Congratulation for being accepted into a postgraduate study program in Melbourne !!!. You probably have already received the pre-departure package from your university and might have basic ideas what are things that you need to do before experiencing 3-4 years of postgraduate life. Just in case you lost the package, here are some links with useful tips that surely will help to start your postgraduate life in Melbourne.

1. http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/predeparture
2. http://www.monash.edu.au/study/international/preparing/pre-departure.html
3. http://www.studiesinaustralia.com/studying-in-australia/why-study-in-australia/support-services
4. http://cms.unimelb.edu.au/studentservices/international/planning/predeparture-briefings

Australian Custom has listed  several items that you must declare or must not bring when coming into Australia. Make sure you check this link before coming to Australia.

http://australia.gov.au/topics/tourism-and-travel/customs-and-quarantine

Things can be complicated without proper planning but we are here to assist you. Just send an email to any of the committee members and we will be happy to help you.

Remember to register yourself to Malaysia Hall, Melbourne and Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of Malaysia via links in "Partner and links" tab that you can see at left corner of this page as soon as possible after you arrive. It will only take a few minutes from your precious time but it is really important for our government to provide assistance to us in emergency situations.

Lastly, don't forget fill up the form and officially becoming our member. You can download the form from this homepage and send to us via email. We will confirm your registration after we received the fee from you.

Hope to meet you soon...