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Survival GuideSurvival Guide
in Brisbanein Brisbane
20152015
brought to you by
UQ Malaysian Students Association
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WHATS INSIDE
Hello My Second Home
- All about Brisbane 4 - 6- The University of Queensland 7 - 11
- UQMSA 12
- MASCA Queensland 13
Getting Started
- The Checklist 14 - 19
-Its Time to Pack!
20 - 21
Brisbane Here We Are
- Transportation in Brisbane 23
- Settling Down
- Tuition Fee Payment
24 - 29
30-31
- Jalan-jalan! 32 - 36
Who should I contact in Brisbane? 37
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The Landmarks
Queenslander
Interesting enough, Queenslander is
ambiguous it may refer to a person
from Queensland or, in this case, the
characteristic architecture style of
Queensland. It is primarily used for resi-
dence, distinguishing Brisbanes suburbs
from other capital cities. A Queenslander
is constructed using timber, usually with
vertical stumps that make the main liv-
ing spaces off the ground. Such architec-
ture style serves to cool the building bymeans of ventilation and also to protect
the building from termites and other
pests.
Wheel of Brisbane
The Wheel of Brisbane is a transportableFerris wheel erected at the northern entrance
to South Bank Parklands, which is just
across the river from the Brisbane City. It is
about 60 meters tall with 42 air-
conditioned capsules which can accommo-
date up to six adults and two children each.
A ride of approximately 12 minutes offers
you an awesome 360 view across the city.
The designer of the Wheel of Brisbane is
Ronald Bussink, a leading designer for
giant Ferris wheels in Australia, Canada,
Paris, UK, USAand many other places for
over 25 years. The Eye on Malaysia,which used to operate in Kuala Lumpur in
2007 and then in Malacca from 2008 to
2010, is also one of his masterpieces!
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John Douglas Story entered the
Queensland Public Service in 1906.
He contributed to the establishment
of the University of Queensland and
was a government representative onthe University senate. UQ J. D.
Story Building (Building 61) was
named in his honour.
Brisbane River
With a length of 344km, Brisbane River is the longest river in the Southeast Queensland.
Situated along the river are the many metropolitan suburbs of Brisbane, making it strategic to
travel from one suburb to another by ferry. There are by far 16 bridges crossing the Brisbane
River, among which the more renowned ones are Story Bridge, Goodwill Bridgeand Victoria
Bridge. 5 new bridgeswill be established in coming years for better accessibility.
Story Bridge
The Story Bridge is a heritage-listed steel
cantilever bridge, which is the longest inAustralia. Connecting Fortitude Valley to
Kangaroo Point, it allows passage for vehicles,
bicycles and pedestrians. It is named after John
Douglas Story, a prominent public servant in
Brisbane.
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Welcome toWelcome to
Another chapter in your life is about to begin
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UQ Quick Facts
Founded:December 10, 1909
Commencement of Classes:
March 14, 1911
Motto:
Scientia ac Labore
(Latin for by means of knowl-
edge and hard work)
Area:
1,376 hectares
Main Campuses:St Lucia
Ipswich
Gatton
Herston
Total Students:48,804
Undergraduate Students:36,219
Postgraduate Students:
12,585
International Students:11,513 from more than 142
countries
Top 3 International Source
Countries:
China
Malaysia
Singapore
Top 3 Programs by
Enrolment:Doctor of Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Engineering
Info updated as at March 2014
With its 105th anniversary drawing nigh, the University ofQueensland (UQ) is the oldestand largestuniversity in Queensland.It is also the fifth oldest universityin Australia, hence being regardedas a Sandstone University.
UQ is one of the members of the Australias Group of Eight and
Universitas 21, which is the leading global network of research univer-
sities for the 21st century. It is currently ranked in the top 100universi-
ties worldwide owing to its contributions to the nation and the globe.
Be proud of UQ Achievements
in 2014
World University Ranking
Top 1%QS World UniversityRankings
43Australian National University Ranking
3
Graduate Job Rate81.6%
Awards Received
10785
Meet The Chancellors
Chancellor: Mr John Story
Deputy Chancellor: Dr Jane WilsonPresident & Vice-Chancellor: Professor Peter Hj
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Services & Facilities
Student Centers
Each campus of UQ has a student center which provides a
comprehensive range of services for all students. In St Lucia
campus, the student center is situated at Level One, J.D. Story
Building, which is just directly at the back of Chancellors
Bus Stop. It is open from 8.30am to 5.00pm on weekdays.
UQ Union Complex
Albeit its official name Relaxation Block, this Building21of UQ St Lucia campus is better known as UQ Union
Complex. This place is touted the hub of UQ studentlife, as it houses a variety of facilities including eateries,
bank, ATMs, student services, photocopy and printingshop and so on.
The student services here operate from 8.30am to 4.30pmon weekdays, catering to the students as well as thestaffs personal, career, welfare and learning issues. A UQstudent is automatically a member of the Union with freemembership.
An interesting fact about UQ Union is that it does not relyon contributions from students at all to run, but still pro-vides support and fundingto UQ clubs and societies.
Libraries
UQ has 15 librarieswith up to 2 million volumes. 7 of them are located in St Lucia campus. An un-
dergraduate student can borrow a maximum of 30 items with a standard loan period of 28 days
(subjected to the type of item borrowed). There are ample studying spaces in each library equippedwith computersfor free usage. There are also Group Roomsavailable for online bookingat certain
libraries in St Lucia campus.
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Security
There is a 24-hour securityon all campuses. Below are the emergency numbers:
Extension 53333for internal calls, or +617 3365 3333if external General enquiries +617 3365 1234 Free call 1800 800 123
For more information please go to http://www.pf.uq.edu.au/security.html.
Healthcare
Success can never be achieved sans healthy body. UQalso prioritizes its students well-being besidesacademic excellence. There is a clinic which providescomprehensive healthcare services in each campus. In
St Lucia campus, there is also a dental clinic at UQUnion Complex.
For more information about UQ Healthcare please gotohttp://www.uq.edu.au/healthservice/.
UQ Landmarks
Great Court
Situated in the heart of the St Lucia campus is the Great Court, surrounded by cloister and buildingsconstructed from sandstone, carved with historical scenes, the names of great thinkers and teachers,coats of arms, grotesques and carvings of Australian flora and fauna.
The 2.5-hectare open spacewith a spacious meadow is always a favoured place for students and staff to
sit or even lie leisurely for a respite.
The Great Court is listed on
the Queensland Heritage
Register as well as on the
Register of the National
Trust of Queensland.
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UQ Lakes
Apart from being one of the iconic features, this freshwater lake is also a home to a myriad of aquatic
lives, birdsand land animals. Some are native and some are new species that originated beyond Aus-
tralia. Added to the beauty of the lake is a water fountainin the middle, making it a sight for sore eyes
to behold.
Art Museum
UQ Art Museum was established in 1976, housing over
3,000 artworks collected by UQ itself since the 1940s. It
was formerly located in Forgan Smith Tower before being
relocated to James and Mary Emelia Mayne Centre
(Building 11) in St Lucia campus. It is the Queenslands
second largest public art collection. It is open to public
from 10am to 4pm on weekdays (closed on public holi-
days) with free entry.
R.D. Milns Antiquity Museum
This museum was established in 1963, when a Red
-figure Attic amphora was bought from the Lon-
don auction-house to facilitate the UQ program ofClassics and Ancient History. Housing several
thousands of classical Mediterranean antiquities,
the museum serves to support UQ students and is
also open to the public with free admission from
9am to 5pmon weekdays. It is located at Michie
building(Building 9, Level 2).
Have no idea of the whereabouts of the buildings aforementioned?
Click hereto view the map of UQ St Lucia Campus.
Alternatively, download the mobile appsUQnav, which will certainly come in handy
during your first few weeks (or months or even years) in UQ! ;)
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University of Queensland Malaysian Students Association
The University of Queensland Malaysian Students' Association (UQMSA) is an officialstudent body for UQ Malaysian students, affiliated to the Malaysian Students Council ofAustralia Queensland Division (MASCA Queensland) as well as UQ Union. UQMSA isalso a non-profit association run by Malaysian students. Our activities are based in the St.Lucia campus. However, students from other UQ campuses and universities as well asnon-students are welcomed to join us too. In fact, a small proportion of our members con-sist of non-Malaysians from countries like Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong and even Mauri-tius!
UQMSA primarily aims to unite its members from diverse backgrounds by promotingMalaysian culture through fun-filled social and cultural activities. With Bringing You A
Piece of Home as our motto, we have always been striving to inject the sense ofhomelinessinto our events to make our events more engaging. From welcoming barbe-ques to outdoor excursions to Mamak Night when you get to fix your craving for Malay-sian authentic delicacies (Nasi lemak, Roti Canai, Rendang, *SLURP!*), fun is on itsway and homesickness goes away! In between these social events, there are also intermit-tent intellectual programs which provide our members with exposure to internship andvolunteering opportunities as well as to skills required for the competitive working life.
We warmly welcome you all to gather in a true Malaysian spirit and enjoy our wide array
of activities alongside the awesome Malaysian food. Sign up with us on UQ Market Day(25th Feb 2015) during the Orientation Week and heaps of fun will be awaiting youthroughout the year! Spot theJalur Gemilangto see where our booth is!
In the meantime, check out the updates on our social media, and feel free to contact us ifyou have any queries. In UQMSA, we dont bite, we sayang!:)
www.facebook.com/UQMSA www.uqmsa.org [email protected]
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Malaysian Students Organizations
MASCA QueenslandMASCA stands for Malaysian Students
Council of Australia. It is a non-profited
student organization supported by the
Malaysian Students Department of
Australia (MSDA), which cares for the
Malaysian students welfare in Australia.
MASCA Queensland is one of the many
MASCA state chapters all over Australia,
which are established in New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia,
Tasmania, Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and
Northern Territory.
MASCA Queensland is akin to the backbone supporting and unifying 5
affiliated Malaysian students organizations in this Sunshine State,
which comprise of UQMSA (University of Queensland Malaysian
Students Association), QUT MySA(Queensland University of Technol-
ogy Malaysian Students Association), BUMA (Bond University Malay-
sian Association), PPMQ (Persatuan Pelajar Muslim Queensland) and
HAKIM (Halaqah Kebajikan Islam Mahasiswa Brisbane). Check out
more about MASCA Queensland on www.facebook.com/
MASCA.Queensland.
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A Step by Step Guide
for
etting Started
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Step by step and the thing is done.Step by step and the thing is done.Charles AtlasCharles Atlas
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Things to be completed before youre ready to fly!
Obtain Certificate of Enrolment (CoE) from the University
Check passport expiry date (at least 6 months)
Apply for a student visa
Arrange for a medical checkup
Book flight ticket, print flight itinerary
Bring along some cash/travelers cheque with you
Sort out temporary/permanent accommodation
Arrange for transport from airport
Have an Australian address available for filling up the incomingpassenger card at airport and also for mailing purposes
(especially for your newly applied cards in Australia)
Completing enrolment and sign-on for your courses on mySI-net
Details and guidelines in the following pages.
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http://www.immi.gov.au/
www.immi.gov.au/Help/Locations/Pages/Malaysia.aspx.
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It is advisable to reach Brisbane at least a few days prior
to the commencement of Orientation Week (23 Feb 2015,
Monday) since you will need some time to settle down.
There are a few options of airlines to come to Brisbane.
But do take note of the destination MAS will reach Bris-
bane International Airport, whereas Airasia and Jetstar
will reach Gold Coast Airport.
barnabus.com.au.
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation/airport-reception.
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www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation.
www.uq.edu.au/student-services/accommodation/colleges.
www.realestate.com.au/rent.
Asking the Right Questions??
1) Good location? Easy access to frequent public transport?
2) Fully furnished/partially furnished/unfurnished?
3) Inclusive of utilities & internet? Any hidden fees?
4) Have I read the details on my lease? Bond money?
5) Is my area safe?
6) Is this too good to be true?
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https://www.sinet.uq.edu.au/.
http://www.uq.edu.au/study/
Friendly Advice:
1. It is best to sign on right when it is open, as your preferred classes
may be full within minutes!
2.The sign-on time is Brisbanes time (ie. be 2 hours early if you are in
Malaysia!)
UQRota UQ Timetable Planner
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Malaysian Identity Card
Valid Passport
Flight Ticket / Boarding Pass
Australian adapter(s) & Malaysian extension plug(s)
Documents: eCOE & relevant acceptance letter, transcripts, driving
license, others
ClothesTemperature difference between day and nighttime could be noticeable
especially during winter. So prepare clothes that will make yourself comfy
for both scorching hot and freezing cold weathers. Having a few wind-
proof jackets and long johns would be a splendid idea since the winds are
piercing cold most of the time (not for summer of course :P ).
Footwear
Comfortablility is always of utmost importance. Weather-wise, fully en-
closed shoes and boots are recommendable during winter. Just a piece of
warm reminder that Australian government enforces stringent rules to
minimize any soil contamination that could adversely affect the ecosys-
tem. So make sure your shoes are clean enough if you dont wish to see
them being confiscated at the airport security checkpoint!
GOOD UmbrellaIf possible, look for one with strong metal ribs. Wind in Australia can be
very strong and destructive to your umbrellas!
Enough Stationery
Medicines
(if necessary)
Mobile Phone, laptop and other gadgets (Millennials should remember
these all the time :P)
Its time to Pack!
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Personal necessities(e.g. cutlery, containers, sunscreen etc.)
Enough CASH (both Australian dollars and Malaysian Ringgit)
Heres a rough estimation of your monthly expenses, but bear in
mind that it varies from person to person.
Category Weekly Expenses
(AUS )
Monthly
Expenses (AUS )
Rental (Includingwater, electricity
and gas)
200 800
Mobile phone &
Internet20 80
Transportation 15 60
Food & Groceries 50 200
Entertainment 30 120
Total 315 1260
For more information on things allowed and prohibited tobring into Australia,
please refer to http://www.daff.gov.au/biosecurity/travel/
cant-take.
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Get set FLYYYYY!!
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Brisbane Here We Are!!
Ticketing and Fare
Brisbane region is divided into 23 zones, which radiate out in concentricrings from the centre of Brisbane. These zones are used to determine thetravel fare for passengers. You can travel for FREEwithin an hour af-ter you touch on the card (This is called Continuation). Another good
thing is you can enjoy FREE transport for the rest of the week(Monday is considered the first day of the week) after using yourgocardfor 9 times in that week!The fares for each zone are listed on translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/fares/current-fares.
No Idea on How to Travel Around?
No worries! TransLink provides a very useful journey planner to
help you figure out the various possible ways to reach your desti-
nation. Go to http://jp.translink.com.au/travel-information/
journey-planner.
Settling Down
The first few weeks might be grueling for you to establish yourself in awhole new environment. Fear not. Here are some guidelines so you willhave some inkling of what to start off with.
But before this, you will need to have some ideas of the transportation inBrisbane in order to travel around. Public transportation here is providedby TransLink, a division within the Department of Transport and Main
Roads. There are 4 types of public transport: buses, trains,ferries (a.k.a.CityCat) and trams (only at Gold Coast). You can travel by all these trans-
port with one single card, known as gocard.
What If Ive Forgotten Mygocard?
You will have to buy a paper ticket on the bus or ferry or train/tram station, which is almost twice the concession price. So al-ways remember to bring yourgocard along with you!
CityCat doesnt get itsname from the animal cat,
but catamaran, a vessel
consisting of two parallel
hulls of equal size.
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1. Get Your Student Card
It is advisable to get your student card on the first day of Orientation
Week, since you need your student ID for many other applications. You
can collect it at Duhig Building (Building 2), St Lucia campus from8:00am to 4:45pm on weekdays. You will have to bring along your
passport and you COEin order to collect your student card.
2. Apply for Tertiary Transport Concession Card & Buy a
Concession Go Card
Full-time students are entitled for Concession rates which are almost half of
the adult fares. Starting from 1 July 2014, to purchase a concession go card, a
student must first hold a Tertiary Transport Concession Card (TTCC)
which must be renewed annually. Click herefor more info on TTCC.
With a valid Student ID and TTCC, you can buy a go card at many of the
Queensland Rail (train) and G:link (tram) stations, some busway sta-
tions, selected newsagents and 7-Eleven stores where you see the buy
symbol. The most convenient location would be the UQ Newsagency beside
Co-op Bookshop, opposite to Commonwealth Bank in St Lucia campus. Re-
member to show your student ID and TTCC!
Do register your go card online at https://gocard.translink.com.au/webtix/.You will then be able to
check your travel history and to top up your card via bank account online. Just in case if you acci-
dentally lose your card, you can immediately transfer your remaining credit to another registered
gocard. This will render your previous card unusable without any credit inside, and you wont suf-
fer any loss. A win-win situation it is!
3. Open a Bank Account
There are several banks that you can choose from, including Common-
wealth Bank, ANZ (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited),NAB (National Australia Bank) and Westpac. The first two are more recom-mendable due to their plethora of ATMs and branches especially in the cen-tre of Brisbane city. There are also Commonwealth Bank and ANZ branches
at UQ St Lucia campus, which conveniences your application for a bankaccount. Below are the links of each bank:
Commonwealth Bank: https://www.commbank.com.au/ANZ: http://www.anz.com/personal/
NAB: http://www.nab.com.au/
Westpac: http://www.westpac.com.au/
Now that youve got some ideas on how to travel around,
Lets Get Started
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5. Set Up Home Internet
Internet is a must for every uni student. If your accommodation does not provide internet, you will haveto set up on on your own. Most telecommunication companies do provide ADSL internet services.Many students opt for Optus for its commonly touted better reception, or TPG for its less pricey bun-dle packages (ADSL + home phone). Their stores are available in Toowong, Indooroopilly and Bris-
bane CBD. You may also apply online on their websites.
4. Get a Mobile Sim Card
A mobile number is needed not only to be able to contact your family soon
after reaching Brisbane, but also for all sorts of applications such as bank
account. There are a few options of telecommunication companies that you
may choose from, and the more common ones are Vodafone, Optus,
Telstra, TPG and Virgin Mobile. Just like in Malaysia, there are postpaid
and prepaid plans. If you wish to purchase a brand new phone, then youwould have to resort to postpaid plans, and many people would recommend
Vodafone as it provides relatively cheaper packages. You can also sign up
for postpaid plan without a phone. Otherwise a prepaid sim card will do too.
Something interesting about Australian mobile is that the amount you pay
for is not equivalent to the value of credit given to you. With several tens
dollars paid, you are entitled for credit worth a few hundred dollars for call-
ing and texting, as well as a fixed quota of mobile data. Another good point
is that calling to people using the same provider is FOC! The prices cover awide range, depending on which package you opt for, and whether or not it
comes with a phone. If it does, the cheapest would be around $30 per month,
and this can go up to more than $50 or $60 depending on the brand and
model of your phone as well as the amount of credit included. Without a
phone, the cheapest plan would be TPG at the time of writing, which costs
only around $17 per month! However this offer is valid only if you sign up
for its internet and home phone bundle package. So do check out properly on
each and every mobile company and their packages. Below are the links to
each companys website:
Vodafone: http://www.vodafone.com.au/personal
*Friendly Reminder: Vodafone is also available in UK, so do search for theright one!
Optus: https://www.optus.com.au/
Telstra: http://www.telstra.com.au/TPG: http://www.tpg.com.au/Virgin Mobile: http://www.virginmobile.com.au/
*Again, Virgin Mobile has another network coverage in US, so check out the
locations of the coverage carefully. :)
There are Vodafone and Optus stalls at Toowong Village, a shopping center
in Toowong, just about 10 minutes away from UQ St Lucia by bus. In-dooroopilly and Brisbane CBD also have many telecommunication storeswith friendly staff to help you set up an Australian mobile number.
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6. Order OSHC Worldcare Card Online
An Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card provides you with thebasic cover for medical and hospital care costs in Australia throughoutthe valid duration of your student visa. To find out more and to orderyour card, please go to www.oshcallianzassistance.com.au/.The card will
be sent to your address in Brisbane for your convenience.
7. Shopping for Groceries and Household Utensils
After dealing with so many applications, its time to make sure that you have all
your daily necessities and that your home pantry has enough food to feed yourself!
There are 3 supermarkets in Brisbane with many chains all over Australia Coles,
Woolworths and Aldi. The first two can be found in more locations, such asToowong, Brisbane CBD, Indooroopilly, West End and Sunnybank. There might
also be small grocery stores nearby residence in certain suburbs. An example is
the St Lucia Supermarket which also sells some Asian groceries. Cheaper house-
hold utensils can be found at Kmart in Toowong, Indooroopilly and Sunnybank.
If you wish to look for Asian groceries, there are several Asian supermarkets around Brisbane CBD such as
Formosa, Koz and Hanaro. However, Chinatowns in Brisbane Sunnybank and Fortitude Valley certainly
provide more options. Some examples are Yuens Market (at both Sunnybank and Fortitude Valley), WEL-
COME Fresh Food Supermarket (Sunnybank), Garboro Asian Supermarket (Fortitude Valley) and Bur-lington Supermarket (Fortitude Valley).
There is also a morning market selling vegetables, fruits, meat and also breakfast every Saturday, from 8am to
12noon at Davis Park, West End.
Friendly tips for Muslim friends
You can get Halal food from Yuens Market and Halal meat from Ismails
Butcher at Fortitude Valley. Nandos here are selling Halal meat too. For
more guidelines on seeking Halal food in Brisbane please refer to
www.halalfoodbrisbane.com/?content=groceries .
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How Should I Pay My Tuition Fee??
The good news is , UQ allows you to pay your fees 2 weeks afterclasses start. This is to allow you to get a feel of your courses, and inany case you find yourself not enjoying them, you are allowed to headover to SI-net and reselect another course.
This year, fees are due on 13/3/2015 (Friday). Please be aware that af-
ter this date, a $100 Late Payment Administration Charge$100 Late Payment Administration Charge$100 Late Payment Administration Chargewillbe incurred. Click here for more info on the charges on and conse-quences of late fee payment.
Here are a few steps for you to pay your fees:
Add in your courses
The fees you owe will be displayed in mySI-net the
following day.
Head over to mySI-net financial home page to view your
invoice and to see the amount you are required to pay.
Once you are certain of the invoice and amount, you
should then pay your fees.
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BPAY
- To do BPAY, contact your participating bank, credit union or building so-
ciety to make this payment from a cheque, savings or credit card account.- The biller code is 18119
- The customer reference number will be your eight-digit student number
(eg: 41234567)
Online Payment in SI-net
- Head over to mySI-net Financial home page.
- Click on the icon.
- Type in your Mastercard/Visa card details.
- Once paid, a payment receipt will be sent to your UQ
student email address.
*Depending on Australias exchange rate, there are timeswhere transferring the money to your Australia bank ac-count and paying the fees via your Australia bank cardwill be cheaper. However, if bank predict future Aussiecurrency to be dropping, paying the fees via a Malaysia
bank card could potentially be cheaper.
By Post
- If let says you do not have access to BPAY or do not possess a
credit card, it is possible to send a cheque/money order, alongwith your invoice, address to The University Cashier, The Uni-
versity of Queensland, QLD 4072.
By Person
- If you wish to, you are also able to make payment on campus
at the Student Centre.
*It is not advisable for students to make payments by person asthe queue at the Student Center can be fairly long at times.
For further details, please visit http://www.uq.edu.au/myadvisor/payment.
Options of Tuition ee Payment
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When everything has been settled
Its time toJALAN-JALAN!
Whereabouts to travel
1. Brisbane Central Business District(Brisbane CBD)
This is the heart of Brisbane as well as Queensland,which is on the northern bank of Brisbane River. Along-side its densely concentrated buildings, there are alsoseveral parks such as Roma Street Parkland, City Bo-tanic Garden and Wickham Park. The city can get verycrowded on Friday nights and whenever there are Aus-
tralian festive celebrations. The more happening streets
in the city are Adelaide Street, Queen Street and Eliza-beth Street. Shopping malls, boutiques, eateries andAsian marts are all around. A true heaven for shopahol-ics and food lovers!
* Friendly Reminder: Shops operated by Aussies(except for those for nightlife) are usually closed around4-5pm. They will only extend the opening hours onThursday or Friday and on certain festive seasons. Al-
ways check the business hours so you wont be let
down. Markets and restaurants run by Asians are usu-ally open until nighttime.
2. Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
Wish to have a close look of the Aus-
tralian wildlife? Then this is where
you should go! Lone Pine was founded
in 1927 and is the world's oldest and
largest koala sanctuary. It is located
in the suburb of Fig Tree Pocket. Be-
sides koalas, you will also be able to
see kangaroos, platypus, other mam-
mals as well as a myriad of birds and
reptiles.
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4. Sunshine Coast
About 2-hour drive to the north of Gold Coast will lead you to Sunshine Coast, also known as the little
brother of Gold Coast. This is an urban area with more laid-back lifestyle. Its pristine beaches andnature are the main captivation for tourism. Interesting places include Noosa, Coolum, Maroochydore
and Mooloolaba.
5. Mount Coot-tha
Mount Coot-tha, located 6km to the west of
Brisbane CBD, is 287 meters above sea level,
therefore the highest peak in Brisbane. Due
to its high altitude, it is a favoured place for
Brisbane lookout, where you can enjoy a
panoramic view of Brisbane city. Apart from
the lookout point, other places of attraction
are Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, the
Cosmic Planetarium and Herbarium.
3. Gold Coast
Being the second most populous city in the state and the sixth most populous city in the country, GoldCoast is a coastal city on the east coast of Australia. Its surfing beaches, canal and waterway systems,
theme parks, nightlife, and rainforest hinterland make it a fascinating attraction for tourists.There are many beaches along the coast, including Surfers Paradise, Mermaid Beach, Rainbow Bay, Main
Beach and so on. Besides visiting beaches for the breathtaking views, you will also come across shops andskyscrapers just beside the beaches. A must-go place for shopaholics is Harbour Town, the first and larg-
est brand direct outlet shopping centre in Australia.
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Of course, there are a lot more places for you to explore on your own!
If you are a member of UQMSA, our membership card will serve as a
guide for you on the well-known eateries as well as services around
Brisbane, which mostly come with an amazing DISCOUNT!
Proud Sponsors of UQMSA in 2015:
Shell Malaysia
Diamond Sponsors
Malaysia Airlines, Brisbane
AUG Brisbane
Puzzled Room Escape
Dapur Dahlia
Thai Nakonlanna La Rotisserie
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Platinum Sponsors
Quest Chermside
Riverlife
Barnabus
Six Degrees Caf and Restaurant
San kai JapaneseRestaurant
Jackpot Dining
Hong DepotRestaurant
Gold Sponsors
Satay Ria Foundry Artisan Coffee
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Silver Sponsors
St Lucia:
La Porchetta
Thai Treasure
Bangkok Delight Thai
Anything
Kushi Q
Chez Tessa
Curry Connection
Brisbane City:
reP.I.T. Tea & Juice Bar
Archive Fine Books
AJ Vietnamese Noodle House
Kadoya Japanese Restaurant
Nudos on Mary Formosa Asian Market
Boom Boom Korean Restaurant
Madtongsan II
Hazel Tea Shop
Satay Club Noodle House
Gelatissimo
Sunnybank:
Fantastic Food Trading P/L
Madtongsan IV
Coco Jungle
Glamorous Wok
Caf Mi
October Hair Salon
Formosa Asian Market
Sunnybank Oriental Restaurant
Landmark Restaurant
Welcome Fresh Food
Supermarket
Shin Yuan Restaurant
West End: Siam Samrarn
Siam Pung Dessert
Toowong:
Two Wongs Asian
Sergios Salon
Renu Thai
QU Books
Fortitude Valley:
Burlington Supermarket
Burlington Butcher
Tea Master Vegetarian Caf
Superbowl Chinese Restaurant
Cheungs Cakes & Caf
Pho Kim Lan Restaurant
Shah Caf
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If you encounter any emergencies such as a crime happening right at that moment, life
threatening events or if you suspect any offenders in the area, call the emergency
number 000. This is the common emergency number for police, ambulance and fire
brigade. Click herefor more information.
If the cases are less urgent, such as willful property damage, stealing offences, break
and enters, stolen vehicles and lost property, call Policelinkon 131 444.
If you have any queries regarding your courses or living in Brisbane, always feel free
to contact UQMSAUQMSA. Our friendly committees are more than happy to help you out.
Who Should I Contact in Brisbane?
All the best and we
hope to see you
soon! :)
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