Australia Awards Scholarships

1. Australia Awards Scholarships Pre-departure Briefing: June 2014 Intake 7-9 May 2014, SEDA Abreeza Hotel Davao City Prepare for Australia! Presented by: Hazel May Brondial-Mallillin

2. Feeling great in my Morticia Addams outfit! Looking forward to a good day. #goodvibes #notmyusualworkweek

3. “BY FAILING TO PREPARE, YOU ARE PREPARING TO FAIL.” -- Benjamin Franklin

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6. Activity: Let’s pack your BAG!

8. On track for Australia – Prepare! Travel Documents: Passport with appropriate visa Plane ticket Official Travel Authority Pre-departure Kit sent by University Other IDs

9. On track for Australia – Prepare! Document Folder (hand carried, in check-in luggage, at home and scanned) • Original & Photocopy of Offer Letter • Original & Photocopy of Certified Academic Transcript of Records • Photocopy of IDs such as International Driver’s License (English Translation) • Phone List of important people (PAHRODF, school, office & at home) • Photocopy of passport & visa • Photocopy of plane ticket • Photocopy of your Official Travel Authority

10. Mobile phone/s • Passport • Camera • A pair of undies • Shirt • Jacket • Travel Documents

11. at a minimum 1 set of business attire • A week pack of clothes • Set of undergarments • 1 national costume • at a minimum 2 pairs of shoes • (casual & business) • 1 pair of slippers • Small sewing kit • Personal effects • Documents

15. Photos of Families • Favorite CD/DVD • Favorite Recipe • Contact Details of families, friends, PAHRODF, organisation, onshore awardees

18. What not to bring to Australia DECLARE OR BEWARE!

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20. Research! Research! Research! • Check Up: Dental & Optical checks • Learn basic computer skills • Read all materials provided by PAHRODF • Learn Aussie slang

21. Airport Reception & Temporary Accommodation • Provision of airport reception and temporary accommodation courtesy of your university • Arrangements will be made for you BUT YOU HAVE TO TELL US.

22. Do not Carry: • Firearms • Steroids • Weapons • Any kind of illicit drugs • Goods for other people • Penalties: • Delays in clearing custom • AUD$220 on the spot fine • you could be prosecuted and face a fine of up to $AUD66,000 or 10 years imprisonment which may result in a criminal record

23. Departure at the Airport (NAIA): • Check in three (3) hours before departure • If possible, check in as a group • Have your passport, luggage and plane ticket ready to be presented at the departure gate • Get your boarding pass, passport and plane ticket after you have checked in your luggage • Take a look at your boarding pass and take note of the final destination, departure time, departure gate and seat • Check the back of your plane ticket and make sure that you have the luggage claim stubs

24. Departure at the Airport: • Once you have your boarding pass, passport, plane ticket and luggage claim stub/s in your hand, proceed to the booth where you pay the terminal fee. Terminal fee is Php550.00 at the moment • Complete the immigration departure card or embarkation card • Present your passport, ticket and Immigration Departure card to the Immigration Officer • Proceed to the departure gate or holding area and wait for your boarding time

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45. “When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important.” Ellen DeGeneres