you-study\"><div class=\"card__top\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Getting work while you study<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Your student visa allows you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight when your course is in session and unlimited hours during semester breaks, so you can work while you study in Australia.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/living-australia\/part-time-work\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Learn more about part-time work\">Learn more about part-time work<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"planning-your-budget\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"planning-your-budget\"><div class=\"card__top\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Planning your budget<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Learn more about the costs associated with living in Australia and how to plan accordingly.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/living-australia\/budget-planning\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Learn how to budget\">Learn how to budget<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"follow-curtin-life\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"follow-curtin-life\"><div class=\"card__top\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Follow Curtin Life <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Visit the Curtin Life YouTube channel for tutorials, student stories and more. <\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@CurtinLifeAustralia\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Visit our channel\">Visit our channel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"media-slider\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Card plus media slider\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"media-slider__content\">\n        <div class=\"media-slider__items\">\n                            <div>\n                    <div  id=\"be-sun-smart-and-water-safe\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"be-sun-smart-and-water-safe\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Be sun smart and water safe!<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>In Australia, we\u2019re exposed to some of the harshest and most dangerous levels of ultraviolet (UV) radiation in the world. To help you prepare for life in Australia, visit the handy links below.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsmart.com.au\/protect-your-skin\">Protect your skin<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsmart.com.au\/resources\/sunsmart-app\">Download the SunSmart Global UV app <\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/exploreparks.dbca.wa.gov.au\/swimming-safety\">Swimming Dangers<\/a><br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/royallifesavingwa.com.au\/\">Swimming lessons <\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                    <div  id=\"where-to-buy-traditional-foods-and-ingredients\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"where-to-buy-traditional-foods-and-ingredients\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Where to buy traditional foods and ingredients <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>To find local traditional food shops you can google as a first step.  You can also join a Curtin Guild Club , there are over 100 clubs and societies to choose from and it\u2019s a great way to meet and make friends who may have been here longer and will have life hacks to help you get started.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                    <div  id=\"earn-while-you-learn\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"earn-while-you-learn\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3> Earn While You Learn<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>With a diverse range of employment in various departments at Curtin, EWYL allows you to secure paid work that fits around your classes and study load.  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