Your First Week Essentials

1. Activate Your Bank Account

• If you applied before arriving, visit a branch to verify your ID

• Collect your debit card and set up online banking

2. Get a Local SIM Card

• Popular providers: Telstra, Optus, Vodafone

• Choose between prepaid (flexible) or postpaid (contract) plans

3. Set Up Public Transport Access

• Buy your state’s transport card (Opal, Myki, Go Card, SmartRider)

• Register for student concessions if eligible

4. Secure Accommodation

• Confirm your temporary or permanent housing

• Check lease agreements carefully before signing

5. Apply for a Tax File Number (TFN)

• Essential for working in Australia

• Apply online via the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website

6. Familiarise Yourself with Your Area

• Locate nearby supermarkets, medical centres, and African grocery stores

• Learn public transport routes to your campus or workplace

7. Attend Orientation

• University or TAFE orientation programs help with academic and social integration

• Meet other students and join clubs

Afrovo First Week Support

• Step-by-step onboarding checklist

• Help with banking, SIM, and TFN applications

• Guided tours to local African communities and stores

“My first week in Melbourne was stress-free because Afrovo had already guided me on every step before I landed.”
— Michael, Student Visa Holder

🎯 Want a smooth first week in Australia?
👉 Book Afrovo’s Arrival Support Service

📋 Need help finding accommodation before you land?
👉 Get Afrovo’s Housing Assistance Package

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