Useful Links
Government Links
For immigration and visa information.
Where you can create your TFN/ABN used for employment.
For complaints against businesses, financial institutions, colleges, government departments, or other public entities.
Where you can check your rights and duties while working in Australia.
Accommodation
International Student Accommodation Melbourne Australia
Option to rent on your own, sub-locate or look for shared accommodation.
Banking
Westpac
There are many bank institutions available for international students in Australia.
Job Search
As an international student you are entitled to work for up to 48h/fortnight, check these websites to help you on your job search.
Transport
Check routes, plan your trip, register your Myki card and more.
Trains timetable and more.
Support Services
ALCOHOL
Alcoholics Anonymous Check out www.aa.org.au and follow the links to over 200 meeting places within Melbourne alone.
ANXIETY and DEPRESSION
- Reconnexion (anxiety disorder specialists) 222 Burke Road Glen Iris VIC Australia 3146, Ph: 03 9886 9400, 1300 273 266 www.reconnexion.org.au
- Beyond Blue Call 1300 22 4636 or www.beyondblue.org.au
- Internet-based clinic: www.anxietyonline.org.au
- Depression.com.au Tel: 03 9855 0220 Fax: 03 9853 0744 Email: davidhorgan@email.com
GAMBLING PROBLEMS
- For immediate help call 1800 858 858
GRIEF & LOSS
- National Association for Loss and Grief (NALAG) Suite 4, Level 1, 182 Victoria Pde, East Melbourne Vic. 3002 Ph: 03 9650 3000, www.nalagvic.org.au
DISCRIMINATION
- Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission Level 3, 380 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9281 7111 or 1800 134 142 Email: information@veohrc.vic.gov.au
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
- 24 hr Crisis line Ph. 9373-0123 Email: wdvcs@wdvcs.org.au This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Legal Advice
Level 3, 43 Hardware Lane, Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: 03 9642 0877 Email: justice@vicnet.net.au
SEXUAL ASSAULT
- CASA, Victorian Centres Against Sexual Assault Level 3, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne 3000
- Counselling line: 9635 3610 Administration Line: 9635 3600 Email: casa@rwh.org.au Web: www.thewomens.org.au
INJURY AT WORK
- WorkSafe Head Office, Ground Floor, 222 Exhibition Street, Melb. 3000 Ph: (03) 9641 1555
- WorkSafe Bourke St Melbourne, Level 4,628 Bourke St Melb. VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9941 0558 www.worksafe.vic.gov.au
LEGAL ADVICE
- Victoria Legal Aid, Head Office, 350 Queen St. Melbourne VIC 3000 Ph: (03) 9269 0234
- Sunshine, 1/474 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine VIC 3020 Ph: (03) 9300 5333
- Eastern Community Legal Centre, Suite 3, Town Hall Hub, 27 Bank Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128 Ph: (03) 9285 4822 URL: http://eclc.org.au
STUDENT SAFETY
- Think Before reinforces the message that international students need to be aware of their surroundings, particularly late at night on public transport, and to plan their travel. The key safety messages have been translated into 13 languages and have been packaged into an animated video clip. The Think Before animation portrays ‘George’ a fictional character designed to resonate with international students in Australia. Think Before is available through a website www.thinkbefore.com, mobile http://m.thinkbefore.com, free Apple and Android applications and can be found on up to 60 social media and public video channels.
- A Student Safety in Victoria brochure can also be downloaded from www.police.vic.gov.au
INFORMATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
- The City of Melbourne has produced a guide to help international students settle into the Melbourne way of life. Please visit www.melbourne.vic.gov.au to download the guide.
- Melbourne Bike Share, is a great way to get around the city as an alternative to driving. Please visit www.melbournebikeshare.com.au for more information.
LIFE IN AUSTRALIA BOOK
- This book provides information about Australian history, culture, society and the values Australian people share. Book is also available in various languages other than English and can be downloaded from www.immi.gov.au