Discovering Brisbane: The Ultimate Moving Guide to Brisbane

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THE ULTIMATE MOVING GUIDE TO BRISBANE BRISBANE:

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Table of Contents

BRISBANE TRAVEL GUIDE

Introduction 3

About Brisbane 4

Weather 5

Important Telephone Numbers 7

Demographics 8

Transportation 10

Shopping 14

Food & Drink 15

Education 17

Health 21

Work 24

Step by Step Guide 25

Moving Apps 27


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Brisbane Travel Guide

INTRODUCTION

Brisbane is the capital city of the state ofQueensland and it is Australia’s third most populouscity, with a population of over two million people. Thebeautiful Brisbane River snakes around the city into apatchwork of urban villages, each with a unique style

and structure that leads out to Moreton Bay.

The city’s beautiful arts, cafes, restaurants, parks,beaches and historical buildings, Brisbane’s charm iscertainly evident. It has all of the services and facilitiesyou would expect of a modern, sophisticated city,as well as various choices of leisure and culturalamenities, world-class attractions and amazing year-round weather.

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ABOUT BRISBANE

Strengthened by an active industry and expert

business and experienced leaders, Brisbane is creating theideal environment for learning and business developmentopportunities.

Its world-class facilities, subtropical climate and practicalinfrastructure makes the city a perfect host for conferences,business meetings and major events.

Brisbane has an exceptional airport and portinfrastructure and diverse conference locations, lodging

amenities and support services that can be modified to suitconference delegations of all sizes.

Warm and Friendly

A lively river city with a laid-back attitude andsubtropical climate gives a warm and friendly destinationthroughout the year with a wide variety of pre and post-

touring opportunities that will boost strong conference

attendance.

Connection

People can stay globally connected while they’re inBrisbane. With wi-fi access available in 22 outdoor placesacross Brisbane City including the Queen Street Mall,Victoria Bridge, South Bank, Brisbane Botanic Gardens, King George Square and New Farm Park.

Access

Brisbane has more than 21 million passengers per yearand with the city’s broad network of public transport ofbuses, trains and ferries makes it easy to explore all the cityhas to offer.

Activities

Brisbane’s lively entertainment scene and calendar of

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major and cultural events provides newcomers and tourists a

wide variety of touring activities. Visitors can also spend theirtime in Brisbane exploring a diverse collection of entertainmentchoices with modern arts, theatre and sporting events offeredacross numerous venues.

Governance

Brisbane is one of the largest city councils in the AsiaPacific region, and with an asset base of $21.6 billion andrecognized as one of the top 150 corporations in Australia interms of size of turnover and asset base. Brisbane’s Lord Mayor

is Graham Quirk.

Economy

Greater Brisbane’s economy has rapidly expanded to beworth $135 billion, representing 47.1 percent of Queensland’seconomic output in 2012-13

Brisbane is one of the fastest growing capital cities in

Australia with an economy of $146 billion accounting of 48percent of Queensland’s economic output and 9 percent ofAustralia as a whole.

The economy is predicted to grow to be worth more than$217 billion by 2031.

Strengths

Key areas of excellence for Brisbane include:• Energy and resources

• Environmental sustainability• Health and life sciences

• Construction and infrastructure

• Advanced manufacturing and logistics• Digital industries and information communication

technology• Food and agricultural business

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WEATHER

Brisbane is located in the southern hemisphere thereforehaving a subtropical climate that is why spring begins inSeptember, and summer starts in December, autumn in March

and winter in June.

Winter (June)

Temperature levels: 25-26°C, 18°C (if it’s

raining) and 3-8°C (37-46°F)

Summer (Late-November, December, January,

February and early March)

Temperature levels: 40-45°C (107°F)

and 31-33°C (88-91°F)

Autumn (March and April)

Temperature levels: 12-14°C (night) and

23-24°C (day)

Spring (September, October and November)

Temperature levels: 27-29°C (day)

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DEMOGRAPHICS

Population

South East Queensland is one of Australia’s largest state,having 3.1 million individuals and its 70 percent settles in theGreater Brisbane area which has a population of more than 2million people.

The city is set to continue to be one of Australia’s fastest-growing, with the Queensland Government predictingBrisbane’s population to grow nearly 3 million by 2031.

PeopleBrisbane’s residents are young, skilled, highly educatedand culturally diverse. More 330,000 citizens hold a universitydegree (bachelor level or higher), equivalent to 20 percent ofthe adult population.

A quarter of Brisbane’s population is born overseasand there are more than 17 percent of households speakinga language other than English at home. Cantonese, Italian,Mandarin, Samoan and Vietnamese are among the most

commonly spoken languages.

Environment

Brisbane has a large network of over 2,000 parks currentlycovering more than 6,000 hectares in urban parks and morethan 8000 hectares in conservation reserves.

Green spaces across the city include:•

Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mt Coot-tha• City Botanic Gardens • Roma Street Parkland• South Bank

The Brisbane City Council is devoted to protecting itsnatural environment for the future success of the city and toachieve council’s long-term vision for our clean, green city.Council works hard to preserve the lifestyle and environmentthat makes Brisbane such a great place to live, work and play.

Visas and Permits

The Australian Government Department of Immigration and Citizenship is currently the only organization that hasthe authority to approve visa applications in Australia. Beforemaking a visa application, it is important to check the latestregulations as conditions and visa categories are subject tochange.

Before planning to live, work or travel in Australia, theperson must ensure that he/she has the right visa. Without theright visa, the individual will be refused permission to enter andwill be sent back to his/her home country.

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Passports and visas

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International travelers- A valid and approved passportand visa is required to enter Australia• New Zealand passport holders- Can apply for a special

category visa upon arrival in Australia.• Other passport holders- Must apply for a visa before

travelling to Australia.• European Union passport holders- Can apply for a visa

through the Australian Government’s online eVisitor system.

• Passport holders of other

countries including US- Canapply for a visa onlinethrough the Australian Government’s Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) system.

Another option is to applyfor an ETA through a travel agent,

airline office, specialist service provideror Australian visa office.

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TRANSPORTATION

Airport and Links Brisbane Airport is the biggest

airport in Australia in terms of land sizeand it is the third busiest airport in thecountry. It manages more than 600flights per week and in additional of 21million passengers per year. It is located20 minutes and 12 km from the citycentre.

• Australia’s first dedicated rail link forairport patrons, the Airtrain, providesa link between the Domestic andInternational terminals at theBrisbane Airport. It runs every 15minutes in peak hours, stops at fiveinner-city stations taking just about20 minutes to travel from Central

Station to Airport stations.• Archerfield Airport, located in

Brisbane’s southern suburbs,supplies to general aviation. Otherlocal airports can be found atCaboolture and Redcliffe.

Seaports

The Port of Brisbane is on the lowerreaches of the Brisbane River andon Fisherman’s Island at the river’smouth; it is the 3rd most importantport in Australia for value of goodsand one of Australia’s fastest-growingcontainer ports and Queensland’slargest general cargo port. It offersseven container berths and fourdeep-water bulk and general cargo

berths. These come with 11 bulk andgeneral cargo upriver berths, four of

which are multi-purpose, able to handlewet and dry bulk supplies and generalcargo.

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Important merchandises traded through the port include

oil (crude and refined), coal exports and motor vehicle imports.The Port of Brisbane is also the country’s largest exporter ofcotton and meat.

Road and Rail Network

Brisbane’s road system was planned around large,spacious suburban areas. Dense suburbs now rely on severalmain road corridors that split through and between theseareas and provide the only link to the CBD and other areas ofBrisbane.

• Brisbane is tactically placed at the crossroads of majornational and regional road networks, allowing industryto quickly and efficiently move product out of Brisbane’sport and airports to market.

• Queensland’s rail network is one of Australia’s largestand newest, with a total of 9400 km of narrow gauge(1067 mm) track. About 20 percent of the rail network iselectrified, and there is a 1,435 mm standard gauge linedirectly linking the Port of Brisbane to other Australianstates.

• In total, the twisting Brisbane River is crossed by sevenroad bridges, a road tunnel, three railway bridges, threepedestrian bridges and a dedicated bus, cycle andpedestrian bridge.

• Route signage is achieved by means of a system of

Metroads, consisting of the most important arterial roadsin metropolitan Brisbane including most motorways, andless important state routes.

• Multiple freeways connect Brisbane to other cities,including the Pacific Motorway, the Bruce Highway andthe Ipswich Motorway, all of which are part of the National Highway System. Brisbane is approximately 1,000 kmaway from Sydney, the closest major capital city.

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Cycling

•The South-East Bikeway is a bicycleonly bikewayrunning adjacentto the SouthEast Freeway. Itempties onto the

Goodwill Bridge at South Bank, which in turn, connectswith the Bicentennial Bikeway underneath the RiversideExpressway. The Bicentennial Bikeway continues alongthe Brisbane River to Toowong.

• A bike station in the King George Square busway station offers many services including showers and locker roomsfor members. Subscriptions for a Velib style community

bike hire scheme called citycycle by JCDecauxfor Brisbane started on September 1, 2010with bikes available from October 1, 2010at 150 stations from the University ofQueensland to Teneriffe.

Public Transport

Brisbane has a big public transport network of buses,trains, CityCats and ferries that connect all corners of the cityand key community spots.

CityCat and CityFerry

CityCat and CityFerry are transport services operated onthe Brisbane River. CityCats are catamarans. CityFerry services

differ in being smaller with stops spaced closer together andis operated with 12 monohull ferries, with a little differencein appearance from one another

• The CityCat’s busiest day is Sunday, many citizens andvisitors use it because it is an economical way to explore.The ride can be free if used as part of a longer TransLink

trip. The rail infrastructure provides commutersaccess to a network of 11 lines, more than 130stations and direct links to main destinations.

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Buses

• Brisbane’sbus network formsan importantfactor of the city’spublic transport

infrastructure mix.With 400 busroutes, a modernfleet of buses and

several dedicatedbusways.

• Brisbane’s most convenient public transportpayment option, the TransLink go card is a pre-purchased electronic travel card that operates on a“touch-on, touch-off” system on all TransLink bus,

train and ferry services.

Taxis

• Brisbane offers two cab services, the Yellow Cabs which arepainted orange, and the Black and White Cabs. Both offerservices under the same fare system regulated by the Queenslandgovernment. They can pick up passengers from anywhere inthe metropolitan and regional places of Brisbane by means of

casual or permanent bookings. Both cab services provide Maxi-taxis designed to accommodate up to 10 people and access topersons with disabilities.

• They also operate luxury vehicles like the Silver Service for Yellowand Business class for Black and White. All cabs now are alsofitted with GPS tracking systems for driver location and havedebit/credit card EFTPOS facilities.

• Brisbane’s Green Cabs provide an easy-going inner-citytransport selection that works on weekends and during specialoccasions. The cabs mainly service the central business district

and neighbouring areas of South Bank, West End and FortitudeValley. Green Cabs are also available for specialtours and corporate event hire.

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SHOPPING

The Queen Street Mall

(The Myer Centre, 149f Queen St, Brisbane QLD 4000)

• Lies at the heart of Brisbane City is Australia’s most

popular mall with more than 26 million visitors a year.• With more than 700 retailers, the mall offers a mix of local,

national and international labels and flagship stores.• Must-visits include the QueensPlaza, Wintergarden,

Brisbane Arcade, Tattersall’s Arcade, MacArthur Centraland The Myer Centre.

Robina Town Centre

(19 Robina Town Centre Dr, Robina QLD 4230)

• Gold Coast’s top shopping destination with

350 retail stores and multiplelevels covering 34 hectares

of land.

Westfield Garden City

(Logan Rd & Kessels Rd, Upper Mount Gravatt QLD 4122)

• One of Queensland’s first major shopping centres.•

With the inclusion of Eight Street Market, shoppers canfeast on Asian delights and feel a bit like they are in one ofChina’s busy food markets.

Carindale (1151 Creek Rd, Carindale QLD 4152)

• Offers the ultimate luxurious shopping experience withThe Glasshouse eatery, Go Health Club, indoor fish pond,library and carpeted multi-level floors.

• Focused on fashion and beauty retailers, holding regularpersonal styling sessions and fashion shows.

Sunshine Plaza (154-164 Horton Parade, Maroochydore)

• Queensland’s most scenic shopping centre with morethan 220 retailers, restaurants, cinemas and paddleboat rides on the river on offer.

• Designed around the river with retailers lining the water, aninnovative concept that gets shoppers out of their homes.

Harbour Town (147-189 Brisbane Road, Biggera Waters)

• First of its kind in Australia that offers discountedprices of renowned brands such as Nike, David Jonesand Ralp Lauren.

• The Gold Coast centre has a tourism lounge thatoffers refreshments, luggage minding, taxi-phoneservices and Wi-Fi.

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FOOD & DRINK

Cafés

Gunshop Café (53 Mollison St West End)• A repurposed gun shop covered by exposed-brick walls, decorated with sculptural ceiling lamps and attractive back

garden.• Menu changes daily but regular choices for breakfast include Hervey Bay scallops with crab, zucchini fritters and saffron

yogurt and excellent brioche French toast.• Craft beers, Australian wines and afternoon pick-me-ups available.

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Brew (Lower Burnett La)

• Brew takes thecaffeine into thealleyways, servingsimple food like tapas,pastas and sliders

to go with the blackstuff.

• Wines, cocktails andbottled beers alsoavailable, for whenyou feel like a differentkind of brew.

Bakeries & Patiserries

Baker’s Arms(29 Logan Road, Woolloongabba Q 4102)• A delicious variety of cakes cakes, tarts, frittatas, salads,

pies, soups and saucer-sized biscuits is prepared daily.• Check what’s on offer in the cabinet, then place

your order to the clatter-and-bash coffee machinesoundtrack. Sunny footpath tables to boot.

Asian

Kwan Brothers (43 Alfred St Fortitude Valley)

• Late night Asian resto and bar serving plates of crispytofu with lemongrass and chilli, Korean fried cauliflowerand BBQ pork-belly sliders partnered with top-classcocktails and beers.

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EDUCATION

UniversitiesBrisbane is home to three topnotch

universities each known for the qualityof its graduates and research and

development skills.

Griffith University (170 Kessels Rd,Nathan QLD 4111, Australia)• One of Australia’s most advanced

tertiary establishments and thefirst to offer degrees in Asian andenvironmental studies.

• Offers more than 300 degreesacross five campuses and is hometo more than 43,000 students

from 131 countries.• Has formed links with m a n y

p r e s t i g i o u s

organisations including theUnited Nations and World Bank, andcorporations like AstraZeneca and Pfizer.

Queensland University of Technology(QUT) (2 George St, Brisbane QLD4000, Australia)• A top Australian university

with global connectionsand a reputation for qualityundergraduate and postgraduatecourses.

• With more than 45,000 studentsincluding 6000 from overseas,QUT courses are in high demandand span a wide range of studiesand applied research areasspecifically suited to the needs ofindustry and the community.

The University of Queensland (UQ)( S t Lucia QLD 4072,

Australia)• O l d e s t

university in Queenslandand is a foundingmember of the nationalGroup of Eight.• One ofonly three Australianuniversities to be a

member of the global Universitas21, an alliance allowing UQ to offerstudents unique opportunities toparticipate in student exchanges

and events throughout the world.• Placed among the top 100universities in the world, UQgraduates have become leadersin all areas of society and industry,and the university is consideredto be a pioneer in innovation andtranslational research.

Other universities around Brisbane include:• Australian Catholic University

(1100 Nudgee Road, Banyo, 4014)• Bond University (14 University Dr,

Robina QLD 4226)• CQ University (160 Ann Street,

Brisbane, 4000)• Qantm College (level 2/74-78

Wentworth Ave, Surry Hills NSW2010, Australia)

• University of New England (151Wellington Rd, East Brisbane QLD

4169)• University of Southern

Queensland (SinnathambyBoulevard, Springfield, 4300)

• University of the Sunshine Coast (90 Sippy Downs Dr, Sippy DownsQLD 4556, Australia)

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TAFE Network

The Technical and Further Education (TAFE) network inQueensland trains more than 240,000people annually in trades andtechnical skills including engineering,

electrics, plumbing, informationtechnology and hospitality.

Primary and Secondary Education

Queensland has compulsoryschooling for children aged six to 16.

Brisbane has a network of bothpublic and private primary andsecondary schools, offering one to

two years of preparatory schoolingwith 12 years of formal schooling.

Many schools have Englishlanguage programs for internationalstudents to support and assist themwith their studies.

Here is a list of primary and secondary schools in Brisbane:

State Primary Schools in Brisbane

Aspley East State School 31 Helena Street, Aspley QLD 4034

Phone: 07 3867 2777Website: aspleastss.eq.edu.au/

The Gap State School 1111 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD 4061

Phone: 07 3511 3333Website: thegapss.eq.edu.au

Kedron State School Leckie Road, Kedron QLD 4031

Phone: 07 3621 3444Website: kedronss.eq.edu.au

Bald Hills State School 2156 Gympie Rd, Bald Hills QLD 4036

Phone: 07 3261 1554Website: baldhillss.eq.edu.au

Graceville State School 23 Acacia Avenue, Graceville QLD 4075

Phone: 07 3716 2777Website: gracevilss.eq.edu.au

Kelvin Grove State CollegeL’Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

Phone: 07 3552 7333Website: kelvingrovesc.eq.edu.au

Boondall State School Cnr Sandgate and Roscommon Roads,

Boondall QLD 4034Phone: 07 3623 8333

Website: boondallss.eq.edu.au

Grovely State School 200 Dawson Parade, Grovely QLD 4054

Phone: 07 3354 6333

Website: grovelyss.eq.edu.au

Kenmore South State School 16 Kersley Road, Kenmore QLD 4069

Phone: 07 3327 0888

Website: kenmoresouthss.eq.edu.au

Bracken Ridge State School

1 Binburra Street, Bracken Ridge QLD 4017Phone: 07 3869 7888Website: bracridgss.eq.edu.au

Gumdale State School

677 New Cleveland Road, Gumdale QLD 4154Phone: 07 3902 8333Website: gumdaless.eq.edu.au

Kimberley Park State School

Floret Street, Shailer Park QLD 4128Phone: 07 3451 5333Website: kimberleyparkss.eq.edu.au

Dakabin State School Sheaves Road, Kallangur QLD 4503

Phone: 07 3491 5222Website: dakabinss.eq.edu.au/

Harris Fields State School Smith Road, Woodridge QLD 4114

Phone: 07 3387 1222Website: harrfielss.eq.edu.au

Kuraby State School 1523 Beenleigh Road, Kuraby QLD 4112

Phone: 07 3361 8444Website: kurabyss.eq.edu.au

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Eaton Hills State School Marylin Terrace, Eatons Hill QLD 4037

Phone: 07 3264 9222Website: eatonshillss.eq.edu.au

Hendra State School 309 Nudgee Road, Hendra QLD 4011

Phone: 07 3623 1333Website: hendrass.eq.edu.au

Loganholme State School 3 Wandilla Crescent, Loganholme QLD 4129

Phone: 07 3801 9333Website: loganholmess.eq.edu.au

Enoggera State School 235 South Pine Road, Enoggera QLD 4051

Phone: 07 3550 1333Website: enoggerass.eq.edu.au/

Hilder Road State School Kaloma Road, The Gap QLD 4061

Phone: 07 3511 3222Website: hildroadss.eq.edu.au

Mabel Park State School Borman Street, Slacks Creek QLD 4127

Phone: 07 3386 5333Website: mabelparkss.eq.edu.au

Ferny Grove State School Finvoy Street, Ferny Grove QLD 4055

Phone: 07 3550 5333Website: fernygrovess.eq.edu.au

Junction Park State School 50 Waldheim Street, Annerley QLD 4103

Phone: 07 3426 4333Website: junctionparkss.eq.edu.au

MacGregor State School370 McCullough Street, MacGregor QLD

4109Phone: 07 3323 4333

Website: macgregorss.eq.edu.au/

State Secondary Schools in Brisbane

Albany Creek State High School Albany Forest Drive, Albany Creek QLD 4035

Phone: 07 3325-6333Website: albacreeshs.eq.edu.au

Dakabin State High School 255-267 Marsden Rd, Dakabin QLD 4503

Phone: 07 3491 5444Website: dakabinshs.eq.edu.au

MacGregor State High SchoolBlackwattle Street, MacGregor QLD 4109

Phone: 07 3347 3555Website: macgregorshs.eq.edu.au

Aviation High School69 Widdop Street, Clayfield QLD 4011

Phone: 07 3637 0111Website: aviationhigh.eq.edu.au

Deception Bay State High School Corner Phillip Parade and Government

Street, Deception Bay QLD 4508Phone: 07 3897 2222

Website: decebayshs.eq.edu.au

Marsden State High School106-130 Muchow Road, Waterford West QLD

4133Phone: 07 3299 0555

Website: marsdenshs.eq.edu.au

Bray Park State High School

Lavarack Road, Bray Park QLD 4500Phone: 07 3881 6666

Website: brayparkshs.eq.edu.au

Ferny Grove State High School

McGinn Rd, Ferny Grove QLD 4055Phone: 07 3550 5777

Website: fernygroveshs.eq.edu.au

Mitchelton State High School

754 Samford Road, Mitchelton QLD 4053Phone: 07 3550 1111

Website: mitcheltonshs.eq.edu.au

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Brisbane School of Distance

EducationCorner Cavendish Road and Stanley Street

East, Coorparoo QLD 4151Phone: 07 3324 0671

Website: brisbanesde.eq.edu.au

The Gap State High School 1020 Waterworks Road, The Gap QLD 4061

Phone: 07 3511 3888

Website: thegapshs.eq.edu.au

Mount Gravatt State High School Loreburn Street, Mount Gravatt QLD 4122

Phone: 07 3291 5222

Website: mtgravattshs.eq.edu.au

Brisbane State High School 150 Vulture Street, South Brisbane QLD 4001

Phone: 07 3291 4111Website: brisbaneshs.eq.edu.au

Geebung Special SchoolBeau Vista Street, Geebung QLD 4034

Phone: 07 3632 1777Website: geebungspecs.eq.edu.au

Pine Rivers State High SchoolGympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500

Phone: 07 3881 4700Website: pineriversshs.eq.edu.au/

Capalaba State CollegeSchool Road, Capalaba QLD 4157

Phone: 07 3823 9111

Website: capalabasc.eq.edu.au

Kedron State High School Park Road, Wooloowin QLD 4030

Phone: 07 3630 3333

Website: kedronshs.eq.edu.au

Queensland Academy for Creative

Industries61 Musk Ave, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059

Phone: 07 3552 9333

Website: qaci.eq.edu.au/

Queensland Academy for Science,

Mathematics and Technology 78 Bywong Street, Toowong QLD 4066

Phone: 07 3377 9333Website: qasmt.eq.edu.au

Rochedale South State School Wendron Street, Rochedale South QLD 4123

Phone: 07 3340 0777Website: rochsoutss.eq.edu.au

Runcorn State High School 132 Hill Road, Runcorn QLD 4113

Phone: 07 3323 1609Website: runcornshs.eq.edu.au

Sunnybank State High School Boorman Street, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Phone: 07 3323 8111

Website: sunnybanshs.eq.edu.au

Springwood State High School 202 Springwood Road, Springwood QLD

4127Phone: 07 3380 6111

Website: springwoshs.eq.edu.au

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HEALTH


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Medicare

Australia-wide health insurance scheme, funded throughincome tax. Healthcare under Medicare is available to allcitizens and permanent residents of Australia. Under the

Medicare scheme, Australian residents receive:• Free treatment as a public patient in a public hospital.• Free or subsidized treatment by doctors in a general

practice.• Subsidies on some treatments by participating specialists,

optometrists and dentists.Visitors from other countries that have signed special

agreements with Australia can receive free emergency publichospital services.

Queensland Health

Is responsible for all public health services in Brisbane.Through a network of 15 health service districts and the MaterHospitals, Queensland Health delivers a range of integrated

services including:• Hospital inpatient, outpatient and emergency services,• Community and mental health services• Aged care services• Public health and health promotion programs.

Triple Zero (000)

The fastest way to get the right emergency service. Itshould be used to contact Police, Fire or Ambulance servicesin life-threatening or emergency situations.

Hospitals

Public Hospitals in Brisbane

Caboolture Hospital Mckean Street, Caboolture, QLD 4510

Phone: 07 5433 8888

Mater Health ServicesFunctions as private hospital but providepublic hospital services - Adult, Childrens

and Mothers hospitalsRaymond Terrace, South Brisbane, QLD 4101

Phone: 07 3163 6000

Redcliffe Hospital Anzac Avenue, Redcliffe, QLD 4020

Phone: 07 3883 7777

Ellen Barron Family CentreHamilton Road, Chermside, QLD 4032

Phone: 07 3139 6500

Princess Alexandra Hospital

199 Ipswich Road, Woolloongabba, QLD4102

Phone: 07 3176 2111

Redland Hospital Weippin Street, Cleveland, QLD 4163

Phone: 07 3488 3111

Ipswich Hospital Chelmsford Avenue, Ipswich, QLD 4305

Phone: 07 3810 1111

The Prince Charles Hospital Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032

Phone: 07 3139 4000

Royal Brisbane & Women’s Hospital Butterfield Street, Herston, QLD 4029

Phone: 07 3636 8111

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Logan Hospital Cnr Armstrong & Loganlea Roads,

Meadowbrook, QLD 4131

Phone: 07 3299 8899

Wynnum Hospital Whites Road, Lota, QLD 4179

Phone: 07 3893 8000

Royal Children’s Hospital Herston Road, Herston, QLD 4029

Phone: 07 3636 8111

Marie Rose CentreCnr Petrie Street & Oxley Parades, Dunwich

QLD 4183Phone: 07 3409 9059

Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Hospital Cnr Kessels & Troughon Roads, Coopers

Plains, QLD 4108Phone: 07 3275 6111

Private Hospitals in Brisbane

Brisbane Private Hospital 259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, QLD 4000

Phone: 07 3834 6111

Pine Rivers Private Hospital 34 Dixon Street, Strathpine, QLD 4500

Phone: 07 3881 7222

North West Brisbane Private Hospital 137 Flockton Street, Everton Park, QLD 4053

Phone: 07 3246 3133

Caboolture Private Hospital McKean Street, Caboolture, QLD 4510

Phone: 07 5495 9400

River City Private Hospital 401 Milton Road, Auchenflower, QLD 4066

Phone: 07 3870 7342

Peninsula Private HospitalQueensland

Cnr Geoge Street & Florence Street, Kippa-Ring, QLD 4021

Phone: 07 3883 9300

Canossa Day Surgery Centre169 Seventeen Mile Rocks Road, Oxley, QLD

4075Phone: 07 3375 7777

St Andrew’s Ipswich Private Hospital Cnr Roderick & Pring Streets, Ipswich, QLD

4305Phone: 07 3816 9999

Sunnybank Private Hospital 245 McCullough Street, Sunnybank, QLD

4109Phone: 07 3344 9444

Greenslopes Private Hospital Newdegate Street, Greenslopes, QLD 4120Phone: 07 3394 7111

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital

457 Wickham Terrace, Spring Hill, QLD4000

Phone: 07 3834 4444

The Wesley Hospital

451 Coronation Drive, Auchenflower, QLD4066

Phone: 07 3232 7000

Holy Spirit Northside627 Rode Road, Chermside, QLD 4032

Phone: 07 3326 3000

Ipswich Day Hospital 10 Churchill Street, Ipswich, QLD 4305

Phone: 07 3282 8800

Toowong Private Hospital 496 Milton Road, Toowong, QLD 4066

Phone: 07 3721 8000


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WORK

Brisbane is Australia’sfastest-growing capital cityfor employment and its job

market rate now accounts for47 percent of Queensland’stotal growth.

However, finding a job in Australia dependson economic factors,qualifications and skills,type of work and particularcircumstances which may

affect the availability ofcertain types of work in

different parts of the country.

The Federal Government sets laws on wages and workconditions and Australia hasa long tradition of strongsupport for work laws. Thelaws ensure a fair and just

work life and provide for aworkplace that’s fair, safeand productive so that bothemployers and employeesearn rewards for their effort.

Employers advertise foremployees in many placeslike newspapers, private

employment agencies,online job sites and directcontact.

For more informationabout finding a job in Brisbanevisit any of the followingwebsites:• Australian Government

Career Information

• CareerOne• Centrelink• MyCareer• Seek

Job Services Australia isthe Australian Government’snational employment servicessystem. Designed to provide

job seekers with access to one-

on-one assistance and tailoredemployment services. JobServices Australia providesopportunities for training, skillsdevelopment, work experienceand tailored assistance.

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MOVING INTERSTATE: STEP BY STEP GUIDE

1. House Price Index (HPI)

• Before moving interstate, it is better to check the latest changes on house prices. HPI measures changes in house pricesacross a chosen market. This tool show you areas where home values are increasing or decreasing so you can estimate prices

and can help you decide if it’s a good time to buy a new house.

Daily Home Value Index: Monthly Values – 30 April 2016

City All Dwellings Houses Units

Month End

Value

Month End

Value

Month End

Value

Sydney 955.29 1,031.73 713.68

Melbourne 784.40 831.10 523.10

Brisbane (inc. Gold Coast) 538.03 560.26 394.25

Adelaide 473.14 485.82 366.76

Perth 604.80 616.87 476.13

5 capital city aggregate 744.07 776.25 580.80

Brisbane 528.61 545.61 403.19

Darwin 503.91 524.87 430.71

Canberra 634.38 657.81 426.18

Hobart 343.10 348.03 299.85

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2. Interstate

Quarantine Restrictions

•You have to be aware of anyquarantine restrictions of the statethat you are moving from. Somestates prohibits moving of pets andplants between states. Removalcompanies provides a list of non-allowable items that you can ask toinform yourself of items not allowedfor shipping.

3. Insurance• Professional movers will do all they

can to ensure that your furnitureand household belongings arrivesafely and undamaged as possible.However, accidents can happenduring the course of your move andthese kind of happenings cannot beforeseen that is why it is better to takeall possibilities into consideration.Moving without an insurance is arisk that you should not take. Makesure that your removalist providesa written insurance of fixing youritems should it get damaged duringthe relocation process.

4. Moving Checklist

• Preparing for your move requires

a lot of work and time. A movingchecklist can guide you through theprocess. With proper preparation,organization and right scheduling,you will be able to the job withoutstressing about it too much. To makeyour task easier, you can download moving checklist online.

5. Pack Smart

• You can’t pack everything whenmoving interstate so it’s time todeclutter and sort out your items.Choose which of your belongingsgoes in the moving boxes, which willnot and which items will stay withyou. In case you need an extra handand more boxes for the move, youcan search for a removalist company that offers pre-packing services andaffordable moving boxes. You canalso check for packing tips online tohelp you get started.

6. Communication

• During the relocation process,

it is important that you remaincontactable at all times. Get thecontact details of anyone you needto speak with, and provide themwith yours too. Keep your mobilephone charged and switched onat all times during the move andgive as many contact numbers aspossible to ensure that you can beeasily reached when needed.

7. Choosing Your Moving Company

• Take time to research for moverswho can give you the best dealsthat will suit to your needs. Don’tfocus on the cost alone. Check thereviews, their services to make surethey’re trustworthy because theywill be handling your importantbelongings. Get some advice fromthe internet about choosing the right moving company for you.

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FREE MOBILE APPS FOR MOVING

1. MoveMatch

Helps you determine

the estimated weight ofyour items and createsa list that can direct youto professional moversexplaining where to deliverthe boxes.

Key features of the app are:

• Companies- Provides you a list of movingcompanies by selecting the area you are moving

to or from.• Survey-You can choose to answer the survey or

skip. If you do answer the survey, quickly andprecisely review your household goods room byroom.

• MoveMatch RFQ- Complete answering thequestions to enable the selective and offer anaccurate quote.

• Email- Shows you the overview of your RFQbefore sending it.

Available on:

2. MoveAdvisor

MoveAdvisor is a moving checklist app

that can help control and organize yourupcoming relocation.

The app features four (4) distinct tools:

• Home Inventory- Checklist for householditems

• Movers Around You- Forfinding movers nearyou

• Moving Timeline- A

week-by-week movingchecklist to guide youand ease the task aheadof you.

• Get a Moving Quote- Letlicensed and insured movingcompany estimate yourmoving quote for free.

Available on:

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3. MyMove

From reading moving reviewsonline to signing the actual contractwith the removalist company, this appwill make it easier for you.

Here are some of the basic features:

• Expert Moving Advice- Offers anarticle about how to choose theright removalist company for you.

• Professional Relocation Assistance-Search removalist by state orname, read moving reviews andtestimonials from past clients forinform you about a specific moving

company.• Relocation Organization- Provides

a detailedm o v i n gcheckl istw h i c hstarts as early as 8 weeks b e f o r e

relocationday.

Available on:

4. State Farm Move Tools

Assist you with your organizationalperiod during the relocation process.

Features included are:

• To-do List- The week-by-week

checklist consists of 34 movingtasks and starts 8 weeks before themoving date.

• Packing- An interactive packingtool which can be initiated from anyroom you like.

• Smart Labels- You can print out theapp-made labels and attach themyour boxes. You can also email the

labels if needed.• My Inventory- A visual representation

of all your packed belongings byboxes and allows you to search yourinventory for a specific item.

• Moving Tips- A bonus content inthe form of interactivea r t i c l e sa b o u t

packing andmoving tips.

Available on:

5. Suddath Moving Guru

Provides 3 types of movenamely, domestic, international andgovernment to further customize yourmoving experience.

Major features of the app include:

• Moving Checklist- Gives a week-by-week calendar with a head start ofas early as 10 weeks prior to yourmoving day.

• Moving Tips- Presents aninstructional video packing tips anda moving organizer app that guidesyou on how

to select a mover.• G l o s s a r y

of Terms- A brief word list of moving terms to helpyou betterunderstand the relocation process

in general.

Available on:

http://www.mymovingreviews.com/mymove/https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://www.statefarm.com/customer-care/download-mobile-apps/movetoolshttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/state-farm-movetools/id413727217?mt=8http://www.suddath.com/moving-guruhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/state-farm-movetools/id413727217?mt=8https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymovehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.statefarm.movetoolshttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.suddathmovingguru&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5zdWRkYXRobW92aW5nZ3VydSJdhttps://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-move/id406330208?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/state-farm-movetools/id413727217?mt=8https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/id391149131?mt=8http://www.suddath.com/moving-guruhttps://www.statefarm.com/customer-care/download-mobile-apps/movetoolshttp://www.mymovingreviews.com/mymove/


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SOURCES:

Brisbane- https://www.canva.com/

Brisbane at night- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane

Sun icon- http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/pictures/140000/velka/ sun-1443875708HEy.jpg

Autumn tree icon- https://pixabay.com/en/autumn-season-tree-leaves-158448/

Snowflake icon- http://www.publicdomainpictures.net/view-image.php?image=142868&picture=yellow-snowflake

Spring flower icon- https://pixabay.com/en/summer-flower-transparent-pink-1017645/

Plane,train,citycat,bicycle- https://www.canva.com/

Brisbane Airport- http://www.bne.com.au/corporate/about-us/our-company/airport-history

Port of Brisbane- http://platform-research.com/port-of-brisbane-eyes-inland-rail-investment/

Citytrain- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brisbane_Airport

South East Bikeway- http://www.brisbaneeguide.com/brisbane-cycling.php

Citycat- http://www.wrightsons.com.au/ferries/

Translink bus- http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/greens-promise-free-brisbane-bus-travel-for-pensioners-and-seniors-20160115-gm71i3.html

Maxitaxis- http://brisbanemaxitaxis.com.au/

Queen Street Mall- http://blogdulichthegioi24.blogspot.com/2014/07/ brisbane-thanh-pho-tinh-te-va-ruc-anh.html

Gunshop Cafe- https://britinbrisbane.wordpress.com/page/2/

Brew- http://www.brewcafewinebar.com.au/

Baker’s arms- http://www.weekendnotes.com/bakers-arms-specialty-bakehouse/

Kwan bros- https://www.theurbanlist.com/brisbane/a-list/kwan-brothers-open-valley

Australian Catholic University- http://www.studybrisbane.com.au/ Studying%20in%20Brisbane/Study%20Choices/Higher%20Education/ Australian%20Catholic%20University

Mater hospital- http://www.sth.com.au/Projects/Mater-Private-Hospital

Guy holding helmet- http://www.viajob.ro/locuri-de-munca-lucratori-calificati-constructii-londra.html

Logo grid- https://www.canva.com/

Movematch- http://appsearch.cool3c.com/app/information/ MoveMatch/4045891

Moveadvisor- http://apk-dl.com/moveadvisor

Mymove- https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobilio.mymove

State farm move tools- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/state-farm-movetools/id413727217?mt=8

Suddath- https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/suddaths-moving-guru/ id391149131?mt=8

Apple icon- https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Apple_logo_black.svg

Google play icon- http://holhocollection.com/policy/

Amazon- icon- http://www.softicons.com/social-media-icons/free-social-media-icons-by-uiconstock/amazon-icon


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DIVINE REYES

Divine Reyes is a 20 year oldcommunication arts student who lovesreading novels and listening to music ofvarious genres. Mostly introverted, sheprefers to be at home watching TV, playingvideo games and doing more reading. Whennot at home, she enjoys strolling around themall either by herself or with company.

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