I. Personal and property safety
When studying in Australia, international students should pay attention to their personal safety, especially when walking alone at night or going to a strange place alone, and pay attention to whether there are suspicious people around them. It's best to inform your friends in advance, share your location, make sure you can go home safely, and call the police if there is an emergency. Usually it is best not to bring expensive jewelry, brand-name bags and so on. To attract attention.
Second, traffic safety.
Driving in Australia is mainly on the left, contrary to China, so China students need to remind themselves to look right before crossing the road and not to go in the wrong direction. In life, whether walking or driving, international students need to keep a sense of road safety at all times to avoid traffic accidents and injuries.
Third, the safety of outdoor activities
The scenery in Australia is beautiful and intoxicating. When doing outdoor activities, we should pay attention to whether the surrounding environment is dangerous and be vigilant. If you take pictures in a steep mountain area, you should follow the signs in the fence, and be careful that the stones on the cliff may slide down or the stones under your feet may be unstable. In addition, if you go swimming and fishing, you should pay attention to the depth of the pool. It is best to take a walk with your friends and take care of each other.
Fourth, the issue of rent.
When renting a house, you may encounter the phenomenon that the landlord tries to bully international students. At this time, you should report to the official organization. Australia's laws to protect tenants' rights and interests are relatively perfect, so don't bother not to declare them. You can consult your seniors in advance about renting a house and rent a house smoothly. Read the rental contract carefully before renting, make sure everyone understands the whole contract and accepts all obligations, and remember to check whether the house needs maintenance.
Verb (abbreviation for verb) economic fraud
Pay attention to telephone fraud in Australia. Unless a corresponding relationship is established with them in advance, no legal institution can directly ask for information such as payment account number by telephone or email. If someone claims to be an official agency to collect money, verify their identity.
Sixth, the problem of working.
International students are easily squeezed by employers because of their lack of experience and desire for work. Therefore, it is very important to know the rights of employees in advance. It's best to know these rights before going to work in official website Fair Work Committee, and use the "Payment and Terms" tool on the website to calculate the due remuneration.