Accommodation
On-Campus Accommodation
Unfortunately, The University of Notre Dame Australia is unable to provide on-campus accommodation for Australian and International Students who are seeking an independent lifestyle whilst living on campus.
The University of Notre Dame Australia thus provides a referral service for those in need of accommodation.
Halls of Residence for Study Abroad
There are three Halls of Residence in the immediate campus precinct, allocated only for the use of Study Abroad Students here for one semester of study.
Each Hall has a Residential Supervisor allocated to look after the welfare of student residents and assist in maintaining a safe environment in which students can reside.
The residences come equipped with self contained kitchen, beds, study area with desk, common rooms with TV and computer labs with internet access.
For further information about the Halls of Residence, please contact the Housing Officer on (08) 9433 0579 or email housing@nd.edu.au
Off-Campus Accommodation
The Housing Officer can assist you in finding accommodation in and around Fremantle. Students are also able to access an online database of share house opportunities and rental propertiesvia the following link:
UNDA Online Accommodation Database
This accommodation service is a referral service only, therefore any lease negotiated between a student and a landlord or homeowner is the responsibility of the parties involved. No accommodation is pre-arranged or personally provided for individual students by The Student Life Office.
The local Newspapers such as the Fremantle Herald or the West Australian newspaper have extensive accommodation listings on Saturdays.
Note:
The Student Life Office maintains a database of off campus accommodation. This database is provided to University students by way of a referral service only: the University is not an agent for the people offering the accommodation or for students seeking accommodation. The properties listed have not been inspected by the University and the individuals offering the accommodation have not been vetted or reviewed by the University. The University does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of any information provided in the database listing and the merits or bona fides of the individual offering the accommodation. It is the sole responsibility of the student to undertake all checks on the property and the person offering the accommodation, and the University is not a party to any arrangement entered into between the student and person offering the accommodation. The University expressly disclaims any and all liability and responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, costs and the like which may arise by reason (directly or indirectly) of a person accessing, using, relying on any of the information contained within the database and/or for any agreements and or arrangements entered into
Real Estate Agents
To make your search for accommodation a little easier, Student Life has compiled a list of some Real Estate Agents who are operating in close proximity to the University of Notre Dame Australia in Fremantle. A very useful online resource for anyone seeking rental properties is www.realestate.com.au - a large number of agents post details of rental properties on this site.
The above real estate agents are listed by way of reference for students. The University does not have any connection or relationship with any of the real estate agents, and it does not approve, endorse, and recommend their services. Any dealings which a student may have with these or any other real estate agents are done entirely at the risk of the student and the University is not a party to nor responsible for any decisions made or actions taken by students in this regard.
External Advice
Tenants' Advice Service provides information regarding tenants' issues such as eviction, tenancy agreements, cost of rent, information on landlords' responsibilities and tenants' responsibilities, property reports, bond disputes, repairs and rent increases, to name a few. This is all covered by the Residential Tenancy Act.
Tenants' Advice Service will not comment on or intervene in disputes between tenants in a particular household.
Tenants and the Law in WA (PDF) - http://www.taswa.org/publications.php
Guide to Renting (link) - http://www.taswa.org/publications.php
Share Housing and the Law (PDF) - http://www.taswa.org/publications.php
Metro Line (08) 9221 0088
Country Line 1800 621 888
“The Consumer Protection Division of DOCEP (Department Of Consumer and Employment Protection) promotes consumer protection and fair trading in Western Australia by:
- providing information and advice to consumers and traders about their rights and responsibilities;
- helping consumers resolve disputes with traders;
- investigating complaints about unfair trading practices;
- prosecuting unscrupulous traders;
- regulating and licensing some business activities; and
- developing legislation that protects consumers.
For information and advice on any consumer protection issue:
- contact our call centre on 1300 30 40 54 from anywhere in Western Australia for the cost of a local call; or
- Visit our website at www.docep.wa.gov.au
For further information about the Accommodation issues, please contact the Housing Officer on 9433 0579 or email housing@nd.edu.au
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University of Western Australia Student Residences
For any students who are seeking a stronger accommodation infrastructure, may wish to consider the residential colleges at the University of Western Australia (UWA) or make other private arrangements.
St Thomas More College and Trinity are two residential colleges at UWA where Notre Dame Students are welcome to reside. The weekly full board at these colleges (as from $255 and $264 respectively) include three meals per day, cleaning of bedrooms, private phones, and facilities including library, computers, and gym facilities as well as common rooms for the students. The Colleges provide a strong support structure for all residents through student leadership positions as Resident Advisors and Academic Tutors and full-time staff who are employed to look after student interests and welfare. There is a strong emphasis on community living in both colleges.
St Thomas More College and Trinity offer their own unique culture and varying range of facilities. It is advisable to make an appointment to view the residential colleges to assess what would best suit your individual needs. Both residential colleges are located on Stirling Highway opposite UWA and are on a direct bus route to Notre Dame in Fremantle (approx. 25 mins trip).
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Short Term Accommodation
If you are not a local Perth or Fremantle resident, you may need to arrange temporary residence while you look for long term accommodation. There are numerous short term accommodation options available in the Fremantle area, and a good first point of contact for these is with the Fremantle Tourism Bureau:
Fremantle Tourist Bureau
Kings Square High Street
Fremantle, 6160
Western Australia
PH: (61 8) 94317878 FAX: (61 8) 9431 7755
Email: ftb@fremantlewa.com.au or log-on to www.fremantlewa.com.au to access their online accommodations and bookings system.
Backpackers:
The properties listed under the heading Short term accommodation have not been inspected by the University and the individuals/businesses offering the accommodation have not been vetted or reviewed by the University. The University does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of any information provided by the accommodation providers and the merits or bona fides of the individual offering the accommodation. It is the sole responsibility of the student to undertake all checks on the property and the person offering the accommodation, and the University is not a party to any arrangement entered into between the student and person offering the accommodation. The University expressly disclaims any and all liability and responsibility for any loss, damage, injury, costs and the like which may arise by reason (directly or indirectly) of a person accessing, using, relying on any of the information contained within the database and/or for any agreements or arrangements entered into.
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