There are many things that you are afraid to worry about when you go out, such as fear of language barrier, fear of not finding your way, fear of encountering any danger, fear of sudden illness, etc. These are all worrying issues when you go out, but Xiaobian will teach you a way to reduce these worries.

That's the mobile phone application software. With these software, I believe we can still reduce some unnecessary troubles when going out! Then the following small series will introduce you to this essential mobile APP for coming to Australia!

1. Google Maps

In China, everyone is used to Baidu Maps, but in Australia, Google Maps is more reliable! Google Maps can not only query the street view of the destination, but also plan the road map of driving, bus and walking, which is very convenient.

(Enter the destination address and automatically plan the route)

2. Public transportation inquiry

Every major city in Australia has its own public transportation inquiry APP. If you are in Sydney, Opal

Travel is a good mobile phone app. Through it, you can not only plan the travel plan of subway, bus and ferry in detail, but also bind your own Opal bus card, and check the balance or recharge online at any time!

(Opal bus card)

Bus inquiry apps in other Australian cities:

Melbourne: PTV

Brisbane: MyTransLink

Canberra: MyBus

Adelaide: AdelaideTransport

Sydney/Melbourne: Tripview

3, Uber taxi

. Uber is the most popular taxi calling software in Australia, which is much cheaper than taxis most of the time (except during rush hours), and drivers usually help you carry your luggage.

When going to and from the airport, if you don't want to carry your luggage up and down to catch the subway, you might as well call a Uber ~

4. School map

The campuses of many universities in Australia are really big enough to make you want to cry. If the classrooms of the two classes are 18 thousand miles apart and you are not familiar with the school, it is very easy to delay the class time. At this moment,

let's go to your next university App!

Take Monash University's App as an example. As long as you log in to your student account, you can check the class schedule on your mobile phone and open the campus map navigation at any time, so you can easily find the classroom where you are attending classes.

In addition, you can access WES course selection system, check the date of returning books from the library, the departure time of the school bus and even call campus security through this App ~ It's really powerful!

in addition, you can also download a software called LostCampus, which has maps of various universities.

5. Mobile phone clients of major banks

Major banks in Australia generally don't open their doors on weekends, but the function of mobile App is perfect! Take Commonwealth Bank of Australia as an example, as long as you download its App, you can transfer money online at any time, withdraw money without a card, and activate, report the loss and book your own bank card, which is very convenient.

in addition, you can generate your own proof of deposit at any time, so you don't have to wait in line to get a proof of deposit when renting a house or signing a mobile phone!

6. Mobile phone clients of major telecom companies

The common mobile phone operators in Australia are Telstra, Vodafone and Optus

, all of which have their own exclusive apps, which can check the package usage and bill payment in real time, and search nearby stores ~

7. WeatherZone professional weather forecast

The weather in some cities in Australia is just like the face of a child. All seasons, such as Melbourne in the picture below ...

Xiaobian strongly recommends a weather forecasting software called Weather

Zone, which can accurately predict the temperature and rainfall to the hour, and at the same time, it can also push extreme weather warnings, such as rainstorm, gale, hail, etc., and go to the seaside to play (such as fishing and surfing) and query the tide and wave height, which is very comprehensive!

(The weather in Melbourne is called all seasons in one day)

8. Australian public comment Zomato

Zomato is a recognized food comment network in Australia, similar to the public comment in China. There are introductions, menus, reviews and basic information of various restaurants, and the credibility is very high, so you can properly grasp all the food by downloading a Zomato! What are the foodies waiting for? !

breakfast, brunch, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner are all available.

In addition, you can make a reservation online through this App, which saves the pain of long queues!

9, Groupon

Groupon is similar to the domestic US group. You can find food and group tickets at a discount, which is necessary to save money! If you don't want to cook but feel bad about the money in your pocket, go to the next Groupon ~

1. Get Expedia together with hotels, air tickets and car rentals.

Expedia can be understood as the Australian version of Ctrip. If you want to take a walk-and-go trip but don't want to spend half a day comparing various quotations, get the next Expedia!

just enter your departure and return dates and destination, and it can automatically integrate the quotation information of airlines, hotels and car rental companies to generate the best travel plan!

11. Looking for a job SEEK

SEEK is the most authoritative job search website in Australia, with clear classification, full-time, part-time and internship positions. If you want to find a job, go to the next one!

It should be noted that student visa holders can usually work 4 hours every two weeks, but there is no limit to the working hours during holidays. Students who do not return to China during holidays may wish to find a part-time job through SEEK to exercise themselves and earn some living expenses!

12. Second-hand goods trading network

Gumtree is the most commonly used second-hand goods trading website for residents in Tuao, which is somewhat similar to the domestic 58-city network. The items on Gumtree are very complete, ranging from second-hand textbooks, used cars to second-hand houses.

whether you want to go to Taobao or deal with some idle items, Gumtree is a good platform.

13. Airport Tax Refund

Most goods in Australia have a consumption tax (GST) of 1%, but as long as the purchase amount reaches 3 Australian dollars, you will have the opportunity to apply for tax refund at the airport when you leave Australia!

Xiao Bian strongly recommends that you download this tax refund artifact called TRS. With it, you can input the goods that need tax refund, as well as your passport, air ticket and bank information into the system in advance, and generate a unique tax refund QR code.

when you arrive at the airport, find the staff in TRS office and scan this QR code to quickly apply for tax refund!

14. Vehicle Trading

Carsales is the largest vehicle trading website in Australia, and its customization function is very powerful. You can easily select your favorite vehicle according to key information such as car brand, model, configuration details, kilometers, year and location! Buying a car is essential!

15. Australia today: renting a house

Australia today is a lifestyle App commonly used by Australian Chinese (of course, there is also a web version), and the most common function for international students is to find a house! You can freely choose the city, suburb and housing type (individual or intermediary), and you can also contact the other party directly to make an appointment to see the house.

When I come to Australia, Xiao Bian still hopes that you can be as prepared as possible, and don't let your mood be affected by something that could have been prevented.