Accommodation

A popular choice with international students is 'homestay', which is accommodation with a private family in the Geelong area. Homestay is a safe, secure and friendly family environment and is recommended for students who wish to find out more about the Australian lifestyle and culture.

Most homestay accommodation is located only 15 minutes by bus from the city campus. In homestay, you have a single room and share the rest of the house with other members of the family.

All homestay accommodation is organised by an external company (not Gordon Institute of TAFE) called Student Accommodation Services (SAS). For further information please refer to their website www.student-accommodation.com.au. If you wish to apply for Homestay, tick the appropriate box in the accommodation section of your application and a Homestay Application form will be sent to you. After applying, SAS will allocate a homestay family for you and send you a Homestay Profile that will outlined key information about your host family.

Note: New prices effective 1 January 2011!

*All prices in AUD$

$10 per week for internet use is additional.

Student Residence The Gordon Student Residence is an affordable, comfortable and fun place for students to live. Located at the East Geelong Campus (approximately 5 minutes drive from the City Campus), Gordon Res is a small community renowned for its friendly and welcoming environment. If this is your first time away from home you will have the chance to build independent living skills in a safe and supportive environment. Gordon Res offers many support services, activities and fun opportunities to make new friends; the residence experience is so much more than just a place to stay. If you wish to apply to stay at the student residence, tick the appropriate box in the Accommodation section of your application form. You will get your own bedroom and share facilities such as toilets, bathrooms, kitchen and lounge. You cook your own meals. You will need to supply your own towels and linen, cooking and eating equipment. Living on Gordon Residence is a once in a life time experience that you are never likely to forget.   ​Large Room ​Bond ​Hospitality Pack ​Bed Linen Pack   ​$110 ​$440 ​$110 ​$200     *All prices in AUD$   Student Residence Applications made from overseas must be made through the International office. Minimum stay is 6 months.   Click here for more information on Student Residence, facilities, fees and more.   Sharing a flat or house You can sign a lease with an estate agent or directly with the landlord for rental accommodation. Some places are furnished, but it is more common to rent an unfurnished flat (also known as a unit) or house. We encourage you to visit the Tenants Union of Victoria website. This is a site for residential tenants living in Victoria, Australia who require information on their legal rights and community resources. Private rent ranges from A$100 - A$120 per week per room when the accommodation is being shared by two people. In both houses and flats, house members share the cost of utilities such as electricity, gas and water. Married couples, with or without children, would need to consider flats or a smaller house on the private market. A smaller houses or unit may cost AUD$200 or more per week.