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Student Accommodation
Christian Communities
for
Tertiary Students in Albury-Wodonga

'The Corner House' Wodonga
and
'The Olive Grove' Albury

What's it all about?
A Christian Community's primary aim is to help people live out God's purpose for their lives, within a community of Christians. This is an opportunity for tertiary students in Albury-Wodonga to live in such a community, including:-

• A Common Life. The students share a house together, building relationships, supporting each other

• Learning. The community will seek to learn about the Gospel and the integration between faith, life and mission through regular bible study (in addition of course to their tertiary study!!)

• Prayer and Spirituality. The members of the community make a commitment to regular prayer and worship, both individually and collectively.

• Opportunities for Mission. The community will act in response to God's call to mission, seeking out directions for this work in appropriate ways.

Where are they?
The Albury residence, "The Olive Grove", was formerly The Manse. It is situated next to St David's Uniting Church on the corner of Olive and Wilson Streets, Albury. Diagonally across the intersection is the Albury Campus of Charles Sturt University. The main street of Albury is two blocks south.

The Wodonga residence, "The Corner House", is situated on the corner of Serpentine Crescent and Emerald Avenue, Wodonga and is next to the Emmanuel Anglican and Uniting Church. It is close to shops and sporting facilities, and on a major bus route.

There is public transport to the Albury Riverina Institute of TAFE Campus, the Albury and Thurgoona Campuses of Charles Sturt University, and to La Trobe University (Albury-Wodonga Campus) and Wodonga Institute of TAFE. Albury-Wodonga is well equipped with cycle paths and a student in these houses could manage with a bicycle or on foot.

Who's it for?
Tertiary students

• who are prepared to make a commitment to living in Christian Community

• who belong to any Christian denomination

Priority will be given to students:

• at first year level

• from outside Albury-Wodonga

What does it cost and when does it have to be paid?
The payment options are as follows:

• Ten monthly payments of $400 each, payable at the beginning of each month from February to November,

• Two payments of $1950, payable at the commencement of each semester

• A lump sum of $3750, payable at the start of the first semester.

In addition, a $400 bond and a $50 key deposit are payable at the start of occupancy.

What does this include?T
These rates include gas, electricity, water, council charges and telephone rental.

In both houses, each room is set up for single occupancy, equipped with a bed, desk, chair, wardrobe, personal heater, and book shelf. The shared areas are fully furnished. Each house has a refrigerator, stove, microwave oven, washing machine and cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery.

Internet access is available at "The Olive Grove" and "The Corner House". Conditions apply. More information will be given at the interview.

Accommodation is provided for the academic year (February - November), including the July vacation.

What do I have to provide?
Residents provide their own towels, sheets and bed linen, and pay for their own telephone calls and internet (if applicable), food, household and personal items.

What else do I need to know?
The residents are expected to work together to organise meals and to participate in rosters for cleaning and other common tasks. A committee appointed by the connected Albury/Wodonga Parishes oversees each house and will meet with the residents as needed

How do I apply?
Applications should be made on the form on the link below, and sent to the address of your first preference, as shown on the application form.

Applications should include references, preferably including one from the home church, and should also be accompanied by a brief' statement explaining why you wish to be considered for residency in this Christian community.

When do I apply?
Applications for residency should be made as soon as possible but the firm allocation of places in "The Corner House" and "The Olive Grove" cannot be offered until places at the Albury / Wodonga universities and TAFEs are confirmed. Interviews will be held very soon after the first round offers. Applicants will be notified as soon as possible.

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