Living in Perth - UWA Masters

Hey all,
Doing the UWA Masters course, with the internal block to follow soon around September 07. I was wondering if anyone here can clue me in on living in Perth for 3 months. For e.g getting accommodation; how much money I'll need to go without a job for 3 months; and if I do need to get a job how hard that is to do down there in Perth or types of common easy weekend jobs; how busy the course is throught the week; nightlife etc. My circumstances at the moment are working in Sydney as a physio, so whether it's worthwhile to get insurance and registration as a physio in WA for 3 months is something I'd like to know. I've also been looking for accommodation and have found it impossible to get a place on-campus so far. I'm guessing I'd be better off coming to Perth a few days before and trying to look for a place from there?
Any comments appreciated.


Cheers,
Ryan

Hi - good choice - good course with good clinicians teaching it as well as well respected researchers.

Accomodation is not too bad. On-campus accom is best arranged at least year in advance if you want a better chance at getting one. Share Accomodation is better arranged closer to time.

Rego is required regardless.

Working is possible but probably not recommended - up to you.

Social life is fairly good - what you make of it.

Have fun!

I have just moved to Perth from NZ and started work and uni. Getting rego is pretty cheap here - like $75 for the year, and mine was processed in a week. If you already have insurance in sydney, wont that be valid for WA as well? So that is pretty hastle free.

Getting around in perth without a car can be a pain, so I reckon I would live on site or close to transport links. Accomo is easy but relatively expensive, www.gumtree.com/perth is a where I found my place.

Perth is fun, pretty chilled out, probably a good place to be to crack into some masters study. I dont know how full on uni will be but if you want work, I have found there is always a bit of weekend or evening work going, you just have to get some contacts here.

Good luck. Hope this is helpful.
Anna

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Originally Posted by Chi

Hey all,
Doing the UWA Masters course, with the internal block to follow soon around September 07. I was wondering if anyone here can clue me in on living in Perth for 3 months. For e.g getting accommodation; how much money I'll need to go without a job for 3 months; and if I do need to get a job how hard that is to do down there in Perth or types of common easy weekend jobs; how busy the course is throught the week; nightlife etc. My circumstances at the moment are working in Sydney as a physio, so whether it's worthwhile to get insurance and registration as a physio in WA for 3 months is something I'd like to know. I've also been looking for accommodation and have found it impossible to get a place on-campus so far. I'm guessing I'd be better off coming to Perth a few days before and trying to look for a place from there?
Any comments appreciated.


Cheers,
Ryan

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Can't help you with accommodation but you need to be registered in each state in which you are working even if you are just doing a course. It would be foolish not to have PI insurance, anyway if you have some for Sydney should be valid for WA - check with your insurer.

Anna