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So, what’s studying at Murdoch Institute of Technology and Murdoch Language Centre really like?You have probably already imagined what your life will be like in Perth. You may have ideas about life in Australia based on films, television or stories from friends and family. This guide aims to make your transition into Australia as enjoyable and easy as possible and will tell you what to expect when you attend MIT. We hope that this information will help you to form realistic expectations and encourage you to take advantage of the many opportunities ahead.

Will I be able to adjust to a new culture? At MIT we understand that your transition into life in a different culture may be challenging at times – but it will also be fun. You will soon meet people from around the world, try new things, and live in a different culture. One of the best ways to make sure that your transition goes smoothly is to maintain a positive attitude and stay healthy. View your new environment as a place to learn interesting things about yourself and others. Try to get enough sleep, eat properly, exercise, and participate in social activities. Take time to observe and enjoy the new things going on around you and appreciate the differences you find in your host country.

I have more questions... Please contact your local MIT representative if you have more questions before you depart. After you arrive, staff at the college will be happy to help you with any problems that you have or any questions you want to ask.

WELCOMEWelcome to Murdoch Institute of Technology and Murdoch Language Centre. This guide will help you make the most of your chosen course and will give you useful information that you can refer to during your stay.

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Contents3 Before you leave4 Checklist5 When you arrive5 Your first day6 Campus facilities7 Local information8 Homestay accommodation9 Other accommodation10 Student health11 Security Services on Campus 12 Laws and Customs13 Deferring, suspending or

cancelling your course14 Important dates to

remember14 Contact details15 Campus map

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BEFORE YOU LEAVE...We understand that at times you may feel nervous when preparing for your stay in Australia. There are some important things you need to know before you leave that will make your life easier when you arrive. Use our checklist on the next page to ensure that you do not forget anything and are well prepared for the exciting times ahead of you.

POCKET MONEYThe amount of money you bring with you is a personal decision. The estimated cost of living for students in Perth is approximately AUD18,000 per year. You must make sure you have enough funds to cover your bond/rent and moving in expenses for your accommodation on arrival. You should also have money to cover expenses such as temporary accommodation (if applicable), meals and transport (public transport, taxis). However, you should not carry large amounts of cash with you. For more information visit https://www.studyperth.com.au/blog/2018/05/29/cost/

CLOTHINGStudents dress casually for classes. You should bring some nice clothes for going out to restaurants, nightclubs etc. You should also bring clothing for sports and outdoor activities. The climate in Australia is very warm and humid. The typical summer temperature is between 28°C and 37°C with some days reaching up to 40°C and in winter 15°C to 25°C. Bring light clothing to keep you cool if

you are arriving in summer.

BANK ACCOUNTIf you are staying for longer than six months you may wish to open a bank account. You can only open a bank account from within Australia and you may be required to bring a wide variety of personal documentation with you.Please be advised that it can take a long time so make sure you are able to access your money at all times.

ELECTRICAL CURRENTStandard voltage in Australia is 240 volts. To make sure that you are able to use all your electrical appliances bring a converter and an adaptor with you, or alternatively you can purchase an adaptor upon our arrival from travel stores or some supermarkets.

Visit the Murdoch Institute of Technology website at www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au for more information about life in Perth.

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CHECKLISTUse this checklist to make sure that you have packed everything you will need and that you are well prepared for your trip to Australia. Check off each item as you pack it, or complete the task.

Book flight to Perth Arrange to be met on arrival/ airport pickup or transfer

Arrange accommodation in Perth

Passport and other documentsRemember to bring your passport and any other form of personal identification you may need. For example your birth certificate and driving licence. Also bring certified copies of your qualifications.

Confirmation of EnrolmentPack your acceptance letter and any MIT documentation in your hand luggage so that it is easy to access on arrival.

Student Visa Ensure that your visa is with your passport and stored in your hand luggage. You will need your visa when passing through immigration. If E-visa ensure you can access it on your mobile phone.

Homestay/residential address details Remember to pack your homestay or residential address details in your hand luggage so they are easy to access on your arrival. You will need this information for the arrival card at immigration.

Proof of Health and Travel InsuranceIf you have arranged your own insurance, you must bring proof of your travel insurance and health insurance with you.

AUD cashStore a reasonable amount of cash on your body or in your hand luggage. Try to avoid counting or pulling out your money in busy public places.

Travellers’ cheques in low denominationsStore these cheques on your body or in your hand luggage. Try to avoid counting or pulling out your cheques in public places.

MIT emergency number For any urgent matters, please call MIT Emergency number +61 431 818 716

Prescription medicationBring medical history or prescriptions required for ongoing medication. Pack medication carefully in full packaging in case you are asked questions at customs on your departure or arrival.

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Arriving at the airport of a foreign country can be overwhelming and stressful. Do not feel shy about asking airport staff for help, as most airport staff will be happy to help you.

For Diploma and MUPC students, Orientation is held on Monday of the commencement date.

For English Program students, your first day will be also a Monday. Please arrive at 9:00am. Classes will begin on your first day.

For all students, if the Monday is a designated holiday students commencing that week will have their first day on the Tuesday. Upon arrival all students must report to Reception at MIT, Building 512 (near Car park No 5).

What time do I need to be there? Please refer to the Orientation Letter.

What do I need to bring? Please bring the following documents:P All documents concerning your

enrolmentP Your PassportP Visa – if E-Visa please print out and

bring with youP OSHC Card – if you have already been

studying in AustraliaP Stationery Items – Pen, Paper,

English Dictionary

P Debit or Credit card to purchase your textbooks. The cost of textbooks vary for each subject you study and can vary from AUD 10 - AUD 100

P Accommodation Information – Address and telephone number of where you are staying; and your email address

What will I do at Orientation?Your Orientation program includes:P English Placement Assessment

(if applicable)P Confirmation of subject selection

(MUPC and Diploma students only) P Introduction to Institute procedures

and calendarP Campus tour P Visa and immigration information P Issue of timetableP Overseas Student Health Cover P Issue of Student Identification Card

(Your student ID card will be issued within the first week of study)

P Fill out a Transperth Smart Rider form

YOUR FIRST DAY

AIRPORT MEETING SERVICEAirport meeting service can be arranged through Australia Homestay Network at additional cost.

FREE AIPORT PICKUPS FOR PACKAGED STUDENTSThe Murdoch Student Guild offers an airport pick-up service for new International Students. The service runs all year round and transports new students arriving from another country safely to their accommodation in Perth. This service is free of charge. Please book your pickup in advance: http://www.murdochguild.com.au/about-the-guild/airport-pick-up/

INDEPENDENT TRANSFERSStudents can choose to take a taxi or a shuttle bus from the airport.

Taxi:There is a taxi rank outside the international flights terminal building. A taxi journey to your host family will vary in price, but will cost approximately AUD 30-65.

Bus:Shuttle Services run regularly from the airport to the Central City. Students can then connect with bus services, which run from the Central City to all main suburbs in Perth.

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BANKING Banking facilities for BankWest, UniBank and ANZ are located on campus.

CAFÉS AND FOOD OUTLETS Students have a wide range of food options on campus. Several serve halal foods. Food Outlets include:

• Sir Walter’s Restaurant

• Chatime• Rolld• Chinese Canton• LunchBox Cafe

• Campus Asian Food

• Murdoch University Tavern

• Food trucks

COMPUTER ACCESS A number of general-purpose computer laboratories, offering Microsoft Office software and high speed Internet, are available to students 24 hours a day, 7 days per week.

LIBRARY Extensive library resources and services are available. These include on-site access to electronic databases (including those with the full text of articles online) and journals for research, library catalogues, past examination papers, and the ability to manage loans (recall books, renew books, etc.). The new Learning Commons in the Library are open to students 24/7.

STUDENT LEARNING CENTREThe MIT Student Learning Centre is located at MIT, Building 512. The centre has a range of reference materials, and a few computers that students can use. This is also where lunch time workshops are usually held.

PARKING Paid parking is available on campus through Murdoch University Student Services.

PLACES OF WORSHIP Murdoch University has an on-campus multi-faith Worship Centre.

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES The campus has a health and fitness Centre providing facilities for basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton, |indoor soccer and squash. A fully equipped gymnasium is also available. Students can become paid members or hire the facility for short periods.

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES Murdoch University’s Student Guild provides its students with an excellent social programme. Students can take part in the many workshops, activities, sports, courses and tours. Additional events are run by the Student Support Officer for MIT students throughout the year.

STUDENT GUILD SHOPThe Guild shop sells, amongst other things, limited grocery items, phone cards, a few items of clothing and TNT boxes for transporting goods overseas.

Health and Fitness Centre

CAMPUS FACILITIES

CLASS TIMETABLESClass Times – Murdoch Institute of TechnologyClasses for MUPC and Diploma are conducted between 8:30am and 5:30pm from Monday to Friday during trimesters. Students each have an individual timetable.

Class Times – English Program Classes

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

9:00 - 10:30 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1 Period 1

10:30 - 11:00 Break

11:00 - 12:30 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2 Period 2

12:30 - 1:15 Break

1:15 - 3:15 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3 Period 3

Class times are subject to change and you should only use this timetable as an example of what type of structure to expect.

(Please note that eating in classrooms is not permitted. You may bring a bottle of water only into class)

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TRANSPORT – BUSES AND TRAINSAn excellent public transport system connects all Perth suburbs with the university campus. Subsidised fares and travel cards are available to students. The campus is close to numerous bus stops and train stations. Buses and trains generally run every five to twenty minutes. Bus travel within the city centre is free of charge.

BANKS AND POST OFFICEBanking facilities for BankWest, UniBank and ANZ are located on campus. Always remember to change money and cheques in banks. Post office boxes are red (regular post) or yellow (express post) and are located on many street corners. A red post box is located near the Chancellery Building on campus.

RESTAURANTS AND CAFÉSThe campus has it’s own cafés and food outlets, and there are many top restaurants in the Perth city centre or in Fremantle, both within a bus or train ride away.

DEPARTMENT STORES AND SUPERMARKETSThere are supermarkets and shops located within a bus or train ride away from the campus. Supermarket meals are often an economical lunch option.

TELEPHONE AND INTERNET CAFÉYou can access internet and email from the Library’s computers free of charge.

PLACES OF WORSHIPThere are places of worship of all religions and faiths in Perth, all accessible by public transport. You can get more information about local religious institutions from the Murdoch Institute of Technology and Language Centre staff at reception.

COST OF LIVINGApproximate prices in AUD

Eating outSandwiches $4.50 - $7.00Pizza/Pasta $8.00 - $20.00Coffee/Tea $4.00 - $4.50Pub meal $10.00 - $30.00

TicketsOne-way bus trip $0.90 - $2.001 week travel pass (bus, train ferry) $35.00 - $43.00

Groceries (from a supermarket)Loaf of bread $2.50 - $3.00Two litres of milk $2.20 - $2.90Newspaper $1.50 - $3.00Box of cereal $3.00 - $4.00Jar of instant coffee $3.00 - $4.00Bottle of soft drink $1.50 - $3.00Bottle of shampoo $2.50 - $4.50Bar of soap $1.50 - $2.50One apple 50 cents - 80 centsOne banana 60 cents - 90 centsBeef (500 grams) $7.00 - $8.00Chicken (600 grams) $7.00 - $8.00

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YOUR LIFE IN A HOMESTAYLiving in a homestay will allow you to practise your English in a real-life setting. It is important to remember that you are both part of a family and a guest at the same time. You may have to help with household chores, keep your bedroom tidy and make your bed each morning. Water is in short supply in Perth, so remember to take short showers (5 minutes max) and conserve water. Make sure that you always ask permission before bringing friends to the house and remember to ask before you change channels on the television when you are watching with others!

MEALSBreakfast: Breakfast is usually a light meal consisting of cereal, fruit, toast, juice or coffee. Often these foods will be made available to you and you will prepare your own morning meal (otherwise known as ‘help yourself’).

Lunch: You will be responsible for purchasing your own lunch on campus, at a local restaurant or from the local shops.

Dinner: Dinner may be a shared meal in the evening, or occasionally you may prepare your own meal with food supplied by your host.

WHAT TO BRINGYou can purchase toiletries and other personal needs locally, but if you have specific items that you need, you should bring them with you. Your host will provide you with bed linen and towels. If you have any prescription medications that you

are required to take, you should bring a prescription with you as well as a supply of your medicine.

TELEPHONE USEYou should purchase a phone card or use your mobile phone to make telephone calls. Your hosts’ telephone should only be used for emergency incoming calls. Remember to notify your family of any time differences to avoid calls in the middle of the night. It is often very expensive to make international calls from a home line, which is why we recommend using a phone card.

LAUNDRY FACILITIESYour hosts do not do your washing so please ask them how to use their washing machine or take your laundry to a launderette to wash and dry – please do not wash clothes in the bathroom or dry them in your bedroom, in cupboards or on heaters. The average cost per load of washing in an Australian launderette is AUD 2.80 per wash and AUD 1.00 per ten minutes of drying time.

GETTING TO AND FROM CAMPUSYour host will help you to find your way to and from college on your first day and will show you how to use public transport. Journey time will depend on the location of your homestay. Explore several options when considering transport to college such as trains, buses or even bike riding.

SMOKING When you book your accommodation, please request a homestay that allows smoking if you smoke. Most hosts will ask smokers to smoke outside. Always ask your host family upon arrival for their specific house rules regarding smoking. It is general courtesy to ask someone for permission to smoke next to them, even if you are outside. In Australia it is against the law to smoke in a restaurant or any area where food is being prepared.

HOMESTAYACCOMMODATIONMurdoch Institute of Technology is working in cooperation with Australian Homestay Network (AHN) to provide students with a valuable homestay accommodation experience. AHN Homestay families are specially trained and their homes professionally inspected, they will help you settle in to life in Australia and can offer advice on general safety, accommodation and welfare. Please go to www.homestaynetwork.org/mit-students for more information.

THINGS TO REMEMBER• You are a guest as well as part of

the family

• You may have to take part in family chores

• Purchase a phone card for international calls

• Do not hang your laundry to dry in your room

• Ask permission to have a friend come visit you

• Notify your family if you are not coming home for the night

• Ask permission to smoke

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Some students choose to stay in alternative accommodation, for example in a hostel or on campus in Murdoch University Village.

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGEMurdoch University Village (MUV) can house over 800 students in fully self contained apartments. Students can choose to live in either a one, two, three, five or eight-bedroom apartment. While there are some twin share rooms available, most students will have their own furnished bedroom, with shared kitchen and living room facilities.

MUV facilities include:• Recreation room with pool tables, table

tennis and video games, television lounge and music room

• Computer laboratory, photocopy centre, study rooms

• Three large laundries with coin-operated washing machines and dryers

• Volleyball and basket ball courts• Public bus service to the village

It is Murdoch University policy to house male and female residents from different social and cultural backgrounds in the same shared apartments. Residential staff live on site and include a team of peer Residential Assistants who enable residents to quickly adapt to their new environment, and who ensure that MUV rules, regulations and standards of behaviour are followed.

For more details about Murdoch University accommodation pricing and application process, visit their website: www.murdochuv.com.au

HOSTEL OR RENTAL ACCOMMODATIONA number of students, over 18 years of age, elect to rent rooms in hostels or in houses, or to rent whole flats (apartments) or houses. These students are responsible for their own living arrangements, although MIT will offer some assistance in finding suitable places, advice on rental agreements and recommendations on accommodation regulations if required. Please ask MIT should you have any questions. Do not sign any agreements without being aware of your rights.

OTHERACCOMMODATION

Always check the following when considering sharing, boarding or lodging:• Your rights and responsibilities as

a tenant• House rules and/or regulations and

how they are enforced• Limitations to room and/or facilities

access at certain times• Whether the premises are adequately

maintained• Any additional fees and charges you may

be responsible for• The length of notice required on

termination of contract• Whether receipts for rent, security bond,

utility and other payments are provided

THINGS TO REMEMBER• Do your research

• Consider your options and the advantages and disadvantages

• Do not sign any agreements or send any bond payments without being aware of your rights

• Read up on accommodation and application process for the Murdoch University Village on www.murdochuv.com.au

• Apply early for MUV, as places fill up very fast!

• Always keep your room locked and make sure your valuables are locked away

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MEDICAL INSURANCE - STUDENT VISAThe Australian government requires all students on student visas to join the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) scheme, a health insurance plan for overseas students in Australia. If you require MIT to arrange the OSHC for you, this amount will be shown on your Letter of Offer. Please note that you must submit proof of OSHC when lodging your student visa application.

You can log on to the student portal on the insurance company website to download your insurance card. When you visit a GP you will be required to pay your initial consultation fee (normally AUD 50-AUD 80). You can then claim some money back through your OSHC provider. The Student Records Officer can assist you with this.

This insurance covers:• Visits to a doctor (Insurance company

will cover upto certain percentage of the scheduled fee)

• The total cost of hospital treatment provided that the treatment is in a public hospital and is provided by a hospital doctor

• Eye tests• Some of the costs of medication/

medicines

This insurance does not cover:• Dental costs• Physiotherapy• Optical glasses, contact lenses• Ambulance transport• Medical expenses during the first 18

months of membership for any medical conditions that you had before coming to Australia

• Treatment covered by provisions for compensation and damages or accidents

Please note that MIT will book your insurance cover from the very first day of your course commencement date. Prior cover can be otherwise arranged should you plan on coming to Australia a few weeks before your course starts.

MEDICAL AND TRAVEL INSURANCE – WORKING HOLIDAY OR TOURIST VISAIf you are on a Working Holiday or Tourist Visa you must make your own Health Insurance arrangements before you commence your studies.

IF YOU GET SICKYou can ask staff at MIT or your host family where the nearest doctor is located. If you have a minor illness you can often ask staff at a local pharmacy for advice. If you are ill, make an appointment to see a doctor and take any relevant insurance or medical documentation with you. You may be required to register with your local doctor. Make sure you get a dated letter from the doctor.

If you become unwell whilst on campus, but not seriously so, Parkview Family Practice is conveniently located across the road from the university campus at Unit 2/7 Robson Way, Murdoch, and is open Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm. Our Student Support team can assist you in making an appointment. If you are ill, please do not leave the University campus without informing a member of MIT Staff.

If serious illness or injury occurs on campus, please report immediately to a member of MIT staff who will assist you.

STUDENT HEALTHIf there is an emergency – call 000. Stay calm and describe to the operator on the line what service you need (ambulance, fire or police) and your location. You may be asked to describe any symptoms. Explain as much as you can, don’t worry if you are not confident with your English – say as much as you can, as clearly as you can.

MEDICAL COSTSApproximate prices in AUDMedical costs are at the discretion of your local doctor or hospital. A guide to costs in Australia are as follows:• A consultation with a doctor: minimum

AUD 50• Prescriptions at a chemist: minimum

AUD 15 per item• Dental treatment: minimum AUD 80• New glasses:

minimum AUD 180

PROTECTING YOUR BELONGINGSWe strongly recommend that you take out insurance for your personal belongings, especially cameras, radio, personal music player and laptop computer. Personal items cannot be covered by MIT homestay or residence insurance. You can cover these items with your own personal travel insurance. Please ensure that you are properly covered in case of loss or theft.

EMERGENCY MIT NUMBER:+61 431 818 716

THINGS TO REMEMBER• Call 000 in case of fire, medical

emergency or need for the police

• You must have Medical and Travel insurance to attend Murdoch Institute of Technology.

• If you have a student visa you must also be a member of OSHC

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SECURITY SERVICES ON CAMPUSThe Security Services team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our services include security patrols of University campus, the after hours liaison point for emergency maintenance, providing management control of keys and electronic access, after hours opening of doors, opening/securing University main buildings and central teaching rooms, and escort services.

HOW TO REQUEST SERVICESSecurity “call point’ locationsEmergency telephone call points are situated across campus. These are located either in walls or stand-alone throughout the University and connect you directly to Security Services via a single button in an emergency (no dialling is necessary).

The call buttons are easily recognisable by their red and white chequered band with ‘Emergency Call Point’ printed in red.

The emergency call buttons are also shown on all campus maps, please familiarise yourself with their locations.

To assist in your own personal safety, we recommend that you use the ‘Night Walk’ walkways and car parks after hours.

Take care, be aware!

On Campus Security Escort• The on campus security escort is

available 24 hours x 7 days a week• Security can be contacted on (08)

9360 6262 or use an emergency call button to arrange for a Security Officer to take you to public transport, your car, or anywhere on campus if you are concerned for your safety.

Off Campus Security Escort• Murdoch University South Street

campus is proud to announce the introduction of the Off Campus Security Escort Service.

• Operating from 7pm until midnight on each weekday during semester teaching weeks and pre-exam study breaks, the service is the only one of its kind at a Western Australian university providing secure mobile off campus escorts for both students and staff.

• Escorts are provided for personal security purposes and may include those to and from car parks, student accommodation or to a student /staff residence in surrounding suburbs incorporating the boundaries of North Lake Road, Kwinana Freeway, Somerville Boulevard and Hope Road.

• This service is designed to complement the existing on campus escort service that operates each night of the year.

• The security escort vehicle is recognisable by its decals and the Security Officers who will drive the vehicle are identifiable by their uniforms and identification cards.

HOURS OF OPERATION24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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LAWS• No one under the age of 18 in Australia

may buy or drink alcohol, including beer and wine. It is against the law to buy alcohol for someone you know is under the age of 18.

• Driving under the influence of alcohol is a very serious crime and police make regular random checks.

• Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal.

• You must attend all classes. If you do not attend at least 80% of classes your representative or if you are under 18 years of age your parents will be informed. If you do not then improve your attendance, MIT is required to report you to the Department of Home Affairs (HA). Breaching of these conditions may result in the cancellation of your student visa.

• Under the national code, student information may be made available to Commonwealth and State agencies.

The Police and MIT are very strict in enforcing these laws.

RULES – MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MIT has rules that must not be broken.• You must attend at least 80% of

scheduled classes. • You must achieve satisfactory academic

progress. • You must notify MIT of any change

of address within 7 days of arrival in Australia, and within 7 days of moving from previous address.

• Always tell MIT staff if you are going to be absent from college.

• Be on time for your lessons.• If you leave your course, MIT is required

to inform Department of Home Affairs (HA) and advise you to return home.

CUSTOMSCustoms are an accepted way of behaviour in a country. You need to know the customs of Australia to help you feel comfortable with people. Some important customs to know include: • Please and Thank you: These are very

important words! Always use them if you ask someone to do something for you, or if they help you or give you information.

• Women: Women in Australia are equal to men and should always be treated fairly. Men and women share equally in household work and childcare.

• Queues: Always stand in line and wait your turn when buying tickets, in a bank, post office or waiting for a bus. Keep to the left when standing on escalators or when walking/cycling on public pathways.

• Friendliness: Australian people talk to strangers in public areas. This is a great way to practise English, but caution should be taken. You should not give out your address and telephone number, or accept inappropriate invitations. Although most people are friendly, some may be reluctant to speak with strangers.

WORKING IN AUSTRALIA • A student visa allows you to work up

to 40 hours per fortnight once your program has commenced and is in session, and unrestricted hours when your program is not in session.

• You cannot work until you have commenced your course in Australia

• You will also need to get a tax file number to work in Australia. Visit the Australian Taxation Office (opens in a new window) website to find out more information on getting a tax file number, as well as information about paying

LAWS AND CUSTOMSYou may find that laws are enforced differently in Australia than they are in your home country. You must obey this country’s laws and respect its customs. It is important that you understand the laws, rules, and customs that you may encounter.

THINGS TO REMEMBER• If you are under 18 years of age it

is illegal to drink alcohol

• If you are under 18 years of age it is illegal to buy tobacco

• Buying, selling and using drugs is illegal

• Notify MIT staff if you are going to be absent

• Women are treated equally to men in Australia

• Remember to say please and thank you

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIESAs an overseas student on a student visa, you have responsibilities to:• Satisfy your Student Visa conditions• Maintain your Overseas Student Health

Cover (OSHC) for the period of your stay• Meet the terms of the written agreement

with MIT• Inform MIT if you change your address• Maintain satisfactory course progress• Maintain 80% attendance during your

course• If you are under 18, maintain your

approved accommodation, support and general welfare arrangements

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• Please ensure to follow your visa conditions explained your visa granted letter

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COURSE DEFERRALThis is when you have to delay the start of a course and it applies to a course you have not yet started. This may occur if you ask to return to your country or can not start your new course at the expected start date. MIT may ask that a student defers the start date of a course if they do not meet the pre-requisite requirements for that course.

COURSE INTERMISSIONThis is when your course is stopped, either temporarily or permanently, and it applies to a course you are currently studying. The intermission may either be requested by the student or initiated by MIT for student misconduct.

COMPASSIONATE AND COMPELLING CIRCUMSTANCESStudents are able to apply to defer or temporarily intermit their course on the grounds of compassionate and/or compelling circumstances.

These could include, but are not limited to:• Serious illness or injury, and you have a

medical certificate stating that you are unable to attend classes;

• Death of a close family member, such as parents or grandparents (where possible you should provide a death certificate);

• Major political upheaval or natural disaster in your home country requiring emergency travel;

• A traumatic experience, for example, being involved in or witnessing a serious accident, or witnessing or being a victim of a serious crime (where possible you should provide police or psychologists’ reports);

• Not being able to start your course on the commencement date because of a delay in receiving your student visa.

HOW TO APPLYIf you wish to cancel your course, please complete and return the ‘Withdrawal from Program’ form available on https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Withdrawal-from-Program.pdf

For deferral or suspension of studies, please complete and return ‘Suspension/Deferral of Studies’ form available on https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MIT_SuspensionDeferral_Studies_June2018_V1_FA.pdf

If the College approves your request, the written notification will include information that the deferral/intermission may affect your visa status and that the College will inform HA via the PRISMS system. The period of intermission will not be included in the calculation of your final attendance.

If the College refuses your request or initiates the intermission or cancellation of your enrolment, the College will notify you of its intention and you will be allowed 20 working days to access the Appeals Procedures. If you choose to appeal the decision, the College will not inform HA of a change to your enrolment status until the internal Complaints and Appeals process is completed.

If you are under 18, the College cannot accept your request without the permission of your parents/guardian and confirmation that suitable welfare/accommodation arrangements have been approved.

In all instances the student will be responsible for applying for their new visa with HA and incur all costs.

All students will be obliged to accept MIT Cancellation and Refund Policy as signed upon your initial enrolment.

COURSE CANCELLATIONMIT has the right to cancel your enrolment in the following extenuating circumstances, in which case, you will be reported to HA via PRISMS immediately, without waiting for the outcome of an internal or external appeal:• If you are missing and you have not

responded to the College’s phone calls, emails or letters to your address;

• If you have serious medical problems, severe depression or psychological issues, which result in the College having concerns for your general wellbeing;

• If you act or threaten to act in behaviour that puts yourself, other students or the College staff in danger, or if you harass or intimidate another student or staff member;

• If you are under 18 and refuse to maintain the care arrangements that have been approved.

MIT also has the right to cancel your enrolment for academic misconduct, which is defined as an attempt to cheat, plagiarise or otherwise act dishonestly in undertaking an assessment task, or assisting other students to do so. Students are considered guilty of cheating if they try to gain advantage by unfair means such as copying another student’s work, or in any way mislead the teacher about their knowledge, ability, or the amount of original work they have done. All students are expected to maintain high standards of academic honesty and integrity.

DEFERRING, SUSPENDING OR CANCELLING YOUR COURSEThe suspension, deferral or cancellation of your enrolment may affect your visa. It is important you are made aware of this whenever you request to suspend, defer or terminate your course. You should refer to the Department of Home Affairs (HA) website https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/ or call their hotline on 131 881 for more information on how these changes affect your visa.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:Contact the Australian Department of Home Affairs (HA) by calling 131 881 or visiting https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

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https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Withdrawal-from-Program.pdf




https://www.murdochinstitute.wa.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/MIT_SuspensionDeferral_Studies_June2018_V1_FA.pdf




https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/


USEFUL LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATIONThe following websites offer further details and travelling tips regarding your stay in Perth. Any other information can be obtained from Student Services at Murdoch Institute of Technology.

Department of Home Affairs www.homeaffairs.gov.auAustralian maps www.whereis.com.auPerth public transport www.transperth.wa.gov.auTourism, culture and lifestyle www.westernaustralia.comWeather forecasts http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/?ref=hdr

We look forward to seeing you at Murdoch Institute of Technology. If you have additional questions please ask ou r staff on arrival.Murdoch Institute of Technology and Murdoch Language Centre Building 512, Car Park 5, Murdoch University Campus, South Street Murdoch, Western Australia, Australia

Telephone: +61 (0)8 9630 1700; Fax: +61 (0)8 9360 1701 E-mail: [email protected]

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Emergency MIT Number:+61 431 818 716

Save these numbers in your phone for emergency!Emergency Number (Police, Fire, Ambulance):000

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS 201928-Jan-19 Australia Day4-Mar-19 Labour Day19-Apr-19 Good Friday22-April-19 Easter Monday25-Apr-19 ANZAC Day3-Jun-19 WA Day30-Sep-19 Queen’s Birthday25-Dec-19 Christmas Holiday26-Dec-19 Boxing Day Holiday

The dates are those for observed holidays in 2019.

2019PROGRAM / STREAM START DATE FINISH DATE TOTAL WEEKS

General English Every 5 weeks starting 7 January 2019 5+

English for Academic Purposes 1 18 March 2019 24 May 2019 10

1 July 2019 6 September 2019 10

English for Academic Purposes 2 22 April 2019 28 June 2019 10

26 August 2019 1 November 2019 10

18 November 2019 31 January 2020 10

Murdoch University Preparation Course OR Diploma

Trimester 1: 18 February 2019 31 May 2019 15

Trimester 2: 17 June 2019 27 September 2019 15

Trimester 3: 14 October 2019 (MUPC3 only) 31 January 2020 15

Note: Dates are correct at time of printing but may be subject to change in line with the University calendar.

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http://www.homeaffairs.gov.au

http://www.whereis.com.au

http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au

http://www.westernaustralia.com

http://www.bom.gov.au/wa/?ref=hdr


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FACILITIES1 MURDOCH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY2 EDUCATION AND HUMANITIES3 MURDOCH UNIVERSITY VILLAGE

Living on campus offers you the opportunity to make the most of the MIT study experience with easy access to classes and the University facilities available.

4 SPORTS CENTREThe Sports and Recreation Centre provides facilities for basketball, volleyball, netball, badminton, soccer and squash. A fully equipped gymnasium is also available.

5 SOCIAL SCIENCES6 AMENITIES BUILDING

The Amenities Building is home to the Student Guild, Kulbardi, the Chiropractic Clinic and tutorial rooms.

7 HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE8 LIBRARY

The Murdoch University library has a huge range of books and journals (print and electronic), catalogues, articles, DVDs and more, with qualified library staff on duty providing help whenever needed.

9 ECONOMICS, COMMERCE AND LAW10 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE11 PHYSICAL SCIENCES12 ENGINEERING13 SCIENCE AND COMPUTING14 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES15 VETERINARY BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES16 VETERINARY CLINICAL SCIENCES17 NURSING SIMULATION SUITES18 CLINIC PADDOCKS19 ANIMAL HOUSE PADDOCKS20 STUDENT BOOKSHOP

COMPUTER ACCESSComputers in the Learning Common are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are also a number of other computer laboratories located on campus for student use.

SECURITY ON CAMPUSThe Murdoch University Security Services team are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Services include patrols of the campus and escort services. Emergency telephone call points are situated across campus.

AMENITIES STUDENT GUILD SHOP AND CAMPUS BOOKSHOP

A WIDE RANGE OF FOOD AND DRINK RETAILERS

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