Information for Visitors

Visitors to the School are most welcome whether you are a visiting academic on sabbatical, a graduate student wishing to visit and work with a research group for a while, or you are just wanting to pass through and give a seminar.

Perth is a great place to visit. Here is some information that will facilitate your planning and hopefully encourage you to visit.

Maps

Weather

The weather in Perth is always fine - but if you don't believe us check

The WA Bureau of Meteorology

Tourism

While you are here you might as well have a great holiday, there is plenty to see and do around Perth.

About Western Australia has a useful set of links.
Some images from around Perth
Check the surf at Perth beaches (Remember we are GMT+8 hours so it might be night time here when you look at the beach)
Visit Rottnest Island - not every capital city has the facility of a beautiful desert island just off the coast.
See the great forests of the south west before they are cut down. Visit the Department of Conservation and Land Management's web page.

Accommodation

Accommodation around universities is always limited. For short stays you can try the on-campus colleges

If you wish to stay in a college contact the School and we can make a booking on your behalf.

For longer stays you will be looking to rent somewhere.

The University Housing Service offers a free and confidential service to enrolled students and staff of the University. The Housing Service does not arrange either College or off campus accommodation but can, however, assist you to choose and find the right type of off-campus accommodation. This page also has links to information about Public Transport & Parking.
The Subiaco Post is a very good local paper. Their real estate advertisements may have listings of houses or units to rent. Probably of more use is their classifieds search facility, select 'To Let' for the search field. You should get some useful results here.
Another place to look for a variety of accommodation is PerthWeb

Visas

You may need a visa to enter Australia

Department of Immigration
If necessary we can arrange a letter of invitation to facilitate your visa application.

Childcare and Schools

If you are visiting with children there are childcare facilities on campus and some good local schools.

English

The Centre for English Language Teaching offers English language programmes for international students.

Money and the cost of living

xe.com The Universal Currency Converter
Electrolley an on-line supermarket to give you an idea of the cost of groceries.

Financing your visit

There may be an opportunity to teach a course if your stay spans a semester. Contact the Head of School.
You may be eligible for a Gledden Senior Visiting Fellowship. You would need to develop your application in conjunction with a staff member of the school.
Other grants and fellowships you may be able to apply for.
You can apply for a postdoctoral fellowship.