 How safe is Australia?
Australia is very safe, with a low crime rate, political stability and
a harmonious society. The incidence of robbery and assault is relatively
low and Australia has strict anti-gun and drug laws. A peaceful country, Australia has never had a civil war, had to fight for
territory or had a political coup. The government is democratically elected, and
is not ruled by the military nor based on religion. Australia is part of the
British Commonwealth – the Queen of England is also the Queen of Australia. She
is represented in Australia by the Governor-General. Australia is an open society, based on equality for all people.
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What if I get sick?
Australia has a high standard of medical care, with a government system that
offers medical services to all people. Your Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
will help pay for your medical care, ensuring you have access to services when
you need it. OSHC is compulsory for all international students coming to
Australia. Most of the larger universities provide medical facilities on campus; some
even have specialist doctors. Smaller institutions and schools have trained
first-aid staff.
There are medical centres and hospitals throughout all cities and towns. You
can request to see a male or female doctor at any medical centre. For a higher
fee you can also request a specific doctor of your choice, which can be useful
if you will need to see a doctor frequently during your time in Australia. There are many bilingual doctors throughout Australia. You can find them
through the local telephone directory or local language newspaper.
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What if I have financial problems?
The international student office or student services unit at your institution
can advise you on banking and finances in Australia and how to budget your money
to avoid financial troubles. They can also help you find part-time work so you
have a small income to supplement your savings. Many universities and large institutions have a bank branch on campus. The
tellers in these branches are accustomed to dealing with student finances and
can give you advice. Your family can deposit money directly into your Australian account from
home, which allows you to access the money quicker than a cheque or bank draft
sent in the mail. These transfers usually take around three days to clear. Most
banks enable phone banking and internet banking. Some larger institutions offer emergency finance loans, but funds are
strictly limited and you must repay all the money plus interest. To be granted a student visa into Australia, you must have the finances you
need to cover all tuition fees and living costs for the length of your stay. You
should therefore not have major financial problems during your studies.
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How can I practice my religion?
Many institutions have prayer rooms where students can worship their own
religions, as well as a chaplain to provide spiritual support. Some universities
have special facilities for Muslim students.In Australian cities and towns you will find places of worship for many
religions including Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Sikhism, Catholicism, the various
Protestant churches, Assembly of God, Seventh Day Adventism.
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