Helpful Links
Accommodation:
Share Accommodations
This accommodation is usually a single or shared room (often unfurnished) in a rented flat or house with other students, groups or individuals such as a family or elderly person.
http://au.easyroommate.com
http://sydney.gumtree.com.au
Houses and Apartments
They provide self-contained accommodation but are mostly unfurnished and relatively expensive by Sydney standards. Rents vary according to the number of bedrooms, condition and location of the flat or house.
http://www.realestate.com.au
http://www.domain.com.au
http://www.justlisted.com.au
http://www.remax.com.au
http://www.mcgrath.com.au
http://www.ljhooker.com.au
http://www.century21.com.au
http://www.raywhite.com.au
http://www.prd.com.au
Other Accommodation Options
Whether you would like to share an apartment with others or book into a hostel for the first few days, the following websites will help you get started
http://www.wakeup.com.au
http://www.yha.com.au
http://www.glenferrielodge.com.au
http://www.falconlodge.com.au
Additional Online Information for Students:
A portal for international and local students in Sydney, Australia. Student jobs, accommodation, classifieds, student discounts, student forum and much more for all university, vocational, ELICOS and TAFE students in Sydney. (Evolution is not affiliated with this website and does not necessarily support and/or endorse the content, information and opinions expressed within the website. This website link is for student convenience only).
Website : http://www.thestudent.com.au
Major Banks:
Banks are generally open at 9.30am and close at 4.30pm. On Fridays they close at 5.00pm. Most banks are closed on the weekends, although some branches do open on Saturday mornings. Most banks provide Automatic Teller Machines (ATMs). These are also located in shopping arcades.
If you want to open your bank accounts, visit banks' websites for further information or visit bank branches:
Websites of the major banks in Australia
http://www.anz.com.au
http://www.nab.com.au
http://www.commbank.com.au
http://www.stgeorge.com.au
http://www.westpac.com.au
Location of City Banks:
Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Cnr. George & Market Streets
National Australia Bank : Cnr. of Pitt & Bathurst Streets
ANZ Bank: Cnr. of Castlereagh & Bathurst Streets
St George Bank: Cnr. of Pitt & Market Streets
Westpac Bank: Cnr. of George & King Streets
Resources suppliers for our courses:
The below suppliers are recommended and preferred by Evolution Hospitality Institute
Fraser & Hughes Pty Ltd (Toolkits/Uniforms for practical classes )
171 Oxford Street
Darlinghurst NSW
Phone: 9360 4760
Website : http://www.cooksshop.com.au
Prime Office National (Computer resources)
93 Willoughby Road
Crows Nest NSW
Phone: 9438 2700
Website : http://www.primewest.com.au