Living Guide
Living in Queensland for five weeks
Practical tips for your time at Caboolture South and on placement. This is a general guide — always check details before you travel.
Getting from Brisbane Airport to Caboolture South
- The campus is north of Brisbane, roughly 40 minutes by car from Brisbane Airport.
- You can take the Airtrain into the city and change to a train on the Caboolture line, or arrange a lift or rideshare.
- Save the campus address before you fly: 14/110 Morayfield Road, Caboolture South QLD 4510.
Where to stay
- Look for short stays of about five weeks close to the Caboolture or Morayfield train stations.
- Sharing with other students can lower costs and keeps you with your community.
- Only book once you have written confirmation of your placement allocation.
Getting around
- South East Queensland has trains and buses. A Go card or a contactless bank card can be used for fares.
- Placements may be in different suburbs, so check travel times to your placement before you choose where to stay.
Weather and what to pack
- Queensland summers are hot and humid with storms; winter mornings can feel cold for Islanders.
- Bring a warm jumper, comfortable closed-toe shoes for placement, sunscreen and a hat.
Food and shopping
- Supermarkets and markets are easy to find near Caboolture and Morayfield.
- Many Pacific and Asian grocery items, such as taro, cassava and tinned fish, are sold in the Brisbane area.
- Cooking together at home is the cheapest way to eat.
Money and phones
- Tell your bank you are travelling and check card fees overseas.
- An Australian prepaid SIM card is cheap and easy to buy at the airport or in shops.
- Use the Cost Planner to set a living budget before you travel.
Church and community
- There are Pacific Islander churches and community groups across Brisbane and the Moreton Bay region.
- Ask your Islander educators — they can help you connect with people from home.
Health and safety
- In an emergency, call 000 for police, fire or ambulance.
- Carry your insurance details and ID badge, and keep a copy of your passport.
- Drink plenty of water — placement days are long.
Packing checklist
- ☐ Passport and visa
- ☐ Placement confirmation letter
- ☐ Insurance details
- ☐ Equinox student shirt and ID badge
- ☐ Closed-toe shoes
- ☐ Warm jumper
- ☐ Phone and charger (Australian plug adaptor)
- ☐ Bank card and some Australian cash
- ☐ Any medicines you take