Checklist once you arrive in Australia
- Phone your family to let them know you've arrived safely
- Arrange permanent student accommodation
- Provide International Student Administration with your new contact details within 7 days of arriving
- Advise your OSHC company of your new contact details and get your membership card
- Open a bank account in Australia
- Buy a go card and familiarise yourself with your local public transport
- Purchase a mobile phone or Australian sim card
- Apply for your Unique Student Identifier (USI) and notify TAFE Queensland
- Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN) if you plan to work in Australia
- Get your student ID card
- Attend orientation
- Speak to International Student Support if you have any questions or concerns, we are here to help!