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    Survival GuideSurvival Guide

    in Brisbanein Brisbane

    20152015

    brought to you by

    UQ Malaysian Students Association

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    WHATS INSIDE

    Hello My Second Home

    - All about Brisbane 4 - 6- The University of Queensland 7 - 11

    - UQMSA 12

    - MASCA Queensland 13

    Getting Started

    - The Checklist 14 - 19

    -Its Time to Pack!

    20 - 21

    Brisbane Here We Are

    - Transportation in Brisbane 23

    - Settling Down

    - Tuition Fee Payment

    24 - 29

    30-31

    - Jalan-jalan! 32 - 36

    Who should I contact in Brisbane? 37

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    The Landmarks

    Queenslander

    Interesting enough, Queenslander is

    ambiguous it may refer to a person

    from Queensland or, in this case, the

    characteristic architecture style of

    Queensland. It is primarily used for resi-

    dence, distinguishing Brisbanes suburbs

    from other capital cities. A Queenslander

    is constructed using timber, usually with

    vertical stumps that make the main liv-

    ing spaces off the ground. Such architec-

    ture style serves to cool the building bymeans of ventilation and also to protect

    the building from termites and other

    pests.

    Wheel of Brisbane

    The Wheel of Brisbane is a transportableFerris wheel erected at the northern entrance

    to South Bank Parklands, which is just

    across the river from the Brisbane City. It is

    about 60 meters tall with 42 air-

    conditioned capsules which can accommo-

    date up to six adults and two children each.

    A ride of approximately 12 minutes offers

    you an awesome 360 view across the city.

    The designer of the Wheel of Brisbane is

    Ronald Bussink, a leading designer for

    giant Ferris wheels in Australia, Canada,

    Paris, UK, USAand many other places for

    over 25 years. The Eye on Malaysia,which used to operate in Kuala Lumpur in

    2007 and then in Malacca from 2008 to

    2010, is also one of his masterpieces!

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    John Douglas Story entered the

    Queensland Public Service in 1906.

    He contributed to the establishment

    of the University of Queensland and

    was a government representative onthe University senate. UQ J. D.

    Story Building (Building 61) was

    named in his honour.

    Brisbane River

    With a length of 344km, Brisbane River is the longest river in the Southeast Queensland.

    Situated along the river are the many metropolitan suburbs of Brisbane, making it strategic to

    travel from one suburb to another by ferry. There are by far 16 bridges crossing the Brisbane

    River, among which the more renowned ones are Story Bridge, Goodwill Bridgeand Victoria

    Bridge. 5 new bridgeswill be established in coming years for better accessibility.

    Story Bridge

    The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel

    cantilever bridge, which is the longest inAustralia. Connecting Fortitude Valley to

    Kangaroo Point, it allows passage for vehicles,

    bicycles and pedestrians. It is named after John

    Douglas Story, a prominent public servant in

    Brisbane.

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    Welcome toWelcome to

    Another chapter in your life is about to begin

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    UQ Quick Facts

    Founded:December 10, 1909

    Commencement of Classes:

    March 14, 1911

    Motto:

    Scientia ac Labore

    (Latin for by means of knowl-

    edge and hard work)

    Area:

    1,376 hectares

    Main Campuses:St Lucia

    Ipswich

    Gatton

    Herston

    Total Students:48,804

    Undergraduate Students:36,219

    Postgraduate Students:

    12,585

    International Students:11,513 from more than 142

    countries

    Top 3 International Source

    Countries:

    China

    Malaysia

    Singapore

    Top 3 Programs by

    Enrolment:Doctor of Philosophy

    Bachelor of Arts

    Bachelor of Engineering

    Info updated as at March 2014

    With its 105th anniversary drawing nigh, the University ofQueensland (UQ) is the oldestand largestuniversity in Queensland.It is also the fifth oldest universityin Australia, hence being regardedas a Sandstone University.

    UQ is one of the members of the Australias Group of Eight and

    Universitas 21, which is the leading global network of research univer-

    sities for the 21st century. It is currently ranked in the top 100universi-

    ties worldwide owing to its contributions to the nation and the globe.

    Be proud of UQ Achievements

    in 2014

    World University Ranking

    Top 1%QS World UniversityRankings

    43Australian National University Ranking

    3

    Graduate Job Rate81.6%

    Awards Received

    10785

    Meet The Chancellors

    Chancellor: Mr John Story

    Deputy Chancellor: Dr Jane WilsonPresident & Vice-Chancellor: Professor Peter Hj

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    Services & Facilities

    Student Centers

    Each campus of UQ has a student center which provides a

    comprehensive range of services for all students. In St Lucia

    campus, the student center is situated at Level One, J.D. Story

    Building, which is just directly at the back of Chancellors

    Bus Stop. It is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.

    UQ Union Complex

    Albeit its official name Relaxation Block, this Building21of UQ St Lucia campus is better known as UQ Union

    Complex. This place is touted the hub of UQ studentlife, as it houses a variety of facilities including eateries,

    bank, ATMs, student services, photocopy and printingshop and so on.

    The student services here operate from 8.30am to 4.30pmon weekdays, catering to the students as well as thestaffs personal, career, welfare and learning issues. A UQstudent is automatically a member of the Union with freemembership.

    An interesting fact about UQ Union is that it does not relyon contributions from students at all to run, but still pro-vides support and fundingto UQ clubs and societies.

    Libraries

    UQ has 15 librarieswith up to 2 million volumes. 7 of them are located in St Lucia campus. An un-

    dergraduate student can borrow a maximum of 30 items with a standard loan period of 28 days

    (subjected to the type of item borrowed). There are ample studying spaces in each library equippedwith computersfor free usage. There are also Group Roomsavailable for online bookingat certain

    libraries in St Lucia campus.

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    Security

    There is a 24-hour securityon all campuses. Below are the emergency numbers:

    Extension 53333for internal calls, or +617 3365 3333if external General enquiries +617 3365 1234 Free call 1800 800 123

    For more information please go to http://www.pf.uq.edu.au/security.html.

    Healthcare

    Success can never be achieved sans healthy body. UQalso prioritizes its students well-being besidesacademic excellence. There is a clinic which providescomprehensive healthcare services in each campus. In

    St Lucia campus, there is also a dental clinic at UQUnion Complex.

    For more information about UQ Healthcare please gotohttp://www.uq.edu.au/healthservice/.

    UQ Landmarks

    Great Court

    Situated in the heart of the St Lucia campus is the Great Court, surrounded by cloister and buildingsconstructed from sandstone, carved with historical scenes, the names of great thinkers and teachers,coats of arms, grotesques and carvings of Australian flora and fauna.

    The 2.5-hectare open spacewith a spacious meadow is always a favoured place for students and staff to

    sit or even lie leisurely for a respite.

    The Great Court is listed on

    the Queensland Heritage

    Register as well as on the

    Register of the National

    Trust of Queensland.

    http://www.pf.uq.edu.au/security.htmlhttp://www.pf.uq.edu.au/security.htmlhttp://www.uq.edu.au/healthservice/http://www.uq.edu.au/healthservice/http://www.uq.edu.au/healthservice/http://www.pf.uq.edu.au/security.html
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    UQ Lakes

    Apart from being one of the iconic features, this freshwater lake is also a home to a myriad of aquatic

    lives, birdsand land animals. Some are native and some are new species that originated beyond Aus-

    tralia. Added to the beauty of the lake is a water fountainin the middle, making it a sight for sore eyes

    to behold.

    Art Museum

    UQ Art Museum was established in 1976, housing over

    3,000 artworks collected by UQ itself since the 1940s. It

    was formerly located in Forgan Smith Tower before being

    relocated to James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre

    (Building 11) in St Lucia campus. It is the Queenslands

    second largest public art collection. It is open to public

    from 10am to 4pm on weekdays (closed on public holi-

    days) with free entry.

    R.D. Milns Antiquity Museum

    This museum was established in 1963, when a Red

    -figure Attic amphora was bought from the Lon-

    don auction-house to facilitate the UQ program ofClassics and Ancient History. Housing several

    thousands of classical Mediterranean antiquities,

    the museum serves to support UQ students and is

    also open to the public with free admission from

    9am to 5pmon weekdays. It is located at Michie

    building(Building 9, Level 2).

    Have no idea of the whereabouts of the buildings aforementioned?

    Click hereto view the map of UQ St Lucia Campus.

    Alternatively, download the mobile appsUQnav, which will certainly come in handy

    during your first few weeks (or months or even years) in UQ! ;)

    http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1http://www.uq.edu.au/maps/index.html?menu=1
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    University of Queensland Malaysian Students Association

    The University of Queensland Malaysian Students' Association (UQMSA) is an officialstudent body for UQ Malaysian students, affiliated to the Malaysian Students Council ofAustralia Queensland Division (MASCA Queensland) as well as UQ Union. UQMSA isalso a non-profit association run by Malaysian students. Our activities are based in the St.Lucia campus. However, students from other UQ campuses and universities as well asnon-students are welcomed to join us too. In fact, a small proportion of our members con-sist of non-Malaysians from countries like Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong and even Mauri-tius!

    UQMSA primarily aims to unite its members from diverse backgrounds by promotingMalaysian culture through fun-filled social and cultural activities. With Bringing You A

    Piece of Home as our motto, we have always been striving to inject the sense ofhomelinessinto our events to make our events more engaging. From welcoming barbe-ques to outdoor excursions to Mamak Night when you get to fix your craving for Malay-sian authentic delicacies (Nasi lemak, Roti Canai, Rendang, *SLURP!*), fun is on itsway and homesickness goes away! In between these social events, there are also intermit-tent intellectual programs which provide our members with exposure to internship andvolunteering opportunities as well as to skills required for the competitive working life.

    We warmly welcome you all to gather in a true Malaysian spirit and enjoy our wide array

    of activities alongside the awesome Malaysian food. Sign up with us on UQ Market Day(25th Feb 2015) during the Orientation Week and heaps of fun will be awaiting youthroughout the year! Spot theJalur Gemilangto see where our booth is!

    In the meantime, check out the updates on our social media, and feel free to contact us ifyou have any queries. In UQMSA, we dont bite, we sayang!:)

    www.facebook.com/UQMSA www.uqmsa.org [email protected]

    https://www.facebook.com/UQMSAhttps://www.facebook.com/UQMSAhttp://www.uqmsa.org/http://www.uqmsa.org/mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]:[email protected]://www.uqmsa.org/https://www.facebook.com/UQMSA
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    Malaysian Students Organizations

    MASCA QueenslandMASCA stands for Malaysian Students

    Council of Australia. It is a non-profited

    student organization supported by the

    Malaysian Students Department of

    Australia (MSDA), which cares for the

    Malaysian students welfare in Australia.

    MASCA Queensland is one of the many

    MASCA state chapters all over Australia,

    which are established in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia,

    Tasmania, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and

    Northern Territory.

    MASCA Queensland is akin to the backbone supporting and unifying 5

    affiliated Malaysian students organizations in this Sunshine State,

    which comprise of UQMSA (University of Queensland Malaysian

    Students Association), QUT MySA(Queensland University of Technol-

    ogy Malaysian Students Association), BUMA (Bond University Malay-

    sian Association), PPMQ (Persatuan Pelajar Muslim Queensland) and

    HAKIM (Halaqah Kebajikan Islam Mahasiswa Brisbane). Check out

    more about MASCA Queensland on www.facebook.com/

    MASCA.Queensland.

    https://www.facebook.com/MASCA.Queenslandhttps://www.facebook.com/MASCA.Queenslandhttps://www.facebook.com/MASCA.Queenslandhttps://www.facebook.com/MASCA.Queenslandhttps://www.facebook.com/MASCA.Queensland
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    A Step by Step Guide

    for

    etting Started

    etting Started

    etting Started

    Step by step and the thing is done.Step by step and the thing is done.Charles AtlasCharles Atlas

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    Things to be completed before youre ready to fly!

    Obtain Certificate of Enrolment (CoE) from the University

    Check passport expiry date (at least 6 months)

    Apply for a student visa

    Arrange for a medical checkup

    Book flight ticket, print flight itinerary

    Bring along some cash/travelers cheque with you

    Sort out temporary/permanent accommodation

    Arrange for transport from airport

    Have an Australian address available for filling up the incomingpassenger card at airport and also for mailing purposes

    (especially for your newly applied cards in Australia)

    Completing enrolment and sign-on for your courses on mySI-net

    Details and guidelines in the following pages.

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    http://www.immi.gov.au/

    www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/Malaysia.aspx.

    http://www.immi.gov.au/http://www.immi.gov.au/http://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/Malaysia.aspxhttp://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/Malaysia.aspxhttp://www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/Malaysia.aspxhttp://www.immi.gov.au/
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    It is advisable to reach Brisbane at least a few days prior

    to the commencement of Orientation Week (23 Feb 2015,

    Monday) since you will need some time to settle down.

    There are a few options of airlines to come to Brisbane.

    But do take note of the destination MAS will reach Bris-

    bane International Airport, whereas Airasia and Jetstar

    will reach Gold Coast Airport.

    barnabus.com.au.

    www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation/airport-reception.

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    www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation.

    www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation/colleges.

    www.realestate.com.au/rent.

    Asking the Right Questions??

    1) Good location? Easy access to frequent public transport?

    2) Fully furnished/partially furnished/unfurnished?

    3) Inclusive of utilities & internet? Any hidden fees?

    4) Have I read the details on my lease? Bond money?

    5) Is my area safe?

    6) Is this too good to be true?

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    https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/.

    http://www.uq.edu.au/study/

    Friendly Advice:

    1. It is best to sign on right when it is open, as your preferred classes

    may be full within minutes!

    2.The sign-on time is Brisbanes time (ie. be 2 hours early if you are in

    Malaysia!)

    UQRota UQ Timetable Planner

    https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/http://www.uq.edu.au/study/http://www.uq.edu.au/study/http://www.uqrota.net/http://www.uqrota.net/https://timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au/https://timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au/https://timetableplanner.app.uq.edu.au/http://www.uqrota.net/http://www.uq.edu.au/study/https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/
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    Malaysian Identity Card

    Valid Passport

    Flight Ticket / Boarding Pass

    Australian adapter(s) & Malaysian extension plug(s)

    Documents: eCOE & relevant acceptance letter, transcripts, driving

    license, others

    ClothesTemperature difference between day and nighttime could be noticeable

    especially during winter. So prepare clothes that will make yourself comfy

    for both scorching hot and freezing cold weathers. Having a few wind-

    proof jackets and long johns would be a splendid idea since the winds are

    piercing cold most of the time (not for summer of course :P ).

    Footwear

    Comfortablility is always of utmost importance. Weather-wise, fully en-

    closed shoes and boots are recommendable during winter. Just a piece of

    warm reminder that Australian government enforces stringent rules to

    minimize any soil contamination that could adversely affect the ecosys-

    tem. So make sure your shoes are clean enough if you dont wish to see

    them being confiscated at the airport security checkpoint!

    GOOD UmbrellaIf possible, look for one with strong metal ribs. Wind in Australia can be

    very strong and destructive to your umbrellas!

    Enough Stationery

    Medicines

    (if necessary)

    Mobile Phone, laptop and other gadgets (Millennials should remember

    these all the time :P)

    Its time to Pack!

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    Personal necessities(e.g. cutlery, containers, sunscreen etc.)

    Enough CASH (both Australian dollars and Malaysian Ringgit)

    Heres a rough estimation of your monthly expenses, but bear in

    mind that it varies from person to person.

    Category Weekly Expenses

    (AUS )

    Monthly

    Expenses (AUS )

    Rental (Includingwater, electricity

    and gas)

    200 800

    Mobile phone &

    Internet20 80

    Transportation 15 60

    Food & Groceries 50 200

    Entertainment 30 120

    Total 315 1260

    For more information on things allowed and prohibited tobring into Australia,

    please refer to http://www.daff.gov.au/biosecurity/travel/

    cant-take.

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    Get set FLYYYYY!!

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    Brisbane Here We Are!!

    Ticketing and Fare

    Brisbane region is divided into 23 zones, which radiate out in concentricrings from the centre of Brisbane. These zones are used to determine thetravel fare for passengers. You can travel for FREEwithin an hour af-ter you touch on the card (This is called Continuation). Another good

    thing is you can enjoy FREE transport for the rest of the week(Monday is considered the first day of the week) after using yourgocardfor 9 times in that week!The fares for each zone are listed on translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/fares/current-fares.

    No Idea on How to Travel Around?

    No worries! TransLink provides a very useful journey planner to

    help you figure out the various possible ways to reach your desti-

    nation. Go to http://jp.translink.com.au/travel-information/

    journey-planner.

    Settling Down

    The first few weeks might be grueling for you to establish yourself in awhole new environment. Fear not. Here are some guidelines so you willhave some inkling of what to start off with.

    But before this, you will need to have some ideas of the transportation inBrisbane in order to travel around. Public transportation here is providedby TransLink, a division within the Department of Transport and Main

    Roads. There are 4 types of public transport: buses, trains,ferries (a.k.a.CityCat) and trams (only at Gold Coast). You can travel by all these trans-

    port with one single card, known as gocard.

    What If Ive Forgotten Mygocard?

    You will have to buy a paper ticket on the bus or ferry or train/tram station, which is almost twice the concession price. So al-ways remember to bring yourgocard along with you!

    CityCat doesnt get itsname from the animal cat,

    but catamaran, a vessel

    consisting of two parallel

    hulls of equal size.

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    1. Get Your Student Card

    It is advisable to get your student card on the first day of Orientation

    Week, since you need your student ID for many other applications. You

    can collect it at Duhig Building (Building 2), St Lucia campus from8:00am to 4:45pm on weekdays. You will have to bring along your

    passport and you COEin order to collect your student card.

    2. Apply for Tertiary Transport Concession Card & Buy a

    Concession Go Card

    Full-time students are entitled for Concession rates which are almost half of

    the adult fares. Starting from 1 July 2014, to purchase a concession go card, a

    student must first hold a Tertiary Transport Concession Card (TTCC)

    which must be renewed annually. Click herefor more info on TTCC.

    With a valid Student ID and TTCC, you can buy a go card at many of the

    Queensland Rail (train) and G:link (tram) stations, some busway sta-

    tions, selected newsagents and 7-Eleven stores where you see the buy

    symbol. The most convenient location would be the UQ Newsagency beside

    Co-op Bookshop, opposite to Commonwealth Bank in St Lucia campus. Re-

    member to show your student ID and TTCC!

    Do register your go card online at https://gocard.translink.com.au/webtix/.You will then be able to

    check your travel history and to top up your card via bank account online. Just in case if you acci-

    dentally lose your card, you can immediately transfer your remaining credit to another registered

    gocard. This will render your previous card unusable without any credit inside, and you wont suf-

    fer any loss. A win-win situation it is!

    3. Open a Bank Account

    There are several banks that you can choose from, including Common-

    wealth Bank, ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited),NAB (National Australia Bank) and Westpac. The first two are more recom-mendable due to their plethora of ATMs and branches especially in the cen-tre of Brisbane city. There are also Commonwealth Bank and ANZ branches

    at UQ St Lucia campus, which conveniences your application for a bankaccount. Below are the links of each bank:

    Commonwealth Bank: https://www.commbank.com.au/ANZ: http://www.anz.com/personal/

    NAB: http://www.nab.com.au/

    Westpac: http://www.westpac.com.au/

    Now that youve got some ideas on how to travel around,

    Lets Get Started

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    5. Set Up Home Internet

    Internet is a must for every uni student. If your accommodation does not provide internet, you will haveto set up on on your own. Most telecommunication companies do provide ADSL internet services.Many students opt for Optus for its commonly touted better reception, or TPG for its less pricey bun-dle packages (ADSL + home phone). Their stores are available in Toowong, Indooroopilly and Bris-

    bane CBD. You may also apply online on their websites.

    4. Get a Mobile Sim Card

    A mobile number is needed not only to be able to contact your family soon

    after reaching Brisbane, but also for all sorts of applications such as bank

    account. There are a few options of telecommunication companies that you

    may choose from, and the more common ones are Vodafone, Optus,

    Telstra, TPG and Virgin Mobile. Just like in Malaysia, there are postpaid

    and prepaid plans. If you wish to purchase a brand new phone, then youwould have to resort to postpaid plans, and many people would recommend

    Vodafone as it provides relatively cheaper packages. You can also sign up

    for postpaid plan without a phone. Otherwise a prepaid sim card will do too.

    Something interesting about Australian mobile is that the amount you pay

    for is not equivalent to the value of credit given to you. With several tens

    dollars paid, you are entitled for credit worth a few hundred dollars for call-

    ing and texting, as well as a fixed quota of mobile data. Another good point

    is that calling to people using the same provider is FOC! The prices cover awide range, depending on which package you opt for, and whether or not it

    comes with a phone. If it does, the cheapest would be around $30 per month,

    and this can go up to more than $50 or $60 depending on the brand and

    model of your phone as well as the amount of credit included. Without a

    phone, the cheapest plan would be TPG at the time of writing, which costs

    only around $17 per month! However this offer is valid only if you sign up

    for its internet and home phone bundle package. So do check out properly on

    each and every mobile company and their packages. Below are the links to

    each companys website:

    Vodafone: http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal

    *Friendly Reminder: Vodafone is also available in UK, so do search for theright one!

    Optus: https://www.optus.com.au/

    Telstra: http://www.telstra.com.au/TPG: http://www.tpg.com.au/Virgin Mobile: http://www.virginmobile.com.au/

    *Again, Virgin Mobile has another network coverage in US, so check out the

    locations of the coverage carefully. :)

    There are Vodafone and Optus stalls at Toowong Village, a shopping center

    in Toowong, just about 10 minutes away from UQ St Lucia by bus. In-dooroopilly and Brisbane CBD also have many telecommunication storeswith friendly staff to help you set up an Australian mobile number.

    http://www.vodafone.com.au/personalhttp://www.vodafone.com.au/personalhttps://www.optus.com.au/https://www.optus.com.au/http://www.telstra.com.au/http://www.telstra.com.au/http://www.tpg.com.au/http://www.tpg.com.au/http://www.virginmobile.com.au/http://www.virginmobile.com.au/http://www.virginmobile.com.au/http://www.tpg.com.au/http://www.telstra.com.au/https://www.optus.com.au/http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal
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    6. Order OSHC Worldcare Card Online

    An Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card provides you with thebasic cover for medical and hospital care costs in Australia throughoutthe valid duration of your student visa. To find out more and to orderyour card, please go to www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/.The card will

    be sent to your address in Brisbane for your convenience.

    7. Shopping for Groceries and Household Utensils

    After dealing with so many applications, its time to make sure that you have all

    your daily necessities and that your home pantry has enough food to feed yourself!

    There are 3 supermarkets in Brisbane with many chains all over Australia Coles,

    Woolworths and Aldi. The first two can be found in more locations, such asToowong, Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly, West End and Sunnybank. There might

    also be small grocery stores nearby residence in certain suburbs. An example is

    the St Lucia Supermarket which also sells some Asian groceries. Cheaper house-

    hold utensils can be found at Kmart in Toowong, Indooroopilly and Sunnybank.

    If you wish to look for Asian groceries, there are several Asian supermarkets around Brisbane CBD such as

    Formosa, Koz and Hanaro. However, Chinatowns in Brisbane Sunnybank and Fortitude Valley certainly

    provide more options. Some examples are Yuens Market (at both Sunnybank and Fortitude Valley), WEL-

    COME Fresh Food Supermarket (Sunnybank), Garboro Asian Supermarket (Fortitude Valley) and Bur-lington Supermarket (Fortitude Valley).

    There is also a morning market selling vegetables, fruits, meat and also breakfast every Saturday, from 8am to

    12noon at Davis Park, West End.

    Friendly tips for Muslim friends

    You can get Halal food from Yuens Market and Halal meat from Ismails

    Butcher at Fortitude Valley. Nandos here are selling Halal meat too. For

    more guidelines on seeking Halal food in Brisbane please refer to

    www.halalfoodbrisbane.com/?content=groceries .

    https://www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/https://www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/http://www.halalfoodbrisbane.com/?content=grocerieshttp://www.halalfoodbrisbane.com/?content=grocerieshttp://www.halalfoodbrisbane.com/?content=grocerieshttps://www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/
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    StLucia&Su

    rroundingSuburbs

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    UQ

    FacilitiesMap

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    How Should I Pay My Tuition Fee??

    The good news is , UQ allows you to pay your fees 2 weeks afterclasses start. This is to allow you to get a feel of your courses, and inany case you find yourself not enjoying them, you are allowed to headover to SI-net and reselect another course.

    This year, fees are due on 13/3/2015 (Friday). Please be aware that af-

    ter this date, a $100 Late Payment Administration Charge$100 Late Payment Administration Charge$100 Late Payment Administration Chargewillbe incurred. Click here for more info on the charges on and conse-quences of late fee payment.

    Here are a few steps for you to pay your fees:

    Add in your courses

    The fees you owe will be displayed in mySI-net the

    following day.

    Head over to mySI-net financial home page to view your

    invoice and to see the amount you are required to pay.

    Once you are certain of the invoice and amount, you

    should then pay your fees.

    http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/administrative-penaltieshttp://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/administrative-penaltieshttp://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/administrative-penalties
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    BPAY

    - To do BPAY, contact your participating bank, credit union or building so-

    ciety to make this payment from a cheque, savings or credit card account.- The biller code is 18119

    - The customer reference number will be your eight-digit student number

    (eg: 41234567)

    Online Payment in SI-net

    - Head over to mySI-net Financial home page.

    - Click on the icon.

    - Type in your Mastercard/Visa card details.

    - Once paid, a payment receipt will be sent to your UQ

    student email address.

    *Depending on Australias exchange rate, there are timeswhere transferring the money to your Australia bank ac-count and paying the fees via your Australia bank cardwill be cheaper. However, if bank predict future Aussiecurrency to be dropping, paying the fees via a Malaysia

    bank card could potentially be cheaper.

    By Post

    - If let says you do not have access to BPAY or do not possess a

    credit card, it is possible to send a cheque/money order, alongwith your invoice, address to The University Cashier, The Uni-

    versity of Queensland, QLD 4072.

    By Person

    - If you wish to, you are also able to make payment on campus

    at the Student Centre.

    *It is not advisable for students to make payments by person asthe queue at the Student Center can be fairly long at times.

    For further details, please visit http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/payment.

    Options of Tuition ee Payment

    http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/paymenthttp://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/paymenthttp://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/payment
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    When everything has been settled

    Its time toJALAN-JALAN!

    Whereabouts to travel

    1. Brisbane Central Business District(Brisbane CBD)

    This is the heart of Brisbane as well as Queensland,which is on the northern bank of Brisbane River. Along-side its densely concentrated buildings, there are alsoseveral parks such as Roma Street Parkland, City Bo-tanic Garden and Wickham Park. The city can get verycrowded on Friday nights and whenever there are Aus-

    tralian festive celebrations. The more happening streets

    in the city are Adelaide Street, Queen Street and Eliza-beth Street. Shopping malls, boutiques, eateries andAsian marts are all around. A true heaven for shopahol-ics and food lovers!

    * Friendly Reminder: Shops operated by Aussies(except for those for nightlife) are usually closed around4-5pm. They will only extend the opening hours onThursday or Friday and on certain festive seasons. Al-

    ways check the business hours so you wont be let

    down. Markets and restaurants run by Asians are usu-ally open until nighttime.

    2. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary

    Wish to have a close look of the Aus-

    tralian wildlife? Then this is where

    you should go! Lone Pine was founded

    in 1927 and is the world's oldest and

    largest koala sanctuary. It is located

    in the suburb of Fig Tree Pocket. Be-

    sides koalas, you will also be able to

    see kangaroos, platypus, other mam-

    mals as well as a myriad of birds and

    reptiles.

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    4. Sunshine Coast

    About 2-hour drive to the north of Gold Coast will lead you to Sunshine Coast, also known as the little

    brother of Gold Coast. This is an urban area with more laid-back lifestyle. Its pristine beaches andnature are the main captivation for tourism. Interesting places include Noosa, Coolum, Maroochydore

    and Mooloolaba.

    5. Mount Coot-tha

    Mount Coot-tha, located 6km to the west of

    Brisbane CBD, is 287 meters above sea level,

    therefore the highest peak in Brisbane. Due

    to its high altitude, it is a favoured place for

    Brisbane lookout, where you can enjoy a

    panoramic view of Brisbane city. Apart from

    the lookout point, other places of attraction

    are Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, the

    Cosmic Planetarium and Herbarium.

    3. Gold Coast

    Being the second most populous city in the state and the sixth most populous city in the country, GoldCoast is a coastal city on the east coast of Australia. Its surfing beaches, canal and waterway systems,

    theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland make it a fascinating attraction for tourists.There are many beaches along the coast, including Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Rainbow Bay, Main

    Beach and so on. Besides visiting beaches for the breathtaking views, you will also come across shops andskyscrapers just beside the beaches. A must-go place for shopaholics is Harbour Town, the first and larg-

    est brand direct outlet shopping centre in Australia.

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    Of course, there are a lot more places for you to explore on your own!

    If you are a member of UQMSA, our membership card will serve as a

    guide for you on the well-known eateries as well as services around

    Brisbane, which mostly come with an amazing DISCOUNT!

    Proud Sponsors of UQMSA in 2015:

    Shell Malaysia

    Diamond Sponsors

    Malaysia Airlines, Brisbane

    AUG Brisbane

    Puzzled Room Escape

    Dapur Dahlia

    Thai Nakonlanna La Rotisserie

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    Platinum Sponsors

    Quest Chermside

    Riverlife

    Barnabus

    Six Degrees Caf and Restaurant

    San kai JapaneseRestaurant

    Jackpot Dining

    Hong DepotRestaurant

    Gold Sponsors

    Satay Ria Foundry Artisan Coffee

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    Silver Sponsors

    St Lucia:

    La Porchetta

    Thai Treasure

    Bangkok Delight Thai

    Anything

    Kushi Q

    Chez Tessa

    Curry Connection

    Brisbane City:

    reP.I.T. Tea & Juice Bar

    Archive Fine Books

    AJ Vietnamese Noodle House

    Kadoya Japanese Restaurant

    Nudos on Mary Formosa Asian Market

    Boom Boom Korean Restaurant

    Madtongsan II

    Hazel Tea Shop

    Satay Club Noodle House

    Gelatissimo

    Sunnybank:

    Fantastic Food Trading P/L

    Madtongsan IV

    Coco Jungle

    Glamorous Wok

    Caf Mi

    October Hair Salon

    Formosa Asian Market

    Sunnybank Oriental Restaurant

    Landmark Restaurant

    Welcome Fresh Food

    Supermarket

    Shin Yuan Restaurant

    West End: Siam Samrarn

    Siam Pung Dessert

    Toowong:

    Two Wongs Asian

    Sergios Salon

    Renu Thai

    QU Books

    Fortitude Valley:

    Burlington Supermarket

    Burlington Butcher

    Tea Master Vegetarian Caf

    Superbowl Chinese Restaurant

    Cheungs Cakes & Caf

    Pho Kim Lan Restaurant

    Shah Caf

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    If you encounter any emergencies such as a crime happening right at that moment, life

    threatening events or if you suspect any offenders in the area, call the emergency

    number 000. This is the common emergency number for police, ambulance and fire

    brigade. Click herefor more information.

    If the cases are less urgent, such as willful property damage, stealing offences, break

    and enters, stolen vehicles and lost property, call Policelinkon 131 444.

    If you have any queries regarding your courses or living in Brisbane, always feel free

    to contact UQMSAUQMSA. Our friendly committees are more than happy to help you out.

    Who Should I Contact in Brisbane?

    All the best and we

    hope to see you

    soon! :)

    [email protected]

    www.facebook.com/UQMSA

    uqmsa

    www.uqmsa.org

    twitter.com/uqmsa

    http://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/default.aspxhttps://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/policelink/contact.htmhttps://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/policelink/contact.htmhttps://www.police.qld.gov.au/programs/policelink/contact.htmhttp://www.triplezero.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx