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Melbourne

Commercial Arts Training College is located on William Street Melbourne. The college provides an excellent and modern work environment for all students. Public transport is easy accessible as well as a large range of cafes and restaurants. Information sessions can be organised to answer any further questions. These sessions are roughly half an hour long and are obligation free and free of charge. Just a short walk from Flagstaff Station on the city loop, trams run along both William and La Trobe streets and commercial car parks, which makes CATC ieasily accessible for students or enquiries.

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About Melbourne

There is much to love about Melbourne. Just ask the locals. This sophisticated world city in the south-east corner of mainland Australia inspires a deep passion in those lucky enough to live here. They love its vibrant energy, staggering choice of restaurants, funky boutiques, café-filled laneways, cool bars, unbeatable galleries, luscious parks and village-like inner suburbs, each with its own special character.

Melbourne, a relatively modern city which is less than 200 years old, never sits still. New futuristic designs add to the fascinating mix of architecture and ensure the skyline is constantly changing. Melbourne is very much about lifestyle. It is no huge surprise to residents that their city has been named in an international poll as the world’s most liveable city. (Source: City of Melbourne website)

To find out more about what's on in Melbourne, visit the City of Melbourne Website. Below are some details about Melbourne regarding climate, cost of living, transport, health and things to do.

Transport:
There are many alternatives to getting around Melbourne. These include Buses, Trains and Trams. All are air-conditioned and most have wheel-chair access. All public transport provides a concession to full-time students.

International Student Information
Australians enjoy one the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incident costs. School students in Australia typically spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accomodation and food, entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.

To be granted a student visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income.

Health (OSHC):
It's a condition of the student VISA that private health insurance is provided for the duration of your time in Australia. Medibank Private is Australia's largest private health insurer providing Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) since 1989. OSHC is approved by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. OSHC helps cover -
- Doctors (Medical Practitioners, Pathology, X-rays)
- Hospitals (Private and Public)
- Emergency Ambulance Transport
- Prescribed Medicines
For more information about OSHC visit Medibank Private.

Accommodation
Homestay:
Accommodation is available to overseas students in some Melbourne residents homes. Usually this involves a single room, the use of the house and its facilities and meals. Costs can vary from $100 - $250 (AUD) per week.

Renting:
Off-campus accommodation can be found through various real estate agents. Some services offer a student discount. The cost can vary depending on share or single living.

Average temperatures by month:
Month Temperature
January 25.8C
February 25.8C
March 23.8C
April 20.2C
May 16.6C
June 14C
July 13.4C
August 14.9C
September 17.2C
October 19.6C
November 21.8C
December 24.1C
(Source: Australian Bureau of Meterology)