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Bring proof of your admission:

• Your JMC offer letter(s)
• Payment receipts
• Original documents used in your admission (these may be requested)

It’s helpful to have:

• Photo ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, or international licence if required)
• Bank cards and access to funds
• Any documents for family members travelling with you
• Reference letters from employers or landlords (useful for work or housing)
• Medical referral letters if you need ongoing care in Australia

Before you leave:

• Book medical and dental check-ups
• Pack spare glasses or contact lenses
• Bring copies of vaccination records

If you take medication:

• Bring prescriptions and at least one month’s supply
• Check availability of your medication in Australia
• Carry a letter from your doctor outlining your treatment and medical history

Check your airline’s luggage limits to avoid extra fees.

Clothing

• Light layers for warm weather
• A jumper or jacket, Sydney can be cool, especially in winter (June–August)

Everyday items

• Laptop and chargers
• Important documents
• A small amount of toiletries (you can easily buy more in Sydney)
• Don’t stress if you can’t fit everything, clothes, bedding, stationery, and essentials are affordable and widely available once you arrive.

• Try to have some money set aside for your first few days. Around AUD $1,500 is a helpful guide, plus about AUD $300 in cash.
• Credit and debit cards are widely accepted (some places may charge a small surcharge)
• Currency exchange is available at the airport or before departure [for international students]

Living costs vary, so it’s important to plan ahead and budget for your time in Sydney.

Use the Cost of Living Calculator below to help guide you: 

• Your JMC offer letter(s)
• Payment receipts
• Original documents used in your admission (these may be requested)

It’s helpful to have:

• Photo ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, or international licence if required)
• Bank cards and access to funds
• Any documents for family members travelling with you
• Reference letters from employers or landlords (useful for work or housing)
• Medical referral letters if you need ongoing care in Australia

Before you leave:

• Book medical and dental check-ups
• Pack spare glasses or contact lenses
• Bring copies of vaccination records

If you take medication:

• Bring prescriptions and at least one month’s supply
• Check availability of your medication in Australia
• Carry a letter from your doctor outlining your treatment and medical history

Check your airline’s luggage limits to avoid extra fees.

Clothing

• Light layers for warm weather
• A jumper or jacket, Melbourne can be cool, especially in winter (June–August)

Everyday items

• Laptop and chargers
• Important documents
• A small amount of toiletries (you can easily buy more in Melbourne)
• Don’t stress if you can’t fit everything, clothes, bedding, stationery, and essentials are affordable and widely available once you arrive.

• Have at least AUD $1,500 available when you arrive, plus around AUD $300 in cash
• Credit and debit cards are widely accepted (some places may charge a small surcharge)
• Currency exchange is available at the airport or before departure

Living costs vary, so it’s important to plan ahead and budget for your time in Melbourne.

• Your JMC offer letter(s)
• Payment receipts
• Original documents used in your admission (these may be requested)

It’s helpful to have:

• Photo ID (birth certificate, driver’s licence, or international licence if required)
• Bank cards and access to funds
• Any documents for family members travelling with you
• Reference letters from employers or landlords (useful for work or housing)
• Medical referral letters if you need ongoing care in Australia

Before you leave:

• Book medical and dental check-ups
• Pack spare glasses or contact lenses
• Bring copies of vaccination records

If you take medication:

• Bring prescriptions and at least one month’s supply
• Check availability of your medication in Australia
• Carry a letter from your doctor outlining your treatment and medical history

Check your airline’s luggage limits to avoid extra fees.

Clothing

• Light layers for warm weather
• A jumper or jacket, Brisbane can be cool, especially in winter (June–August)

Everyday items

• Laptop and chargers
• Important documents
• A small amount of toiletries (you can easily buy more in Brisbane)
• Don’t stress if you can’t fit everything, clothes, bedding, stationery, and essentials are affordable and widely available once you arrive.

• Have at least AUD $1,500 available when you arrive, plus around AUD $300 in cash
• Credit and debit cards are widely accepted (some places may charge a small surcharge)
• Currency exchange is available at the airport or before departure

Living costs vary, so it’s important to plan ahead and budget for your time in Brisbane.