{"id":134629,"date":"2021-06-15T14:42:15","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T06:42:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/?page_id=134629"},"modified":"2025-02-03T10:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T02:25:50","slug":"living-australia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/international-students\/living-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Moving to Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p>Moving to a new country is exciting, but also requires a lot of organisation. At Curtin we try to make your transition to study in Australia as smooth as possible. Use our pre-departure resources to help you prepare for your move to Perth.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-132433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-1520x760.jpg 1520w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/shutterstock_103087976-perthbeach-1920x960.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n        <div class=\"card-grid\"\n         data-card-size=\"small\"         data-card-count=\"4\"\n         data-card-background=\"gray\">\n                    <div  id=\"international-pre-departure-guide\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"international-pre-departure-guide\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>International pre-departure guide<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Planning your move to Australia? Our pre-departure guide has you covered! From finding a home and managing your budget to adapting to a new culture and accessing support, we offer step-by-step tips to help you get started.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/publications.curtin.edu.au\/international-pre-departure-guide\/page\/1#linkid=um-intl-predeparture\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Download now\">Download now<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"planning-your-budget\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"planning-your-budget\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Planning your budget<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Living expenses in Australia can vary, depending on your personal tastes. You should have access to at least A$3,300 when you arrive to settle in, and budget a minimum of $475 per week (single) or $825 (family of four) per week to cover the cost of living in Perth.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/budget-planning\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Find out more\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"health-insurance-oshc\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"health-insurance-oshc\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Health insurance (OSHC)<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>As an international student, it\u2019s a condition of your student visa that you obtain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the length of your student visa. You must purchase OSHC from a government-approved provider before arriving in Australia.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/oshc-insurance\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"More about OSHC\">More about OSHC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"visa-information\" class=\"card\" data-type=\"\" aria-label=\"visa-information\"><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3>Visa information<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>An Australian student visa is a temporary visa that allows you to come to Australia for a specified period to study at an Australian educational institution. You can apply for your student visa after you have accepted your offer from Curtin and received your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/student-visas\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Discover visa information\">Discover visa information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrival information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Airport1000x500-1000x500.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-135268\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Airport1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Airport1000x500-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Airport1000x500-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Airport1000x500-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving to a new country can be both exciting and daunting. The following information will help you pack the things you need to get settled in Perth and what to do when you arrive to Perth International airport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/arrival-information\/\">Find out more<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"small\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"accommodation\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"accommodation\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"St Catherine's College\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/10\/perth-on-campus-accom-2000x1000-1-1520x760.jpg 1520w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Accommodation <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>There are many benefits to living on campus! You can enjoy living, socialising and studying in one convenient location, and make friends from all over the world. We offer a range of on-campus accommodation options, our rooms are fully furnished and there are plenty of recreation facilities and support services.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/curtin-life\/campus-experience\/accommodation\/\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Find out more\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"finding-part-time-work\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"finding-part-time-work\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Barista smiling\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Part-time-work-1000x500-2.jpg 1000w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Finding part time work <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Curtin\u2019s courses are designed with careers in mind. You can get involved in mentoring programs, voluntary work and industry placements, to help you graduate with the knowledge and skills relevant to current industry needs.<\/p><\/div><ul class=\"card__links\"><li><a\n    href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/campus-life\/living-australia\/part-time-work\/%20\"\n    class=\"ico-link--arrow button-link--deep-blue\"\n    target=\"_top\" aria-label=\"Find out more\">Find out more<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"bringing-your-family\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"bringing-your-family\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Kids smiling while painting\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Family1000x500.jpg 1000w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Bringing your family <\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>Perth is a safe, clean vibrant and multicultural city set against a stunning backdrop of the Indian Ocean. 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