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STUDENT SERVICES

HIA assists our overseas students to adjust to study and life in Australia and have appropriate orientation programs that help overseas students to access the information and services they require.

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Student Induction and Orientation

HIA will at the commencement of each course undertake and complete an orientation / induction program that will be held for all overseas students.

The orientation / induction program covers the majority of what students will need to know about their course and adjusting to life in Australia. The following activities will take place on the orientation:

  • Introduction to student support services available to students in the transition to life and study in a new environment
  • Introduction to course information, timetable, learning & assessment strategies, academic intervention strategies
  • Introduction to student rights and responsibilities at HIA
  • Meet key staff
  • Introduction to facilities and resources
  • Introduction to complaints and appeals processes
  • Introduction to student visa condition relating to course progress and/or attendance as appropriate.
  • Introduction to emergency and health services
    Introduction to legal services

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Academic Support Service

To maximise the chance of students successfully completing their training, HIA will identify any support individual students need and provide access to that support throughout their training.

This may include but not limit to provide:

  • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support;
  • Assistive Technology
  • Additional Tutorials

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Living in Australia

Living in Australia will be a new experience, but there are support services in your institution as well as from other organizations to help make adjusting to life in Australia easier.

Australia is among the happiest countries in the world (World Happiness Report 2017) and we have four of the 30 best cities in the world for students (QS Top University Rankings 2017), you are sure to enjoy your time here.

No matter what type of study you are doing in Australia, whether you are here for a few months or a few years, some research and planning will help you have a safe and rewarding study experience. Important considerations and planning includes:

  • Planning your departure.
  • Arriving in Australia.
  • Accessing support services.
  • Remaining visa compliant.
  • Working while you study.
  • Living costs and finding accommodation.
  • Health and safety.

For more information about Living in Australia, please refer to Study in Australia: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia

Living Cost in Australia

Knowing the average living costs in Australia is an important part of your financial preparation. For your reference, here are some of the costs associated with living and studying in Australia (all costs are in Australian dollars).

The costs below are an approximate guide only. Students should be aware that these costs can vary depending on your study location in Australia.

  • Hostels and Guesthouses – $90 to $150 per week
  • Shared Rental – $85 to $215 per week
  • On campus – $90 to $280 per week
  • Homestay – $235 to $325 per week
  • Rental – $165 to $440 per week
  • Boarding schools – $11,000 to $22,000 a year
  • Groceries and eating out – $80 to $280 per week
  • Gas, electricity – $35 to $140 per week
  • Phone and Internet – $20 to $55 per week
  • Public transport – $15 to $55 per week
  • Car (after purchase) – $150 to $260 per week
  • Entertainment – $80 to $150 per week
The Department of Home Affairs has financial requirements you must meet in order to receive a student visa for Australia.

Refer to the step by step Student Visa Subclass 500 application and Document Checklist Tool for details on how to provide the evidence required to cover the costs of your stay, including your travel, study and living expenses.

As of October 2019 the 12-month living costs are;

  • For students or guardians – AUD$21,041
  • For partners coming with you – AUD$7,362
  • For a child coming with you – AUD$3,152

All costs are per year in Australian dollars. To convert to your own currency,
visit http://www.xe.com/
The Australian Government provides information and guidance on managing your finances. You can read more at www.moneysmart.gov.au
The ‘Insider Guides Cost of Living Calculator’; is also a useful tool to help estimate your cost of living in Australia www.insiderguides.com.au/cost-of-living-calculator.
If you experience financial trouble while in Australia, talk to your institution’s international student support staff for assistance.

For more detailed information about living in Australia, please click the following link: https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia