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MSA Volunteering and Host Scheme Present

Monash Abroad Orientation Events

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Tuesday, 16th February 2016: The Hawthorn & Cheers

Volunteer Leader: Allie Bethune

Contact Number: 0402 543 603

Itinerary

7:15-8:00pm: Dinner ● The Hawthorn Hotel: $6 Pizzas, other Pub food ● Subway, McDonalds, Sushi Sushi, Spud Bar (Baked Potatoes), Grill’d (Gourmet Burgers)

8:00pm-10:30pm: The Hawthorn Hotel

● Address: 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC ● http://www.thehawthorn.com/

10:30pm - Late: The Glenferrie Social (Cheers)

● Address: 660A Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC ● http://cheers.melbourne/

What you need:

● Money o $6-15 for food o Entry to Cheers: $6 or FREE before 10pm

● Extra money for drinks ● Myki

o Purchase from Myki machine at the Monash University Clayton Bus Loop or at any 7-Eleven

o Please purchase and top up with money before the night, as there will likely be a long queue at the Monash University Clayton Bus Loop

● Money for a taxi home o A taxi from the city back to Clayton will cost around $50. However, this can be shared

between four or more people. o Alternatively, you can take a Belgrave or Lilydale train to Blackburn Station and take the

703 - Middle Brighton - Blackburn via Bentleigh, Clayton, Monash University (SMARTBUS Service) bus back to Monash University.

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o The last 703 bus leaves Blackburn station at 9:52pm, 10:53pm and 11:52pm. ▪ It is recommended that in the evenings, you take any public transport in groups.

Transport – How to get there

If you are lost, Victoria’s public transport website is http://www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Step 1: From Monash University Clayton Bus Terminal to Huntingdale Station

Time: 5:40pm Location: Monash University Bus Loop (E2 of the Monash Campus Map) Bus Number: 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station Bus Departure Time: 5:50pm Details: There will be Host Scheme leaders who will be waiting at this bus stop, and who will be travelling on the bus with you.

If you are late: The 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station Bus departs every 4 minutes – if you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you, unless you decide to wait and travel with the second group.

Step 2: Huntingdale Station to Richmond Station

Train Departing: 6:11pm

If the bus is late, you are able to take the 6:26pm or 6:35pm train Location: Platform 1 (Train moving towards the city) Train Line: Either the Cranbourne or Pakenham line, but must be moving towards the city. Details: If you are meeting us at Huntingdale Station, please be at the station by 6pm

If you are late:

1. If you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you. 2. Make sure you are on Platform 1 and that the train is moving towards Melbourne City. 3. The train will arrive every 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Richmond Station to Glenferrie Station

Train Departing: 6:36pm

If you have been delayed, you are able to take the 6:44pm, 6:46pm or 6:52pm train. Location: Platform 9 or 10 (Look at television screens to make sure the train is stopping at Glenferrie Station) Train Line: Either Lilydale, Belgrave, Blackburn or Alamein line – moving away from the city (Note – the Glen Waverley line trains depart from the same platform, however do not stop at Glenferrie. Do not catch this train) Details: If you are meeting us at Richmond Station, please be at the station by 6:30pm. You must purchase a Myki before you can board the train

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If you are late:

1. If you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you. 2. Make sure you are on Platform 9 or 10 – look to the screens to see if Glenferrie is one of the

stations. 3. The train will arrive every 3-8 minutes. 4. If you feel that you are lost or on the wrong platform, just look at the television screens on the

train platform and make sure the train is moving away from the city – Random changes do happen!

Step 4A: Glenferrie Station to Food Outlets

Time: 6:40pm

● The Hawthorn Hotel: $4 Pizzas & other Pub food o Address: 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC

● Subway o Address: 678 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC o http://subway.com.au

● McDonalds o Address: 692 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC o http://mcdonalds.com.au/

● Sushi Sushi (Sushi) o Address: 700 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC o http://www.sushisushi.com.au/

● Spud Bar (Baked Potatoes), o Address: 717 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC o http://www.spudbar.com.au/

● Grill’d (Gourmet Burgers) o Address: 754 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC o http://www.grilld.com.au/

See Map #1 Below

Step 4B: Glenferrie Station to The Hawthorn Hotel

Address: 481 Burwood Road, Hawthorn VIC

See Map #2 Below

Step 4C: The Hawthorn Hotel to The Glenferrie Social (Cheers)

Address: 660A Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn VIC

If you enter after 10pm, you will need to pay $6 to enter the club. See Map #2 Below

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Tuesday – The Hawthorn & Cheers Map #1: Food Outlets

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Tuesday – The Hawthorn & Cheers Map #2: The Hawthorn & Cheers

The Glenferrie Social

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Wednesday, 17th February 2016:

Eureka Skydeck/Melbourne Star Observation Wheel & New Guernica

Volunteer Leader: Allie Bethune

Contact Number: 0402 543 603

Itinerary

Students are able to choose whether they would rather join Group One or Group Two. Both groups will be joining up after the first part of the evening.

Sign Up to Group 1 or Group 2 Here

GROUP ONE: Eureka Skydeck

Note - Eureka Skydeck is a very popular activity, in order to ease congestion there will be

several groups attending at different times, your hosts will assist you in regards to which group

you will be allocated to. Some groups may visit the Skydeck first, then enjoy dinner, others may

have dinner first, then visit the Skydeck.

6:00pm – 7:00pm: Dinner @ South Gate Food Court ● 3 Southgate Ave, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia ● http://www.southgatemelbourne.com.au/dining/food-court/

7:00pm – 9:00pm: Eureka Skydeck ● Level 88, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank ● http://www.eurekaskydeck.com.au/ ● Eureka Skydeck is the highest public observation deck in the Southern Hemisphere

GROUP #2: Queen Victoria Summer Night Market

7.00pm – 9.00pm: Queen Victoria Summer Night Markets

● Address: Corner of Victoria St and Elizabeth St, Melbourne VIC 3000 ● http://www.qvm.com.au/night-market/ ● Winter Night Market features an array of Melbourne’s finest artisans and food vendors as well

as some of Melbourne’s most talented and intriguing artists and entertainers.

Evening Activity for both GROUP 1 & 2: 9:00pm – onwards: New Guernica

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● Address: 2/322 Little Collins St, Melbourne ● http://www.newguernica.com.au/ ● Students who wish to continue their evening will be taken to New Guernica after the first part of

the night to meet up with the other group. ● New Guernica is an Alice in Wonderland themed bar that encompasses many of the unique

qualities for which Melbourne is known.

What you need:

● $5-15 for Dinner ● Eureka Skydeck group:

o $13 for entry, and an optional extra $10 for ‘The Edge’ experience o Please bring exact change for this, as we will need to collect it in order to pay for the

entire group together ● Queen Victoria Markets

o Extra money in case you wish to purchase something at the markets ● Weather appropriate clothing and/or an umbrella:

o As this is Melbourne and the weather is unpredictable, it may get cold at night – you may wish to bring a jacket, as we will be mostly walking between venues.

o It is advised that students check the Bureau of Meteorology website (http://www.bom.gov.au) to check whether there is any chance of rain.

o It is also worth noting that for students who wish to enter New Guernica or any other licensed venue at any point that thongs/flip flops are not sufficient footwear.

● Myki o Myki cards can be purchased and topped up at train stations, 7 elevens and some trams o Please purchase and top up with money before the night, as there will likely be a long

queue at the Monash University Clayton Bus Loop ● Money for a taxi home

o A taxi from the city back to Clayton will cost around $50, however, this can be shared between up to four people.

o Alternatively, you can take a Belgrave or Lilydale train to Blackburn Station and take the 703 - Middle Brighton - Blackburn via Bentleigh, Clayton, Monash University (SMARTBUS Service) bus back to Monash University.

o The last 703 bus leaves Blackburn station at 9:52pm, 10:53pm and 11:52pm. ▪ It is recommended that in the evenings, you take any public transport in groups.

● Optional: o Money for drinks at New Guernica or any other venues where students may wish to

continue their night.

Transport – How to get there

If you are lost, Victoria’s public transport website is http://www.ptv.vic.gov.au

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GROUP ONE: EUREKA SKYDECK

Step 1: From Monash University Clayton Bus Terminal to Huntingdale Station

Time: 5:10pm

Location: Monash University Bus Loop (E2 of the Monash Campus Map) Bus Number: 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station Bus Departure Time: 5:14pm Details: There will be Host Scheme leaders who will be waiting at this bus stop, and who will be travelling on the bus with you.

Arrive at Huntingdale Station at 5:19pm.

If you are late: The 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station Bus departs every 4 minutes – if you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you, unless you decide to wait and travel with the second group.

Step 2: Huntingdale Station to Flinders Street Station

Train Departing: 5:32pm

If the bus is late, you are able to take the 5.37pm, 5:52pm or 5.57pm trains.

Location: Platform 1 (Trains Moving Towards the City) Train Line: Either the Flinders Street or City Loop lines Details: If you are meeting us at Huntingdale Station, please be at the station by 5:25pm.

If you are late:

1. If you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you. 2. Make sure you are on Platform 1 and that the train is moving towards the City. 3. The train will arrive every 10-15 minutes.

Step 3: Flinders Street Station to South Gate

Time: 5:56pm Address: 3 Southgate Avenue, Southbank Map: # 1 Dinner Options:

● Ali Baba (Kebabs) o alibaba.com.au

● Grill’d (Gourmet Burgers) o grilld.com.au

● Healthy Habits (Sandwiches)

o healthyhabits.com.au ● Little India (Indian)

o littleindia.net.au ● Salsa’s (Mexican)

o salsas.com.au

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● Simply Thai (Thai) o simply-thai.com.au

● Shoji (Japanese)

● Think Asia (Chinese) ● Trios Wraps (Salads & Wraps)

o trioswraps.com.au

Step 4: South Gate to Eureka Skydeck

Time: 7:00pm.

Map: #1

Address: Level 88, 7 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC

You will be split into groups of 40-60, and taken to the Eureka Sky Deck

1. Head south on Southgate Avenue. 2. At the roundabout, turn right onto Riverside Quay. 3. Walk straight down to the Eureka Sky Deck Building

Step 5: Eureka Skydeck to New Guernica (11 minutes walking)

Time: 9:00pm

Map: #2

Address: 2/322 Little Collins St, Melbourne

Directions:

1. Walk back down Riverside Quay the way you came towards the roundabout. 2. Turn left at the roundabout down Southgate Avenue. 3. Cross the river at the Southbank Footbridge. 4. Continue underneath Flinders Street Station on Flinders Walk. 5. Continue onto Elizabeth St. 6. Turn right at Little Collins Street. 7. New Guernica is on the left, opposite Balcombe Place.

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Wednesday – Group 1 Eureka Skydeck

Map #1: Flinders Street Station to Southgate Food Court to Eureka Skydeck

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Wednesday – Group 1 Eureka Skydeck

Map #2: Eureka Skydeck to New Guernica

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GROUP TWO: QUEEN VICTORIA WINTER NIGHT MARKETS

Step 1: From Monash University Clayton Bus Terminal to Huntingdale Station

Time: 5:50pm

Location: Monash University Bus Loop (E2 of the Monash Campus Map)

Bus Number: 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station

Bus Departure Time: 5:58PM

Details: There will be Host Scheme leaders who will be waiting at this bus stop, and who will be travelling on the bus with you.

Arrive at Huntingdale Station at 6:03PM.

If you are late: The 601 – Monash University to Huntingdale Station Bus departs every 4 minutes – if you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you.

Step 2: Huntingdale Station to Flagstaff Station

Train Departing: 6:11PM.

If the bus is late, you are able to take the 6:26, 6:32 or 6:43 train. Please note that for some trains, getting to Flagstaff Station will require changing trains at Flinders St Station for another one that travels through the City Loop.

Location: Platform 1 (Trains Moving Towards the City)

Train Line: Either the Flinders Street or City Loop lines

Details:

If you are meeting us at Huntingdale Station, please be at the station by 6:00pm.

If you are meeting us in the city, meet us at Flagstaff train station.

If you are late:

1. If you are late there will be no Host Scheme leaders to travel with you. 2. Make sure you are on Platform 1 and that the train is moving towards Melbourne City. 3. The train will arrive every 10-15 minutes.

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Step 3: Flagstaff Station to Queen Victoria Market

Time: 6:48pm

Directions:

1. Get off the train at Flagstaff Station

2. Walk about 470 metres to the Queen Victoria Market

Step 4: Queen Victoria Market to New Guernica

Time: 9:00pm

Directions:

1. Walk along Peel Street

2. Turn right onto Victoria Street

3. Arrive at tram stop 7-Queen Victoria Market/Elizabeth Street

4. Board the Route 19 tram towards the city

a. Departure time: 9.05PM

5. Get off at the stop 2-Collins Street/Elizabeth Street

6. Continue along Elizabeth street

7. Turn right onto Little Collins St

8. New Guernica is on the left.

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Wednesday – Group 2 Queen Victoria Market

Map #3: Flagstaff Station to Queen Victoria Market

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Wednesday – Group 2 Queen Victoria Market

Map #4: Queen Victoria Market to New Guernica

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Thursday, 18th February 2016: Sir John’s Bar and Notting Hill Hotel (The Nott)

Volunteer Leader: Allie Bethune

Contact Number: 0402 543 603

Itinerary

6:00pm-8pm: Dinner at Sir John’s Bar OR The Notting Hill Hotel ● Address: Level 1, Campus Centre (Building 10), Monash University ● http://monashstudentassociation.com/Campus-Life/Sir-John-s-Bar

8:30pm till late: The Notting Hill Hotel (commonly known as The Nott)

● Address: 260 Ferntree Gully Road, Notting Hill VIC ● http://www.nottinghillhotel.com.au/

A typical Thursday night for a Monash Clayton student consists of dinner and socialising with friends.

What you need:

● If buying dinner at Sir John’s Bar: o $12 for one Sir John’s burger or mushroom burger and one beer or soft drink

▪ Other meal options available ● If buying dinner at The Nott:

o $24 for one Chicken Parmigiana o Other meal options available

● Money for drinks ● Jacket: Once at the Notting hill hotel, you may sit in the beer garden and it will get cold at night ● Money for a taxi home or organise a buddy you can walk with

o The Notting Hill Hotel is walking distance from Monash University Clayton Campus o If you are walking home from The Nott, please do not walk alone.

Transport – How to get there

Sir John’s Bar

Sir John’s Bar is located on Monash Clayton campus. Host Scheme leaders will be at Sir John’s Bar from 5:45pm. If you would like a Host to escort you to the Nott for Dinner, please meet the Host Scheme leaders in Sir John’s Bar and make your interest known to Allie (Host Scheme Activities Sub-Coordinator). Allie or another Host Scheme leader will escort you to the Nott.

From Sir John’s Bar to The Notting Hill Hotel Departing Time: 8:30pm

Details: There will be Host Scheme leaders in Sir John’s Bar, who will walk with you to the Notting Hill Hotel, leaving at 8pm. If you are late, you will be expected to walk to the Notting Hill Hotel on your own

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Other MSA and Host Scheme Events

Host Scheme Functions Saturday 20th – Sunday 21st Feb 2016

7 Locations around Melbourne

● Chance to meet people within your area or somewhere completely new! ● Make Carpool/Public Transport Buddies ● Summer Functions information available:

o http://monashstudentassociation.com/Campus-Life/Host-Scheme/Functions

MSA Orientation Festival

Monday 22nd – Thursday 25th Feb 2016

Time: 11.00-3.00pm

Location: Lemon Scented Lawns

Welcome to Uni Life – the MSA Orientation Festival is the flagship event of the Monash University calendar, designed to facilitate the transition of commencing students into all aspects of higher education, and welcome back continuing students in an entertaining and exciting festival atmosphere.

With free food, and Clubs and Societies on display, make sure you come along each day to make new friends, have fun and enjoy a Uni experience like nothing else.

Host Scheme Night

Monday 22nd Feb 2016 8pm, Colonial Hotel, Melbourne

This is the night of nights, where first years and hosts alike let their hair down and enjoy a great night out before the stresses of Uni begin. With sick beats including Airwolf and Mike Metro, the party will run from 8pm till late at the Colonial Hotel in the city (Cnr Lonsdale and King Street, Melbourne CBD). It’s the perfect night out to start off your Orientation Festival. Tickets are $19 MSA and $24 other for the first party night of the year! Buy Tickets or for More Information: http://msa.monash.edu/Campus-Life/Host-Scheme/Host-Scheme-Night

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Other Information

Proof of Age Evidence of age documents are used to show a person is over 18 years of age and is legally able to be sold a knife. The best way to protect yourself against committing an offence is to sight one of the following evidence of age documents:

● A driver’s licence which includes: ● A Victorian driver’s licence ● A Victorian motorcycle licence ● An interstate driver’s licence (bearer must be 18 years or over) ● A Victorian learner’s permit (bearer must be 18 years or over)

● An Australian or foreign passport ● A Proof of Age card

Proof of Age cards are issued by the Director of Liquor Licensing and are accepted as evidence of proof of age for the purchase of alcohol.

How to purchase a Proof of Age card

http://www.vcglr.vic.gov.au/utility/community/young+people/proof+of+age/

Monash Student Association Website - http://msa.monash.edu/

MSA Volunteering: http://msa.monash.edu/Campus-Life/Volunteering

Myki Outlets - http://www.myki.com.au/How-to-buy/Metropolitan-retail-outlets/Metropolitan-retail-outlets

Public Transport Timetables (Train, Bus, Trams) - http://ptv.vic.gov.au/