Who will show me around?

You can arrange for a staff member from your institution to meet you at the airport when you first arrive in Australia and take you to your accommodation. Students going to homestay accommodation are usually met at the airport by their host family. Many institutions offer an orientation service, taking you through the city or town and around campus to help you become familiar with your new surroundings.

IDP also offers airport pick-up and orientation tours in certain cities. Check with IDP Australia for details.

All universities and many vocational institutes have Orientation Week or 'O Week', which starts the week before classes begin. O Week helps you to familiarise yourself with your institution. It's an informational and social week, so you will also make friends!

Many institutions also have an international office, social and sports clubs. These groups often host city tours, social barbeques and some sightseeing trips. Get involved and you’ll have a great time.

If your question has not been answered here you can also contact us.