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CET & Sydney life

At CET we strive to make sure our students receive a supportive service. Below you will find some useful information whilst studying and living in Sydney.

If you are unsure of the service you require or you can not find it below, do not hesitate to ask our staff for further information.

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Current news  
Sydney Morning Herald  The daily city newspaper.
The Australian The national daily newspaper.
Australian newspapers Metropolitan and regional newspapers.
ABC TV and radio Australian Broadcasting Corporation national news and entertainment services.
SBS-TV Australia's national Special Broadcasting Service of ethnic news and entertainment.
Community Radio Broadcasting A range of radio stations, including non-English language broadcasting.
Daily Bull During semester the Student Union publishes a daily web / print newsletter of Union activities and events.
Uni News News from The University of Sydney.
International Student News The University of Sydney International student news.

 

Weather  
Sydney monthly temperatures and rainfall  Sydney has a sub-tropical climate with four seasons in the year. In the summer months (December to February), temperatures range from 17-25 degrees celsius (65-76F). If you come in winter (June to August), you will need warm clothing as the average winter temperatures range from 8-17 degrees celsius (46-65F). Autumn and spring have the mildest weather.
Weather and climate by the city of Sydney The climate around Australia varies significantly. It is always important to know what the temperature range is of the area you are going so you know what to take.
Bureau of meteorology In warmer climates it is important that you drink plenty of water throughtout the day to make up for dehydration. During the hotter months, in Sydney it is recommended that you drink up to two litres of water per day whereas in the Northern Territory this can be up to four litres per day.

 

Health  
OSHC Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) scheme (compulsory health insurance) for international students.
University Health Service An on campus clinic with general medical and some specialist services.
Sydney Medical Practitioners Search for a General Practitioner (GP) near you.

 

Legal advice  
Department of Immigration and Citizenship Visas, immigration, citizenship and living in Australia.
Australian embassies around the world A list of locations of Australian embassies.
Index of consulates in Australia A list of the different country consulates in Australia.
 

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Classifieds  
Domain Accomodation classifieds.
Trading Post Weekly newspaper and website listing second-hand goods for sale.
Gumtree A website where you can find accomodation, goods for sale, jobs and also forums.

 

Currency  
Our Currency Information about the Australian currency.
XE - currency converter Convert your currency into the Australian dollar.

 

Immigration  
Department of Immigration & Citizenship Visas, immigration, citizenship and living in Australia.
Australian embassies A list of Australian embassies around the world.
Index of Consulates in Australia A list of the different country consulates in Australia.
 

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Government offices  
AusAID Education scholarship funding for certain categories for overseas students.
Visiting Australia Government requirements for visitors to Australia including customs details.
AQIS Australian Quarantine and Inspection Service Quarantine regulations about bringing biological products and foodstuffs into Australia. Information is in 13 languages.
New South Wales NSW government - list of NSW government departments and agencies.
Department of Fair Trading Consumer affairs.
Community Relations Commission For a multicultural New South Wales - interpreting and translating service in over 75 languages.
Councils of New South Wales Local (municipal) government areas.

 

 University services  
Disability Services Support for students with a disability.
Child Care Child care centres on campus.
University Health Service On campus clinic with general medical and some specialist services
Library Fisher Library (The University of Sydney library network on all campuses).
University of Sydney Student Union Welfare, retail, entertainment, and media services for all students.
Union food and retail (shopping) services Choose the Union option from the menu which caters for special diets e.g. vegetarian, halal etc.
Sports Union Look for your sport.
Multifaith facilities A prayer room service.
   

 

Work  
Department of Immigration Apply for permission to work - you can work up to 20 hours a week on a student visa.
Australian Taxation Office Apply here for a tax file number and also find out about other taxation matters.
MyCarreer Find jobs here.
Australian Government work info Links to help you find work.
Seek Search for work here.
Gumtree Post an ad to say that you are looking for work or search the many listings.
Auzzie Internships A company collaborated with CET for student internships.
Monash Professional Another company collaborated with CET for internships.
 

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Phone/internet  
Telstra An Australian phone and internet service.
Optus An Australian phone and internet service.
Vodafone An Australian mobile service.
Virgin Mobile and Broadband An Australian mobile and internet service.
3 Mobile An Australian mobile and internet service.
Unwired Broadband An Australian internet service offering pre-paid broadband.

 

Driving/transport  
The roads and traffic authority The RTA looks after licensing, registration of cars, using NSW roads, rules and regulations, etc.
Cars guide Look for a car to buy used or new.
Whereis.com Find a place, street or suburb with this online map.
Sydney Buses Bus and harbour ferry services, timetables and fares.
City rail The Sydney train network.
Trip Planner Plan your trip and find out how long it will take.
 

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