{"id":127320,"date":"2020-10-01T15:00:42","date_gmt":"2020-10-01T07:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=127320"},"modified":"2026-02-05T15:29:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T07:29:09","slug":"perth-alternative-options-support","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/accommodation\/perth-alternative-options-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Accommodation support"},"content":{"rendered":"<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"accommodation-enquiries\">Accommodation enquiries<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"standard\"         data-card-count=\"3\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"accommodation-coach\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"accommodation-coach\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Accommodation Coach<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If you have questions about finding on-campus, off-campus or short-term accommodation in Perth or Kalgoorlie, our coaches can help. They\u2019ll explain your options, share trusted rental platforms and can refer you to tenancy or financial support.<\/p><p>Coaches can\u2019t make bookings on your behalf.<\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/ask\">Submit an enquiry<\/a> with your student ID.<\/p><p>Don\u2019t\u00a0have a student ID?<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/future_ask\"> Get in touch<\/a>\u00a0or call <a href=\"tel:1300222888\">1300 222 888<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"perth-support\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"perth-support\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Perth support<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If you have any questions about your UniLodge\u00a0or St Catherine\u2019s application or accommodation availability, contact the reservations team at\u00a0UniLodge.<\/p><p><b>Email<\/b>: <a href=\"mailto:reservations.curtin@unilodge.com.au\"> reservations.curtin@unilodge.com.au<\/a><\/p><p><b>Call<\/b>: <a href=\"tel:+61 8 6186 3303\"> +61 8 6186 3303<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"kalgoorlie-support\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"kalgoorlie-support\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Kalgoorlie support<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0planning to study in Kalgoorlie, make sure to organise accommodation before you arrive, as local options are limited.\u00a0Contact the Agricola\u00a0team\u00a0to answer questions about availability and information about Agricola.<\/p><p><b>Email<\/b>: <a href=\"mailto:agricola@curtin.edu.au\">agricola@curtin.edu.au<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"search-for-off-campus-accommodation\">Search for off-campus accommodation<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>If you\u00a0can\u2019t\u00a0find on-campus accommodation, you can explore alternative accommodation options like private rentals, house sharing or homestays.\u00a0It\u2019s\u00a0a good idea\u00a0to start your search early as demand can be high.<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Nearby-Curtin-suburbs\u00a0\u00a0\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Nearby-Curtin-suburbs\u00a0\u00a0\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Nearby-Curtin-suburbs\u00a0\u00a0\">Nearby Curtin suburbs\u00a0\u00a0<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Nearby-Curtin-suburbs\u00a0\u00a0\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Try searching for accommodation in the following suburbs, which are close to Curtin Perth in Bentley:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Belmont (6104)<\/li>\n<li>Cannington (6107)<\/li>\n<li>Carlisle (6102)<\/li>\n<li>Como (6152)<\/li>\n<li>East Victoria Park (6101)<\/li>\n<li>Lathlain (6100)<\/li>\n<li>St James (6102)<\/li>\n<li>Victoria Park (6100)<\/li>\n<li>Waterford (6152)<\/li>\n<li>Wilson (6107)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For Kalgoorlie, you are best to search for accommodation which is close to campus \u2013 within or near to the town centre. If you do not have a car to help you get around, you may want to research which areas have the best access to public transport in Kalgoorlie. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pta.wa.gov.au\/our-services\/transregional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">There is a regular bus service<\/a> that covers most of the town, including streets just a few minutes walk from the campus.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Private-rental-accommodation-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Private-rental-accommodation-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Private-rental-accommodation-\">Private rental accommodation <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Private-rental-accommodation-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Due a low vacancy rate, the private rental market in Western Australia is extremely competitive. The following websites are popular resources when searching for rental properties to suit your needs and budget:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realestate.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rent.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rent.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.domain.com.au\/?mode=rent\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Domain.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you rent a home in Western Australia, you are legally protected by the Residential Tenancies Act 1987. The Act is regulated by the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety. The Department\u2019s has produced an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au\/renting-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">essential guide to renting a home in WA<\/a> which contains useful information on tenant\u2019s rights and obligations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Circle Green Community Legal<\/a>\u00a0is a not-for-profit legal centre that offers information and services for tenants, including\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/circlegreen.org.au\/resource\/starting-a-tenancy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">starting a tenancy factsheets<\/a>. The centre can also help tenants with any rental problems.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-House-sharing-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"House-sharing-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-House-sharing-\">House sharing <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"House-sharing-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>House sharing is where you have your own room in a house and share communal spaces with other people. There are several websites that can help you to find a room in a shared house:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmates.com.au\/rooms\/curtin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flatmates.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.realestate.com.au\/share\/rooms\/curtin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Realestate.com.au<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.student.com\/au\/perth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/flatmates.com.au\/info\/legal-guides\">Flatmates.com.au<\/a> also provides useful guides, checklists and templates to help in common situations of renting with other people. The Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety has some basic\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au\/sharing-rental-home-0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information on co-tenancy<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some house sharing arrangements do not have the same level of protection as private rental agreements. More information is available from the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, including this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au\/boarders-and-lodgers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide on the rights and responsibilities of boarders and lodgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Homestay-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Homestay-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Homestay-\">Homestay <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Homestay-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Homestay involves living with a host family where you share facilities and, depending on your agreement with your host, meals. You usually have your own furnished bedroom and access to a shared bathroom and communal living areas.<\/p>\n<p>You and your host will need to agree on what\u2019s included in your weekly fees, such as electricity, gas, water, meals, cleaning, laundry, internet access, and whether your room can be locked.<\/p>\n<p>The following providers may be able to help you find homestay accommodation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/legacy.homestaynetwork.org\/homestay-perth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AHN-WA<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/talkabouttours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Talkabout Tours<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/studyvision.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Study Vision<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Homestay guests do not have the same level of protection as private rental tenants. More information is available from the Department of Local Government, Industry Regulation and Safety, including this\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au\/boarders-and-lodgers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">guide on the rights and responsibilities of boarders and lodgers<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to weekly fees, if you are living in a homestay, you may be asked to pay a one-off placement fee to your host and\/or a bond (also known as a security deposit). This is to protect the host against any damage, repairs or unpaid costs.<\/p>\n<p>If this fee and\/or bond\u202fis required, you can request it to be lodged with the State Government\u2019s Bond Administrator. More information on bond lodgement is available on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotection.wa.gov.au\/lodging-bond\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Department\u2019s website<\/a>. Make sure you obtain a receipt for any up-front payments and your weekly fees from your homestay host.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Hotels-and-temporary-short-stay-accommodation\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Hotels-and-temporary-short-stay-accommodation\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Hotels-and-temporary-short-stay-accommodation\">Hotels and temporary short-stay accommodation<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Hotels-and-temporary-short-stay-accommodation\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>There are a number of hotels and short-stay options which could be suitable for temporary, short-term accommodation when you arrive in Perth. You may consider hotels, hostels, motels and bed and breakfasts.<\/p>\n<p>Rates will vary depending on your accommodation choice, room\/property type and length of stay.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.airbnb.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Airbnb\u00a0<\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.stayz.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stayz\u00a0<\/a>have extensive short-stay accommodation options.<\/p>\n<p>We don\u2019t recommend you plan to stay in short-term accommodation for too long, as it can be expensive in comparison to longer-term rentals.<span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"width: 0px;overflow: hidden;line-height: 0\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Student support services<br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">StudyPerth&nbsp;(for international students)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;an international student,&nbsp;StudyPerth&nbsp;can help with your move to Perth. They offer housing advice, events and community support groups tailored for international students. There is also a Student Hub&nbsp;located&nbsp;in the Perth CBD.<br><br>Visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.studyperth.com.au\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.studyperth.com.au\/\">StudyPerth website<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Financial support and scholarships&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have accommodation at Curtin Bentley campus, there are scholarships available if&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;experiencing financial hardship, come from a disadvantaged background or identify as being in an equity group.&nbsp;<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.curtin.edu.au\/search\/#!\/?page=1&amp;perPage=10&amp;filters=PublishedState:OPEN,Demographic:HOUSING\">Explore accommodation scholarships.&nbsp;<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Counselling and wellbeing advice&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving out or starting university can be&nbsp;a big change. At Curtin, we offer a range of&nbsp;counselling and wellbeing support&nbsp;to help you settle in and feel confident and safe as you navigate&nbsp;uni&nbsp;life as a student.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/\">Student and wellbeing advisors&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/\">Counselling services&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/guild.curtin.edu.au\/advice\/\">Guild Student Assist&nbsp;<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"link-list\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Other resources link list\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n    \n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"other-resources\">Other resources<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                        \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    \n            <ul class=\"link-list\">\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/campus\/safety-security\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Safer Community Team\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Safer Community Team<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/living-australia\/budget-planning\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Plan your budget\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Plan your budget<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/living-australia\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Moving to Australia\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Moving to Australia<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                            <li>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/learning-experience\/learning-support\/disability-planning\/\" target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Link to Support with university life\">\n                        <span class=\"link-list__title\">Support with university life<\/span>\n                        <span class=\"ico ico-arrow ico--deep-blue\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-arrow.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n    <\/mimas-block>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Student support services StudyPerth&nbsp;(for international students)&nbsp; If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;an international student,&nbsp;StudyPerth&nbsp;can help with your move to Perth. 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