Accommodation

 Arrange all types of accommodation (eg: flat, apartment, shared housing, hostel,  student halls, homestay, etc) at most convenient location

Hostel: provided by school, you share room with other student assigned by the school. Most hostels don't provide meals. You share facilities, such as laundry, bathroom and cooking with others. Usually it will cost AU$1,000 per month.

Student Hall: private hostels run by third parties. Most are located in urban areas. Price depends on facilities of hostels. You can have your own suite with private bath and cooking if pay more. It costs AU$200 at least (different cities with different rents).

Flat and Apartment: owned by individuals. You can hire your own or share with others. You must get it via property agents or individuals. Most flats and apartment are close to urban area.

House or Unit: owned by individuals.You live in a premise with one building. It is litte bit far away from urban area. You can hire or share with your friends via property agents or land owners. It will cost more and must do the maintenance jobs.

Homestay: provided by individual families. You live in an Australian family but have your own room. The family will provide three meals per day. This suits overseas students for their first arrival. Usaully it costs you AU$200 per week.

Tips:
1. Telecom company will charge every phone call. There is no free phone call available. If you share accommodation or live in homestay, you must pay your calls.

2. If you hire a unit(flat, apartment or house), you must read the tenancy or lease agreement carefully. There will be certain restrictions and responsibilities. You must check the whole unit (inside and outside) and list any damage before you live in the agreement. Land owner can ask compensation for damages you cause.

3.Any special requirement must notify the host family of homestay before you move in. It won't make undeirable argument or confict.