Get all the info you need to feel at home and love your time on the Coast. From restaurant recs to finding accommodation, we’ve got you covered!
Accommodation
Accommodation
The Guild can provide crisis accommodation to students who require short-term accommodation due to an unexpected or unavoidable disruption to their existing accommodation. This short-term accommodation is available to ensure that students in crisis situations can have a safe place to stay whilst looking at securing long term accommodation and any financial assistance from Griffith University if required. Please note that each application is assessed on an eligibility criterion.
In Queensland we use Go Cards on public transport. Go Cards can be purchased at the Student Guild or at tram and train stations. Student fares must be applied for online and will be applied to your Go Card once approved. Head to the Translink website to apply: https://translink.com.au/tickets-and-fares/concessions/tertiary
Burleigh Headland and Tallebudgera Creek are right next to each other, a beautiful walking track and place to swim. You can book a tour with the Jellurgal Aboriginal Cultural Centre located there, to learn about the Aboriginal history and culture of the Gold Coast: https://www.jellurgal.com.au/
Mount Tambourine is a beautiful area offering hikes, lookouts, shopping, markets, places to eat, drink and stay! Find more information here: https://visittamborinemountain.com.au/
Springbrook National Park is a world heritage area and offers many hikes, look outs and the natural bridge waterfall, which is home to glow worms that are visible after dark. Find out more: https://parks.des.qld.gov.au/parks/springbrook/about
Thunderbird Park is Australia’s largest adventure playground, located between Brisbane and the Gold Coast in Tamborine Mountain: https://www.thunderbirdpark.com/
The Guild provides free meals and groceries throughout the week for those in need. To learn more about our food assistance programs head to our website: https://gugcstudentguild.com.au/food-assistance/
Cheap eats
Monday
2 for 1 burgers - Grill’d, locations in Benowa, Harbourtown, Surfers Paradise, Broadbeach, Nobbys Beach, Robina and Coolangatta
$10 cheeseburger & chips – Bine Bar & Dining, Nobbys Beach
It can be easy to forget to take care of your health while you’re settling into a new environment. Check out the resources below for budget friendly ways to find a health routine that works for you!
Sport & Health – Check out the Guild’s Sport & Health services for social sport, free activities, using courts and more: https://gugcstudentguild.com.au/sport/
Arriving in a foreign place can be daunting, but you don’t need to be alone. There are lots of opportunities to meet people and make friends on the Gold Coast, especially when you’re studying at university. Here are some fun ways you can get out there and find your new besties.
If you’re an international student it’s good to check your visa before you start applying for work, so you know what work you can undertake with your visa
CareerHub: Griffith University's one-stop shop for jobs, events and career appointments. It's a free online system where you can:
search and apply for job vacancies (graduate jobs, part-time, and casual) specific to your degree or area of study
book an appointment with a Careers Development Consultant
find out information and register for job-search-related workshops, industry and employer recruitment events and career fairs
access resources about a wide range of career-related topics
Our Student Guild careers services provide many opportunities to apply for jobs, connect with employers and prepare you for work! You could attend Summer Job Fest to meet casual and part-time employers looking to employ students on the Gold Coast, or pop into Resume Reboot to get resume writing assistance from our expert resume reviewers. We’ve also got upskilling opportunities such as barista courses and RSA certificate. To learn more check out the Employment page on our website - https://gugcstudentguild.com.au/employment/
