What to bring when staying in Australia, this article summarizes it clearly.
Complete "Must-Bring" Checklist:
💎1. Sun protection gear to combat Australia's harsh sun:
- Sun hat
- Sun protective clothing
- Umbrella for shade
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
💎2. Mobile phone SIM card:
- Activate international roaming on your domestic phone number for receiving verification codes. If concerned about data charges, you can disable internet access.
- Purchase a temporary tourist SIM card for 7 days in advance to inform your family of your safe arrival after landing.
💎3. Various important documents:
- Passport
- Visa
- Offer letter
- Confirmation of Enrolment (COE)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Driver's license (can be translated in advance by NATTI)
- Language proficiency certificates
- Proof of various payments
💎4. Medications:
- Carry some Chinese traditional medicines that may not be available in Australia, such as Huoxiang Zhengqi Wan, Qinghuo Yao, Fengyoujing, etc.
- For Western medicine, student insurance covers medical visits to a General Practitioner (GP) and purchasing from pharmacies is convenient and not very expensive.
- Thermometer
💎5. Electronic devices:
- Laptop
- Tablet
- Mobile phone (preferably with dual SIM functionality for Australia and your home country)
- Screen protector for mobile phone
- Mobile/Computer stand
- Mouse
- Data cables
- Power bank
- Chargers
- Power strip (2-pin sockets are important)
- Adapters (Australia uses 3-pin sockets)
- Scientific calculator, Texas Instruments calculator, etc.
- Router
💎6. Money:
- Cash: You may need it initially if you haven't arranged a bank account. Around AUD 2000 should be sufficient for the first few days. It is recommended to open a local Australian bank account after arrival and transfer money from your home country.
- Credit cards are optional based on personal preference.
💎7. Study supplies:
- Notebooks, pens, stationery (although Officeworks in Australia sells them, they are more expensive compared to China, so it's better to bring some if possible)
💎8. Carry-on essentials for the flight:
- SIM card ejector pin (for changing SIM cards after landing)
- Neck pillow (essential for sleeping, especially in economy class)
- Steam eye mask (for sleeping)
- Earplugs
- Cash
- Passport
- Pen (for filling out immigration forms)
💎9. Everyday clothing:
- Clothes and shoes are available for purchase in Australia, but you can bring some unique designer brands from China. Note that the seasons in Australia are opposite to those in China, so pay attention to bringing some underwear and socks as they tend to be more expensive here.
💎10. Miscellaneous items:
- Contact lenses (Australia requires an eye examination, and the overall process can be quite troublesome and more expensive than in China)
- Nail clipper set
- Exfoliating towel
- Sewing kit
- Soap case
- Laundry bag
- Adhesive hooks
- Humidifier (some cities in Australia can be very dry)
💎11. Essential items for women:
- Beautiful contact lenses
- Nail polish and nail art (expensive here!)
- Safety shorts
- Acne needle
- Shower cap