International Student Handbook - University of New England

doctors, medical centres, sexual health clinics, after hours doctors, bulk billing doctors, and
chemists/pharmacies in the Sydney CBD and surrounds.
Hospital
There are several public hospitals in Sydney if you need to go to one in an emergency. Each hospital has
a 24-hour Emergency and Casualty department where you may seek help.
Pharmaceuticals/ Prescriptions
Pharmaceuticals (drugs or medicines) prescribed by a doctor are not free or available from doctors.
They must be purchased at a Chemist (Pharmacy) using the Presciption (Script) issued by the doctor.
Tax File Number
As an international student you are able to apply for a Tax File Number (TFN). This number is given to you
by the Australia Government and is only issued once in your life time.
While you are not required to have a TFN it is essential to have one if you want to work in Australia.
You can apply for a TFN online via the Australia Tax Office
(www.ato.gov.au/corporate/content.asp?doc=/Content/27156.htm) or obtain a paper form by calling
1300 720 092.
National Code
The National Code is legislation regulating the provision of education to on-shore international students
and is part of the ESOS Act (Education Services for Overseas Students Act). If you are studying in
Australian on a Student Visa, the National Code 2007 applies to all areas of study including:
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full-time study requirements
transferring providers
leave of absence
deferring, suspending or cancelling your enrolment
course credit
on-line and distance study allowances
student support services
complaints and appeals
monitoring of course progress and the early intervention strategy
For more information on the National Code visit http://www.une.edu.au/elis/services/policies.php
Printed November 2009
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