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The Commercial Arts Training College is located within the Brisbane Inner City area. Residing in the Zurich House building, the college provides an excellent work environment, as well as fantastic views of the surrounding city and as far out as Moreton Island.
Just a short walk from Brisbane's Central Station, close to numerous bus stops (all buses are air-conditioned and wheelchair accessible), City Cats (ferries) and commercial car parks, CATC is easily accessible for students or enquiries.
Information sessions can be organised to answer any further questions. These sessions are approximately half an hour long and are obligation free and free of charge.
Location:
Brisbane campus map
Brisbane is the sunny capital of the state of Queensland. It is situated in the southeast corner and has a diverse population of 1.5 million people. Just a short drive to the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane has a Museum, Art Gallery, International Airport, Casino, Chinatown and the famous Southbank. To find out more about what's on in Brisbane, visit the Brisbane City Council Website. Below are some details about Brisbane regarding climate, cost of living, transport, health and things to do.
Transport
There are many alternatives to getting around Brisbane. These include Buses, Trains, City Cats and Ferries. All buses are air-conditioned and most have wheel-chair access. Being a river city, the City Cats and Ferries service many riverside suburbs including the City and Southbank. All public transport provides a concession to full-time students.
Australians enjoy one the highest standards of living in the world. The average international student in Australia spends about $335 per week on accommodation, food, clothing, entertainment, transport, international and domestic travel, telephone and incident costs. School students in Australia typically spend a little less - about $275 a week - on accomodation and food, entertainment, transport and associated items. While these are a realistic guide, it is important to remember that individual circumstances will vary by location, course and lifestyle.
To be granted a student visa in Australia you must show that you have enough money to pay for living expenses, education costs and travel for the duration of the course. You can apply to work part-time after you have commenced your studies in Australia, but the money you earn should not be used as your only source of income.
Health (Overseas Health Cover):It's a condition of the Australian Student VISA for overseas students that private health insurance is provided for the duration of your time in Australia. Medibank Private is Australia's largest private health insurer providing Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) since 1989. OSHC is approved by the Australian Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care. OSHC helps cover -
- Doctors (Medical Practitioners, Pathology, X-rays)
- Hospitals (Private and Public)
- Emergency Ambulance Transport
- Prescribed Medicines
For more information about OSHC visit Medibank Private.
Homestay
Accommodation is available to overseas students in some Brisbane residential homes. Usually this involves a single room, the use of the house and its facilities and meals. Costs can vary from $100 - $200 (AUD) per week.
Renting
Off-campus accommodation can be found through various real estate agents. Some services offer a student discount. The cost can vary depending on shared or single living.
| Climate | Minimum | Maximum |
| January | 20 | 29 |
| February | 20 | 29 |
| March | 19 | 28 |
| April | 16 | 26 |
| May | 13 | 23 |
| June | 11 | 21 |
| July | 9 | 20 |
| August | 10 | 22 |
| September | 13 | 24 |
| October | 16 | 26 |
| November | 18 | 28 |
| December | 20 | 29 |
