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STUDENT DISCOUNTS & BUDGETING
Many restaurants and pubs, entertainment venues, visitor attractions and travel services offer student discounts, often termed ‘concessions’. It’s a good idea to always have a student ID on you and ask for any student discount that might be available. Other tips:
Have a clear idea of how much you are able to spend during your time in Australia and per week.
Plan your travel early so you know what you have left for day to day expenses. When planning trips, factor in travel to and from the airport and to your housing.
Minimise your food costs: buy in bulk and at large supermarkets, and share cooking with friends; go out for lunches instead of dinners; use the free grills at parks/ beaches; make your own coffee; shop at farmers markets; hunt around for bargains such as cheap sushi; weeknight pizza deals and drink specials at bars.
SUPERMARKETS
COLES
Most popular option for big groceries along with Woolworths.
WOOLWORTHS
Australian largest supermarket firm.
ALDI
Best option for groceries. It is significantly cheaper than Coles and "Woolies".
IGA
It's the most expensive supermarket. Only recommended for last-minute shopping.
FOOD & TRANSPORT
DIDI & UBER
These are ridesharing apps for rides in minutes. Good to have this on hand in case you need a ride at any moment. Didi tends to be a bit cheaper
DOOR DASH
Delivery & takeaway from the best local restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and more, delivered safely to your door!
DELIVEROO
Delivery & takeaway from the best local restaurants. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and more, delivered safely to your door!
LIVEN
Get rich or dine trying with Liven, a simple way to earn huge rewards every time you eat out!
OPAL (SYDNEY)
OPAL (SYDNEY)
The Opal Card and App to use daily in Sydney for public transport. You can recharge the card through the App.
MYKI PASS (MELBOURNE)
MYKI PASS (MELBOURNE)
This pass is from Melbourne and to be used for all public transport.
MY TRANSLINK (QLD)
MY TRANSLINK (QLD)
It is the App for the GoCard that is the Queensland pass.
EMERGENCY & MENTAL HEALTH
AUSTRALIAN RED CROSS
This free app gives you instant access to the information you need to know to handle the most common first aid emergencies
HEADSPACE
Headspace is meditation made simple. Install today to learn meditation & mindfulness in just minutes a day.
INTERNATIONAL SOS
Request a phone call or appointment, and make a claim all through this one handy app.
EMERGENCY PLUS
This app provides you with your exact location by longitude and latitude when contacting emergency services.
ABROADLY
Feeling a bit isolated after arriving in Australia? Abroadly can help you meet other backpackers or students in Australia, go on outings together, and make the most of your experience. It’s a great way to make friends and find what you need
SURF LIFE SAVING
This app provides a lifesaving service for each beach listed to help you find the nearest patrolled beach. Beachsafe also provides expert advice about rip currents, flags and signs, waves, marine creatures, surf skills and more
EVENTS & DISCOUNTS
UNIDAYS
Use this app to check out any discounts for students. Deals include discounts on food, clothing technology and more!
EVENTBRITE
You will probably use this app a lot when registering for events. This is a great app to check out events and to have your tickets on hand.
BANDS IN TOWN
Designed to connect music fans with live performances by their favorite artists. It provides users with personalised concert recommendations, notifications about nearby shows, and the ability to track their favourite bands or musicians.
TICKETEK
Ticketek provides ticket sales for a wide range of events, including concerts, theater performances, sports events, and other entertainment activities.
ALL TRAILS
This app is great for keen hikers or those who are wanting to head out on a bushwalk. The app shows you the track and its difficulty level
BEEM IT
This app is an easy way to save your friend's details to transfer them money after they've just paid that massive bill. What a mate!
MY VEVO
Highly recommended! Everything you need to know about your student visa, including expiration date, conditions, and work rights.
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