When moving abroad accommodation options are a major concern. Finding a stable roof is what makes the difference between feeling safe and comfortable within a new environment or feeling distressed.

LinAs has active partnerships with different education providers and accommodation agencies to ensure students can book a safe and welcoming space to arrive at when coming to Australia.

We strongly recommend students have at least accommodation for the first month secured as it could be quite time-consuming and demanding to find a house and employment at the same time. However, we know – a few of our members are quite adventurous travellers, willing to reach first before exploring accommodation options.

In Australia, there are 6 main ways to live while on a student visa, 

‘Once I first came to Australia, I was told reading was one of the easiest and most unconscious ways to develop your English proficiency. It allows you to capture the general meaning, expanding your vocabulary, your grammar and even, your daily expression. 

I won’t lie to you by saying I used to read a lot, at least one book per week and yes, I still got surprised by my sayings and my knowledge. I remember engaging with my Australian friends and thinking, ‘oh wow, I said that!’… ‘I don’t even know how to spell the word, but I do know the meaning and the pronunciation. 

Not sure if this is the same case with many of you, as times have changed, and going to college and reading while on public transport is no longer a thing. I would like to invite you all to read a bit more, especially when it is in another language. It develops many skills and opens many doors. 

If you belong to those thinking reading has become an expensive hobby, We are happy to share a few strategies to read in Australia with zero or reduced expenditure. 

1. Avoid fancy bookshops. If you would like to buy a brand new book, go to Kmart, Big W, and Target. They have the same range of books at a lower price. 
2. Purchase a secondhand Book – Many bookstores in Australia only trade second-hand books, prices varied but easily could start from $1 to $2. Usually, you can find the classics hems here and money is a simple representation to keep the publishing media alive.
3. Subscribe to your nearest public library. You would only require proof of identity and proof of address. Thus, your passport and a letter from your bank, school, or health insurance with your address are enough to get your subscription active and for you to start loaning a few books per week. 
4. Take advantage of the Street Libraries. In Australia, you will find tiny little stands with books everywhere. it could be in front of a house, in a coffee shop, or even, in the lobby of a corporate office. These are the well-known street libraries, and they follow a free book exchange system. You take one, leave one if you can. Otherwise, you just take one and keep the reading habit alive. It would be good to share this and other books that you might have at hand with someone else. 
5. Subscribe to Scribd – The largest digital Library, which has e-books, audiobooks, magazines, and more. It has a 30-day free trial, and if you like it, the monthly cost is only $14.99 per month. 
   
   

The simple answer is YES!

However, there are some requirements you need to fullfil in order to get your partner covered under your student visa. 

First things first, Are you married? if the answer is not, have you been living together – as a couple – for the past six+ months? 

If you have answer yes to one of the questions above, you and your partner can apply for student visa and student dependent visa, respectively. 

Remember, When preparing your visa application, make sure you declare your relation and fill up all information that applies not just for you , but your partner. Once done, attach the relevant evidence of your relationship. By Australian Migration standards, this includes – but it is not limited to: 

1. Relationship Registration Document issued by a National Authority within your usual country of residency. In case of married couples, you are required to provide the Marriage Certificate 
2. Proof of living arrangements where it is clearly identificable that you have been living together as a couple. For example, you can submit certificate of land/property ownership or Lease agreement under both names.
3. Proof of financial commitment in the relationship. The Australian Government wants you to show that you mix your money, that you pool your financial means together and pay for everything as a unit. Thus, you are required to present utility Bills under both names, Joint Bank accounts, among others. 

Up to date, the Student Visa cost is $659, and the Student Dependant Visa (partner) is $485. There are additional costs involved when applying for a student visa with a partner or a child. These costs are associated with the Overseas Student Health Cover. 

You can use what you’ve learned today and try to do things on you own, or you can allow LinAs team to help you. We are giving a free consultations call, in which we will provide you with all information and guidance you need to succeed in your migration goals and experience an efficient, smooth and stress-free student enrolment and visa application process for you and your beloved one. 

We will not pressure you to buy anything, we just want to help.

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Those interested in Australia are well aware of the excellent working conditions – the abundance and variety of jobs, an interesting work culture, a stress-free lifestyle, and a salary that can easily reach and exceed 4,000 AUD per month for a full-time position.

International Passport Holders who have successfully obtained an Australian student visa are granted a work permit. These can not only support themselves, pay for their studies, but also travel or save. Especially now that the working hours are unlimited!

We will tell you about job opportunities, salaries, and other interesting things for students in Australia in this article.