Living In Perth
- Student Accommodation
- Crisis Care
- Household Utilities
- Travelling around Perth
- Vehicle and Driver Licensing Services
- Immigration & Student Visas
- Travel & Holidays
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There are many different services and resources available to local students and international students alike. This page contains links and relevant information that may assist you.
Student Accommodation
On campus accommodation
ECU provides an oncampus student accommodation service.
What about off-campus accommodation?
Many students choose to live off-campus in rented accommodation, typically an apartment, townhouse, villa or house. There are many affordable options in the suburbs around ECU campuses.
Below is a list of information provided by the Student Services site:
- Information on Living in Perth for International Students
- Off Campus Accommodation
- Living Costs
- Off Campus Housing Inspection Services
- The Department of Consumer& Employment Protection (DOCEP) provides advice and information on your rights and responsibilities as a tenant, should you choose to rent.
Crisis Care
Where can I go for emergency accommodation/refuge?
For 24 hour emergency service for people in crisis, including domestic violence, child abuse and suicide counseling.
- Call: 9223 1111 or 1800 199 008
Household Utilities
The organization of various household utilities such as telephone connection, gas and power are available through these sites:
- Telstra (Sales and general enquiries: 13 2200)
- Westernpower (For account enquiries call FREECALL 13 13 53)
- Alinta (For customer enquiries call :13 1358)
- Australia Post Information on paying bills via POST billpay, redirection of mail and other general services offered by Australia Post. (General enquiries 13 1318)
Vehicle and Driver Licensing services
- The Department For Planning and Infrastructure provides information regarding driver's licence payment options,vehicle payment options and online payment options.
- Call 13 11 56 for your nearest vehicle and driver licensing centre.*Some centres also provide vehicle examination services.
- DOCEP (If you are planning on buying a car DOCEP has an informative link with a helpful checklist and related downloads).
Immigration
Student Visas
Travelling around Perth
See the Travelsmart site for information moving around Perth on foot, bike, car, bus or train.
- Information for passengers with disabilities is available through Department for Planning and Infrastructure by calling 9216 8000.
Where can I find out about cycle paths?
- The Department for Planning and Infrastructure provides links to pages containing cycle routes with maps and guides.
- Call Department for Planning and Infrastructure and find out more information regarding cycling, TravelSmart and walking on 9216 8000.
Where can I find information on travel destinations?
- Western Australian Visitors Centre provides links and relevant information regarding travel and tourism.
- The Western Australian Tourism Commission is a State Government organization dealing with the development and marketing of Western Australia as a premier tourist destination for Australians and international travelers.
- STA Travel is specializes in the needs of students and young people.
- For information on accommodation for travelersas well as tours & safaris, wineries and car hire.