Your Campus - SAE Melbourne

Although the SAE Institute Melbourne campus doesn’t provide accommodation for students, we have some great contacts to ensure students find the best possible accommodation for their needs during their stay in Melbourne. When students first arrive, they may initially wish to stay in a hotel, backpackers’ hostels, or nearby student-specific residences. Many students later decide to rent or share an apartment or house.

Below are some of the many options available. Please contact the accommodation services directly for more information about facilities, services and costs. We recommend maps.google.com.au to check out the location of these sites and their proximity to the campuses. For a full list of contacts of our recommended accommodation providers, see the Suggested Accommodation Options for Students table below.

Student Accommodation
AU$220–$560 per week

• Unilodge provides student accommodation that is available to all students, regardless of the institution they decide to study at. Unilodge Melbourne is conveniently situated in various locations around the city area, and is also within close proximity to anything you could possibly need over the duration of your studies. For more information, visit www.unilodge.com.au/Melbourne

Homestay
AU$110–$270 per week

• Homestay is a great way for younger international students to immerse themselves in Australian life, and benefit from the safety and supervision of adults. Meals are usually included in the cost, but self-catering homestay is sometimes available. Check out www.homestaynetwork.com.au

Hostels and Guesthouses
AU$170–$500 per week

• Hostels are usually run by organisations such as Youth Hostels Australia Students usually share kitchen and bathroom facilities. In some cases rooms can be shared or you can opt to have your own room with an ensuite.

   

Shared Accommodation
AU$150–$700 per week

• Sharing off-campus accommodation is very popular with international students. You should look for advertisements on campus notice boards and in local newspapers. You should be prepared to provide your own furniture, as many housing options are not entirely specific to student needs. To search for shared accommodation online, try www.realestate.com.au/share, www.s-h-a.com.au, www.domain.com.au/share ,www.flatmates.com.au, and melbourne.gumtree.com.au

Rental Accommodation
AU$280+ per week

• When renting a house or apartment, landlords require rent to be paid in advance, and will require a security bond equal to one months' rent. Studios and one-bedroom apartments in Melbourne can be expensive, so shared accommodation is recommended. The campus is located close to the city centre and is easily accessable by public transport from many outer suburbs where accommodation may be cheaper. To search for rental properties online, check out www.realestate.com.au/rent and www.domain.com.au/rent

The following list of food items is based on the “Average Retail Prices of Selected Items” published by the Australian Bureau of Statistics and was relevant for the quarter ending December 2010. Below are the indicative prices for Melbourne.

Melbourne is serviced by an extensive public transport system made up of a train, tram and bus network. The Qantm Melbourne campus is a short walk from Southern Cross station located on Spencer Street or from the transport hub at the Crown entertainment complex. From Southern Cross Station head towards the Crown Casino on Spencer Street and then take a right at Normanby Road. Full timetables and schedule information can be found at www.metrotrains.com.au and www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au Students are advised to purchase multi travel passes if they plan on using public transport regularly as it is more cost effective. Information and pricing on these can be found at the above websites.

Local students are eligible for student concession cards.

Public Transport
Although public transport preferences are dependant on where you live, study and work, one of the best ways to get around is by purchasing one of a number of Metcard  options or a Myki which cover bus, train or tram services. Metcard pricing is dependant on the Zone you are travelling and the duration of ticket validity. For a comprehensive map and pricing, check out www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au/fares-tickets

For a customised journey planner and more information about all modes of public transport in Melbourne, visit www.metlinkmelbourne.com.au

Other Transport
For other transport, including transport that services Melbourne and beyond:

Car Parking
The SAE Institute Melbourne campus is located on Normanby Road near the corner of Montague Street and Normanby Road.  There is an abundance of free parking on Normanby Road or alternatively behind the school on Woodgate Street that can be used for parking. Please remember that parking is very limited at peak times.

• Melbourne is a multicultural city that is accepting of all religious beliefs, and there are many places of worship within a 1kilometer radius of the campus. For detailed information on where to find your nearest place of worship, visit: www.whereis.com.au

• For legal advice and information, we recommend Victorian Legal Aid. They can provide you with free legal advice or assist you with fnding someone to assist you with the area of law you require assistance with. For more information, visit www.legalaid.vic.gov.au

  Please note that serious matters should be directed to your country’s Consulate. The Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade provides a 24 hour Consular Emergency Centre. In an emergency, you should call the emergency Consular helpline on 1300 555 135.

• The Qantm campus in Melbourne very centrally located, and are therefore within close proximity to a multitude of banks and Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). Most bank branches are open from Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm (except on public holidays). ATMs remain accessible 24 hours a day.

• Internet is readily available on campus during opening hours. Alternatively, there are many Internet cafés located in the CBD, some are even open 24 hours. Internet access is generally between $3.50 and $7.00 per hour. We recommend:

  Net Please	Level 1 149 Swanston St
  Melbourne Central Internet	Shop 133A level 2 Melbourne Central
  Melbourne CBD Hotspots	www.onlymelbourne.com.au

• 000	LIFE THREATENING MATTERS OR TO REPORT A CRIME IN PROGRESS
  13 12 33	NON-URGENT AMBULANCE TRANSPORT
  13 11 26	POISONS ADVICE
  13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84)	QUALIFIED STAFF WILL GIVE YOU ADVICE ON WHO TO TALK TO AND HOW QUICKLY YOU SHOULD DO IT

• Victoria Harbour Medical Centre
  4/800 Bourke Street, Docklands
  Telephone: +61 3 9670 7040
  
  Swanston Street Medical Centre
  393 Swanston Street, Melbourne
  Telephone: +61 3 9654 2722
  
  Melbourne Central Medical
  300 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne
  Telephone: +61 3 9654 5544
  
  QV Melbourne Medical Centre
  Level3, 23 QV Terrace, Melbourne
  Telephone: +61 3 8663 7000

• Counselling in Melbourne
  406/530 Little Collins Street, Melbourne
  Telephone: 1300 967 734

Melbourne is a thriving entertainment hub and offers a multitude of things to see and do every day of the week. We have handpicked a number of activities that are popular with international students who study in Melbourne.