KEY INFORMATION
For more important resources, check our “Survival Guide” for resources including working regulations, mental health and financial support.
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EMERGENCY CONTACTS
000 is Australia’s emergency number!
NB: dialing 112 and 106 direct you to the same line!
Regional = visit this website and save important numbers relevant to your state.
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Immigration and official matters
Immi = to apply for and update details of your student visa.
VEVO = to check the status of your student visa.
MyGov = to manage various government services. Particularly important to students are the IHI (health) and ATO (taxation) services.
Make sure you are aware of your nearest Malaysian high commission/consulate for official matters that may involve the Malaysian government.
These include passport renewals and replacements or emergency evacuations during natural disasters (e.g. Queensland floods).
An official list by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs can be found here: https://www.kln.gov.my/web/guest/overseas-mission
Notes:
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Students in Sydney may contact Education Malaysia Australia (EMA) which operates similarly to a consulate: https://www.ema.org.au/
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If unsure, contact the High Commission of Malaysia in Canberra.
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more support
For more important resources, check our “Survival Guide” for resources including working regulations, mental health and financial support.