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The Ultimate Guide to Valentine's Day in Australia for students

The Ultimate Guide to Valentine’s Day in Australia for Students

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We all know that Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love. It is not just an American thing. It is celebrated in many countries, including Australia.

If you are wondering why and how you should celebrate Valentine’s Day in Australia as a student, then read on!

What is Valentine’s day?

Valentine’s Day is celebrated on February 14th. It is a day for people to express their love to their loved ones. In 2024, it will be celebrated on Wednesday 14th, 2024.

This date has tradition behind it and is celebrated to remember the St. Valentine’s.

Check our Updated Valentines Day Gift Ideas here

The Origins of the Australian Valentine’s Celebration

The origins of Valentine’s Day in Australia are not very clear. It is believed to have started in the 19th century by the Irish Catholic settlers.

Although it is not a public holiday in Australia, there are chances that some businesses might be closed on the day.

It is a summer season during the month of February, so the temperature ranges from warm to hot.

How is it celebrated in Australia?

Valentine’s Day is celebrated in Australia with romantic dinners, cards, kisses and flowers.

There are many ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Australia. Australians usually celebrate it with romantic dinners, cards, kisses and flowers. You can also give your special someone a Valentine’s Day gift.

If you are struggling with what to get for your loved one, here are some ideas that might help

Gift ideas for Valentine’s Day in Australia

Check our Updated Valentines Day Gift Ideas here

What are some of the best gifts you can get on Valentine’s Day? Well, it really depends on your budget and the person you are buying for. But if you are looking for some ideas, here are a few suggestions that might help.

Gift Ideas on ultra tight budget ($30 or under)

If you are looking for some last-minute gifts, then this list of Valentine’s Day gifts under $30 is perfect for you!

Gift Ideas on low budget ($100 or under)

Gift ideas on mid to high budget ($1000 or under)

Gift Ideas for those who would like to do something special

  • A romantic dinner date at a 4-star restaurant: Book and dine a luxury dinner date with your valentine.
  • A romantic weekend getaway: Surprise your loved one by booking a romantic escape around Australia.
  • Expensive jewellery: Create a personalised necklace with their name on it.

Top 5 International Student’s Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas

  1. Buy OSA ISIC card – Perfect for international students. Your Valentine will love you for buying a year-round offer and discounts they get with this card. Buy it here. Check our student deals page for more sweet deals.
  2. Buy Timezone credits – Entertain your valentine by buying a gift to play arcade video games, laser games, bowling. They have a special deal on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 February 2024 to get double credits. Buy $60 or $120 credits and get $100 or $200 credits. (Double the fun) Check the details here.
  3. Maskco -Try the unique and exotic Australian fragrances. We promise your valentine will love it. It’s that good. (Make sure to get Lychee and Peony as one of the fragrances). Current offer: Get 30% off + 1 MUSK Stick Refill. Buy them here.
  4. Give them box of food goodies – Many couples like to spend the night at home on this day, so cooking together can be fun (oops we are giving our Date ideas already). Why not order a box of meal kit delivered at your place to make things bit easier for yourself. Luckily, HelloFresh and EveryPlate are running an amazing deals for our followers. Get up to $210 off on your first 5 meal kit boxes with HelloFresh here. And EveryPlate is running a deal with up to $155 off for the first 6 boxes with price per serving starting from just $2.29.
  5. Gift card – Last but not the least, the easiest, laziest and a safe gift, get your Valentine a gift card. You can buy them at any retailer or online. If buying online, we suggest getting from Shopback as they have a Super Swap gift card that can be exchanged for 100’s of retailers. Sign up now to get $10 referral bonus to start.

Check our Updated Valentines Day Gift Ideas here

Affordable Valentine’s Day Date Ideas in Australia

Here are some affordable Valentine’s Day date ideas in Australia:

  • Stargazing: Choose an area far from the city lights, it could be your own backyard as well. Bring a blanket, chair, something to munch on and binoculars or telescope. Make sure to check the weather of your local city before deciding for this activity.
  • Picnic: Head toward your local park, beach or garden nearby and bring along some basic food like sandwich, fruits, cheese and drinks for a romantic picnic. Also pack up a picnic blanket, small table and something (like game) for entertainment.
  • Cooking Together: Choose a recipe that excites you both, buy ingredients and get cooking together. You can choose to do a full course menu or just the mains. Remember it is not much about the food but the experience of something you create together.
  • Scenic Walk: Great way to stay healthy and enjoying the company of your loved on a nature walk. Explore the local neighbourhood or nature trail nearby and share your stories or something interesting with your partner.
  • Movie Night In: Choose a genre of interest and watch something you both haven’t watched yet. Create a cozy environment and don’t forget to prepare some snacks like popcorns, nachos, drinks, etc.
  • Check out more date ideas on our Instagram page here.

Valentine’s Day Road Trip Ideas in Australia

Here are the Valentine’s Day Road Trip ideas in Australia you might consider to bring your Valentine Date to:

  1. Great Ocean Road (Victoria) – Without a doubt, this is one of the most popular road trip around Australia. It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to reach Torquay (starting point for Great Ocean Road) from Melbourne city. From Torquay, you can drive along with some breath taking scenery while visiting popular towns like Lorne and Apollo Bay. You can visit Twelve Apostle in a day trip as well but it is advisable to start your trip nice and early if visiting Twelve Apostle is a part of your agenda.
  2. Grand Pacific Drive (New South Wales) – Around an hour south of Sydney is one of the other popular coastal drive in Australia, Grand Pacific Drive. Stretching from the Royal National Park to Nowra, you will be driving through many coastal towns and breathing scenery as well. And who doesn’t like to drive on the iconic Sea Cliff Bridge.
  3. Blue Mountains (New South Wales) – Around 50 minutes drive from Sydney CBD, Blue Mountains is a popular tourist attraction and day trip for many Sydneysiders. You can explore scenic landscapes, three sister’s rock formation, scenic cable ride, Wentworth Falls Lookout in the area. You can enjoy a lunch or dinner in the local area or enjoy a cozy evening in a mountain retreat with your loved one .
  4. Gold Coast to Byron Bay (Queensland) – Drive down the Pacific Highway from Gold Coast to the picturesque coastal town of Byron Bay with your loved one. A 75 minute long drive is worth every penny. And the bohemian town of Byron Bay with stunning natural attractions, world class dining and shopping is a perfect backdrop to your Valentine’s Day.
  5. Barossa Valley (South Australia) – Travelling to South Australia’s Barossa Valley on Valentine’s Day seems like a non-brainer. Only an hour’s drive from Adelaide city means you can spend the entire day exploring the region known for its vineyards, gourmet food and insta worthy countryside scenery.
  6. East Coast (Tasmania) – Why not explore the beauty of Tasmania’s east coast on Valentine’s Day. You can explore Freycinet National Park, hike to Wineglass Bay, and feast on Tasmanian seafood in coastal towns like Bicheno and Swansea. You can do a quick
  7. Pinnacles Desert and Lancelin Sand Dunes (Western Australia) – Approximately 2 hours north from the Perth city, Pinnacles Desert is otherwordly attraction that is sure to impress anyone. You can stop by at Lancelin Sand Dunes for sandboarding experience on the way back.

Tips for Loving Long Distance this Valentine’s Day

These are some of the best long-distance relationship tips that you can follow for this Valentine’s Day.

  1. Be honest with your partner about how you feel
  2. Make sure to keep in touch with your partner as often as possible
  3. Keep the romance alive by sending gifts and cards to each other

We hope this article has helped you find your way to the perfect Valentine’s Day. Let us know how you would like to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the comments.



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A Quick Guide to Australia Day for International Students

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One of the first public holidays on Australian calendar in the new year is Australia Day public holiday.

In this blog, we are giving you a quick guide about Australia Day in Australia.

What is Australia Day?

Australia Day is celebrated on 26th January each year.

Its historical background dates back to 1788 as a commemoration of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 British convict ships at Port Jackson NSW.

Now a days, it is celebrated as a day where we reflect on the history, its highs and its lows.

There are many ceremonies, parades, cultural events, citizenship ceremonies takes place on this day.

Why is Australia Day also called “Invasion Day”?

Many international students wonder why Australia Day is also called as an “Invasion Day”.

Australia’s indigenous people also known as First Nations People consider Australia Day celebrations as a celebration of Invasion, genocide of aboriginal people.

They consider it as a day of mourning as it marks the beginning of colonisation of their country and the loss of their land and culture.

There is a campaign to change the date to another day in the year as it is marked as an Invasion Day for the aboriginal culture in Australia.

You can learn more about this perspective by seeking out and attending events that acknowledge the history and celebrate Indigenous culture.

Many universities and other workplaces in Australia have started giving an option to their employees to work on 26th January instead of taking a day off. They are offering alternative day off to those staff members who decide to work on 26th January.

Few activities you can do on Australia Day public holiday

Many Australians these days consider Australia Day as just another public holiday. Here are some of the activities, students can do on their day off on this public holiday.

1. Attend marches and local activities

You can attend marches and events that explain about the pain and hurt of the aboriginal culture for this day. Some local governments organise activities like morning breakfast, concert, local tour and parties. Check the local council website to see what’s happening in your local area.

2. Go to beach

Australians love going to the beach and one of the favourite activity for many Australians is heading toward the beach to catch some cool waves and enjoy with friends.

3. Have a Barbie

Invite some friends over and organise a typical Australian style BBQ or barbecue. If you are vegan or vegetarian, you can also enjoy a meat-free BBQ as well. You can head to a local park or do it in your own backyard. Want to know some BBQ etiquette? Check our popular article on that here.

4. Play cricket

Summer means Cricket in Australia. Even if you are not familiar with this sport, you can join to play it with locals and they will be happy to explain the rules. Don’t be shy in asking to join if you see locals playing it. Common places to play includes beach, backyard & local parks on the day.

5. Try Aussie treats

Have you heard about Pavalova, Lamingtons, Vanilla slice, Tim Tams? No! Try them out. Treat yourself to some Aussie deserts. And if you are person, who like to stay indoors, then catching up on some Aussie flicks like The Castle, Mad Mex, Crocodile Dundee and Muriel’s Wedding is a must.

6. Buy the merchandise

You can buy plenty of True Blue merchandise from local businesses. You can even head to local supermarket to pick some merchandise as well. Want to go extreme with it? Get your face tattooed.

7. See fireworks

Local governments also organise fireworks for the residents during the evening on Australia Day. Check your local state or territories planned fireworks and make bookings, if required. Keep in mind, there are different restrictions at the moment in many states and territories.

Whatever you plan to do this Australia Day, we suggest that you to understand and be respectful about the cultural significance of this day.



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Everything we know so far about Vaccine Passports in Australia

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Everything we know so far about Vaccine Passports in Australia

Since the news arrived that Australia could be starting the international travel before the end of the year, everyone is talking about vaccine passports.

So in this article, we are going to cover everything we know so far about these vaccination passports and how they might work in Australia.

What is a Vaccine Passport?

Vaccine passport is basically a proof that you have been vaccinated against COVID-19 with approved vaccinations.

You can carry around this vaccine passport with you and if required you can show it around to the places you might visit that could include your workplace, a restaurant, a gym, a bar or could be when catching a flight

From October onwards Australian government will be rolling out these vaccination passports in Australia.

It will be available both in a digital format and in a physical printed format as well.

Benefits of Vaccine Passport

  • Traveling without restrictions: One of the benefit is traveling without much restrictions. At the moment if you are coming to Australia you need to do a 2 week hotel quarantine which obviously is done in order to control the spread of COVID-19. So those quarantine arrangements could change with vaccine passports as there might be an option for home quarantining instead of doing it in a hotel.
  • Visiting local venues: If you have been issued a vaccine passport you could visit different places like pubs restaurants bars and obviously
  • Work related travel: Vaccinated people will be able to travel around easily for work purposes.

Concerns of Vaccine Passport

  • Discrimination: One of the biggest concern is regarding discrimination especially against the people who are not vaccinated yet. Unvaccinated people might feel that they are getting discriminated because they can’t visit some of these premises or businesses.
  • Privacy: People feel that they will have to show these vaccine passport every place they visit that intrudes into their privacy
  • Scams: Lots of scammers are obviously watching out this as an opportunity to make money and to scam people.

How will they work in Australia?

To understand how these vaccines passports might work in Australia, we will divide this section into 2 parts:

  • For local travel and life in Australia
  • For international travel

For local travel and life in Australia

Australia is considering the use of vaccine passports within Australia.

New south wales government will be the first in the country to trial the vaccination passports especially when visiting local venues like bars, restaurants and pubs.

The trial will run for a couple of weeks in October and if it’s successful more freedoms will be given to the people who are already vaccinated and could be rolled out to other parts of Australia.

For international Travel

At the moment Australian government is in talk with other countries to work out which vaccines will be recognised for international travel once they start opening up their borders.

Obviously, there are lots of vaccinations available at the moment against COVID-19 and some of these ones are already been recognised and approved for use in Australia.

There is no official update on which vaccines will be approved apart from the ones that are already been approved in Australia

The TGA has approved 3 vaccines for use in Australia:

  1. Pfizer
  2. AstraZeneca
  3. Moderna

Australia is also trialling a home quarantine system as well this is being trialled at the moment in South Australia and if successful, this could be implemented for local and international traveller in Australia.

There is a lot of talk about opening up their international borders and allowing some international travel with countries like UK, USA, Canada, Singapore, European countries and Fiji before the end of the year.

With vaccine passports, Australians could soon be able to travel overseas and Australians who are stuck overseas can come in larger numbers.

What does this means for international students?

Although the introduction of vaccine passports might be a great news for international travel especially for Australians but it obviously brings us hope that there is a possibility that international students and other visa holders could start coming back to Australia.

Tourism minister Dan Tehan has mentioned that once Australia reached that 70 and 80 percent vaccination rate, Australians will be able to travel overseas again and Australians will be able to return home in larger numbers and he also added that “We will also be able to start welcoming international students and those who want to come to work and ultimately tourists as well”.

With more Australian coming back home quicker and doing home quarantine will also free up space for quarantine facilities for other economic visa holders like international students as well.

When is Australia officially opening its border for international students?

It is important to remember at the moment there are no fixed dates for international travel in Australia as yet.

And as soon as we hear any update we’ll make sure we keep you posted with that so make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel and our email newsletter.



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International students scams and how to avoid them

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Covid-19 has brought many challenges in our lives. But for some people it has brought opportunities as well. One of those groups are scammers.

The scam artists are using various techniques to take advantage of various vulnerable people in Australia.

As per ACCC, more than 6100 scams has been reported with more than $8,400,000 lost since the outbreak of Covid-19 (coronavirus).

So in this article, we are going to give you a information on some common international students scams in Australia and how to avoid them.

Types of International Students Scams in Australia

Thes are some of the common types of scams that international students could face in Australia:

  • Covid-19 vaccination scams – Some scammers are calling people and asking them to pay money if they want to get the vaccination ahead of other people.
  • Getting a transcript from Australian university – Some people who pretended to be an education agent promise students they can get them an Australian transcript from an Australian university.
  • Offering huge university scholarships – Some pretending agents also get students to pay them in exchange for getting a extra university discounts.
  • Offering amazing discount on accommodation – Similar story like university scholarship, students get offers for unbelievable accommodation rates in exchange of money.
  • Promise to book ticket – While borders remain closed to foreigners, some scammers ask students to pay them to book a flight to Australia.
  • Fake property scams – It does happen on gumtree and some other real estate websites where property shown on the websites either does not exist or look significantly different than advertised.
  • Asking for payment of Taxes – Some group of scammers pretending to be an ATO (Australian Taxation Office) calling people in Australia to pay the taxes to them.
  • Fake jobs offers – Offering jobs to international students after paying for a course or promise to get a job after payment to these scammers.
  • Virtual Kidnapping – Some students from Chinese backgrounds were targeted in this scam where they were asked to kidnap themselves in exchange of ransom from their parents. Pretty bizarre but real scam.

Most of these scammer will try to use threats, make your fearful and then ask you for either money or personal details which can be used for scams by these people.

How to do avoid getting scammed

Calls related scams

If you are getting calls from the scammers, then we suggest you take the following actions:

  • Disconnect the call. Avoid calls if they call back
  • Do not give any personal or sensitive information
  • Check with Scamwatch website. You can check different types of scams going in Australia
  • Check with organisation/business directly by calling them

We also suggest you register your number with Do not call register. Registering your number can help to reduce the number of unsolicited marketing calls from Australian businesses.

Although, please be mindful that scammers can still try to reach out to you as some of them could be based overseas.

Emails related scams

If you are getting emails for

  • Don’t click on hyperlinks in the suspected emails
  • Don’t reply back to these emails
  • Always check the email address of the sender.
  • Contact the business directly via email or call
  • Go to the website through the browser rather than link from a website

Agency related scams

Some pretending agents will lure international students for scams as well. You can avoid them by:

  • Doing a proper research
  • Confirm with at least 2 to 3 other agents in your area
  • Contacting university college directly
  • Contacting Department of Home Affiars
  • Searching on migration agent details on Mara Website

You can lodge a complaint against a migration agent on Mara website

We hope you find this information useful and if this can help someone else avoid getting scammed then please share this article with them.

You can also watch a video on this on our YouTube Channel



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Our Top 10 Boxing Day Deals for Students in Australia 2023

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Australia’s biggest sales day is here.

The Boxing Day.

In this blog, we are giving you a quick guide on what is Boxing Day in Australia and our Top 10 Boxing Day Deals for students you might want to snap.

What is Boxing Day in Australia?

First of all, let’s be clear, Boxing Day does not mean something like this:

Boxing Day is not about boxing

Boxing Day is celebrated on a day after Christmas Day, 26th December each year in Australia and across many other countries around the world.

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The tradition came in around 1800s when wealthy people started giving their servants a day off after Christmas Day and a boxed gifts (usually leftovers from Christmas Day).

And hence, a Boxing Day. (See the connection, Boxing = Boxes) 🙂

While that tradition has long gone, now a days, it is a public holiday in Australia and is one of the biggest sales event of the year.

In 2023, it is expected that shoppers will spend around $4.6 Billion during Boxing Day sales period in Australia.

What to do on a Boxing Day in Australia?

Here are the list of Top 5 things that many locals like to do on a Boxing Day.

  1. Boxing Day Shopping – You can shop till you drop in your local shopping centre or you can shop from the comfort of your home via online websites. We got some deals for you below.
  2. Boxing Day Cricket Test Match – You can also watch a cricket test match between Australian cricket team & a visiting nation team at Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) or on TV.
  3. Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race – This famous Yacht race from Sydney to Hobart also starts on Boxing Day, it won’t end until next few days but it is worth to watch too.
  4. Continue with Christmas BBQ Feast – If you have been cooking up a storm on Christmas Day, then just continue with finishing up those food or call up your friends over for BBQ.
  5. Head to the Cinemas to Catch Latest Flick – Many people also like to head toward cinemas to catch the latest movies on Boxing Day.

Here are our Top 10 Boxing Day Deals for Students in 2023

So here are our hand picked deals for you for Boxing Day Deals 2023 (prices in AUD):

  1. Free Amazon Echo Pop Smart Speaker via TopCashBack
  2. Get Double Dollars when loading credits ($60, $100, $200) at Timezone
  3. Get $10 Credit with $150 Spend on Amazon Gift Cards at Amazon
  4. Samsung 75″ Q70C QLED 4K Smart TV for $1788 at JB Hi-Fi
  5. Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth Portable Speaker for $129 at Amazon
  6. Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Charging Case for $158 at Amazon
  7. Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 for $74 at Amazon
  8. DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo for $469 at Amazon
  9. Bose QuietComfort SE Headphones for $245 at Amazon
  10. Casio Men’s G-Shock GA700-1B Men’s Black Digital Watch for $110 at Amazon

You can check our Amazon Store for up to date Boixng Day deals here.

Other Boxing Day Deals in Australia

List of Top Boxing Day Sales Retailers in Australia

Here is a list of popular retailers for Boxing Day Sales in Australia:

  • Amazon
  • Big W
  • Bing Lee
  • Catch
  • David Jones
  • eBay
  • JB Hi-fi
  • Harvey Norman
  • Myer
  • Officeworks
  • Target
  • The Good Guys

Tips for Boxing Day Shopping in Australia

If you are planning to shop during the boxing day in Australia, then these practical tips can help:

  1. Do your research: You must always do the research before making any purchases. Search on different websites to make sure that you are getting the best deal possible.
  2. Make a list: Make a list of items you need to buy and the ones you may be buying but not sure if you will have a budget for that.
  3. Be an early riser: Many deals whether online or in-store starts nice and early. So it might be worth while to visit your favourite place to shops nice and early as sometime deals are limited by the stock. Also, you might avoid the peak hour traffic for shopping as well.
  4. Wear comfortable clothes: If you plan to shop in-store, then it important that you wear comfortable clothes and footwear as you might be on feet for very long time
  5. Have patience: Especially when it comes to in-store shopping, you might need to wait for your turn to come as there will be many people lining up to snap the deals.
  6. Take advantage of online shopping: Many Australians shop online to avoid the insane traffics on the road and in the shopping centres. So you can do that as well.

DISCLAIMER: This list may contain links from our affiliates like Amazon and others, sponsors, and partners. If you use these products, we will get compensated – but there’s no additional cost to you.



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Cracking Black Friday Deals and Cyber Monday Deals For Students in Australia: 2024

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Check out latest Black Friday Deals for 2024 page here.

Finally, the day has come.

The biggest sale of the year has arrived “Black Friday and Cyber Monday”.

In this article, we are going to explain what is Black Friday and Cyber Monday and some of the most popular Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals for the students in Australia in 2024.

What is Black Friday?

Black Friday is a day after Thanksgiving Day, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November each year in the United States. This year Black Friday will be celebrated on 29th November 2024.

It is considered to be the start of the shopping season for Christmas in United States and many retailers start the season with exclusive deals on this day with huge discounts.

It is a day when consumers can save big money on appliances, fashion and other accessories.

While it is an American tradition, it has gained more popularity in Australia since 2013.

Many retailers like JB HI-FI, Harvey Norman, The Good Guys along with their American counterparts like Amazon and eBay launch exclusive deals for Australian consumers on Black Friday for the last few years now.

Most retailers open their stores early on Black Friday and close them late as well to make it easier for shoppers. These days you can score many deals online, so you don’t necessarily need to go to the store to get a bargain.

Check out latest Black Friday Deals for 2024 page here.

What is Cyber Monday?

Cyber Monday is celebrated on Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States as well. This was primarily designed to encourage people to shop online rather than in Brick and Mortar stores.

This day started in 2005 and quickly gained popularity with the increase in number of internet users. This year Cyber Monday will be celebrated on 2nd December 2024.

How to use cashback websites to maximise your savings during this Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales?

Before you buy anything online, make sure to sign up and check if there is a cashback offer available on these websites. This will be an additional saving on top of discounts from those brands. Sign up is free and if you sign up using the links below, you can score a referral bonus of up to $15 as well.

Cashrewards – Get $10 referral bonus after spending $20 or more within 14 days and additional savings using the links on the website. Sign up here.

ShopBack – Get $10 bonus when you spend $20 or more through ShopBack using the link here.

Here is a quick step-by-step guide for using cashback websites:

Step 1: Make a list of things you want to buy during the sale. It helps you to stay focused on the things you need.

Step 2: Join Cashback websites like Cashrewards and Shopback for free (using the link given above). If you are joining for the first time, you can get referral bonus when you sign up using the link above.

Step 3: Look up for the store you would like to shop and click on the link provided in the website.

Step 4: Complete your transaction.

Step 5: Repeat this process if you want to get cashback on your purchases.

Check out latest Black Friday Deals for 2024 page here.

Best Black Friday Deals for Students 2022

1. Phones

Samsung Galaxy Flip3 5G, 128GB – $639

Google Pixel 7 5G Obsidian 128GB – $729

Google Pixel 7 Pro 5G Smartphone 128GB – $1037

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Smartphone 128GB – $1327

iPhone 13 Pro 512GB – $1597

2. Prepaid Phone Plans

Amaysim: 12 Month (60GB) – $60, 6 Month (150GB) – $75, 12 Month – (180GB) – $100

Don’t forget to use Cashrewards for further cashback. Sign up for $20 sign up here

Coles Mobile: 12 Month (120GB) – $99

Boost Mobile: 12 Month (140GB) + $200 international calls – $149

Kogan Mobile: 12 Month (300GB) – $149

3. Laptops /Monitors

Apple MacBook Air 8GB/256GB – $1297

Apple Macbook Air 2022 GB/256GB – $1707

MacBook Pro 14″ 16GB/512GB – $2537

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 16GB/256GB Black (using code FRIBLK20) – $950.40

LG 34″ Ultra Wide Monitor 34WQ500 – $349

4. Headphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live – $124

Apple Airpods Pro 2 + $80 Apple gift card – $399

5. Gaming

X-box series S Gaming Console – $399

Nintendo Switch Neon Console + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital) + 3M NSO – $399

25% off PlayStation Plus 12 Month Subscription – From $59

6. Smart Gear/Home

Samsung Galaxy Watch4 40mm Black – $197

Fitbit Inspire 2 Fitness Tracker – $74

Fitbit Versa 3 Advanced Fitness Watch – $197

Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Gen Smart Speaker – $17.50

7. Drone

DJI Mini 3 Pro GL Drone with RC Controller – $1039

DJI Air 2S Fly More Combo – $1679

8. TV

Aldi 60” 4K TV – $499

PHILIPS 55″ 4K UHD LED Android TV – $895

Samsung Q60B 75″ QLED 4K Smart TV – $1646

9. Fashion

Toms Australia – All Toms Shoes – $19.95

Oakley Sunglasses – 50% off

Seiko 5 Men’s Stainless Steel Watch – $99

10. Others Honourable Mentions

Sign up Bonus Uber Eats Delivery Person – $500

PTE Online Prep with 15% off (using code:OSA15) – 15% off here

Razer Kiyo X Full HD Streaming Webcam: 1080p 30FPS – $50

50% off Pirelli Tyres and $100 off car service – Mycar

Liven App – $10 off for next food dollars purchase (using code: PINKEARLY10) Plus $10 Sign Up Bonus

Headspace App – Student Plan – $9.99 per year

Chemist Warehouse – 10% off storewide

Subway Gift Cards – 15% off

Amazon Cashback on Cashrewards (4pm to 6pm) – 15% (capped at $20)

Apple Store cashback on Cashrewards – 10% (capped at $100)

Other stores with great deals:

Best Black Friday Deals for Students 2021

Here is a list of top Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals. Please note that these deals will be updated regularly, so please come back to check out more deals here. Some deals have an exclusive discount for students, so make sure to take advantage of that.

OSA Deal:

International Student ID Card (OSA ISIC Card): $20 (Usually $30) here: https://overseasstudentsaustralia.com/memberscard/

Amazon Deals:

  • Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 128GB – $1,123
  • Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) – $179
  • Save 35% Off On Amazon EERO Mesh System
  • Amazon 4K Max Fire Stick – $59
  • Bose Soundlink Revolve – $199
  • Amazon Echo Dot – $19
  • Amazon Echo Show 8 $99
  • Amazon All new Kindle Paperwhite 8GB – $169

Check Amazon Black Friday deal page here: https://www.amazon.com.au/

Ebay Deals:

  • Nintendo Switch OLED Console + Snack World: The Dungeon Crawl Gold game – $499 (400 available)
  • Razer Naga X Gaming Mouse – $40 (200 available)
  • Dell 32” S3222HG Curved Gaming Monitor – $299 (800 available)
  • EPOS Sennheiser GSP 670 Premium Wireless Gaming Headset – $209 (150 available)
  • Nespresso Vertuo Next Premium Rich Brown Coffee Machine & Aeroccino3 Milk Frother $207 (300 available)
  • Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) – $219 (200 available)
  • Adidas Swift Run X Shoes – $64 (3,350 available)
  • Portable Charcoal Outdoor Barbecue Set – $29.99 (400 available)
  • Google Pixel 3 (64GB) – $229
  • DJI FPV drone combo – $1,499

Check eBay Black Friday deal page here: https://www.ebay.com.au/b/Black-Friday/

JB Hi-Fi Deals:

  • Nintendo Switch Neon Console + Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Digital Download) + 3 Months  $399
  • 12 Months PS Plus $53.30
  • Kindle PW $169
  • Fire Stick 4K Max $59
  • Echo Dot 3G $19
  • Google Nest Hub 2G $79

Check JB’s Black Friday deal page here: https://www.jbhifi.com.au/

Samsung Education Store Deal:

Samsung S20 FE 5G 128GB $584.35 here: https://shop.samsung.com/au/multistore/auepp/samsung_education_au/login/multistore

Iphone 13 Deal:

Apple iPhone 13 128GB $1347 here: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/iphone-13-128gb-starlight-ip13128st?

Apple iPhone 13 256GB $1499 here: https://www.3brothersmobiles.com.au/products/apple-iphone-13-256gb-midnight-mlq63x-a?currency=AUD&variant=39725188481060

CashBack Deals:

Make sure to sign up for the sign-up bonus using the link above before using any cashback service.

Shopback:

$5 Bonus Cashback on Any Gift Card Purchases Over $15 here: https://www.shopback.com.au/gift-cards-mastercard-offer

100% Cashback with $10 Gift Card (New Customers Only) here: https://www.shopback.com.au/new-customer-gift-card-offer

25% Cashback on $50 Hoyts Gift Card via app only here: https://www.shopback.com.au/product/search/hoyts

Cashrewards:

7% uncapped cashback between 12pm to 2 pm Ebay Australia here: https://www.cashrewards.com.au/ebay-australia

50% cashback on Pizza Hut 12pm to 8pm (capped at $10) here: https://www.cashrewards.com.au/pizza-hut

Best Black Friday Deals for Students 2020

Tech Deals

Amazon Deals –

Check all the Amazon Devices Black Friday Sale here

  • Samsung Galaxy S20FE 5G Smartphone128GB, Navy for $849 – https://amzn.to/3lclM14
  • Fitbit Versa 2 for $196 – https://amzn.to/3o4eheF
  • 50% off on video games,
  • 33% off on Samsung Note 20 phones,
  • 40% off on Panasonic Lumix Camera,

All the Amazon Black Friday Deals

JB Hi – Fi Deals –

  • Lenovo Duet Chromebook (128GB) for $374 (was $499).
  • Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 256GB $999 (was $1999)
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for $899,
  • Google Nest Hub for $79,
  • Nest Mini for $39,
  • Echo Dot for $34,
  • Echo Dot with Alexa for $49,
  • Echo with Alexa/Clock $69.
  • Samsung Q60T 75″ QLED Ultra HD 4K Smart TV for $1,888
  • Nintendo Switch Console Neon for $399

Check the whole catalogue and other deals here.

eBay Deals –

  • Nintendo Switch Console + Mario Kart Game + 3 month free online for $349,
  • FIFA 21 on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One for $25,
  • Apple AirPods (2019) for $99 and Apple AirPods Pro for $249 (Limited Quantity)
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 for AU$399
  • Thrustmaster T.16000M FCS Space Sim Duo for $179

More details on eBay Black Friday Deals here.

Officeworks –

  • GoPro HERO7 Action Camera with 32GB SD Card Silver for $297.
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 4G Smartphone 128GB Navy for $748.
  • HP 15S-DU1016TU Notebook 15.6″ Core i5/8/256 GB for $688.

Check the complete catalogue here.

Telstra –

  • Google Pixel 5 for $749,
  • Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 5G for $849
  • OPPO Find X2 Pro 5G for $1199 
  • Samsung Galaxy A51 for $399 

Check all the Black Friday deals from Telstra here.

Catch Deals – Catch has reduced Apple AirPods Pro to $319 (a saving of $80). They are also offering Apple AirPods 2nd Gen at $209 (with a saving of $40). Plus don’t miss out on exclusive 10% student discount. Get your exclusive code here.

Dell – Dell 24″ 1080p IPS 75hz AMD FreeSync for $138.93 Delivered (was $249) using the code: LOVEKEANU More details are here. Upto 35% on other products like laptops, monitors etc here.

The Good Guys – Dyson V7 Motorhead Cordless Vacuum for $379 (was $599). Check out this deal here.

Microsoft Store – Up to 20% off on Microsoft Surface from $974 here, Up to 40% off on Gaming and other accessories at Microsoft store here.

Lenovo – Lenovo Thinkpad E595 8GB 512GB SSD for $799 Delivered and up to 55% off Black Friday Sale at Lenovo here.

Becextech – 60% off sitewide + Extra $20 off student discount here.

Dick Smith – Take an Extra 20% Off Top Appliances using code: COOLBF here.

Fashion Deals

Boohoo – 60% off everything and 10% student discount when using this link here.

Missguided – 50% off everything + Extra 10% Student Discount here.

The Iconic – 30% off selected styles on Black Friday sales here.

Boohoo Man – 50% off menswear + extra 5% student discount here.

Crocs – 40% off sitewide and free shipping with orders from $50. More here.

Adidas – 30% off storewide here. Early access to the sale for Creators Club members.

Nasty Gal – Massive 60% off on Nasty Gal. Details here.

Cotton On – 30% off everything on the website here.

Bonds – 40% off sitewide on Bonds website from 27th November here.

Nautica – 40% off sitewide on the website here.

Ally Fashion – 50% off Online Exclusives here

Other Deals

100% Cashback on 3 years + 3 months plan for Cyber Ghost VPN by Shopback.

Here is how to score this deal:

  1. Sign up for Shopback using this link.
  2. Go to the Cyber Ghost VPN deal page.
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  4. Press “Claim Deal Now” on the Cyber Ghost deal page.
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  6. Once paid, check back on the Shopback for the tracked link.
  7. Get your cashback for the deal within 60 to 90 days.
  8. Enjoy Free VPN for next 3 years and 3 months.
  9. Make sure to cancel the plan befoore the expiry to avoid recurring payments in the future.

Amaysim – 1-year Prepaid Plan with Unlimited calls and text with 120 GB data for $100 but use the Shopback to get $60 cashback making it $40 for a whole year. And with sign up bonus of $15, it will be only $25 for the year worth of plan. Use this link to get a $15 sign up bonus now.

Chemist Warehouse – 10% off storewide in Store and online on Black Friday. Some exclusions apply. More details here.

Koala Mattresses – Up to 20% off on Koala’s mattresses and other accessories here.

Booktopia – Up to 80% off on millions of books at Booktopia here.

Check out latest Black Friday Deals for 2024 page here.

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