After you have arrived in Australia, there are yet many things left to be done. First and foremost, all the students must get in touch with the High Commission/Consulate by the means of either an email or a letter. This is done in order to convey that you have arrived. The main components of this communication are details about you including your contact details, basic details about you meaning your name and address. If you are joining an educational institution, then do notify the name of the institution and also the details of the course that you are joining. You must also notify them the time you intend to stay.
Here are some important links that you should visit for more information that you will require:
Residing in New South Wales: Consulate General of Nepal NSW
Residing in Victoria: Consulate General of Nepal Victoria
Residing in Queensland: Consulate General of Nepal Queensland
Residing in South Australia: Honorary Consulate General of Nepal SA
For those residing in the rest of Australia: Embassy of Nepal, Canberra
In case you are a student and hence arriving for the purpose of education, a good idea will be to get in touch with the administration of the chosen institution as most of them the systems to help the migrant students in matters like searching for a place to stay. There are a number of student services offered like counseling, job assistance etc… You will also need to open a bank account for your bank needs. Help in this matter is also extended by the student services. Generally, there are various banks at the campus itself to choose from. You may also want to look at the various education aids provided and how to obtain them.
Be sensible in choosing the accommodation. Do not go for very cheap places as they lack in security. You must take care of the accommodation like yours. In case you are living on a shared basis, clearly, diagnose what are domestic chores you can do and divide accordingly. You will also require a new sim card for your mobile and might want to choose to buy a new handset. Check the plans carefully before proceeding.
As a student in Australia, you have many rights. Make sure you know them. You may be getting in trouble at any time also feel alone or homesick so make a circle of like-minded mates but be careful keep your relations and privacy separate always. Facebook groups might help you to be engaged with Nepalese mates and local Nepalese community.
Here are some Facebook groups:
