Studying in Australia    

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How to get there?

Getting to Australia is easy, QANTAS, the Australian national airline flies to Australia regularly. Additionally, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Japan Air Lines, British Airlines, Air Pacific, Polynesian Airlines and Emirates all fly into Australia and Maroochydore is only a 1 hour drive from from the major hub of Brisbane and Virgin Blue along With Jetstar fly into Maroochydore from both Sydney and Melbourne.

Accommodation

Aero Dynamic Flight Academy can help you to arrange all of your accommodation or if you prefer you can arrange your own. Most rental properties will cost between $120 and $300 AUD per week depending on the size of the property.

Things to do

When you get to Australia there will be many things to do and see. Maroochydore is alive with activity throughout the week and the nearby areas of Noosa and Brisbane are easily accessible.

There are plenty of opportunities during your course to see the countryside, as well as some of the unique animals in Australia. You will see Kangaroos, Koalas, Emus and lots others, you can visit such places as Brisbane, Longreach, Ayers Rock (Uluru) The Kimberleys, the Great Barrier Reef and the Gold Coast as well as Australia Zoo which is just nearby.

Telephone Companies

Telephones are easy to access in Australia. You can purchase "phone cards" which allow you to make calls without needing cash.

The two main land-based phone companies operate in Australia are Telstra and Optus

Three main Mobile (cell) phone companies operate in Australia are Telstra, Optus and Vodaphone

Currency

The Australian currency is the Australian Dollar (AUD $) which is made up of 100 cents. Coins come in 5 cent, 10 cent, 20 cent, 50 cent, $1 and $2 denominations. Notes are in $5, $10, $20, $50 and $100 denominations

Electricity

The electricity supply across Australia is 240 volts AC, 50 Hz. Plugs used in Australia are a unique "angled pin and earth" design - you will need an adapter. The quality of the electricity supply is very good.

Visas

Visas are required for visiting Australia, and a special student visa is required to study. Details are available through www.immi.gov.au

Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance is required to study in Australia, this can all be arranged through many different organisations for more information please contact Australian Immigration www.immi.gov.au

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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