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ARRIVAL GUIDE

for international students

PLAN YOUR
MOVE
RMIT City campus
WELCOME
Congratulations on securing a place at RMIT University.
RMIT University is one of Australia’s original and leading educational
institutions, producing some of Australia’s most employable graduates.
As an innovative, global university of technology and design, with its heart in the
city of Melbourne, RMIT has developed an international reputation for excellence
in work-relevant education, high quality research, and engagement with the needs
of industry and community.
For more than 50 years, RMIT University has been welcoming large numbers
of students from over 128 countries, providing education and training to
approximately 75 000 students in Australia and overseas. Today, international
students—both onshore and offshore—make up close to 30 per cent of RMIT
University’s student body, one of the highest proportions in Australia and
worldwide. A vibrant alumni community now stretches across more than
100 countries.
With our worldwide reputation for excellence in tertiary education and research,
we are sure you will not only excel academically at RMIT University, but will also
enjoy living within Melbourne and the broader RMIT community. RMIT offers the
complete university package, catering to both academic and social needs. Fashion
festivals, photography exhibitions, student TV, student recreation clubs and societies
are just some of the extracurricular activities available to you.
If leaving home is a big step, then changing countries could be considered a
giant leap. We hope that the information contained in this publication will help
you make your transition to student life at RMIT University and Melbourne as
easy as possible.
RMIT University is committed to celebrating diversity and providing a safe,
supportive and sustainable environment that empowers our students.
Thank you for choosing to study at RMIT University. We trust your journey
will be a rewarding one.

Stephen Connelly
Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President
International and Development
RMIT University

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CONTENTS
WELCOME 1 ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE 16
RMIT Arrival Service 16
PREPARING FOR MELBOURNE 5 Settling in 16
Preparing to travel 5 Temporary accommodation 16
Medical check-up 5
ACCOMMODATION 17
Booking the flight 5
Housing Advisory Service 17
Bringing the family 5
Types of accommodation 17
What to pack 6
RMIT Village 18
The essentials 6
Other ways to find permanent accommodation 18
Hand luggage 6
Tips for packing 6 SETTLING IN 19
Customs regulations 6 Moving in 19
Buying household goods 19
FINANCES 7
Postal services 19
Preparing finances 7
Phonecards 19
Currency exchange 7
Mobile phones 19
Fees and charges 7
Smoking 19
Refund policy 7
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs) 7 PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT 20
Opening a bank account 7 Enrolment and orientation 20
Australian banks in Melbourne 8 Enrolment checklist 20
Foreign currency 8 Course load/enrolment limits 22
Tax file numbers 8 Confirmation of Enrolment 22
Goods and services tax (GST) 8 Variations to your enrolment 22
Cost of living 8 Late enrolment 23
Money smart—Your budget 9 Cancellation of enrolment 23
Budget calculator 9 Getting started 23
RMIT academic environment 24
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS 10
Academic year 24
Australian Student visa 10
Timetabling 24
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 10
Assessment 25
Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) 10
Learning support 25
Student visa assessment levels 11
Special consideration 25
Student visa subclasses 11
RMIT grading system 26
Student visa conditions 11
Higher Education grading 26
Visa renewals 13
Students under 18 years of age 13 SAFETY 27
Change of provider 13 Keeping safe: campus safety 27
Employment 13 Theft prevention 27
How to find a job 13 Personal safety 27
Your address details 13 Bicycles 28
Working after your studies 13 Cars 28
Who to contact on campus 28
HEALTH 14
Property identification 28
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) 14
Safety in Melbourne 28
Medical/doctor fees 14
Water safety 29
Prescriptions 15
Health services 15
Looking after yourself 15

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FEES 30 The free city circle tram 41
Payment of fees 30 tramTracker 41
Fees and charges 30 SkyBus to and from Melbourne airport 41
Refunds 30 Melbourne City tourist shuttle bus 41
Materials fees 30 Australian road laws 41
Need financial assistance? 30 ABOUT AUSTRALIA 43
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND 31 Indigenous Australians 43
RMIT International Services 31 European settlement 43
The Hub 31 Australia today 43
International Student Information Australian politics and government 44
and Support (ISIS) 31 Quick facts 44
Student legal services 32 Time Zones 44
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) 32
ABOUT VICTORIA AND MELBOURNE 45
Counselling services 33
About Melbourne 45
Disability Liaison Unit 33
Melbourne food 46
Housing Advisory Sevice 33
Popular Melbourne destinations 46
myRMIT 33
Melbourne and Victoria tourist information
RMIT student ID card and diary 34 and attractions 46
Computer labs 34
AUSTRALIAN CULTURE 47
Libraries 34
Culture and behaviour 47
CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program 35
Addressing people 47
Photocopying and printing 35
Queuing 47
On-campus computers and internet 35
Punctuality 47
Off-campus Remote Dial-in Services (RDS) 36
Invitations 47
Wireless network 36
Discrimination 47
RMIT STUDENT INTEGRATION ACTIVITIES 37
Conversation 47
BOUNCE@RMIT 37
Behaviour in the classroom 48
RMIT Student Leadership Program 37
Dress code 48
RMIT Ambassadors 37
Social gatherings 48
Maths Rovers 37
Saying ‘no’ 48
The 3Cs (Cross-Cultural Communication) Program 37
Censorship 48
OTHER RMIT FACILITIES 38 Bribery 48
Child-care 38 Customs 48
Fitness Centres 38 Australian law 48
SYN 38 Tipping 48
RMITV 38 Smoking 48
Chaplaincy 38 Rubbish 48
Prayer rooms 38 Jay walking 48
RMIT clubs and associations 38
FURTHER STUDIES AT RMIT 49
TRANSPORT 40
HELPFUL CONTACTS 50
Travelling to RMIT campuses and around Melbourne 40
Public transport 40 MAPS
myki ticketing 40 RMIT Campus maps 62-67
Taxis 40 Melbourne train and tram networks 68-69
Late night transport options—NightRider 40 ARRIVAL SERVICES FORM 71

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Southbank, Melbourne
PREPARING FOR MELBOURNE

Preparing to travel
Once an offer has been accepted, it is time to prepare
for departure. To facilitate a smooth transition from
home to RMIT University, you should prepare for the
following:
1. obtain your passport and visa
Booking the flight
2. book flights, travel insurance and collect ticket
3. arrange for airport pickup and accommodation You are advised to book your flight to Melbourne
through RMIT University, International Services immediately upon receiving your student visa, as flights
4. check customs regulations at the start of each semester can fill quickly. RMIT
5. have medical, dental and optical check-ups education agents may be able to assist some students.
6. pack a folder with important documents: You should plan to arrive in Melbourne early, allowing
» passport with student visa (the passport must not enough time to find accommodation, organise finances
expire until six months after the program) and settle into your new environment prior to attending
» program offer letter enrolment (details regarding enrolment can be found in
» program acceptance letter the offer letter). Late enrolment often means you have
» tuition fee and Overseas Student Health Cover no choice of class times and you may miss out on vital
receipts program orientation activities in your School.
» travel insurance documents If you cannot arrive by the commencement date
» electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) indicated in your offer letter, you must contact
» international driver’s licence RMIT International Services and seek permission
» birth certificate or country identification card to arrive late.
» accommodation reference
» emergency contact details, e.g. relatives, Bringing the family
friends, government embassy in Australia and Students who wish to bring their spouse or children
RMIT University International Services’ details to Australia will need to prove that they can support
» medical record (including blood type and them financially. Full-time education is compulsory for
medication details, if required) all children in Victoria from the age of five to 15 years,
7. organise enough money to cover expenses for with fees payable each year. For further information,
the first week after arrival, and have access to please contact an Australian diplomatic post, or the
AU$1 500–AU$3 500 via credit card, in bank draft/ Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
travellers’ cheques (in your own name) to establish ­­www.immi.gov.au
yourself.

Medical check-up
It is important that you have a medical check-up,
including dental and optical, prior to leaving your
Mates at RMIT
home country. Suggested vaccinations will need to Get to know a current RMIT student before
be arranged prior to travel. Australians are routinely you leave home; someone who can answer
vaccinated against diphtheria, tetanus, poliomyelitis, your questions via email and someone you
rubella, measles and mumps. Any medical problems can meet to learn more about RMIT and
should be addressed prior to your arrival in Australia. Melbourne. This is the best way to start
connecting, engaging and interacting with
 
See ‘Overseas Student Health Cover’ ­on page 14
your fellow students and learn to make the
most of your university experience.

mates@rmit.edu.au

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PREPARING FOR MELBOURNE

What to pack

The essentials Tips for packing


Melbourne’s four distinct seasons require a flexible » Do not bring prohibited items such as
wardrobe. You will need clothes suitable for hot, warm animal or plant products (e.g. dried
and cool daytime temperatures ranging from 13 to meats or seafood, seeds, herbs and
35 degrees Celsius. There is no uniform dress code spices) as these are against Australian
at RMIT University; most students dress informally customs regulations.
in clothes such as jeans, T-shirts, pullovers/jumpers, » Luggage check-in weight for economy
sweaters, casual shirts and sports shoes. Most class is usually 20 kg. Check the
accommodation will not include household goods baggage allowance with your airline
(except for homestays); however, second-hand prior to travel.
household goods are available relatively cheaply. » Luggage should be locked and tagged
(If adaptor plugs are required, the voltage used in with name, address and contact
Australia is 220–240 volts AC. The sockets for plugs telephone numbers.
are three-pinned. Adaptors can be bought in Australia
» Never agree to bring a bag or other items
for approximately AU$15 – AU$40.) to Australia for someone else as it may
Only pack what can be carried, as excess baggage contain something illegal and you will be
is expensive to bring into Australia. Remember that held accountable for it.
extra goods can be sent once accommodation has
been found.
It is recommended students pack the following:
»» clothing for different seasons
»» photocopy of the front pages of passport and visa
Customs regulations
»» a spare pair of glasses/contact lenses (if applicable)
»» stationery (optional). Australia’s quarantine laws are very strict
and many foodstuffs, plants, animal
Hand luggage products and some medicines may not be
brought into Australia. The import of drugs,
When travelling, it is best to carry the following items in guns, weapons and pets is prohibited, with
hand luggage: severe penalties for bringing prohibited
»» passport, student visa, aeroplane ticket, money, substances into Australia.
important documents and valuables (such as www.customs.gov.au
jewellery, camera, lap top, iPod and mobile phone)
»» copy of your RMIT offer letter and acceptance letter
»» items to declare at customs
»» photocopy of the front pages of passport and visa
»» a jacket (allowing for seasonal changes applicable to
international travel)
»» emergency clothing.

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FINANCES

Preparing finances
Most students need between AU$21 000 and
AU$28 000 (excluding tuition fees) each year to
cover their living expenses. It is advisable that you have
money in cash for the initial expenses upon arrival.
Do not carry large amounts of cash; you should check Warning
with your local bank about the best way to access your
money when you arrive in Australia. Some Australian Unfortunately, there have been some
issues with ATM scanners in Australia.
banks will allow you to open an account from overseas.
If you see anything odd—such as a mobile
Currency exchange phone left on top of an ATM, or notice that
All banks will change money during banking hours. something ‘just isn’t right’ with the ATM,
Currency exchange is also available at American contact the bank immediately.
Express and Travelex offices throughout the city. It is also advisable to cover your hand
when entering a PIN number and not
Fees and charges withdraw large amounts of cash.
Students may be required to pay additional fees for Your bank will contact you should there be
materials and services such as art supplies, field trips, any concern that your account may have
after hours access cards and library fines. been illegally accessed. While muggings
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other are rare in Melbourne; you still need to be
wise about putting yourself at risk of theft.

Refund policy
If students change their mind about studying at RMIT
University after they have paid their tuition fees, they
may be eligible for a refund. Full details of the refund
Opening a bank account
policy can be found at the web site below.
The most effective way to receive money from
www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds
overseas is via a bank account; therefore, students
must open a bank account as soon as possible once
Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs)
they arrive in Melbourne.
ATMs are available throughout Australia and are
To open a bank account the following identification will
open 24 hours. Visa and MasterCard are the most
be required:
widely accepted credit cards. When taking out
money—always protect your PIN (personal access »» passport
number). Make sure no one can see your PIN »» birth certificate
number while you are at an ATM, and that you »» credit cards (if applicable)
remove your money quickly. »» student identification card
»» tax file number (if applicable).

Other supporting identification that can be used


includes:
»» RMIT offer letter
»» international driver’s licence
»» overseas bank statement
»» tenancy agreement.

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FINANCES

Australian banks in Melbourne Cost of living


All of Australia’s major banks have branches operating Living costs vary according to the type of
across Melbourne (including Bundoora and Brunswick). accommodation, the number of people living in the
Banks available include: accommodation, and the location. Listed below
»» ANZ are estimates of living costs for one year of study
»» Commonwealth Bank (excluding tuition fees).
»» National Australia Bank
»» Westpac. Expenses Per Per
week year
AU$ AU$
Foreign currency
Accommodation establishment — 1 958*
Money from overseas can be transferred into Australia costs (rental bond^, furniture etc.)
via the following methods:
Rent for accommodation (share) 170 8 840
»» draft or mail transfer (please allow approximately
10 days). Overseas Student Health Cover — 389
»» telegraphic transfer (please allow approximately (OSHC)
3−4 days). Telephone, gas, electricity, water 46 2 392
»» direct debit to your bank account.
Travel (up to 10 km from city) 36 1 872
It is important to note that some countries have Books and stationery — 869
restrictions on currency export.
Food 67 3 484
The Commonwealth Bank offers a service to
international students interested in opening a bank Personal expenses 87 4 524
account before arriving in Australia.
Total annual costs (approximate) AU$24 328
www.commbank.com.au/personal/
youth-students/overseas-students/default.aspx * These costs are generally paid once only when first
setting up accommodation.
www.commbank.com.au/movingtoaustralia ^
Bond is equivalent to one month’s rent.
All prices are estimates for 2010/2011.
Tax file numbers
International students living in Australia for more than
six months, or who will earn money or interest from
bank accounts, must obtain a tax file number. Tax file
numbers can be obtained from the Australian Taxation
Office (ATO). Please log on to the ATO web site for
instructions on how to apply for a tax file number.
When opening a bank account, the bank will request
a tax file number. It is not compulsory to have a tax
file number, however, if it is not provided, any income
earned will be taxed at the maximum rate.
www.ato.gov.au

Goods and services tax (GST)


Australia utilises a goods and services tax (GST) of
10%. Fresh food (not served in a cafe or restaurant)
is exempt from this tax. This tax should be clearly
detailed on all invoices.

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FINANCES

Money smart—Your budget

Budget calculator
Balancing course-related expenses such as textbooks and study materials with living expenses (rent and bills)
can be stressful, particularly if you don't have a plan to monitor your income and expenditure.
Here is a simple budget calculator to assist you in planning your expenses and income upon arrival in Melbourne.

Income Expenses (continued)


Type of income Education expenses
Salary from part time work (after tax) $ Fees $
Scholarships/grants $ Textbooks and stationery $
Money from parents $ Instruments and equipment $
Specialist clothing (e.g. lab coat) $
Total Income $ Photocopying and printing $
Course related travel and fieldwork $
Expenses Other expenses $
Household expenses Subtotal $
Rent/board $ Medical
Home and contents insurance $ Health insurance $
Subtotal $ Doctor $
Establishment costs Dentist $
Bond $ Chemist $
Furniture and appliances $ Optometrist $
Subtotal $ Other $
Utilities Subtotal $
Electricity $ Debt repayment
Gas $ Car loan $
Water $ Credit card repayments $
Telephone $ Other loans $
Mobile phone $ Subtotal $
Internet $ Other expenses
Pay TV $ Clothing $
Subtotal $ Haircuts $
Food Entertainment (concerts, movies, DVD's, CD's etc.) $
Groceries $ Subscriptions (magazines, journals, newspapers) $
Meat $ Laundry and dry cleaning $
Bread $ Sport, club and gym memberships $
Lunches and snacks on campus $ Student Union fees $
Eating out/take away $ Holidays $
Subtotal $ Donations $
Transport Childcare/babysitting $
Public transport $ Other $
Petrol $ Subtotal $
Car parking $
Registration $
Repairs $
Tolls $ Total Income $
Roadside assist (e.g. RACV) $ Less total expenses $
Subtotal $ Net surplus or deficit $

Download a printer friendly version of the calculator on www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/livingcosts

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA
REQUIREMENTS
Australian Student visa
A visa is permission or authority granted by the
Australian government for foreign nationals to travel to
Australia. All travellers, except New Zealand citizens,
must obtain a visa before travelling to Australia. In
Australia, all matters relating to visas, work rights, etc.
are regulated by the Department of Immigration and
Citizenship (DIAC). Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
www.dfat.gov.au
Australia has a reputation as a safe, progressive and
dynamic place to study, and it maintains this reputation
The Australian Government manages the overseas
by providing quality education and consumer protection
student program. This allows a student to apply for
specifically developed for overseas students.
a student visa to undertake a program or part of a
program in Australia. A student visa is issued for full- The Education Services for Overseas Students
time study purposes only. This visa requires students (ESOS) Act 2000 and associated legislation is the legal
to study on campus and has strict regulations about framework governing the responsibility of education
modes of study. Student visas are also granted on the institutions towards overseas students.
understanding that students will have financial ability to The ESOS legislative framework comprises:
meet tuition and living costs while in Australia.
»» Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
The process of obtaining a visa is different for each Act 2000
country. Contact your nearest Australian Diplomatic »» Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
Post (Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Regulations 2001
Consulate-General) or Australian Education Centre »» The National Code of Practice for Registration
for further information. Authorities and Providers of Education and Training
www.dfat.gov.au to Overseas Students (National Code)
»» Education Services for Overseas Students
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) (Registration Charges) Act 1997
»» ESOS Assurance Fund Act.
The Australian Government requires all international
students studying on a student visa to be covered Australia has a federal system of government – one
for medical and health care with an approved OSHC federal government and eight state and territory
provider during their stay in Australia. governments. The ESOS framework is administered
From 1 July 2010, the Department of Immigration and by both levels of government. The result is a nationally
Citizenship introduced a mandatory Visa Length Cover consistent, high quality education and training system.
(VLC) for all student visa applicants.* The ESOS laws benefit two particular groups:
Students who are accompanied by their families must 1. It protects overseas students coming to Australia
also ensure they are covered with valid OSHC. This is on student visas. It does not cover overseas
a condition of your student visa. students on other kinds of visas, nor does it cover
Norwegian students with Norwegian National Insurance students studying at Australian institutions based
Scheme cover and Swedish students with international in other countries.
cover arranged through the Swedish National Board of 2. It sets out clear roles and responsibilities
Student Aid (CSN) are covered for medical expenses in for education institutions wanting to teach
Australia and do not need OSHC. overseas students.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/health

* This requires students to be covered for the entire


duration of their course.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

What is CRICOS? If students feel aggrieved


The Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Students unhappy about the quality of their course
Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) is a database should firstly try to resolve the matter with their
of more than 1 200 Australian education institutions. education institution. If the issue cannot be resolved
Any education institution that recruits, enrols or teaches they can contact the Department of Education,
overseas students, must be registered on CRICOS. Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for
Education institutions must also register each course information and advice to help them understand their
they offer to overseas students. rights and obligations. Contact details are:

Each institution and course registered on CRICOS ESOS Fax: (02) 6240 7789
has an identifying CRICOS number. The institution ESOS Helpline: (02) 6240 5069
number must be shown on all promotional material ESOS Email: esosmailbox@deewr.gov.au
offered to overseas students. If there is no number,
How DEEWR manages the system
then the institution may not be registered to teach
overseas students. DEEWR manages the legislative framework.
It maintains CRICOS and PRISMS, and educates
To get registered, an education institution must firstly
education institutions about their ESOS obligations.
satisfy state and territory government laws. However,
It works closely with DIAC and also has the authority
the Australian Government retains the final power to
to investigate education institutions to make sure they
register a provider on CRICOS and must be satisfied
are complying with the ESOS laws.
that it complies with the ESOS legislation.
DEEWR can impose sanctions against an education
What is PRISMS? institution if they are not following the law. Sanctions
The Provider Registration and International Students include suspending or cancelling the right of the
Management System (PRISMS) is a secure computer education institution to teach overseas students.
system that is the information source for CRICOS. Breaching the laws may also be a criminal offence
attracting fines or imprisonment.
Education institutions and their courses are listed on
PRISMS, as is each student studying in Australia on a The ESOS Framework—providing quality and
student visa, because this system interfaces with the protecting your rights
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) data. A broad outline of the ESOS framework designed
Through PRISMS, education institutions notify DIAC for prospective students is now available. For further
of each student’s enrolment in a course. This should information: www.aei.gov.au/ESOS .
occur before the student applies for a student visa to
study in Australia. The enrolment information generates Student visa assessment levels
an electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) as A visa assessment level is determined by the passport
evidence of enrolment in a registered, full-time course. held and the education sector being applied for.
This eCoE is a key requirement for DIAC to issue a
Student visa subclasses
student visa.
There are seven student visa subclasses. These relate
Education providers also use PRISMS to notify DIAC
to the type of study that the student is undertaking.
of students who may have breached the terms of their
student visa; for example, when the student has not www.immi.gov.au
been attending classes.
Student visa conditions
PRISMS has reduced visa fraud and ensured education
institutions keep track of the students in their care. All student visas granted are subject to a number of
conditions. While studying in Australia, students are
Ensuring students get what they pay for required to comply with these conditions. All students
The ESOS legislation requires all education providers should be familiar with their visa label which outlines
to enter into a written agreement with overseas the visa conditions.
students when they enrol. The agreement must specify
a student’s entitlement to a refund in cases of both
provider and student default.

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student visa conditions


No. Sub-classes Description

8105 All You cannot work more than 20 hours per week# when your course
Mandatory only where is in session (other than work which has been registered as a part
student visa granted on of the course).
or after 26 April 2008.
Note: No work limits apply during recognised periods of vacation
Discretionary where
offered by your education provider.
student visa granted
before 26 April 2008. You cannot undertake work until you have commenced your course
in Australia.

8202 All You must remain enrolled in a CRICOS* registered course.


You must maintain satisfactory attendance in your program, and make
satisfactory academic progress in each study period.

8501 All You must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) during
your stay in Australia.

8516 All You must remain in the education sector that matches your student
visa and you must continue to have sufficient financial capacity to
support your study and stay in Australia.

8517 All Any family members of school age (5–15 years) living with you in
Australia on a student dependent visa must attend school in Australia.

8532 All If you have not turned 18 you must maintain your accommodation
(except 576) support and general welfare arrangements for the duration of your
visa or until you turn 18. If your welfare arrangements are approved by
RMIT, you cannot travel to Australia until your welfare arrangements
commence. The date your welfare arrangements commence is
the welfare start date RMIT University International Services has
nominated on the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation/
Welfare Arrangements (CAAW) letter (except 576). If there are any
changes to these arrangements you must inform DIAC. If RMIT
approved your arrangements, any changes must first be approved by
RMIT University International Services.

8533 All You must advise RMIT of your home address within seven days of
arriving in Australia. If you change your address, you must advise
RMIT within seven days.

8534 570; 572; 573; 574; You are not entitled to be granted a further substantive visa (no further
575 stay). There are exceptions: please check with DIAC.
Assessment level 3
and 4 applications
only, where the course
duration is 10 months
or less.
8535 576 You are not entitled to be granted a further substantive visa (no further
stay). There are exceptions: please check with DIAC.

#
A week begins on a Monday and ends on the following Sunday.
* CRICOS: Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students, see
http://cricos.deewr.gov.au .
This information was correct at the time of printing. To ensure you have the most up-to-date details please refer to
the web site: www.immi.gov.au/students/visa-conditions-students.htm .

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISA REQUIREMENTS

Visa renewals Employment


Students may apply for a further student visa while International students studying in Australia on a
in Australia, provided the current student visa is not student visa are permitted to work up to 20 hours
subject to a ‘no further stay’ condition. Students need per week during study blocks and full-time during
to apply for a new visa before their current student visa semester breaks.
expires. For those students wishing to find out more www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/
about extending their stay, refer to www.immi.gov.au . workpermit

Students under 18 years of age How to find a job


If a student has not turned 18 years of age RMIT RMIT Career Development and Employment can help
University is required to ensure that appropriate care students find and apply for casual and part-time
arrangements are in place before issuing an electronic work, including on-campus, vacation work and
Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) for student visa cooperative positions.
purposes. These arrangements must remain in place
www.rmit.edu.au/careers
until the student turns 18.
The three options for welfare arrangements available to
prospective RMIT students are: Don’t risk it
1. The student lives in Australia with a parent or legal If you are found to be working more than
custodian or a relative over 21 years of age who 20 hours a week while your program is in
has been nominated by the student’s parent(s) or session, your student visa will be cancelled.
legal custodian [and approved by the Department of
Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)].
Your address details
2. The student enters into care arrangements with
a service provider approved by RMIT University, It is a requirement of your student visa that you advise
International Services. RMIT of your local Australian address within seven
days of arrival. This should be done online.
3. The student enters into care arrangements with a
relative or family friend approved by RMIT University, www.rmit.edu.au/students/address
International Services.
www.rmit.edu/programs/applications/guardianship Working after your studies
You are not permitted to work in Australia after your
Change of provider studies without a work permit. However, this can be
arranged through an employer who is willing to sponsor
Those students with a student visa from a previous
your work visa application.
education provider must notify DIAC of their change
of provider.

Tips
» Take note of your visa expiry date.
If your visa is about to expire you need
to reapply. Don't leave it to the last
minute!
» Please go to www.rmit.edu.au/
programs/international/visa_renewal
for information on how to obtain an
electronic Confirmation of Enrolment
(eCoE) for visa renewal purposes.

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HEALTH

In order to have a happy and fulfilling experience during


your time at RMIT University, it is important that you
look after yourself.

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)


The Australian Government requires all international
students studying on a student visa to be covered
for medical and health care with an approved OSHC
provider during their stay in Australia.
»» treatment for pre-existing illnesses or disabilities until
From 1 July 2010, the Department of Immigration and
you have been in Australia for 18 months
Citizenship introduced a mandatory Visa Length Cover
»» specialists (if not referred by a doctor)
(VLC) for all student visa applicants. RMIT University
»» pregnancy-related services if the length of stay is
can organise VLC through its recommended OSHC
three months or less
provider, Medibank Private.
»» treatment for any of your children over 18 years
Students accompanied by their families must ensure of age
family members are covered with valid OSHC. This is »» treatment not considered medically necessary,
a condition of your student visa. e.g. cosmetic surgery
Norwegian students with Norwegian National Insurance »» pharmaceuticals under the value of AU$20 per item.
Scheme cover and Swedish students with international
cover arranged through the Swedish National Board of After arriving in Australia, you can elect to be
Student Aid (CSN) are covered for medical expenses in covered for the above extra expenses by paying
Australia and do not need OSHC. for ‘extras’ insurance.
Students studying for less than three months on a www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/health
visitors or tourist visa are not eligible for OSHC and www.medibank.com.au
are advised to purchase private overseas health
cover either in their home country or after their arrival Medical/doctor fees
in Melbourne. The Australian Government has recommended fees
OSHC must be paid upon a student accepting an offer. for doctors’ services. Some doctors charge more than
Students will not be eligible for a student visa until they the recommended fee. Medibank Private Health Cover
pay OSHC. pays 85 per cent of the government recommended fee,
not the fee the doctor may actually charge.
Australia has an excellent health care system,
with doctors and hospitals readily available across The majority of doctors will request that you pay for
Melbourne to assist the unwell or injured. However, to your fees upfront, and will provide you with a receipt
qualify for these services, you will be required to show so you can ‘claim’ part or all of the fee back from
your OSHC card when visiting a doctor or hospital. Medibank Private.
Charges may apply for some services. If you need to see a doctor, you need to pay the
OSHC helps pay for student medical and hospital care doctor’s fee first and claim it back at any of the
while studying in Australia. Additionally it will contribute Medibank offices with:
towards the cost of most prescription pharmaceuticals »» the medical service receipt
and emergency ambulance transport return. Please »» your student ID number
keep in mind OSHC may not cover: »» Medibank membership number.
»» dental treatment
»» physiotherapy Always present your RMIT student card and
»» optical (glasses and contact lenses) Medibank card.
»» treatment required when travelling to and For a list of local medical practices close to RMIT
from Australia campuses, see page 56.

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HEALTH

Prescriptions Culture shock


If you require medicine, the chemist/pharmacist may Studying in another country can be exciting and
request a prescription from a doctor. challenging; however, some new students may
You will need a doctor’s appointment to get an experience culture shock. It may take a while for
Australian prescription. The cost of prescription you to adjust to life in Australia. Most people who
medicines vary. For a list of chemists/pharmacists live abroad for an extended period can experience
close to RMIT campuses, see page 57. difficulties in adjusting to the new culture. Much of
what you do in your daily life is automatic and requires
Health services little thought. Abroad, the reverse is true and simple
There are a number of health services near RMIT tasks become difficult because you don’t know how to
campuses. Check detailed information at the link below. behave, your actions and words don’t always get the
www.rmit.edu.au/students/health/clinics expected responses, and you don’t understand the
subtle messages you are getting. You are confronted
Looking after yourself continuously with new ways of thinking, new values
and different ways of doing simple things. This
Meals disorientation is known as culture shock.
Don’t skip meals because you are too busy studying Fortunately, culture shock is predictable and
or want to save money. Your health is important. If you manageable. If you are prepared for it, you will be able
don’t eat, your body will run down and you will become to do a great deal to reduce its effects. There are also
more susceptible to illness. many support networks available to assist you with
culture shock, including international student advisors,
Exercise regularly
counsellors, and student clubs at RMIT.
As well as keeping you fit, exercise will help to
Culture shock is not quite as sudden as most people
relieve stress and you will sleep better. Your mind
expect. The main thing to remember is that this is a
will be clearer when you study, and you will have
very normal process.
more energy.
»» Phase 1: The tourist phase
Alcohol »» Phase 2: Realising that the new culture is a reality
Be assertive—don’t be pressured into drinking more »» Phase 3: Gradual adjustment
than you want or intend. »» Phase 4: Adjustment and adaptation

Skin cancer
Australians have the highest rate of skin cancer in the
world. Eighty per cent of skin damage occurs before
the age of 20. Be aware that you need to regularly
apply sunscreen to protect your skin from damage.
Tanned and dark skin colour does not protect you
from skin cancer. Protect yourself by:
»» avoiding being in the sun or reflected sunlight between
11 am and 3 pm for extended periods of time
»» wearing a hat/carrying an umbrella
»» wearing a shirt with a collar and sleeves
»» applying a broad spectrum SPF +15 sunscreen
on exposed skin.

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ARRIVING IN MELBOURNE

RMIT Arrival Service


RMIT University, International Services can arrange
for you to be met at Melbourne International
Airport and transferred to pre-arranged Melbourne
accommodation. To request this service, you Settling in
must complete the Arrival Services Form. All RMIT
On arrival in Melbourne, Student Services can assist
University students, including students who enrol
you with navigating your way around the city, finding
at RMIT English Worldwide, can use this service
accommodation and establishing bank accounts and
free of charge (subject to completion of the Arrival
tax file numbers (please refer to pages 7 and 8). Prior
Services Form).
to semester commencement there are free drop in
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/
services, presentations and Mates mentors to guide you.
arrivalservices
 
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50
Allied Chauffeured Cars Australia operates this
service for RMIT University, International Services. Temporary accommodation
Once you have been cleared by customs, you should
New students often prefer to stay in temporary
look for a representative holding an RMIT sign. If the
accommodation when they first arrive in Melbourne.
sign cannot be found, you must make your way to the
This allows time to become familiar with the city and
International Arrivals Information Desk and ask the staff
to find suitable permanent accommodation. RMIT
to locate Allied Chauffeured Cars Australia. If you are
can organise temporary accommodation, students
delayed in customs or your flight has been delayed,
need to complete the Arrival Services Form. There
you should contact Allied Chauffeured Cars Australia.
is no cost for this service; however, students will
 
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50 be required to pay for their accommodation upon
arrival. If RMIT University, International Services has
You can make your own way to Melbourne’s arranged temporary accommodation for you, when
city centre via the Skybus service (approximately you arrive you will be required to check in and pay
AU$16.00 one way/AU$26.00 return/two for the number of nights you wish to stay before
trips), or a metered taxi (costing approximately obtaining a key for your room. The weekly room rate
AU$50−AU$55 to the city centre). Melbourne’s is cheaper than paying for each day separately.
International Airport is located 25 kilometres, or
Note: Students under the age of 18 must organise
30 minutes drive, from the centre of Melbourne.
their permanent accommodation prior to applying
www.skybus.com.au for their visa. The accommodation must be approved
by RMIT.
Note www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/
temporaryaccommodation
During the flight to Australia passengers
need to complete an immigration card.
Upon disembarking from the aircraft,
students must ensure they hold the
completed immigration card, passport,
airline ticket and luggage tags.

Study Melbourne
To find out more about what it is like to
study in Melbourne as an international
student, visit the following web site:
www.studymelbourne.com.au.

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ACCOMMODATION

Housing Advisory Service tenancy is completed. It will usually be refunded fully


The RMIT Housing Advisory Service provides if you have no rental arrears or have not caused any
information, advice and assistance on the damage to the premises.
accommodation options available to students and www.rmit.edu.au/housing
other housing related matters. While the service is
unable to prearrange accommodation, it provides Private student hostel accommodation
information so you can choose accommodation that
There are many private hostels close to RMIT, offering
best suits your individual requirements. Posted listings
a furnished bedroom, shared bathroom, living and
for accommodation are also included on the web site.
leisure areas. Some hostels provide meals, while others
www.rmit.edu.au/housing provide kitchen facilities. Computer facilities may also
While RMIT does not have on-campus be available. Weekly prices range from AU$240–
accommodation, there are two on-campus style AU$480 (extra costs may include payment of a bond).
accommodation providers within walking distance of Accommodation is usually offered on a three, six
the RMIT City campus. (one semester) or 12-month basis. Students are
www.rmitvillage.com.au advised to arrange hostel accommodation once
www.rooms.net.au they arrive in Australia.
www.rmit.edu.au/housing
Types of accommodation
Deciding where to live is one of the most important Homestay/full board
decisions you will make. A number of options can
Homestay is a great choice for students wanting to
be considered.
experience living in an Australian home, while at the
Share and rental accommodation same time improving their English language skills.
Students generally have their own furnished bedroom
In share houses, each person usually has their own
and share living spaces with their homestay family.
bedroom and shares the kitchen, bathroom and living
Weekly rates are approximately AU$230. Meals are
areas. Rental costs range from AU$140–AU$240 per
included; however, telephone calls and travel expenses
person per week, depending on location and facilities.
are not. All homestay hosts live within 30 to 40 minutes
Other expenses include food, gas, electricity, transport,
of Melbourne’s Central Business District (CBD) where
telephone and Internet connection.
RMIT University’s City campus is located. The host
Real estate agents offer a variety of rental family will advise on the best way to university via
accommodations including houses, flats and public transport. Students can arrange homestay
apartments. The average weekly rent ranges from accommodation prior to arrival in Australia by selecting
AU$250–AU$350 for a one bedroom flat/apartment, the Homestay option on the Arrival Services Form.
and AU$300–AU$450 for two bedrooms. Other The booking cost is AU$220.
expenses include food, gas, electricity, transport,
telephone and Internet connection. Student apartment complexes
It is recommended that you arrange share or rental Student apartment complexes are fully furnished
accommodation after you arrive in Melbourne, as this is and allow students to live independently in a secure
a major decision and a legally-binding contract must be and supportive residential environment. As these
signed. Occupants of share or rental accommodation complexes are very popular there is a high demand
may also need to buy furniture and other household when vacancies are advertised. Utility costs are not
goods (most rental properties are offered unfurnished), usually included in the rental price. Rent can vary from
in addition to providing a rental bond, which is a AU$300–AU$400 per week.
security deposit held by the real estate agent until the www.rmit.edu.au/housing
www.rmitvillage.com.au

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ACCOMMODATION

RMIT Village Other ways to find permanent accommodation


RMIT students have first priority for accommodation Inner city suburbs which are popular with students
at RMIT Village. on the City Campus include Parkville, Carlton, Fitzroy,
Ideally located for students studying on the city and North Melbourne, Collingwood, Brunswick, Northcote,
Brunswick campuses, RMIT Village offers a balance Flemington and Kensington.
between living close to campus in a student community
Newspapers
and independent living. Academic support, pastoral
care and a wide range of activities and events are part Accommodation details are included in daily
of life at the Village, with residents enjoying high quality newspapers, particularly The Age newspaper
apartment-style accommodation. RMIT Village works on Wednesday and Saturday.
in close partnership with RMIT University to provide a
Noticeboards
secure and supportive environment.
Look around your RMIT University campus in student
www.rmitvillage.com.au
locations: e.g. Union building, student cafeterias,
students lounges, etc. Also check the classifieds
on myRMIT where share accommodation and
furniture is advertised.

Online
For a current listing of private rental accommodation:
www.rmit.edu.au/housing

RMIT Village

Alert! Note
Unfortunately, there are quite a few rental When renting a house, apartment or unit
scams taking place worldwide. People it is important to understand the rules
advertising accommoadation may ask you and regulations that govern the real
to send or transfer money for rent or bond estate industry. As a tenant, you must be
before you’ve met them or even seen the aware of lease agreements, rental bonds,
property. They may sound reputable and inspections, residential contracts, body
seem friendly when you correspond with corporates, repairs and maintenance.
them but this is often the way they gain
your trust. www.consumer.vic.gov.au
Never agree to offers and deals straight
away—tell the person that you want to get
some independent advice first. If the offer
sounds too good to be true, it usually is!
Visit www.scamwatch.gov.au .

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SETTLING IN

Moving in
Telephone—To connect an existing telephone line costs
approximately AU$60. A new line and telephone costs
between AU$290 – AU$350, depending on the connection
required. Expect to receive bills every month; these can
be paid electronically, by telephone banking, or at the
post office. To connect a telephone simply contact a
telecommunications supplier, such as Telstra and Optus.
If internet or mobile phone caps are exceeded the excess
charges can be very expensive.
 
See ‘He­lpful Contacts’ on page 50 Mobile phones
There are several major mobile service providers
Utilities and water—To connect water, electricity and that offer pre-paid or contract services.
gas, tenants should ask the accommodation provider
Note: Not all overseas mobile phones work in
(real estate agent or apartment management) for Australia. Before bringing a mobile phone into
the relevant company details. All bills can be paid Australia, check that it is compatible with
electronically, by telephone banking or at the post Australian networks.
office. There are several providers for each service,
Smoking
so compare prices before you sign.
Smoking is banned in government buildings, on public
Buying household goods transport (including domestic and international flights),
Depending on budgets, furniture and household theatres, shopping centres and all indoor and many
goods may be rented, or bought new or second- outdoor public meeting places. Many restaurants have
hand. There are a wide variety of furniture and a smoking area as well as a non-smoking area. Always
household goods stores across Melbourne, many ask for permission to smoke.
of which offer home delivery. Try myRMIT classifieds:
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
Note
Postal services Smoke alarms are compulsory and must
be installed in every residential building on or
Australia Post operates Australia’s postal service. near the ceiling of every storey. It is the legal
Hours of operation are 9 am − 5 pm weekdays and responsibility of all owners and landlords to
9 am −12 pm on Saturdays. install working smoke alarms.
The Building Regulations state that smoke
Phonecards alarms must meet the Australian Standard
Most public telephones accept coins or pre-paid AS 3786-1993. You will find a range of
phonecards. Phonecards can be purchased in post complying models at most electrical
appliance outlets or hardware stores.
offices, newsagents and many other outlets to the
value of AU$5, AU$10 and AU$20. Phonecards can You lose your sense of smell when you
be used for local, interstate and overseas calls. The are asleep, so smoke alarms are intended
to detect smoke before it reaches people
cost of a local call from a public phone is 50 cents sleeping in a building so they have time
and 15 – 30 cents from a home phone. There is no time to evacuate.
limit on a local call; however, calling a mobile phone
For information about smoke alarms and
is more expensive. Long distance calls outside of the how they should be maintained, go to:
metropolitan area (including interstate and international
www.mfb.vic.gov.au/Community-Safety/
calls) are charged at various rates per minute. For
Home-Fire-Safety/Smoke-Alarms.html
international calls dial 0011, then the country code,
the area code and then the telephone number.
 
See ‘He­lpful Contacts’ on page 50

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PREPARING FOR STUDY
AT RMIT

Enrolment and orientation Enrolment checklist


Students must enrol in their program on the date
specified in their RMIT offer letter. The date, time and 1. Read this publication thoroughly
location of enrolment will be sent prior to program
2. Check offer letter
commencement. This information, together with
orientation and commencement dates, can also be 3. Defer acceptance (if applicable)
found at the web site below.
If you choose to defer your acceptance, you will be
www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/international issued with a new offer letter and will be required to
accept this new offer. The deposit already paid will
Students should bring the following items to enrolment: be transferred to the new acceptance. You will need
»» passport and visa to accept this new offer via the Offer Acceptance
»» acceptance letter Form.
»» electronic confirmation of enrolment www.rmit.edu.au/programs/apply/
(eCoE) printout international/defer
»» change of address details (if applicable).

Note: You will only be permitted to enrol if you have 4. Become familiar with RMIT terminology
paid your deposit and OSHC fee. Required fees Program = Course (i.e. Bachelor of Business
payable by students will be outlined in the RMIT (Accounting)
offer letter. Please refer to the following web site for Course = Subject (i.e. Introductory Accounting)
information about payment options. A course refers to a component of an RMIT study
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/applications/payment program. For example, the course ‘Macroeconomics 1’
forms part of the Bachelor of Business (Economics
Orientation for international students and Finance) program.
It is essential to attend orientation sessions specifically Other examples of RMIT terminology:
designed for international students. Check the web site
Lectures
for details.
The majority of course information is taught via
www.rmit.edu.au/students/orientation lectures, or seminars. A lecturer presents course
information to students, who in turn take notes.
RMIT International College (RMIT College) students’
enrolment procedures are slightly different. Students Tutorials
should refer to their welcome letter or contact RMIT Small tutorial groups, usually a breakdown of lecture
College for further information. groups, allow the students to discuss the lecture
material in greater detail.
See ‘Helpful Contacts’ on page 50
 
Laboratory classes
Students studying science, engineering, technology
and language courses will also have laboratory
classes.
Practical sessions or studio teaching
These are applicable to art and design courses.
Teacher guided hours (contact hours)
The amount of time you spend in class.
Learner directed hours
The number of additional hours you are expected to
undertake in your own time (per course).

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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

myRMIT As an RMIT University student, you are required to


myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit is your central comply with all University regulations and requirements
point of access to your: related to your program. You must ensure the
»» Personal details information you provide when enrolling is accurate so
»» Enrolment RMIT can fully and properly administer your enrolment.
»» RMIT student email account When you enrol, you must read and accept the
»» Important announcements statement of student responsibilities prior to proceeding
»» Results with your enrolment. For further University regulations
»» Study resources and policies see www.rmit.edu.au/policies .
»» Timetable
Privacy statement
»» Course guides
»» Library account RMIT University is committed to maintaining the
»» News on University events and activities confidentiality of your personal information in
»» Student forums accordance with the RMIT privacy policy and Australian
»» Classifieds government legislation. When you enrol you must read
»» Campus maps and accept the privacy statement prior to proceeding
»» Frequently asked questions with your enrolment.
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit www.rmit.edu.au/privacy
5. Check for eligibility of course exemptions 7. Seek academic advice and enrol­
Advanced Standing and Recognition of Prior Prior to enrolling in a program, you will be required to
Learning (RPL)/Credit transfer attend the relevant program information session. This
Most international students will have applied for RPL is where you can seek advice regarding your course
or credit transfer. If eligible for RPL or credit transfer, selection and confirm enrolment procedures. You will
you are advised at the time of offer and will need to also be provided with the appropriate step-by-step
complete the appropriate documentation at enrolment. guide to assist you with your enrolment.
If not, you should apply at the school during enrolment. Information session details can be found on the
Exemption affects the program duration, therefore your enrolment timetable located at:
eCoE will be adjusted and this will alter the expected www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/ international .
completion date for visa purposes.
Application forms 8. Collect RMIT diary and student card
The Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Once you have completed your enrolment you will
application forms for both TAFE and higher education need to request your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
can be downloaded from: www.rmit.edu.au/students/ You can either download this from Enrolment Online
forms . Each form has additional information indicating or request it at The Hub. You will need to present your
the credit type and the circumstances in which the CoE to The Hub in order to obtain a student card and
particular credit application form is to be used. You student diary.
should read this information carefully in order to ensure
that the appropriate application is used. Keep up-to-date
6. Understand student responsibilities When you enrol, you agree in the Statement of the
RMIT encourages you to participate fully as an student responsibilities to log in to myRMIT at least
independent and active learner throughout your studies. twice a week to check announcements and email.
RMIT will use announcements and your RMIT student
As part of this participation you will assume email account for official communications from the
responsibility for the choices you make in relation University so it is important to log in regularly to keep
to your academic program as outlined in the RMIT up-to-date.
University handbook available online.
www.rmit.edu.au/students
www.rmit.edu.au/handbook

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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

9. Check important dates Orientation is a great opportunity to:


As part of the student responsibilities, all students »» meet students and staff
should be aware of important administration dates and »» get to know RMIT’s campuses and locate key
deadlines, in particular program census dates. These resources and services
dates and deadlines are listed in the RMIT Student »» discover what student services are available to
Diary and are available online. support you during your student life
www.rmit.edu.au/students/importantdates »» join one or more of the many clubs and societies
»» become involved in special programs such as RMIT
Ambassadors, Mates at RMIT and the Student
10. Become familiar with student services
Leadership Program
All students are encouraged to acquaint themselves »» gain a better understanding of programs,
with the services provided by the University. assessment requirements and academic
expectations.
 
See ‘Support Services at Hand’ on page 31

The highlight of these activities is the festival – definitely


11. Attend orientation activities not to be missed! To find out more information about
Orientation is traditionally held at the start of semester specific dates and times of the activities available at
and is all about helping you find your way around RMIT each campus go to:
University. RMIT research shows that students with www.rmit.edu.au/students/orientation .
strong social and academic contacts are more likely to
succeed at university. Therefore you are encouraged 12. Ask any questions in person at The Hub
to make the most of your orientation activities. All students are encouraged to acquaint themselves
During orientation there is an academic and social with the services provided by the University. For a
program providing helpful workshops, including comprehensive listing please go to:
information on study programs and student life www.rmit.edu.au/students/services
involving the arts, sports, clubs and societies. Free
 
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50
food, entertainment and giveaways are also available.

Course load/enrolment limits Confirmation of Enrolment


A full-time course load 36 – 48 credit points per You can view your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
semester. Courses at RMIT are generally 12 credit via myRMIT once you are on the internet. The CoE will
points each, although there are a few that are either indicate your name, student number, and the courses
6, 16, 24, 36 or 48 credit points. You may take any you are enrolled in.
combination of credit points, as long as you are taking
Variations to your enrolment
36 – 48 credit points per semester.
You may wish to change the classes you are enrolled
Please note that the credit points awarded for each
in. Be aware of important dates relating to the last days
class usually reflect the contact hours (i.e. in class
to change classes.
hours) plus the expected non-contact hours (private
study) required for each course. In general, a 12 credit www.rmit.edu.au/students/importantdates
point course equates to three contact hours per week.
Course guides indicate expected number of hours
for teaching time. The use of independent and self-
directed learning strategies (i.e. own study time)
Mailing address
allows you to exercise considerable control over International students must provide
your learning outcomes. and maintain accurate address details
(particularly during holiday periods) so
that important information relating to
program administration, results and, in
some instances, the retention of a place
may be received.

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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

Here are some ways that you can help yourself


Study load to adjust:
International students on a student visa »» Allow time in the first few weeks to learn how
must maintain sufficient study load in things operate at RMIT
order to complete their program within In a large university there are many areas with
the given duration (i.e. students cannot different features and procedures. Try to become
elect to undertake a lighter study load familiar with areas most relevant to your study.
that would lengthen duration).
»» Understand your study program
Every course will have a course guide that will be
given out in the first week of lectures. It will detail
Late enrolment assessment requirements, reading guides, course
International students must enrol in person. They are content and other general information.
not permitted a proxy enrolment for their first enrolment »» Read communication from RMIT carefully
at RMIT. If you are unable to attend your scheduled This is important information you will require
enrolment you should contact RMIT University throughout the semester, so keep it in a safe
International Services when you arrive in Melbourne. place for easy reference. Email communication
Important note: Students who enrol late have a from the University is only sent to your RMIT
limited choice of timetable and may not be permitted student email address.
to enrol if they arrive more than TWO WEEKS after »» Know who your lecturers and tutors are
the official commencement date. Lecturers and tutors are very approachable at
RMIT, so always ask them if you are unclear of
any instructions during class.
International students may study only »» Be an active learner
up to 25 per cent of their total program In most cases independent action, initiative and
by distance and/or online courses. active learning approaches by students are valued.
However, you must also be enrolled in In tutorials your opinions will be sought and
at least one face-to-face course in any
discussion among students is encouraged.
compulsory study period.
»» Watch and learn
It is also useful to watch what local students do
Cancellation of enrolment and ask questions in the first few weeks.
»» Find study resources and discover how to use
Should you wish to cancel your enrolment, it is your
online learning systems at
responsibility to do so prior to the census date in
www.rmit.edu.au/students/studyresources
each semester. Failure to do so will mean you have to
»» Understand your assessment requirements
pay fees for the semester, even if you do not wish to
In much written work a critical and analytical
continue with your studies.
approach will be valued. This means that you must
 
See ‘Refunds’ on page 30 present an argument supported by evidence. This
involves a clear understanding of the issues. Most
Getting started schools produce written guidelines for writing essays
In a new learning environment you will notice many and reports. It is a good idea to obtain a copy of
unfamiliar things. There is a great deal to learn both in these and carefully follow their instructions.
www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre
and out of the classroom, and sometimes you may feel
»» Understand the terminology
confused and uncertain. There are many people who
Technical language varies from course to course
will be happy to help you with advice and support.
and you may be introduced to technical terms that
It is important that you familiarise yourself with all are unique to your course. Many textbooks have
the information contained in this section. It will help glossaries that provide meanings of technical terms.
you understand the RMIT learning environment, »» RMIT libraries are an important resource and it
your responsibilities as a student at RMIT, and the is vital that you become familiar with how to use
academic, learning and support services available them efficiently
to you. The libraries offer orientation tours and staff who
can assist you.
»» Ask for help
If you are struggling, have any concerns or worries,
speak to your tutors or lecturers, or seek assistance
through the Study and Learning Centre (SLC).
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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

RMIT academic environment Academic year


Your new academic environment may be different to The Australian academic year is in the main divided into
the academic environment in your own country: two semesters:
»» Students at most Australian universities usually
Higher Education
attend three to four lectures or tutorials made up of
a one-hour lecture and a two-hour tutorial for each »» Semester 1
course. Classes in some courses, particularly at Begins late February/early March and finishes
postgraduate level, can be held in the evening. in late June.
»» Courses in some disciplines (for example social »» Semester 2
sciences) require students to do more individual Begins mid July and is completed by mid
reading and research and may have fewer class November.
hours.
TAFE
»» Each School has its own teaching and assessment
methods. Lecturers and tutors are required to inform »» Semester 1
students of assessment methods once classes Begins early February and finishes in late June.
commence. »» Semester 2
»» Students are encouraged to participate in classes. Begins early July and is completed by mid
They may be required to answer questions, put November.
forward their own ideas in a general discussion, or Timetabling
make a presentation to their class.
The online Student Timetabling System (STS) allows
»» Students are expected to be self-motivated and the
you to access and construct your personal timetable
problem-solving approach is the usual method of
by viewing the available option and selecting the class
teaching and learning.
or classes you prefer. Every RMIT student has to
»» The relationship between students and staff is
create his/her own timetable via:
generally informal and relaxed. Students should
www.rmit.edu.au/students/sts .
always ask for assistance, particularly when they do
not understand something that was said. You must be enrolled in the course before STS
»» Plagiarism is an offence. Students must not use timetable access is available. If the STS states that
another person’s thoughts, writing or invention a class is unavailable, please always check with the
as their own. Instead, they are expected to relevant lecturer or the academic school on how to
acknowledge the original sources and use these sign up for the class.
as a basis for developing their own ideas. The
plagiarism policy is available on the RMIT web site.
»» Most lecturers and tutors require essays and
assignments to be typed rather than handwritten.
RMIT University has computer laboratories on its
main campuses and students are encouraged to
use them for their study. A list of computer labs is
available on page 34.
»» All RMIT University lectures and classes are taught
in English.
Important dates

As part of the student responsibilities, all


RMIT students should be aware of important
administration dates and deadlines, in
particular, the last dates for students to
change/add course and the census dates.
These dates and deadlines are listed in the
RMIT Student Diary, and are also available
online at:
www.rmit.edu.au/students/importantdates

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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

Assessment Special consideration


Assessment may include written assignments, seminar Special Consideration is a variation to an assessment
presentations, design portfolios and examinations. which takes into account the impact of unexpected
You are likely to be presented with a reading list for or extenuating circumstances which have severely
each of your courses, pointed in the direction of the affected the student’s performance in assessment or
library and invited to read what you find of interest and prevented them from attempting the assessment. It
of use. differs from ‘Equitable Assessment Arrangements’ in
that it is considered at or soon after the time of the
However, if you are told: ‘You may wish to have a look
assessment task, and is a one-off adjustment.
at these specific titles...’ that implies strong advice that
these books should be read. Eligibility
If you are taking courses in social sciences, you will Students may apply for Special Consideration on a
probably find yourself writing substantial essays in range of health or compassionate grounds where they
which you will need to present your arguments, and experience unexpected or extenuating circumstances
original research and thought are expected. during or at end of a semester which:
Science courses also often require essays. It will be »» prevented them from submitting assessable task/s, or
your responsibility to see that all your work is carefully »» prevented them from attending an examination, or
prepared and submitted on time. substantially affected their performance in the above.
You should not expect very detailed instruction, but Examples of unexpected or extenuating circumstances
advice from your teachers will be readily available if normally considered include:
you seek them out. Plan your time, and spread essays
»» serious illness or psychological condition — 
across the semester.
e.g. hospital admission, serious injury, severe
Do not be deceived by the apparently casual asthma, severe anxiety or depression. Does not
attitude towards work and study which may seem to include minor symptoms associated with a cold,
characterise the average Australian student. period pain or hay fever
You should be alert to the varied requirements of each »» loss or bereavement — e.g. death of a close family
course, to spend time investigating your courses, and member, family/relationship breakdown
not rely on being told exactly what to do or when to do »» hardship/trauma — e.g. victim of crime, sudden
it. You will be expected to provide your own motivation loss of income or employment, severe disruption to
and to assume responsibility for your own education domestic arrangements.
and learning, and not simply to wait to be taught the
course material.

Learning support
If you are facing academic difficulties, seek help from
the RMIT Study and Learning Centre (SLC). Check at
your administration reception desk, or consult a Course
or Program Coordinator for further information. Tutors
can also be contacted through Career Development
and Employment (CDE).
Tel. +61 3 9925 3600

Beware
If you find you have too little to do, then
in all probability you have not yet fully
understood what is expected. Speak to
your course teacher, School/program
coordinator, or departmental advisor
and ask for guidance.

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PREPARING FOR STUDY AT RMIT

RMIT grading system

Higher Education grading


STANDARD ASSESSMENT
HD High Distinction 80 –100
DI Distinction 70 –79
CR Credit 60 – 69
PA Pass 50 – 59
NN Fail 0 – 49

ADDITIONAL GRADES
DEF Deferred Assessment—Applies to formal
exams or assessment that has been deferred
as a result of the Special Consideration
process.
SP Supplementary Pass—This grade may apply
when a student successfully completes an
approved Supplementary Assessment task.
NEX No Assessment Scheduled.
PC Pass by compensation
PX Pass Grade Only—This grade will appear
when no higher grading is available for an
assessment.
WDR Withdrawn from Course

CREDIT TRANSFER AND EXTERNAL GRADING


EX Exemption Granted
BX Block Exemption
AL Assessed/Recognised Learning
EPG External Pass Grade—For students engaged
in exchange, study abroad and cross-
institutional study.
ECP External Compassionate Pass—
For students engaged in exchange, study
abroad and cross-institutional study.

For TAFE grading and further grading advice,


www.rmit.edu.au/students/grading .

26
SAFETY

Keeping safe: campus safety


As in any other place, you need to be aware of safety
issues on campus. RMIT Security officers patrol all
campuses but they can’t be everywhere at all times.
Be alert to safety awareness campaigns, and check
the relevant student rights information. If you feel Personal safety
threatened or unsafe, inform the security officers.
Australia is generally a safe and secure study
RMIT Security provides the following services: destination. However, as with any travel, you
»» 24 hours campus patrols (City, Building 108 and should always take steps to keep yourself safe.
Bundoora) and combined campus and mobile patrols »» Avoid poorly lit streets and parks at night.
(Brunswick) on request and subject to availability »» Always tell someone when you are going out,
»» Provision of an escort service (during business hours where you are going and when you expect to return.
and after hours) for staff and students, on request »» Take care travelling at night on your own.
and subject to availability Make use of campus security escorts and bus
»» Management of security systems, including a Closed services where available.
Circuit Television (CCTV) system »» Wear shoulder bags and cameras with the strap
»» Collection and analysis of criminal activity statistics across your body instead of on your shoulder.
on campus Never leave personal belongings unattended.
»» Coordination of investigations into any criminal »» Always carry either a mobile phone, change for a
activity on campus pay phone or a phonecard.
»» Take note of any security guidelines provided by
Theft prevention your place of study.
To report a theft on campus, contact RMIT Security on »» Avoid giving your personal information to strangers.
+61 3 9925 3333. Don’t become a victim of theft. Be »» Lock your doors and windows.
vigilant at all times and take every step to avoid losing »» Do not carry your wallet in an outside pocket, as
your possessions. it can be an easy target for pickpockets. Try not
to carry large amounts of cash. Travellers cheques
Every year, people have their property stolen on
and card are regarded as being much safer.
campus. Libraries, work, study and leisure areas are all
»» When travelling by train, always travel in the
potential targets for theft.
carriage nearest the driver or those marked as
Around 80 per cent of all RMIT thefts occur in the being safe for night travel. Many stations are not
library. Thieves tend to target laptop computers, mobile staffed after hours.
phones and wallets. Observe these suggestions to »» Taxis are another option for getting around late
minimise your chances of becoming a victim of theft: at night.
»» Where possible, study with other students. »» Country towns can close early and it is advisable
Property can then be monitored during trips to the to reach your destination before nightfall instead of
bookshelves, etc. looking around for accommodation or a meal to eat
»» Do not leave your bag unattended, even for only after dark.
a few moments. If you need a study or bathroom
break, always take your possessions with you. And www.rmit.edu.au/security/safetyplan
if someone is acting suspiciously, notify a library staff
member or security.

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SAFETY

Bicycles and community and residents’ groups to develop


»» On RMIT’s City campus, a secure bicycle enclosure policy and programs which will enhance safety for
in available in the Building 51 garage located at everyone in the city.
80 – 92 Victoria Street, Carlton. The City of Melbourne auspices the City Safety
»» Use a ‘D’ type lock. It is not foolproof, but much Leadership Committee which identifies and acts on
better than using a cheap chain device which is not strategic priorities to promote a diverse City where all
much more effective than tying your bike up with community members feel safe.
string. Cable locks can be used to lock both the
frame and the wheels together. What is the Safe City Cameras Program?
»» Remove the front wheel etc., so that you can secure The City of Melbourne operates a public space
all parts together. closed circuit television system known as the Safe
City Cameras Program. The program consists of
Cars 23 cameras monitoring public space in the central
business district. The cameras are monitored
»» Lock all doors and wind up windows.
24 hours a day, seven days a week by specially
»» Install an anti-theft device, e.g., an alarm fuel/
trained security contractors.
ignition cut-out switch, visible locking device or
battery isolator. Safe City Taxi Ranks
»» Take valuables with you or lock them in the boot
Safe City Taxi Ranks assist in creating a safe
or glove box. Lock them away before arriving at
environment for passengers to wait for a taxi and for
the parking area.
taxi drivers to access fares. Each rank is staffed by a
security officer and safe city cameras randomly monitor
Who to contact on campus the ranks during their hours of operation.
For emergencies on the Brunswick, Bundoora To assist passenger and driver safety, taxi numbers are
and City campuses, phone the RMIT Security logged and passenger ID may be requested.
emergency number:
Safe City Taxi Ranks are located in Melbourne’s
»» Ext. 53333 (Internal phone call) CBD at:
»» Tel. 9925 3333 (External phone call) »» Flinders Street
»» St Paul’s Cathedral (only during special events)
If you are unable to get through, phone 0 – 000 (if dialling
»» 50 Bourke Street
from within RMIT) or 000 (if not calling from an RMIT
»» 55 King Street
phone) and request the appropriate service—Police,
Fire Brigade, or Ambulance. Safe City Taxi Ranks operate:
If an ambulance is called on campus, notify security »» Friday and Saturday from 11 pm to 5 am
on Ext. 53333 or 03 5572 5740 or mobile number
0418 301 875 to facilitate ambulance access on Note: Taxi fares must be pre-paid between
to campus. 10 pm and 6 am.
www.rmit.edu.au/security
NightRider services
NightRider buses depart from Swanston Street
Property identification
every 30 minutes between 1.30 am and 4.30 am on
You stand a better chance getting stolen property back Saturday mornings and 1.30 am to 5.30 am on Sunday
if you can identify it. mornings from the city and Melbourne’s suburbs.
»» Keep model and serial numbers
»» Your local police station can help you to mark Trains
your bicycle Train services late at night are limited. Always check
»» Take photos of your property before going out timetables for details.
After 7 pm, travel in the front carriage, close to the
Safety in Melbourne driver. Where possible, travel with a friend at night.
Melbourne has a reputation as a safe city, and has Keep in mind that when you arrive at your destination
been recognised by the World Health Organisation you may need transport home from the train station.
(WHO) as a ‘Safe Community’. The City of Melbourne Plan in advance to be picked up.
works with a range of groups, including the Victoria There are red emergency buttons on trains if you
Police, State Government Departments, businesses, need assistance.

28
SAFETY

Water safety
Life Saving Victoria patrols 65 of Victoria’s most
popular beaches. A patrolled beach can be identified
by the red and yellow patrol flags.
www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

What do the red and yellow flags mean?


The red and yellow patrol flags identify the safest
area to swim when an active lifesaving patrol is on
the beach.
Before a lifesaving patrol begins, the lifesavers or
professional lifeguards on duty enter the water to
get a feel for where the rips, currents, rocks and
other hazards are located. They then combine their
knowledge and experience with the current conditions
and identify the safest area to swim. Two red and
yellow patrol flags then identify this area.
Only swimmers are allowed between the red and
yellow patrol flags. Surfboards must keep outside of
the blue flags, which are located on either side of the
red and yellow patrol flags.

Your responsibility
The patrol constantly monitors the area between the
patrol flags. However it is the responsibility of the
swimmer to stay within their capabilities. Swimmers
should never swim alone. Furthermore, if you choose
to swim outside the red and yellow patrol flags or at an
unpatrolled beach you do so at your own risk. Play it
safe and always swim between the flags.

Beach safety tips


»» Always swim at a beach patrolled by lifesavers.
»» Swim between the red and yellow flags. They mark
the safest areas to swim.
»» Always swim under supervision or with a friend.
»» Read and obey the safety signs.
»» If you are unsure of conditions, ask a lifesaver.
»» Always go surfing with someone else.
»» Don’t swim directly after a meal.
»» Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
»» Don’t run and dive in the water.
»» Check that its okay to swim before you enter the
water, conditions change regularly.
»» Be SunSmart use at least 15+ sunscreen, wear a
long-sleeve shirt and broad brimmed hat.
»» If you get caught in a rip at a patrolled beach, do
not panic. Float with the rip and raise one arm for
assistance.
»» Always wear a foot strap when surfing and a wrist
strap when body boarding.

www.watersafety.vic.gov.au

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FEES

Payment of fees Refunds


International students pay a deposit when they accept The refund guidelines for RMIT University observe
their program. After enrolment, you will receive a tax the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS)
invoice for the remaining tuition fees. Act 2000 and the ESOS Regulations 2001. The RMIT
In each following semester you will receive a tax invoice refund guidelines apply to all new and re-enrolling
for tuition fees and any other fees or charges you have students, unless otherwise stated. New students
agreed to. You are required to pay all fees and charges need to refer to the policy section for commencing
by the due date indicated on the invoice. RMIT aims to international students.
give all students 30 days to make payment. Payment www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds
options are detailed on the tax invoice.
Tuition fees are charged per semester not per Materials fees
course. The amount of tuition fees remains the same There are various fees associated with courses and
whether you are enrolled in 36 or 48 credit points. programs offered at RMIT. Examples include field
You can pay your fees at any Hub location. (Cash trips, goods or services used to create items which
payments are not accepted. Check with the Hub become the property of students, uniforms, etc. In
about payment options.) most cases the charges are not compulsory but are
If payment is not received you can incur a late payment strongly recommended. You may elect to not pay this
penalty. RMIT University reserves the right to provide fee, but if you do so, you will not be entitled to use
your details to an external agent for the purpose of materials supplied in class.
collecting any debts. Any additional costs associated www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees/other
with this process are payable by you.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees Need financial assistance?
It is important that when you first experience financial
Fees and charges difficulties or you have questions relating to your
The Approved Schedule of Fees and Charges outlines finances, you contact the Student Financial Advisory
all fees that may be charged to students. This Service. Here you can get information, advice and
document is published annually under the authority of discuss your options on a range of topics including
the RMIT University Council. Detailed information about budgeting and expenses, sources of income, tax,
fees and charges, including the Approved Schedule of emergency assistance and referrals to other services.
Fees and Charges, is available at:  
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50
www.rmit.edu.au/fs/studentfees/schedules .
In each semester you will receive an online tax invoice
for tuition fees and any other fees or charges you have
agreed to. New (commencing) students can expect
to receive their first invoice no later than eight weeks
after enrolling in classes. Future invoices will not be
sent earlier than January (in first semester) and May
(in second semester). For information about payment
options, please refer to the invoice.
www.rmit.edu.au/programs/fees

30
SUPPORT SERVICES
AT HAND

RMIT International Services


RMIT’s International Services (IS) unit provides the
University with marketing, recruitment, admissions
and on-arrival support services for students studying
on its Australian campuses as full-fee paying
international students, Australian and overseas
government and corporate sponsored students,
RMIT scholarship students and Education Abroad
and exchange students. The International Services
unit also ensures that RMIT University remains
compliant in relation to the Education Services to
Overseas Students (ESOS) Act.
International Student Information
International Services processes applications, collects and Support (ISIS)
new students’ tuition fee deposits and provides other
ISIS is a service specifically for international students
administrative support services for full-fee paying
where a comprehensive approach is adopted with an
international students. Through the International desk
emphasis on facilitating positive outcomes. Staff advise
at Info Corner, students are also offered specialised
on a range of issues that can have an academic or
support services to assist with their arrival.
personal impact on the student experience. Topics
www.rmit.edu.au/international
which frequently require explanation or guidance from
an ISIS advisor are:
The Hub »» university policy and procedures
The Hub is designed to make it easier and more »» academic requirements
convenient for RMIT students to access services, »» visa and work conditions
information and advice. Some of the things you can »» money matters
do at the Hub are: »» accommodation options and issues
»» Submit forms »» emergency and crisis situations
»» Enquire about enrolments, scholarships, student fees »» general welfare
»» Enquire about other student services
»» Obtain a student card, academic transcript, Access to advisors is via email, drop in or face to face
currently enrolled and holiday letters consultation.

The Hubs are located at all of RMIT major campuses: www.rmit.edu.au/isis

»» City campus
Building 12, Level 4
Building 108, Level 3
»» Brunswick campus
Building 514, Level 1, Room 7
»» Bundoora campus
Building 202, level 2, Room 36
www.rmit.edu.au/students/hub

31
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND

Student legal services The Study and Learning Centre (SLC)


Student legal services offers confidential advice The SLC has a number of services to assist students
and referrals to all currently enrolled RMIT University in developing their study and learning techniques in
students free of charge. The following lists some of assignment writing, discipline-specific language and
the ways student legal services can assist you: learning, maths, physics and chemistry.
»» Public transport ticket fines The services are free of charge and open to any RMIT
»» Penalty notices student (TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate—
»» Traffic accidents coursework or research).
»» Tenancy matters Learning lab/online resources
»» Personal injury
Students can access interactive tutorials and printable
»» Consumer complaints
handouts on ‘Learning Lab’ to improve their general
»» Work rights violation
academic study, writing and maths skills. Students can
»» Freedom of information
also access discipline-based resources and email a
»» Mediation referral
Learning Skills Adviser for assistance with any aspect
»» Debts
of their study.
»» Court summons
»» Drugs www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu
»» Domestic violence and stalking
‘Drop-in’ and individual consultation services
»» Family law
»» Small business To see an Adviser face to face, students can either
»» Police matters ‘drop-in’ (in Buildings 12 and 108) or make an
appointment for an individual consultation (on all
Student legal services cannot provide assistance campuses).
for student versus student or student versus The ‘drop-in’ service allows both local and international
RMIT matters. students to work individually, or in small groups, and
Bookings for the legal service may be made it also runs workshops on key study and learning
by calling: techniques early in the semester.
»» City: +61 3 9925 2078 Drop-in services:
»» Brunswick: +61 3 9925 2280 www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/dropin
»» Bundoora: +61 3 9925 7280 Individual consultations:
www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/individual
Email: student.legal@rmit.edu.au
www.rmit.edu.au/students/legal Writing circles
Writing circles have been developed for international
and local postgraduate research students so they can
collaborate with each other, exploring ways to improve
their writing skills. These facilitated sessions are run
by the Study and Learning Centre (SLC) and have
a social as well as an academic function as students
develop collegial relationships with each other. There
are currently five writing circles operating across the
three RMIT Colleges, with an additional two circles
embedded into research programs in the College of
Design and Social Context. To date, approximately
300 students have subscribed to this program.
www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/
workshops/pg/writingcircles

32
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND

Training for peer academic mentoring Housing Advisory Sevice


Group study sessions facilitated by students are Although RMIT does not have on-campus
opportunities for students to build both academic and accommodation, its Housing Advisory Service provides
social relationships. The Study and Learning Centre information, advice and assistance on finding off-
(SLC) has provided training for student mentors in campus accommodation.
Student Engagement and Leadership (LEAD) programs A free tenancy service is also available to assist
at RMIT since 2008. Local and international students students with issues such as starting a tenancy,
train together as mentors, with important aspect of lease agreements, condition reports, your rights and
the training being intercultural communication, with responsibilities as a tenant, breaking or ending a lease,
mini-modules offered in areas such as communication, getting the bond back and any other tenancy problems
diversity awareness, and learning styles. that students may encounter.
Counselling services www.rmit.edu.au/housing
RMIT University offers a free and confidential
counselling service to all students, covering myRMIT
both personal and academic issues. myRMIT at www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit is your central
»» adjustment to living in Australia and to university life point of access to your:
»» homesickness, loneliness and isolation »» Personal details
»» family and relationship issues »» Enrolment
»» help with decision making »» RMIT student email account
»» when life feels very difficult »» Important announcements
»» Results
www.rmit.edu.au/counselling
»» Study resources
»» Timetable
Disability Liaison Unit (DLU) »» Course guides
The DLU provides services for students with varying »» Library account
disabilities. The form of assistance available includes »» News on University events and activities
the provision of note-takers, sign interpreters, alternative »» Student forums
formats and a safe area where students can relax. »» Classifieds
Any student interested in utilising this service should »» Campus maps
contact the DLU early in the semester. This will »» Frequently asked questions
allow enough time for the DLU to put the necessary www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
reasonable adjustment in place before program
commencement.
www.rmit.edu.au/disability

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SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND

RMIT student ID card and diary Libraries


You will be issued with a student identification card, Library locations
valid for the duration of your stay. The card entitles you »» Swanston Library
to the use of RMIT facilities. You can use your student Building 8, Level 5
card to obtain discounts on admission to the theatre,
»» Business Library
sporting events, etc. The cards are issued at the Hub
Building 108, Level 5
on each campus.
»» Carlton Library
A replacement fee for lost or stolen cards is charged,
Building 94 Level 3
payable at the Hub.
»» Brunswick Library
Please ensure you pick up a student diary from the
Building 514, Level 2
Hub. The diary contains valuable information on the
many services provided by RMIT University, RMIT »» Bundoora East Library
Link and the Student Union. It could come in handy Building 251, Level 2
to remind you when to hand in assignments. »» Bundoora West Library
Building 210
Computer labs
For opening hours for all libraries, check the Library
Computer labs are available for use by current
web site.
students.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/lab www.rmit.edu.au/library

To apply for security access for gaining entry to labs At RMIT University you have access to several
after hours go to: www.rmit.edu.au/security libraries on campus. Get to know the libraries early
in your studies so that you can make the most of
them. Attend a library orientation tour at the start
of semester. You can do one in person, or there
are online tutorials available via the library web site.
RMIT University Library offers extensive
services, facilities and study space as well as a
comprehensive collections of books, periodicals
and other course-related materials, such as videos,
magazines, computer software, tapes, slides, films,
newspapers and maps.
RMIT Library staff can assist if you need help
finding something.
Computer laboratories and group study rooms
are also located in the libraries and are available
to students. To book, visit the Library web site.
Please remember to return your books on time.
Failure to do so will result in library fines, and failure
to pay these fines will mean that you will be unable
to obtain a transcript of your results.
www.rmit.edu.au/library

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SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND

CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program On-campus computers and internet


RMIT University Library belongs to the CAVAL
Information Technology Services
(Cooperative Action by Victorian Academic Libraries)
Reciprocal Borrowing Program. RMIT University offers a wide range of information
and communication technologies through Information
This program allows RMIT students to borrow material
Technology Services (ITS) and other groups such as
from other participating Victorian academic and
the RMIT University Library and colleges.
public libraries—including the other eight Victorian
Universities, over 20 TAFE Colleges, the State Library, ITS is responsible for ensuring services and
and the library of the Victorian Parliament. To join the technologies enhance the student experience, including
CAVAL program, go to the Loans Desk at any RMIT computer labs, email and internet. Please refer to the
Library site with your current student card, register and web site for more detailed Information on:
collect a CAVAL card. There are no membership fees. »» the RMIT network
»» computer facilities
Photocopying and printing
»» IT support information
Before printing or photocopying, you will need to
pick up a library photocopying and printing card www.rmit.edu.au/students/it
from any library service point. New cards are offered
free of charge. To access RMIT IT systems, you are required to log
in to the network with your username (also known
Adding value to a copy card as a Novell Directory Services or NDS username)
You can add value to your account at any time using and password.
EFTPOS at each library site. There are also ‘cash
reloaders’ at Swanston Library and Bundoora Library.
Username
Contact Library services for more information
This is your student number with some
on photocopying and printing.
changes:
»» Add an ‘s’ to the start of the number
»» If your student number ends with a letter,
remove the letter, e.g. if your student
number is 3001234, your username is:
s3001234.
e.g. if your student number is 1234567D,
your username is: s1234567.

Password
Your initial password is the letter ‘p’ followed
by your date of birth backwards in the format
of: pYYYYMMDD e.g. if you were born on
8 April 1990, your password is: p19900408.
You are strongly recommended to change
your default password once you login, and
establish a challenge question in case you
forget your new password.
www.rmit.edu.au/its/password

35
FEES
SUPPORT SERVICES AT HAND

Off-campus Remote Dial-in Services (RDS)


RDS enables you to log in to the RMIT network
from off-campus using your personal internet account.
www.rmit.edu.au/its/remote

Wireless network
You can access the RMIT
wireless network from a variety
of indoor and outdoor locations
around campus.
It is secure and free.
Network access locations are
indicated by RMIT wireless
network signs. Wireless access
points are located on the City,
Bundoora and Brunswick campuses, including the
RMIT Library sites, plus additional access points in:
»» the Melbourne Central food court
»» at the State Library of Victoria
»» at some cafes surrounding the City campus.

Visit the web site for downloads to connect your


wireless device, information on how to connect for
the first time and for a list of current wireless locations.
www.rmit.edu.au/its/wireless

For detailed Information on IT services visit


www.rmit.edu.au/students/it

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RMIT STUDENT INTEGRATION
ACTIVITIES

BOUNCE@RMIT Students participating in the mentor programs are


BOUNCE connects, creates and contributes to required to undertake a minimum of five hours training
student wellbeing. It was designed to use students’ and at least 15 hours work to support student learning
own experiences of wellness in an online model of in either one-on-one situations or in small study
health promotion through the positive psychology groups. Since the program began, over 250 students
principles of resilience, social connectedness, have participated in the training.
and social contribution and their enhancement of www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/staff/
student wellbeing. mentortraining

Learn about how RMIT students stay happy and


healthy at university. Maths Rovers

www.rmitbounce.edu.au A new initiative of the


Study and Learning
Centre (SLC), Maths
RMIT Student Leadership Program
Rovers began as a
The Student Leadership Program is free to RMIT pilot study in first
students and provides you with the opportunity to semester in 2010.
learn about leadership in an inclusive and active The SLC employs
environment. Leadership workshops, team projects current RMIT students
and career development activities enable local and to assist other students with maths in open learning
international students to work together to better spaces. These ‘maths rovers’ have all studied maths
understand their own individual leadership capabilities, subjects at RMIT University and so have first-hand
leadership in a team environment and leadership in knowledge of the skills required to help you. They have
the workplace. also been trained by experienced SLC teachers to
This program operates over three stages, from March better assist you with your maths problems. If you need
to September, with approximately 100 students. assistance with maths, ask a Maths Rover.
www.rmit.edu.au/lead/slp www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre/rovers

RMIT Ambassadors The 3Cs (Cross-Cultural Communication)


Program
A volunteer program supporting major university events
such as Orientation and Open Day, RMIT Ambassadors The 3Cs Program is a mentoring program for
receive professional training in communication, international students in their first year at university.
customer service and campus knowledge so they can International students are mentored in small groups of
act as greeters, tour leaders and event assistants, and six to eight people by local students.
talk to school students, present at forums and provide The program consists of six workshops and a social
campus tours to VIP delegations. International students event. During the workshops, you will develop work
benefit from this program not only by working with related skills, knowledge of Australian culture and
other Ambassadors, but also by interacting with new connections and friendships with other students. The
students. Ambassadors are trained and supported to emphasis is on interactive learning in a fun, social, non-
be confident and knowledgeable representatives of the academic, atmosphere. Each workshop builds on the
university. There are currently over 200 Ambassadors previous one, so you need to be able to attend ALL
and the program continues to grow. SIX workshops to join.
www.rmit.edu.au/lead/ambassadors www.rmit.edu.au/careers/3csprogram

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OTHER RMIT FACILITIES

Child-care Prayer rooms


RMIT University has two child-care centres: the Prayer rooms are available for RMIT’s Muslim students
Children’s Centre (located at the City campus) and at the following locations:
the Numdaji Kwei Children’s Centre (at the Bundoora City campus
campus). Chlidcare places are provided for staff and »» Building 11, Level 3
students. It is essential that those interested in utilising »» Building 108, Level 3
this service book well prior to arrival in Australia (the
Separate male and female rooms are available at
centres maintain a waiting list).
each location.
www.rmit.edu.au/ssg/childcare
Bundoora West campus
Fitness Centres »» Building 202, Level 4, Room 29 (male)
RMIT Fitness Centres are located at both the City »» Building 202, Level 2, Room 19 (female)
and Bundoora campuses. All facilities are open to Bundoora East campus
the public—RMIT students receive reduced rates. »» Building 251, Level 3, Room 41a (one male and
The centres feature the latest in cardio equipment and one female prayer room)
functional exercise equipment. Additionally, a full range
Brunswick campus
of group fitness classes are offered.
»» Building 514
SYN Bookings
RMIT partners with youth media organisation, SYN, to www.rmit.edu.au/chaplaincy/spiritualcentre/
provide opportunities for students to participate in a range prayerrooms
of media activities including Melbourne-wide community
RMIT clubs and associations
radio broadcasts, live from RMIT's city campus.
SYN is highly engaged with international student life, RMIT Link
for example a weekly genre night series on SYN radio RMIT Link enhances the student experience by
dedicated to Asian Pop, Tuesday nights 8 pm –2 am. providing a range of sport and recreation, arts and
SYN welcomes programming from diverse youth and cultural services. The two branches of RMIT Link are:
student perspectives, including diverse languages.
»» RMIT Link Arts
RMITV RMIT Link Arts works with students, alumni and
staff in the development and presentation of arts
RMITV is Australia’s leading community television
and cultural activities across all art forms.
production house. Each month, several hours of
television programming for community television »» RMIT Link Sport and Recreation
networks across Australia are produced. RMITV RMIT students interested in sports and recreation
operates on a ‘by students—for students’ policy. can participate in a broad range of clubs and events
RMITV’s mission is to enable students from every on-campus and off-campus, compete at regional
course and facility across Australia to envision their and national intervarsity games and participate in
television and new media concepts and ideas. a trips-and-tours program.

Chaplaincy Social activities and special events


RMIT Chaplaincy is a multifaith resource and drop-in During each semester, RMIT hosts a number of social
centre that services all religious denominations and events and activities. These include band and comedy
faiths. Students are welcome for pastoral support, nights, formal balls, parties, festivals and sports days.
cross-cultural assistance and volunteer community Upcoming events are posted in myRMIT. These events
service. A wide range of pastoral, theological and are a great way of meeting local Australian students and
recreational activities are catered for. Prayer rooms to experience RMIT University.
can be booked through the Chaplaincy.
www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
www.rmit.edu.au/chaplaincy

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OTHER RMIT FACILITIES

RMIT clubs and societies


There are a number of academic, cultural, political,
team sports, faith and creative clubs that you can join
at RMIT University. For a full list of existing clubs go to:
www.su.rmit.edu.au/clubs

RMIT Association of International Students


The RMIT Association of International Students (RAIS)
is a student association that represents approximately
11 000 onshore international students at RMIT. One of
the most important functions of RAIS is to act as an
advocate for international students.
www.su.rmit.edu.au/international

RMIT Postgraduate Association


The RMIT Postgraduate Association (RPA)
department provides advocacy, academic, social
and welfare services.
A quarterly newsletter and yearly postgraduate
handbook are also produced as well as movie
nights, day trips and postgraduate related events
in each semester.
www.rpa.rmit.edu.au

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TRANSPORT

Travelling to RMIT campuses


and around Melbourne
Getting to RMIT and around Melbourne is easy, with
a wide range of transport options available through Taxis
Metlink. Public transport trams, trains and buses are
Melbourne’s yellow taxis are easy to locate and can
frequent and run from 6 am until midnight (with extra
either be flagged down at the kerb or caught from
services on weekends to cater for midnight to 6 am
one of the many city taxi ranks. Taxis are vacant when
commuters).
their rooftop dome sign is illuminated; the orange lights
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au indicate the taxi is not for hire. Taxis can also be
pre-booked by phone. Most taxis require pre-payment
Public transport for trips after 10 pm.
Tickets for public transport can be bought from www.yellowcabs.com.au
machines at train stations or on trams. Ticket machines
at train stations will accept both coins and notes, but Late night transport options—NightRider
those in trams will accept coins only. Public transport
NightRider buses provide a safe, easy and inexpensive
tickets (Metcards and myki cards) need to be validated
alternative for late night-travel on weekends.
via the designated boxes on trams, buses and at the
entrance to train stations. If you have a valid Metcard or myki you can catch
a NightRider bus at no extra cost. Buses travel
Make sure that you always carry a valid ticket and
between the city (City Square, Swanston Street) and
validate your ticket each time you board a train or tram.
Melbourne’s outer suburbs, every half hour between
It is also important to carry your student ID with you
1.30  –  4.30 am on Saturdays and 1.30  –  5.30 am on
when travelling. Inspectors often patrol trains, trams
Sundays with additional services on some routes.
and buses. They can fine you if you do not carry a
valid ticket and penalties are severe. There are more than 450 NightRider stops along routes
to Bayswater, Belgrave, Craigieburn, Cranbourne,
myki ticketing Croydon, Dandenong, Doncaster, Eltham, Epping,
A myki is a durable plastic card—similar in size to Frankston, Healesville, Lilydale, Melton, Mornington,
a credit card—which you can use to pay for travel Rosebud, St Albans, Sunbury and Werribee.
on public transport. To use it, you ‘touch’ your myki You can request to alight anywhere along the
‘on’ and ‘off’ via a designated myki machine when NightRider route, not just designated stops, provided
travelling. You can top up your myki balance amount it’s safe for the bus to stop. Simply let the driver know
at designated myki payment machines at train stations. where you’d like to hop off so that you can get closer
Myki cards are valid for travel on all metropolitan tram to your destination.
and train services including V/Line (country services)
If you still have a way to go, NightRider has an
and on regional bus services in Geelong, Ballarat,
on-board phone—it’s free to call a taxi to pick you up
Bendigo, Seymour, Warragul and the Latrobe Valley.
at your bus stop or for AU$1 you can use the phone to
You can purchase them via 13 6954 or online.
arrange for someone to pick you up.
www.myki.com.au
Buses also run to the city on most routes after
midnight until approximately 3.30 am on Saturdays
and 4.30 am on Sundays, with additional services on
some routes. Check your individual NightRider route
timetable for departure times at stops along your route.
www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets/
metropolitan-fares-and-tickets/nightrider

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TRANSPORT

The free city circle tram Australian road laws


The city circle tram service provides a free and
Road safety
convenient way to get around central Melbourne. The
City Circle tram is Number 35. For this tram, you don’t Victoria is a great place to tour by road. To make
need a ticket—you can hop on and off. driving safe and enjoyable, please comply with all
regulations. It is very important that drivers and
The tram service operates within Melbourne’s central
cyclists are familiar with road rules in order to enjoy
business district. The service operates in a circular
a safe journey.
route passing major tourist attractions, as well as
linking with other tram, train and bus routes in and Cycling
around Melbourne.
Melbourne has many bike tracks, shared footways and
Trams run in both directions approximately every bike parking facilities. Cyclists are required to wear an
twelve minutes between 10 am and 6 pm Sunday approved helmet, and failure to do so can result in a
to Wednesday and extended hours, 10 am – 9 pm fine. Many of Melbourne’s major parks are connected
Thursday, Friday and Saturday. by bike tracks. For further information about bike
paths, please refer to the Bicycle Victoria web site
Yarra Trams
www.bv.com.au .
Tel.1800 800 166
RMIT has several places around campus for students
http://yarratrams.com.au
to park their bicycles. To prevent bike theft on campus
see the section on ‘Keeping safe’ page 27.
tramTracker
tramTracker is a paid service that uses the latest real- Car parking
time technology to track the whereabouts of all our On-campus parking is available at RMIT’s Brunswick
trams and lets you know when your tram is going to and Bundoora campuses; however, it is not available
arrive at your stop—via a friendly voice or SMS on at RMIT City campus. There are commercial carparks
the phone. throughout central Melbourne.

How to use tramTracker Driving in Australia


You can use either your landline phone or your mobile. Australia has strict laws that apply to all road users. It
Call 1300 698726 and follow the prompts. Or SMS is compulsory for all passengers travelling in a car to
your Tracker Stop ID to 19992772. For access via wear a seat belt, including specific child seats for small
mobile phone internet visit www.tramtracker.com . children and babies. Maximum speed zones are also
marked on major roads and highways.
SkyBus to and from Melbourne airport
Students with a valid driver’s licence will find Melbourne
The SkyBus is a shuttle bus between Melbourne
an easy city to navigate, serviced by freeways and
Airport and CBD. It is a paid service, and you can
multi-lane highways. Travel is on the left hand side of
purchase tickets online, or at the Airport/Southern
the road. If you have a current overseas licence you
Cross Station ticket booths. The service runs
may drive using this, provided it is written in English, or
from Southern Cross Station return to Melbourne
it is accompanied by an English translation.
Tullamarine Airport every 15 minutes, 24 hours a day,
seven days a week, including public holidays. An international driver’s licence can be used,
provided the home country licence is valid. If your
www.skybus.com.au
licence has conditions, but does not show what they
are, you must carry an explanation of them from your
Melbourne City tourist shuttle bus driver licensing authority.
This is a free tourist bus that drives to popular locations If you have an International Permit, you must use it
in the Melbourne CBD. Information for this service is with your home country driver’s licence which must be
available from Melbourne Visitor Centres at Federation current. Should one licence not be current, you will be
Square and Bourke Street Mall. driving without a valid permit.

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TRANSPORT

The Royal Automobile Association of Victoria (RACV)


provides information on road travel and insurance,
while the Victorian Transport Authority (Vicroads)
provides information on registration and licensing,
road safety and traffic management.
www.racv.com.au
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au

Hire cars
You may wish to hire a car while you are in Australia.
You will need identification, your driver’s licence and
a deposit. It is a good idea to check hire car rates as
they can vary.
 
See ‘Helpful Contacts' on page 50

Helpful pointers for international road users


»» If you do not hold any driver’s licence, you must
apply for a learner’s permit. You may then apply for
a licence six moths after holding the learner’s permit.
»» To obtain a Victorian drivers licence, you will be
required to undertake written and driving tests.
»» You must comply with any conditions on your
licence as well as all Victorian rules. Failure to
comply may result in a penalty, and even jail.
For Victorian Driving Rules and Responsibilities visit:
www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/Home/SafetyAndRules/
RoadRules .
»» In Australia you must drive on the LEFT side of
the road.
»» Drive at a safe, legal speed.
»» All drivers and passengers must wear a seat belt.
»» Always give way to cars driving on your right
hand side.
»» Learner and probationary drivers must not drive
with alcohol in their blood. Full licence drivers must
have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of less
than 0.05.
»» Turning vehicles must always give way to
pedestrians crossing the road they are turning into.

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ABOUT AUSTRALIA

Indigenous Australians European settlement


Australia’s Aboriginal people have lived and thrived in ‘Terra Australis’ was the last landmass to be
Australia’s unique and challenging natural environment. discovered by European explorers. Talk of this mystical
Australia’s rich vegetation and native wildlife helped land and the riches it held inspired explorers to sail
them establish their presence on the land. Today it is into the unknown. It wasn’t until Captain James Cook
believed the Aboriginals are one of the world’s oldest arrived at Botany Bay (Sydney) in 1770 that the great
civilisations. southern land was officially discovered by Europeans.
Indigenous Australians live in every State and Territory Overcrowded prisons in England and disruption
of Australia and in highly urbanised environments, as caused by the American Revolution were two key
well as relatively remote areas. reasons for the first shipment of convicts to Australia.
It was the explorer and botanist Joseph Banks who,
Many Indigenous Australians prefer to be known by
in 1779, suggested that New South Wales would be a
local group or language name, for example, Koories
fine site for a penal colony.
(for Aboriginal people of southern NSW and Victoria)
or Ngungar (Aboriginal people in south west WA). Australia today
When Europeans first settled the Port Philip region Australia is divided into six states: Victoria, New South
where Melbourne is now located, it was occupied by Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Western Australia
five Aboriginal language groups, which together formed and Tasmania and two territories: the Australian
the Kulin Nation. Today, the Kulin Nation continues Capital Territory (ACT) and the Northern Territory.
to live, practise and strengthen its customs in urban The majority of Australia’s 20 million residents live in
Melbourne and nearby regions. the cities located on the east coast. Australia has six
For further information, contact Ngarara Willim Centre. states and two territories, each with their own capital
city and parliament.
www.rmit.edu.au/Ngarara

43
ABOUT AUSTRALIA

Australian politics and government


Australia became a nation after the six self-governing Quick facts
colonies voted to unite and accept the Constitution
General
which established the Commonwealth of Australia.
Capital: Canberra
With the agreement of the British Parliament, the Largest city: Sydney
Commonwealth of Australia was created on National language: English
1 January 1901. The colonies became states of the Area
Commonwealth of Australia, a federal government. Total: 7,617,930 km2
Bound by one parliament, one constitution and one Population: 22,198,596 (2010 estimate)
flag, Australia celebrated its Centenary of Federation Currency: Australian dollar (AUD)
in 2001. Internet TLD: .au
Calling code: +61
Australia’s system of government is based on
representative or parliamentary democracy. Australians
elect representatives to make important decisions
for them and govern on their behalf. Elections are
held regularly for the Australian and state or territory
parliaments. Voting is compulsory in Australia and
all Australian citizens who are 18 years and older Time zones
are required to vote. The democratic process is There are three time zones in Australia:
transparent and accountable and the right to vote and
» Eastern Standard Time (EST) exists
change governments is taken very seriously. in Victoria, New South Wales, the
www.australia.gov.au Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania and
Queensland
» Central Standard Time (CST) operates in
South Australia and the Northern Territory
» Western Standard Time (WST) exists in
Western Australia. All Australian states
(except for the Northern Territory and
Queensland) use daylight saving during
the summer months (this involves
adjusting clocks by one hour).

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ABOUT VICTORIA AND
MELBOURNE

Victoria is approximately the same size as the United About Melbourne


Kingdom. It is a geographically diverse state with Melbourne is famous for its mix of the old and the
beaches, mountains and national parks. new. Historic buildings sit side-by-side with modern
The capital city of Victoria is Melbourne with a architecture, creating a unique and beautiful cityscape.
population of just over three million people. The city is Melbourne is a multicultural city built with the
situated on Port Phillip Bay along the Yarra River and knowledge and skills of people from many nations.
has a temperate climate. The inner Melbourne area has more than 500
hectares of parks and gardens, a greater proportion
Popular Victoria destinations:
of open space than any other major city in the world.
»» Great Ocean Road Melbourne is considered Australia’s most sophisticated
Site seeing, swimming, surfing, and bushwalking city, with more than 100 art galleries, the Arts Centre,
»» The Grampians and a diverse range of live music venues, nightclubs,
Rock climbing, bush walking and wildlife jazz bars and grand theatres. Melbourne is also
»» Phillip Island addicted to sport, regularly hosting international and
Swimming, snorkelling, seals, dolphins and penguins national sporting events.
»» Mornington Peninsula Major events include the Australian Open (tennis), the
Swimming, dolphins, walking and bush walking Australian Formula One Grand Prix, motorcycle racing,
»» Mt Hotham cricket, the Melbourne Cup (horseracing), rugby,
Skiing, snowboarding and hiking soccer and Australian Rules football.
»» Yarra Valley
Horse riding and wineries
»» Dandenongs Quick facts
Bush walking and wildlife » Founded by John Batman and John Pascoe
Fawkner in 1835
• The traditional owners are the Wurundheri
people of the Kulin Nation
• Melbourne was Australia’s capital city from
1901–1927
• It hosted the Olympics in 1956; and the
Mildura Commonwealth Games in 2006
• It now has a population of 3.9 million people
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Charlton Echuca

Horsham Bendigo Benalla


Cavendish Mount Beauty

Victoria Snowy River


National Park
Hamilton Melbourne

Port Fairy Geelong Dandenong


Warrnambool Morwell

The Twelve Phillip Foster


Apostles Apollo Bay Island
Wilsons Promontory National Park

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ABOUT VICTORIA AND MELBOURNE

Melbourne food Melbourne and Victoria tourist information


and attractions
You will find that Melbourne has many large
shopping centres, department stores, discount »» City of Melbourne
stores and supermarkets. www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
Trading hours vary, with many supermarkets open
»» Australian Centre for the Moving Image
24 hours a day. Markets sell fresh fruit, vegetables,
www.acmi.net.au
meat, fish and many other items.
»» Great Ocean Road
The historic Queen Victoria Market is just a few minutes www.greatoceanrd.org.au
walk from RMIT City campus and is very popular with »» Greater Victoria
locals. There are many specialised food stores from www.visitvictoria.com
a wide variety of cultures, including Asian, Indian and »» Federation Square
Middle Eastern. These goods can often be found www.fedsquare.com
in local supermarkets as well. Melbourne’s 3 000 »» Melbourne Aquarium
restaurants, cafés and bars are always busy, catering www.melbourneaquarium.com.au
for family lunches, leisurely weekend breakfasts, drinks »» Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)
after work and evening meals. www.mcg.org.au
Halal »» Melbourne Museum
www.melbourne.museum.vic.gov.au
RMIT students, especially those studying at RMIT City »» Melbourne Zoo
and Brunswick campuses, have access to a wide www.zoo.org.au
variety of halal food. »» National Gallery of Victoria
The RMIT Muslim Students Handbook offers an www.ngv.vic.gov.au
extensive list of halal restaurants and take-away »» National Parks Victoria
outlets, butchers and grocery stores. www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
This brochure is readily available from the Hub. »» Old Melbourne Gaol
www.nattrust.com.au
Popular Melbourne destinations
»» Queen Victoria Market
»» City laneways www.qvm.com.au
Hidden shops, bars and cafés »» Royal Botanic Gardens
»» Little Bourke Street, City and Box Hill
www.rbg.vic.gov.au
Chinatown
»» Docklands »» AFL (Australian) Football
New bars and restaurants www.afl.com.au
»» Queen Victorian Market
Queen Street (catch tram on Elisabeth Street)
»» St Kilda
Beach, the Espy and cakes on Acland Street
»» Chapel Street, South Yarra
Clubs and fashion
»» Lygon Street, Carlton
Italian food
»» Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
High Street, Northcote
Bohemia
»» Bridge Road, Richmond
Smith Street, Collingwood
Factory outlets and cheap shopping

Victoria Arts Centre, St Kilda Road


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AUSTRALIAN CULTURE

Culture and behaviour Invitations


Australians are known for their open and friendly It is polite to reply to formal (usually in writing), or
manner, and their belief in an equal society without informal (in person or over the phone) invitations as
social classes. Some of the social customs in soon as possible. Formal invitations, such as those for
Australia reflect an English/American background a wedding or party, usually have an RSVP date and
of social behaviour. replies are expected by the date stated.

Addressing people Discrimination


In formal situations, it is customary for men and women In Australia, it is illegal to discriminate against someone
to shake hands when greeting each other. Australians because of their race, sex, sexual preference, disability,
usually have two or three names. The first and second social, political or religious beliefs. Racial vilification
are given names with the first name being used more (slandering or defaming someone on racial grounds) is
frequently. The last name is the family or surname. also illegal. For further information:
www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=y536v8eo46bfz .
The family name is used formally with Dr, Miss, Ms, Mr
or Mrs. Australians generally prefer to be called by their Conversation
first names, including lecturers and teachers.
Conversation topics about politics, relationships,
People will generally introduce themselves to you by sex, religion, or how much a person earns should be
the name that they prefer to be called. approached carefully. When speaking to people for
Your lecturers will probably introduce themselves and the first time, some conversation topics that can be
tell you how they would like to be addressed. If not, raised safely include weather, sports, films, music
ask them. and hobbies.
Topics that are personal or could lead to
Queuing
disagreements or arguments, such as personal
People form queues or line up when waiting for a bank relationships, salary/income, politics and religion should
teller, to get on a train or bus, buying tickets or waiting be avoided unless you know the person very well.
to purchase something. It is considered impolite to
Women in Australia are independent and may discuss
push ahead in the queue. When walking down the
a variety of issues openly. Women are equal in our
stairs or escalators to catch a train, make sure you
culture and should be respected as such.
stay to the left so that people in a hurry can walk up or
down on the right. Greetings such as ‘Good morning/afternoon’, ‘Hello’,
‘G’day’ and ‘How are you?’ are used commonly, even
Saying ‘excuse me’, ‘please’ and ‘thank you’ is used
amongst strangers.
most commonly when speaking to people.
It is also usual and expected that a person says
Australians also value their personal space and privacy.
‘excuse me’ to attract someone’s attention, join in
It is appropriate to give more space when queuing or
conversations or to be excused from a conversation
standing or talking in close proximity to other people.
or meal.
Punctuality
Being on time is important in Australia, so make sure
you check meeting times and places. Contact the
person that you are meeting if you are running late or
unable to make the appointment. If you are late for a
doctor’s appointment, you may have to pay a fee.

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AUSTRALIAN CULTURE

Behaviour in the classroom Censorship


»» Generally you will find a lack of hierarchy between Our censorships laws for ‘free to air’ media are a
students and professors (lecturers and tutors). lot more lenient than most countries. Some radio
»» Many students may address academics using their stations use explicit language and many tv shows
first names and they are not afraid to pose critical are quite graphic.
questions during lectures.
Bribery
»» You are expected to ask questions during classes
and it is perfectly acceptable to approach a lecturer Visitors to Australia should remember that bribery is not
after class and ask for assistance or clarification of part of our culture—it is illegal in this country and is not
subject matter taught that day. accepted by society.
»» It is rude to talk in class while the lecturer is speaking.
Customs
»» Do not have your mobile phone on while in class.
»» Be on time to classes. When in a new culture, it is a good idea to observe
the habits and customs of other people because
they may express their feelings differently to people
Dress code
of your own culture. Don’t jump to conclusions. With
People tend to dress casually at university and so many different cultures and different beliefs it can
especially during summer when the weather is be easy to misunderstand someone’s comments or
very warm. intentions—clarify.
Please note that it is acceptable for women in Australia
Australian law
to wear shorts and brief tops without being considered
provocative or immoral. Formal attire may be required Ignorance is no excuse for breaking the law. Everyone
occasionally (for example, for a class presentation, must abide by Australian Federal and State laws.
dinner functions) but will be indicated in advance. There are also Australian laws against:
Social gatherings »» swearing, spitting or urinating in a public place
»» excessive noise. Laws are in place to prevent loud
Social functions such as barbeques (BBQ’s), dinners or
noise before 7 am and after 10 pm.
parties are common and can be held in private homes,
parks, restaurants or function centres.
Tipping
Sometimes it can be a ‘BYO’, which means ‘bring your
own’ drinks or your own meat for a BBQ. Alternatively, Tipping is not compulsory or expected. Individuals
it can be a ‘bring a plate’ gathering where each guest tip only when they feel that the service they have
brings a plate of food to be shared by everyone. received has been particularly good. When eating in a
restaurant, a group of friends might each put in money
If invited to a wedding, food and drink will be supplied
as a tip to the waiter.
and dress is often formal.
When dining is in a restaurant, it is usual for the cost of Smoking
the meals to be shared equally. Smoking is prohibited on public transport, in
restaurants, cinemas and public buildings. You can
Saying ‘no’
be fined for smoking in prohibited areas. If you are at
It is not impolite to say ‘no’ to something you do not someone’s home, it is polite to excuse yourself and
want to do. If you have been invited somewhere and smoke outside.
don’t want to go, say ‘Thank you for asking me but
I can’t go this time, maybe some other time’. Do not Rubbish
let yourself be pressured into drinking alcohol, taking Place rubbish in rubbish bins. If there are no rubbish
drugs, or having sex when you don’t want to. It is ok to bins you should carry the rubbish until it can be put
say ‘no’ to someone who may ask you out on a date. in a bin. You can be fined for throwing rubbish on
Australians don’t have servants. Most people are the ground.
independent and cook and clean for themselves. Jay walking
Some people may pay a person to come to their home
to help with domestic tasks, but they are not called If there is a crosswalk or crossing lights use these to
maids. They just do a job like anyone else. cross the road. You can be fined for not crossing at
the lights, especially in the city centre.
Manual work is not looked down upon and it is
common to see men and women alike doing various
chores around the house or garden.

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FURTHER STUDIES AT RMIT

RMIT is a multi-level university with a wide range of


programs ranging from pre-university through to PhD
programs. It is therefore possible, in most cases, to
further your studies with RMIT.
For example, if you have completed an undergraduate
degree, you may wish to pursue a masters program
or PhD at RMIT. You may even wish to diversify and
continue your studies in a different field from your
current qualifications or finish your current studies
at RMIT.
To find out about programs for international students
at RMIT, you are welcome to go to RMIT Info Corner
where staff will be happy to offer course information
and assist you with RMIT applications.
RMIT Info Corner is located at Building 22,
330 Swanston Street.

RMIT Info Corner

49
HELPFUL CONTACTS

RMIT privacy statement


RMIT University
 www.rmit.edu.au/privacy
General enquiries RMIT policies
 +61 3 9925 2000  www.rmit.edu.au/policies
 www.rmit.edu.au
Refunds
RMIT Emergency helpline  www.rmit.edu.au/policies/refunds
for international students
 +61 3 9925 3999
RMIT academic colleges and schools
International Services
City Campus College of Business
International desk at Info Corner Schools: Accounting, Business IT and Logistics,
Level 1, Building 22, Business TAFE, Economics, Finance and Marketing,
330 Swanston Street Graduate School of Business and Law, Management
Melbourne VIC 3000
 + 61 3 9925 5156 City campus:
 + 61 3 9663 6925 Building 108,
239 Bourke Street
 www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international
Postal address:
The Hub
GPO Box 2476
(Student cards, payments, enrolment enquiries) Melbourne VIC 3001
The Hubs are located at all of RMIT major campuses.  +61 3 9925 5555
 businessevents@rmit.edu.au
 +61 3 9925 8980
 www.rmit.edu.au/bus
 www.rmit.edu.au/students/hub
College of Design and Social Context (DSC)
Security and emergency assistance
Schools: Architecture and Design, Art, Design TAFE,
 +61 3 9925 3333 (or extension 53333 from any Education, Fashion and Textiles, Global Studies, Social
RMIT phone) Science and Planning, Media and Communication,
After hours: Property, Construction and Project Management
 +61 3 9925 3895
City campus:
 www.rmit.edu.au/security Building 101, Level 10
171 La Trobe Street
Important dates—RMIT University
 www.rmit.edu.au/students/importantdates Postal address:
GPO Box 2476
Changing your address Melbourne VIC 3001
 www.rmit.edu.au/students/address  +61 3 9925 2226
 www.rmit.edu.au/dsc
RMIT University handbook
 www.rmit.edu.au/handbook

50
HELPFUL CONTACTS

College of Science, Engineering and Health (SEH) International Student Services Desk
Schools: Aerospace, Mechanical and Manufacturing, City campus:
Engineering, Applied Sciences, Civil, Environmental Info Corner
and Chemical Engineering, Computer Science and Building 22, Level 1
Information Technology, Electrical and Computer
Engineering, Engineering TAFE, Health Sciences, Life Postal address:
and Physical Sciences, Mathematical and Geospatial GPO Box 2476
Sciences, Medical Science Melbourne VIC 3001
 +61 3 9925 5156
City campus:  Isservices@rmit.edu.au
Building 14, Level 12  www.rmit.edu.au/isis
Corner Swanston and Franklin Streets
 +61 3 9925 9520 RMIT Association of International Students (RAIS)
 raispresident@rmit.edu.au
Bundoora campus:
 www.su.rmit.edu.au/international/index.html
Building 202, Level 4, Room 77
 +61 3 9925 6552 Mentors Assisting the Transition Experience
(MATE)
Postal address:
GPO Box 2476  mate@rmit.edu.au
Melbourne VIC 3001  www.rmit.edu.au/isis/beforermit/mate
 www.rmit.edu.au/seh
Arrival Services Form
 www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/arrivalservices
RMIT International student support services
RMIT Housing Advisory Service
International Student Information  housing@rmit.edu.au
and Support (ISIS)  www.rmit.edu.au/housing
City campus: City campus:
»» Student Services Centre Building 14, Level 4
Building 14, Level 4  +61 3 9925 2963
 +61 3 9925 2963
Bundoora West campus:
Brunswick campus: Building 202, Level 3 (Wednesdays only)
Building 514, Level 1, Room 20  +61 3 9925 7280

Bundoora campus: RMIT International College (RMIT College)


Building 202, Level 3
City campus:
Postal address: Building 97, Level 1
GPO Box 2476  +61 3 9925 4190
Melbourne VIC 3001  international.college@rmit.edu.au
 isis.advisor@rmit.edu.au  www.rmit.edu.au/internationalcollege
 www.rmit.edu.au/isis
RMIT International Student Scholarships

City campus:
Building 22, Level 4
 +61 3 9925 5135/1348
 ISscholarships@rmit.edu.au
 www.rmit.edu.au/scholarships/international

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RMIT LEAD Program Disability Liaison Unit

City campus: City campus:


Building 57, Level 4, Room 13B Building 10, Level 4
 +61 3 9925 4196/4199
 lead@rmit.edu.au Brunswick campus:
 www.rmit.edu.au/lead Building 514, Level 2

Bundoora campus:
Other student support services at RMIT Building 202, Level 3
 +61 3 9925 1089
Study and Learning Centre  TTY: +61 3 9925 3673
 dlu@rmit.edu.au
 +61 3 9925 3600
 www.rmit.edu.au/disability
 www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu
RMIT English Worldwide
City campus:
»» Building 12, Level 4, Room 20 City Campus:
»» Building 108, Level 4, Room 23 Level 6, 393 Swanston Street
 +61 3 9657 5800
Student Legal Services  englishworldwide@rmit.edu.au
 www.rmitenglishworldwide.com
 student.legal@rmit.edu.au
 www.rmit.edu.au/legal Education Abroad Office
Bookings for the Legal Service may be made via
City Campus:
Building 15
City campus:
 +61 3 9925 2078  + 61 3 9925 3947
 eao@rmit.edu.au
Brunswick campus:  www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/educationabroad
 +61 3 9925 2280
Health Promotion Unit
Bundoora campus:
Postal address:
 +61 3 9925 7280
GPO Box 2476
RMIT counselling services Melbourne VIC 3001
 +61 3 9925 2297
»» City campus:  myhealth@rmit.edu.au
Building 74  www.rmit.edu.au/students/health
52 Cardigan Street, Carlton
Tutors/Career Development and
A limited number of daily drop-in sessions are available Employment (CDE)
at the City campus. These appointments can only be
 careers@rmit.edu.au
booked for the same day and are available on a first
come, first served basis (bookings essential) for urgent
 www.rmit.edu.au/careers
issues.
City campus:
Building 14, Level 4
Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 1, Room 22
 +61 3 9925 2078
25 Dawson Street
Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 2
Bundoora west campus:
Building 202, Level 3
 +61 3 9925 5280
Plenty Road
Bundoora campus:
 +61 3 9925 4365
Building 202, Level 3
 counselling@rmit.edu.au
 +61 3 9925 7280
 www.rmit.edu.au/counselling

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RMIT Association of International Students RMIT Link


 www.su.rmit.edu.au/international  www.union.rmit.edu.au

RMIT Postgraduate Association Child-care services


City campus:
City campus:
Children’s Centre
Postgraduate lounge
97–105 Franklin Street
Building 28, Level 3
Melbourne VIC 3000
 +61 3 9925 1812  +61 3 9662 1295
 rpa@rmit.edu.au
 childcare.city@rmit.edu.au
 www.rpa.rmit.edu.au  www.rmit.edu.au/ssg/childcare
RMIT Student Union
Chaplaincy
 +61 3 9925 2473 City campus:
 www.su.rmit.edu.au Building 11
 +61 3 9925 2317
City campus  chaplaincy@rmit.edu.au
»» Building 8, Level 3  www.rmit.edu.au/chaplaincy
 +61 3 9925 5004
Prayer rooms
»» Building 108, Level 3
 +61 3 9925 5647 City campus:
»» Building 11, Level 2 and 3
Brunswick campus: »» Building 108, Level 3
Building 514, Level 2 (Separate male and female rooms are available at
 +61 3 9925 9478 each location)
»» Building 108, Level 3, Room 34
Bundoora Campus: (Next to the Student Union Office)
Building 204
 +61 3 9925 7226 Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 1
Carlton (TAFE) office: (one male and one female multi-faith prayer room.)
Building 57, Level 4 Bundoora West campus:
 +61 3 9925 4769
»» Building 202, Level 4, Room 29 (male)
RMIT Study and Learning Centre (SLC) »» Building 202, Level 2, Room 19 (female)
 studyandlearningcentre@rmit.edu.au (No wash facilities, only bathroom facilities.)
 www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre
Bundoora East campus:
 www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu
Building 251, Level 3, Room 41a
City campus: (one male and one female prayer room)
Building 12, Level 4, Room 20  +61 3 9925 2317
 +61 3 9925 3600  www.rmit.edu.au/chaplaincy/spiritualcentre/
prayerrooms
Bundoora campus:
(Staff and student groups wishing to book prayer
Building 220, Level 2, Room 3
rooms can do so by contacting the Chaplaincy
 +61 3 9925 7525 Office above.)

Brunswick campus:
Building 514, Level 1, Room 19
 +61 3 9925 3600

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HELPFUL CONTACTS

RMIT facilities RMIT clubs and societies

Internet SYN
 helpdesk@rmit.edu.au 16 Cardigan Street, Carlton
»» Information Technology Services  +61 3 9925 9907 (office)
(the RMIT network, computer facilities)  +61 3 9925 4747 (on air)
 www.rmit.edu.au/its  info@syn.org.au
 music@syn.org.au
»» myRMIT (email, course information access)
 http://syn.org.au
 www.rmit.edu.au/myrmit
»» IT support information—Helpdesk RMITV
 +61 3 9925 8888 Broadcast channel: UHF 31
 rmitv@rmitv.rmit.edu.au
Off Campus Remote Dial in Services (RDS)
 http://rmitv.rmit.edu.au
 www.rmit.edu.au/its/remote
RMIT clubs and societies
Wireless internet
City campus:
 www.rmit.edu.au/its/wireless »» Swanston Street office
Building 8, Level 3
Computer labs at RMIT University  +61 3 9925 5004
 www.rmit.edu.au/students/labs »» Bourke Street office
Building 108, Level 3
Libraries  +61 3 9925 5647
 www.rmit.edu.au/library
Carlton:
»» Swanston Library
TAFE office
Building 8, Level 5
Building 57, Level 4
360 Swanston Street
 +61 3 9925 4769
 +61 3 9925 2068
»» Business Library Brunswick campus:
Building 108, Level 5 Building 514, Level 2
239 Bourke Street  +61 3 9925 9478
Tel. +61 3 9925 5692
»» Carlton Library Bundoora campus:
Building 94, Level 3 Building 204
23 Cardigan Street  +61 3 9925 7226
 +61 3 9925 4258  www.su.rmit.edu.au/clubs
»» Brunswick Library Student Exchange Club
Building 514, Level 2
 www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2262921024
25 Dawson Street
 +61 3 9925 9415
»» Bundoora East Library
Building 251, Level 2
Plenty Road
 +61 3 9925 6070
»» Bundoora West Library
Building 210
Plenty Road
 +61 3 9925 7544

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HELPFUL CONTACTS

Australian government departments The Age (Melbourne daily newspaper)


 www.theage.com.au
Department of Immigration and Citizenship, The Herald Sun (Melbourne daily newspaper)
Australia (DIAC)
 www.heraldsun.news.com.au
Street address:
Ground floor, Casselden Place The ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation –
2 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne (Visit the web site for national radio and television broadcaster)
international locations)
 www.abc.net.au
 131 881 (in Australia only)
Visit the web site for international numbers:
 General: www.immi.gov.auStudents Employment
 www.immi.gov.au/students

Postal address: Volunteering Victoria


GPO Box 241  www.volunteer.vic.gov.au
Melbourne
Volunteering Australia
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)  www.volunteeringaustralia.org
 www.dfat.gov.au Employment web sites (job listings)

Department of Education, Employment and SEEK


Workplace Relations (DEEWR)
 www.seek.com.au
 www.deewr.gov.au
My Career
Foreign Embassies in Australia  www.MyCareer.com.au
 www.dfat.gov.au/embassies.html
JobSearch
Customs Australia  https://jobsearch.gov.au
 1300 363 263 (in Australia) Jobs Jobs Jobs
 +61 2 6275 6666 (outside of Australia)  www.jobsjobsjobs.com.au
 information@customs.gov.au
 www.customs.gov.au RMIT Employment Services
 areers@rmit.edu.au
Australian Tax Office (ATO)  www.rmit.edu.au/careers
Tax File Numbers, tax returns etc.
 13 28 61
 www.ato.gov.au Banks

Equal Opportunity Commission Victoria


Universal Currency Converter
Level 3, 380 Lonsdale Street
 www.xe.com/ucc
Melbourne
 1300 891 848 / 1300 152 494 ANZ
 complaints@veohrc.vic.gov.au
Branch:
 www.humanrightscommission.vic.gov.au/Home.asp
City campus, 353 Elizabeth Street
The Australian (national newspaper) ATM:
 www.theaustralian.news.com.au Melbourne Central
Level 3, 211 La Trobe Street
 13 13 14
For a list of all branch and ATM locations:
 www.anz.com

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HELPFUL CONTACTS

Commonwealth Bank QV Medical Centre


Branch: Shop 55, corner Swanston and Lonsdale Street
City campus, 191 Swanston Street  +61 3 9662 225
ATM: La Trobe Street Medical
City campus, Swanston Street and 25 Collins Street
Melbourne Central  +61 3 9650 0023
 13 22 21
For a list of all branch and ATM locations: Brunswick campus:
 www.commbank.com.au
Brunswick Central Medical Centre
National Australia Bank (NAB) 200 Sydney Road
Branch:  +61 3 9381 1300
City campus
228–234 Lonsdale Street Brunswick Betta Health
30 Sydney Road
ATM
 +61 3 9383 4155
Melbourne Central
Ground floor, 211 La Trobe Street Brunswick Community Medical Centre
 13 22 65 11 Glenlyon Road
For a list of all branch and ATM locations:  +61 3 9380 4297
 www.nab.com.au
Bundoora campus:
Westpac
Grimshaw Street Medical Clinic
Branch: 585—587 Grimshaw Street
QV Village Branch  +61 3 9467 5541
172–174 Lonsdale Street
ATM: Plenty Road Medical Clinic
Melbourne Central 105 Plenty Road
Level 1, 211 La Trobe Street  +61 3 9467 5433
 13 20 32
Bundoora Medical Centre
For a list of all branch and ATM locations:
39 Plenty Road
 www.westpac.com.au
 +61 3 9467 4111

Health Dentists
City campus:
Overseas Student Health Cover
City Smiles
Medibank 8/20 Collins Street
 +61 3 132 331  +61 3 9654 6979
 www.medibank.com.au  www.dentistmelbournecbd.com.au

Traveller’s Medical and Vaccination Centre Dr Richard Skinner’s Dental Surgery


 1300 658 844 9th Floor, Suite 2
15 Collins Street
Doctors  +61 3 9662 1505
 www.dentistskinner.com.au
City campus:
Swanston Street Medical Centre
Smile Solutions
393 Swanston Street
Level 1, Manchester Unity Building
 +61 3 9654 2722 220 Collins Street
 +61 3 9650 4920
 www.smilesolutions.com.au

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Brunswick campus: Medical emergencies

Brunswick Dental Group Ambulance and emergencies


266 Sydney Road  000
 +61 3 9380 1305
Poisons Information Centre
Brunswick Road Dental Clinic  131 126
200 Brunswick Road  www.austin.org.au/poisons
 +61 3 9388 1580
Hospitals
Bundoora campus:
St Vincent’s Hospital
Bundoora Dental Clinic 41 Victoria Parade
1/47 Plenty Road  +61 3 9288 2211
 +61 3 9467 3733  www.svhm.org.au

Smile Creation The Royal Melbourne Hospital


1258 Plenty Road Grattan Street, Parkville
 +61 3 9467 5548  +61 3 9342 7022
 www.mh.org.au
Chemists/pharmacists
Counselling services
City campus:
Beyond Blue
Swanston Street Medical Centre Beyondblue is a national, independent, not-for-profit
393 Swanston Street organisation working to address issues associated
 +61 3 9654 2722 with depression, anxiety and related substance misuse
disorders in Australia.
Health Information Pharmacy  1300 22 4636
Shop 210, Melbourne Central  www.beyondblue.org.au
Corner La Trobe and Swanston Street
 +61 3 9650 8850 Lifeline
Lifeline provides confidential telephone counselling.
Brunswick campus: The free service is available 24 hours a day, 365 days
a year.
Priceline Pharmacy Brunswick
362–366 Sydney Road  131 114
 +61 3 9380 4619
Women’s Information Referral Exchange
Brunswick Pharmacy Women’s Information Referral Exchange (WIRE) is a
369 Sydney Road telephone service women can call to talk through their
 +61 3 9380 9118 problems with trained women volunteers. The service
operates between
Bundoora campus: 9.30 am and 5.30 pm on weekdays.
 1300 134 130
Nova Pharmacy Bundoora  www.wire.org.au
39 Plenty Road
 +61 3 9467 1414 Men’s Referral Service
Men worried by their behaviour can call the Men’s
Bundoora Midnight Pharmacy Referral Service. The service is open rom 12 noon to
95 Plenty Road 9 pm, Monday to Friday.
 +61 3 9467 7655  +61 3 9428 2899
 www.mrs.org.au

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HELPFUL CONTACTS

Parentline Housing
A confidential telephone counselling service for any
parenting issue.
 132 289 Student apartment complexes
 www.parentline.com.au  www.rmit.edu.au/housing
 www.rmitvillage.com.au
Gamblers Help  www.rooms.net.au
If gambling is affecting your behaviour, call for
confidential counselling and advice. Temporary accommodation
 1800 156 789  www.rmit.edu.au/international/
temporaryaccommodation
GriefLine
Telephone counselling helpline open daily from RMIT Housing Advisory Service
12noon–3 am. See contacts: RMIT international support services
 +61 3 9596 7799  www.rmit.edu.au/housing
 www.griefline.org.au
Renting
Sexual Health Clinics  1300 55 81 81
 www.consumer.vic.gov.au
The Melbourne Sexual Health Centre
All services at the Centre are free and confidential. Tenants Union of Victoria
580 Swanston Street, Carlton  +61 3 9416 2577
 +61 3 9341 6200  www.tuv.org.au
 www.mshc.org.au
Real estate agents and rental properties
HIV/Sexual Health Connect  www.realestate.com.au
 1800 038 125  www.property.com.au
 www.connectline.com.au  www.rentfast.com.au
 www.domain.com.au
Hepatitis C Council of Victoria  www.rmit.edu.au/housing
Suite 5, 200 Sydney Road, Brunswick
 1800 703 003 (Freecall) Australian Residential Tenancies Act
 hepcvic@vicnet.net.au  www.tuv.org.au/homepage.aspx
 www.hepcvic.org.au
Melbourne and Victoria tourism attractions
Family Planning Victoria
901 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill
 + 61 3 9257 0100 City of Melbourne
 fpv@fpv.org.au  www.melbourne.vic.gov.au
 www.sexlife.net.au  www.thatsmelbourne.com.au
 www.visitmelbourne.com
 www.onlymelbourne.com.au

Melbourne Visitors Centre


Federation Square
Corner Flinders and Swanston Streets
2 Swanston Street
 +61 3 9658 9658
 www.thatsmelbourne.com.au/touristinformation

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HELPFUL CONTACTS

Melbourne City Search Old Melbourne Gaol


www.melbourne.citysearch.com.au 377 Russell Street
Federation Square  +61 3 8663 7228
Corner Swanston and Flinders Streets  www.oldmelbournegaol.com.au
 +61 3 9655 1900
 www.fedsquare.com Royal Botanic Gardens
Birdwood Avenue, South Yarra
Melbourne Aquarium  +61 3 9252 2300
Corner King and Flinders Streets  www.rbg.vic.gov.au
 +61 3 9923 5999
 www.melbourneaquarium.com.au Melbourne Zoo
Elliott Avenue, Parkville
Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)  +61 3 9285 9300
Brunton Avenue, Richmond  www.zoo.org.au
 +61 3 9657 8888
 www.mcg.org.au Werribee Open Range Zoo
K Road, Werribee
Queen Victoria Market  +61 3 9731 9600
513 Elizabeth Street  www.zoo.org.au
 +61 3 9320 5822
 www.qvm.com.au Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI)
Federation Square, Flinders Street
Melbourne Museum  +61 3 8663 2200
11 Nicholson Street, Carlton  www.acmi.net.au
 13 11 02
 www.museumvictoria.com.au Great Ocean Road
 www.greatoceanrd.org.au
Immigration Museum
Old Customs House Greater Victoria
400 Flinders Street  www.visitvictoria.com
 13 11 02
 www.museumvictoria.com.au National Parks Victoria
 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au
Scienceworks and Melbourne Planetarium
2 Booker Street, Spotswood
Melbourne and Victoria transport
 13 11 02
 www.museumvictoria.com.au
Allied Chauffeured Cars
Eureka Skydeck 88  +61 3 1800 350 850 (Toll free number)
Riverside Quay, Southbank  www.alliedcars.com.au
 +61 3 9693 8888
 www.eurekaskydeck.com.au Metlink
 13 16 38
National Gallery of Victoria – International  www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au
180 St Kilda Road
 +61 3 8620 2222 myki
 www.ngv.vic.gov.au  13 69 54
 www.myki.com.au
National Gallery of Victoria – The Ian Potter:
NGV Australia Yarra Trams
Federation Square  1800 800 166
 +61 3 8620 2222  www.yarratrams.com.au
 www.ngv.vic.gov.au

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tramTRACKER Queen Victoria Market


 +1300 698 726 513 Elizabeth Street
 www.tramtracker.com  +61 3 9320 5822
 www.qvm.com.au
Melbourne Ferries
 +61 3 8610 2600 RUSU Realfoods
 www.melbcruises.com.au City campus:
Building 8, Level 4
Bicycle Victoria
10/446 Collins Street RMIT Furniture Collective
 +61 3 8636 8888 City campus:
 www.bv.com.au Building 8, Level 3
 su.freefurniture@rmit.edu.au
Yellow Cabs
 13 19 24
 www.yellowcabs.com.au Travel information

Road laws Maps and locations


 www.whereis.com.au

Royal Auto Club Victoria (RACV) Youth Hostels Australia


(insurance)  www.yha.com.au
 13 72 28
 www.racv.com.au Bureau of Meteorology
Weather
VicRoads (Victoria Roads Corporation) (Government)  www.bom.gov.au
 13 11 71
 www.vicroads.vic.gov.au Australian Tourism Guide
 www.australia.com
Shopping
Lonely Planet Guides
 www.lonleyplanet.com.au
Coles supermarket
Lower Ground Mall, 211 La Trobe Street Trip Advisor
 +61 3 9663 5245  www.tripadvisor.com
For a list of Coles supermarket locations in Melbourne
visit: Flights, tours and hotels
 www.coles.com.au
WebJet—Airplane Flight Company Comparison
Woolworths supermarket (Flights, hotels and car hire)
QV, Corner Lonsdale and Swanston Streets  1300 137 737
 +61 3 9663 5181  www.webjet.com.au
For a list of Woolworths supermarket locations in
Melbourne visit: Intrepid Travel (Tours and flights)
 www.woolworths.com.au 360 Bourke Street
 + 61 3 8602 0500 or 1300 364 512
Great Eastern Asian Groceries  bourke@intrepidtravel.com
183 –189 Russell Street For a list of all branch locations visit:
 +61 3 9663 3716  www.intrepidtravel.com

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STA Travel (Tours, hotels and flights) Telephone directory


City campus:  +61 3 1223 – local and interstate
Level 4, Union Building  +61 3 1225 – international operator
 + 61 3 9663 7365 or 13 47 82  www.whitepages.com.au – residential and business
For a list of all branch locations visit:  www.yellowpages.com.au - commercial
 www.statravel.com.au
Telephone interpreter service
Virgin Blue (Flights and hotels) Free service offering assistance in over 80 languages,
 13 67 89 24 hours a day
 www,virginblue.com.au  +61 3 131 450

Jetstar (Flights and hotels) Utilities and water suppliers


 +61 3 9347 0091
 www.jetstar.com www.truelocal.com.au
For information on who your water supplier is and
Tiger Airways (Flights) which electricity, gas and phone companies operate
 +61 3 9335 3033 in Victoria please refer to the front section of the White
 www.tigerairways.com.au Pages telephone directory.
 www.whitepages.com.au
Qantas (Flights and hotels)
 13 13 13 Phone cards
 www.qantas.com.au You can purchase phone cards from Newsagents,
Australia Post, 7-Eleven Service Stores, or most
Utilities and communications providers supermarkets and petrol stations.

Postal services
Telecommunications suppliers You can buy stamps and envelopes from most
Newsagents. To send mail, visit the Australia Post web
Telstra Australia site, or a Post Office to find out about postal costs,
(Home telephone, mobiles, internet, PayTV) and weight charges. You can post mail through any
 www.telstra.com.au red mailbox—located inner city and in suburb locations
around Melbourne and Australia.
Optus Telecommunications Australia
(Home telephone, mobiles, internet) Australia Post
 13 33 45 Urban Market, QV Melbourne
 www.optus.com.au 3 Albert Coates Lane
For a full list of Australia Post Offices, visit:
iiNet
 www.auspost.com.au
(Home telephone, internet)
 www.iinet.net.au

Virgin Mobile
(Mobiles)
 13 63 69
 www.virginmobile.com.au

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RMIT CITY CAMPUS MAP

RMIT City campus: 124 La Trobe Street, Melbourne 3000


CAMPUS DIRECTORY
Service/office Building.Level.....Grid Ref Service/office Building.Level.....Grid Ref
Alumni Courtyard...................................18................... M18 Global Studies, Social Science
Café 57.................................................57.4................ D17 and Planning.........................................37.2................ O9
Caffeine at Re: Vault Bar........................16.1................ P11 Graduate School of Business
Casey Plaza Lecture Theatre and and Law................................................13.2................ K18
Video Conference Centre .....................10.4................ M11 Engineering TAFE..................................57.5................ D17
Edward Jackson Room.........................57.4................ D17 Life and Physical Science......................51.6................ H15
First Site RMIT Union Management.........................................108.16............ N26
Student Gallery . ...................................16.1................ P12 Mathematical and
Kaleide Theatre......................................8.2.................. N12 Geospatial Science................................8.9.................. N12
Main Cafeteria.......................................8.4.................. N12 Property Construction and
Project Space Gallery............................94.2................ G13 Project Management.............................8.8.................. N12
RMIT Gallery . .......................................16.2................ P12 SERVICES AND FACILITIES
Storey Hall.............................................16.2................ P12 Ngarara Willim Indigenous Centre..........14.2................ K10
COLLEGE OFFICES Student Union Activities Office...............10.4................ M11
College of Business ..............................158.1 Admissions—Prospective Students ......88.9................ N1
College of Design and Alumni Relations . .................................96.2................ G18
Social Context.......................................101.7.............. P22 Centre for international Students
College of Science, Engineering and Scholars (CISS)...............................15.1................ M16
and Health.............................................14.12.............. K10 Chancellery ..........................................21.2................ O18
STUDENT ADMINISTRATION OFFICES Chaplaincy............................................11.1................ K17
The Hub (Information for enrolled Child Care Centre
students and disability access 97-105 Franklin St.................................85.2................ M2
assistance)............................................12.4; 108.4..... L10; N26 Clubs and Societies...............................8.3.................. N12
RESEARCH CENTRES Commonwealth Bank
AFI Research Collection.........................21.4................ O18 (Swanston Street)..................................8.2.................. N11
AHURI (Australian Housing and Copy Centre..........................................10.4................ M11
Urban Research Institute)......................15.4................ M16 Disability Liaison Unit.............................10.4................ M11
Centre for Animation and Education Aboard Unit .........................15.1................ M16
Interactive Media...................................36.3................ Q9 English Language Programs..................36.6................ Q10
Centre for Applied Social Research........15.4................ M16 Fitness Centre.......................................8.3.................. N12
Centre for Design..................................15.2................ M16 International Students Lounge...............10.4................ M11
Centre for Management Library—Business.................................108.5.............. N26
Quality Research...................................108.16............ N26 Library—Carlton....................................94.3................ G13
Centre for Smart Internet Library—Swanston................................8.5.................. N12
Technology ...........................................108.15............ N26 Lost Property (Security Office)
Co-operative Research Centre Franklin Street.......................................14.3................ K10
for Polymers .........................................7.2.................. L14 Mail Room ............................................12.3................ L10
Co-operative Research Centre Muslim Prayer Room.............................11.3................ K17
for Water Quality and Treatment ...........7.2.................. L14
Muslim Prayer Room ............................108.3.............. N26
Frances Burke Textile
New Enterprise Incentive
Resource Centre...................................15.2................ M16
Scheme (NEIS)......................................108.6.............. N26
Globalism Institution..............................37.5................ O9
Office of PVC Business..........................158.3
Innovation Unit.......................................10.3................ M11
Property Services..................................105.10............ J3
Microelectronics and Materials
Revenue (Students)—The Hub .............12.4................ L10
Technology Centre (MMTC)...................12.7................ L10
Revenue (Staff)......................................88.3................ M1
Rheology and Materials
Process Centre......................................7.2.................. L14 RMIT Association of International
Students (RAIS).....................................8.4.................. N12
RMIT Geospatial Science Initiative.........12.11.............. L10
RMIT Book Shop (Little La Trobe St)............................. R5
Spatial Information Architecture
Laboratory.............................................97.3................ G11 RMIT Book Shop (Bourke Street) . ........108.2.............. N26
ACADEMIC SCHOOLS RMIT Career Development and
Employment..........................................14.4................ K10
Accounting............................................108.15............ N26
RMIT Counselling Service .....................43.1................ D14
Aerospace, Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering....................57.5................ D17 RMIT International Services...................22.4................ Q12
Media and Communication....................9..................... K14 RMIT Postgraduate Association
36.3................ Q10 (RPA).....................................................28.3................ O13
Applied Science.....................................3.1.................. N15 RMIT Printing Services ........................8.4.................. N12
Architecture and Design........................8.12................ N12 RMIT Publishing....................................96.2................ G18
Art.........................................................24.2................ Q13 RMIT Training Pty Ltd............................105.9.............. J3
Business IT and Logistics......................108.17............ N26 RMIT Union Administration Office .........8.3.................. N12
Business TAFE......................................108.13............ N26 Second Hand Bookshop
(Student Union)......................................8.3.................. N12
Civil and Chemical Engineering .............10.12.............. M11
Security—Franklin St ............................14.3................ K11
Computer Science and
Information Technology..........................14.8................ K10 Spiritual Centre . ...................................11.3................ K17
Design TAFE . .......................................94.4................ G13 Sport and Recreation ...........................8.3.................. N12
Economics, Finance and STA Travel.............................................12.4................ L11
Marketing .............................................108.12............ N26 Student Union Council (SUC).................8.3.................. N12
Electrical and Computer University Secretariat ............................20.1................ P19
Engineering...........................................10.7................ M11

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RMIT BRUNSWICK CAMPUS MAP
Dawson Street (to Sydney Road )
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RMIT Brunswick campus: 25 Dawson Street, Brunswick 3056 the Hub

Library

CAMPUS DIRECTORY 514 Building number

P Parking
Service/office Building.Level Grid Ref
Fashion and Textiles........................... 511...................... D15
International Centre of
Graphic Technology............................ 515.1................... C10
RMIT Print Services............................. 515.1................... C10
School of Design TAFE....................... 515...................... C10
The Hub, Brunswick campus.............. 514.2................... H10

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RMIT Pt Cook Site: RAAF Willians Base
Pt Cook Road
Point Cook Airfield
Point Cook VIC 3030
Williams Road

Merz Road

450 Building number

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RMIT Bundoora campus: Plenty Road, Bundoora 3083

CAMPUS DIRECTORY

Service/office Building.Level Grid Ref


Aerospace, Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering...................Bundoora East
Bundoora Netball and
Sports Centre........................................203.1.................. M5
Cafés.....................................................251.2.................. C15
201.2 ................. N4
220.2 ................. M12
Child Care−Numdaji Kwei
Children’s Centre..................................208 .................... J3
Counselling Service .............................202.3 ................. N10
Disability Liaison Unit . .........................202.3 ................. N10
Education..............................................220.4 ................. M12
EPIC Centre .........................................217.1 ................. L2
International Students Information
Service (ISIS).........................................202.3 ................. N10
Libraries . ..............................................210 .................... N8
251.2.4............... C15
Life and Physical Sciences...................201 .................... N4
Mecical Sciences..................................223.2 ................. L7
RMIT Bookshop ...................................202.2 ................. N10
RMIT Printing Services..........................202.1 ................. N10
RMIT Union ..........................................202.3 ................. N10
Security ................................................216 .................... P14
256 .................... F17
Study and Learning Centre ..................220.2.3 .............. M12
The Hub ...............................................202.2 ................. N10

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Arrival Services Form
for new international students including Exchange/Study Abroad students Student No

Section 1 Name and contact details RMIT University would like to


welcome you to Melbourne
by meeting you at Melbourne
Family name Given names International Airport and
transferring you to your
temporary accommodation or
Date of birth Gender  Male  Female Country of birth
to your prearranged destination.
Area code Telephone Email
This service is free and available
Contact details to newly arriving international
students only.
Name
RMIT Representative How to complete this form
1. Complete all sections.
RMIT campus  City  Bundoora  Brunswick  Point Cook 2. Sign declaration (section 7).
3. Send form to RMIT University
Section 2 Services required International Services.
How to submit this form
Indicate which services
you require.
Please organise arrival pick-up from Melbourne Airport  Yes  No Postal address:
RMIT University
If you request airport
pick-up, an RMIT
I have arranged my own accommodation (Section 5)  Yes  No International Services
representative from Allied I require temporary accommodation (Section 4) GPO Box 2476
Chauffeured Cars will meet (Note: not available to students under 18 years of age)  Yes  No Melbourne VIC 3001
you at Melbourne Airport. Australia
If you cannot see them, I require Homestay accommodation (placement fee applies) (Section 6)  Yes  No Tel. +61 3 9925 5156
go to the meeting point
in international arrivals. I will be accompanied by another person who also requires these services  Yes  No Fax: +61 3 9663 6925
Email: ISarrival@rmit.edu.au
Allied Chauffeured Cars
contact details:
Please tick:  Parent/s  Relation  Friend www.rmit.edu.au/international
RMIT University
Tel: 1800 350 850
CRICOS Provider Code 00122A
24-hour number (free call) Name 1: Name 2: RMIT English Worldwide
CRICOS Provider Code 01912G
Section 3 Arrival information
Date of Arrival Day Month Year Arrival (24-hour clock e.g. 19:30)
Flight No.
in Melbourne Time
Note: you must notify RMIT University International Services immediately if your flight details change.

Section 4 Temporary accommodation request


(Not available for students under 18 years of age)
Please refer to list of available temporary accommodation providers available at: www.rmit.edu.au/programs/international/temporaryaccommodation

This accommodation is for Accommodation preferences 1. 2.


short-term stay only.
Type of room:  Single  Twin/double  Triple  Dormitory

Private bathroom:  Yes  No Approximate length to book for stay:


Students usually require at least one week

Some temporary
accommodations may
Credit card details:  Visa  Mastercard Card number: Expiry date:
require credit card details to
secure a booking. Name on credit card: Signature:

Section 5 Pre-arranged address


Complete if you have Address Number and street name City/suburb
arranged your own
accommodation and are Postcode Telephone
requesting airport pick-up.

Section 6 Homestay
An AU$220 placement fee Day Month Year
Start date Length of stay
applies. When selecting your
homestay, RMIT will take
into consideration all special Special requirements
requests; however, this may
not always be possible.
Medical conditions

Section 7 Conditions of service and declaration


Please allow three working RMIT will not take any responsibility if any of the conditions listed below are not met:
days to receive your official
arrival service confirmation.
1. You must accept your offer, pay your tuition fees, have confirmed flight details, and your visa must be issued prior to requesting this service.
2. This form must be received by RMIT University International Services TEN working days before you arrive in Melbourne. Service will not be
guaranteed if the form is submitted late.
3. Incomplete forms will not be processed.
4. Notify RMIT University International Services if any details stated on this form change.
5. If airport pick-up is confirmed and you do not use the service, you will be charged an administrative fee of A$70.
6. If temporary accommodation has been confirmed and you do not notify us of any cancellation, you will be charged a minimum of one night’s
accommodation fee.
I understand and agree that my credit card information will only be used to make the accommodation booking and will not be given to any other party,

Signature Date

Issue date: September 2010. Ref: ADM08.2


EDUCATION ABROAD

YOUR PASSPORT TO
THE WORLD
Spend one or two semesters of
your program overseas for credit.
ŮŮ Four continents, 31 countries and more than Attend an information session (check the
150 partner institutions to choose from web site for details) or call into the Education
ŮŮ One or two semesters at RMIT Vietnam Abroad Office (EAO).
ŮŮ Study tours
ŮŮ International work placements
ŮŮ Exchanges available for TAFE and higher Education Abroad Office
education students Ground Floor, Building 15, City campus
(off Bowen Street)
ŮŮ Domestic and international students eligible
Tel. +61 3 9925 3947
ŮŮ Financial assistance available Email: eao@rmit.edu.au
If you are in your first year at RMIT, start planning Office hours: 9 – 5 pm Monday to Friday
CRICOS Provider Code: 00122A

now to make overseas study part of your program. (closed Wednesdays from 2.30 pm)

www.rmit.edu.au/globalpassport/educationabroad
www.rmit.edu.au/international

For more information


RMIT University (Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology)
International Services
GPO Box 2476
Melbourne Victoria 3001 Australia
Tel: +(61 3) 9925 5156
Fax: +(61 3) 9663 6925

Every effort has been made to ensure the information


contained in this publication is accurate and current at
the date of printing. For the most up-to-date information,
please refer to the RMIT University web site before
lodging your application.
11302 1110

RMIT University Provider Code: 00122A


Date of issue: October 2010

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