Guides
Practical, community-reviewed guides to help you settle in and get things done in Melbourne — from tax and banking to finding a room and starting study.
- Passports and DocumentsHow to renew your Nepali passport in AustraliaDocuments, online application, Canberra appointment, fees and collection explained step by step.
- AccommodationUnderstanding your lease and bondWhat a lease, bond and condition report mean, and how to protect your money.
- Living in MelbourneWhere to buy Nepali groceries in MelbourneThe best suburbs and stores for dal, spices, achar and festival treats.
- WorkFinding part-time work as a studentWhere to look, your visa work rights, and how to get paid fairly.
- Getting AroundGetting around Melbourne on public transportMyki, trams, trains and the Free Tram Zone — how to travel cheaply.
- Money and TaxHow to open a bank accountOpening your first Australian bank account as a new arrival.
- AccommodationHow to find a room in MelbourneWhere to look, what to check, and how to avoid rental scams.
- Money and TaxHow to get a Tax File Number (TFN)A simple guide for Nepali students and new arrivals.
- New StudentsFirst-week checklist for new international studentsThe essentials to sort out in your first week after arriving in Melbourne.
