Students relocating to Australia should keep in mind the relevant costs when they undertake studies. When calculating the cost of living in Australia, students must also budget for food, health care, transport, books, clothing and entertainment.

Students are recommended to allow a minimum of A$15,000 per year to cover their cost of living. It is highly recommended that students arrive with an additional A$2,000 to cover settling in costs such as rental bond and to purchase basic furniture items, if this is not already prepaid during enrolment.

Homestay Accommodation

Homestay in Australia is a great way of introducing international students to the Australian way of life by providing a safe and enjoyable family environment. Homestay is living with a family, couple or single person/s (called a host) living with a homestay host can be a valuable part of an international student’s learning experience in Australia. Students who stay in homestay usually benefit in improving their English because they will be living with English speakers.

Carrick uses a national homestay network called the Australian Homestay Network known as AHN. AHN also arrange airport pick up which is to be paid in advance. 

Benefits and Features

The Australian Homestay Network has introduced new standards in the provision of homestay services to International Students. These include:

• Insurance cover to help protect Homestay students and hosts during a Homestay placement.
• Trained Homestay Hosts to help welcome students into Australia.
• National 24/7 help line for emergencies
• Emergency Interpreter Service
• Medical Assistance and Referral
• Insurance Claim Lodgment
• Homestay placements in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Click here to view 2010 Homestay prices and options.

Students Application Process

To apply for Homestay and/or Airport pick click here and 

1. click on ‘join as student’ icon
2. once the first 3 steps of the student application are completed, you will receive an email to activate your account
3. click on the link in the email and complete the student application

Conditions

Minimum 2-4 week Homestay- All Homestay Fees to be paid in advance and directly to AHN.
Internet Access $10AUD per week- Paid directly to Host (Usage to be discussed directly with host)
The Homestay Fee also covers charges for electricity, gas & water, this does not include telephone calls
Student will need to give two weeks’ notice when vacating

Studio Apartments

Students can arrange accommodation in studio apartments, which are clean, safe, secure and provide independent living with on-site management staff. Studio apartments have a shower and toilet, are fully furnished and air-conditioned, and have a DVD, TV, fridge, microwave oven and telephone. Recreational facilities available at some student studio apartment complexes include a gym, swimming pool and sauna, in-house restaurant, business centre and recreational room with TV and pool table.

Adelaide
www.adelaidestudentapartments.com.au
www.unilodge.com.au/Adelaide
http://au.easyroommate.com/south-australia/adelaide-share-accommodation

Brisbane
www.southbankcampus.com.au/index.php
www.unilodge.com.au/Brisbane
http://au.easyroommate.com/queensland/brisbane-share-accommodation

Melbourne
www.merlinproperties.com.au
www.unilodge.com.au/Unilodge_Melbourne
www.yarrahouse.com.au
http://au.easyroommate.com/victoria/melbourne-share-accommodation

 Sydney
www.unilodge.com.au/Sydney
www.centenniallodgesydney.com
www.share-accommodation.net
http://au.easyroommate.com/new-south-wales/sydney-share-accommodation

Example of studio apartment pricing

Campus Accommodation Boards

Students are able to view accommodation boards at their campus on the locations below. Accommodation boards will have shared accommodation listings from either current and noncurrent students or the general public. Carrick takes no responsibility for the content on the accommodation board please ensure that you understand and check accommodation before entering into a contract with landlord.

Adelaide
North Terrace Campus: Ground Floor Break out area, 98-100 North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000

Brisbane
St Paul's Terrace Campus: Ground Floor Break out area, 252 St Paul's Terrace, Brisbane QLD 4006

Melbourne
Docklands Drive Campus: Café on Level 3, 370 Docklands Drive, Docklands VIC 3008

Sydney
Elizabeth Street Campus: Ground Floor, 414 Elizabeth St, Surry Hills
Cleveland Street Campus: Ground Floor, 191 Cleveland Street, Redfern