--- title: Mailing Instructions --- [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) Table of Contents: [How to use this guide](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en) Before you go [Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [Packing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [Cellphones](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [Money](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [Budget Predictor](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [Introduction](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Communication with Staff](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [Academics](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [Housing](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [CIS Abroad Activities](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [Arrival Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [Evaluations](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [Cultural Differences](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [Diversity Abroad](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [How to Move Around](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [Things to do on your own](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [Sustainability Tips](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Mailing Instructions](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [Shopping](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [In Case of Emergency](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [Culture Shock](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Insurance](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [Health Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [Safety Onsite](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [Code of Conduct](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [Independent Travel Form](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en) Student Hub Links: [ Micro Credentials ](https://www.cisabroad.com/academics/micro-credentials/?hsLang=en) # Welcome to Gold Coast [ How to use this guide ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-use-this-guide?hsLang=en#jump) Before you go [ Tips for booking your Flight ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/how-to-submit-your-flight-information?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health & Wellness Check ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-check?hsLang=en#jump) [ Passports, Visas, and Immigration Rules ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/requirements?hsLang=en#jump) [ Packing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/packing-tips?hsLang=en#jump) [ Cellphones ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communications?hsLang=en#jump) [ Money ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/money?hsLang=en#jump) [ Budget Predictor ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/budget-predictor?hsLang=en#jump) [ Apply for a Micro-Credential ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/credentials?hsLang=en#jump) Program Information [ Introduction ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com?hsLang=en#jump) [ Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Communication with Staff ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/communication-with-staff?hsLang=en#jump) [ Academics ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/academics?hsLang=en#jump) [ Housing ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/housing?hsLang=en#jump) [ CIS Abroad Activities ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/activities?hsLang=en#jump) [ Arrival Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/arrival?hsLang=en#jump) [ Evaluations ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/evaluations?hsLang=en#jump) Country / City Information [ Cultural Differences ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-differences?hsLang=en#jump) [ Diversity Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/diversity-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) [ How to Move Around ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/moving-around?hsLang=en#jump) [ Things to do on your own ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/explore?hsLang=en#jump) [ Sustainability Tips ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [ Mailing Instructions ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/mailing-instructions?hsLang=en#jump) [ Shopping ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) Emergencies, Health & Safety [ In Case of Emergency ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/emergency-numbers?hsLang=en#jump) [ Culture Shock ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/cultural-shock?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Insurance ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health-insurance?hsLang=en#jump) [ Health Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/health?hsLang=en#jump) [ Safety Onsite ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/safety?hsLang=en#jump) [ Code of Conduct ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/code-of-conduct?hsLang=en#jump) [ Independent Travel Form ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/independent-travel-form?hsLang=en#jump) [ Voting From Abroad ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/voting-from-abroad?hsLang=en#jump) # Mail & Packages in Australia ## Sending & Receiving Mail & Packages in Australia In this section, we want to talk about the options you have for sending mail home and anywhere else as well as receiving mail while in Australia. Whether it be sending letters about your travels, sending packages or souvenirs to your friends and loved ones, or someone from home who wants to send you a care package, we will help you feel confident about staying connected by sending and receiving mail while in Australia. ## The Post Office Australia Post (or AusPost for short!) will be the main postal service that you will be utilizing while in Australia.  ![Australia Post](https://www.pymnts.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/australia-post.jpg?w=620) ## Addressing Mail In order to address mail, you or your loved ones will want to use the following format: *Your Name* *Room Number* *Street Name* *Town* *Postal Code* *Province* For mail going back home from Australia, once you have properly addressed your mail, you will want to ensure that it has the correct postage needed to send it. Stamps are sold at the Australia Post offices. Before sending your mail, ensure that you check the guidelines of what can and cannot be sent via mail on the [Australia Post website](https://auspost.com.au/). ![Australia Post Mail Box Stock Photo - Download Image Now - iStock](https://media.istockphoto.com/photos/australia-post-mail-box-picture-id529085329?k=6&m=529085329&s=170667a&w=0&h=XDwZ1CVUAkwd0tRtGzx44OQ09l1kawE8zPStyiGoVw4=)   [Previous Chapter Sustainability Tips ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/sustainability?hsLang=en#jump) [Next Chapter Shopping ](https://go.goldcoast.cisabroad.com/shopping?hsLang=en#jump) We’re Here to help: +1-877-617-9090 Copyright © 2023 Center for International Studies | Legal