Student Services
In conjunction with Griffith University, QIBT offers a variety of different services for students. Whether you are Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident or an International Student, as a student of QIBT, you have access to all of these services.
The services and information QIBT provides range from booking accommodation for students, through to providing study support for students struggling with academic life.

QIBT is always looking for ways to improve the services it provides to students, if you have any suggestions for improving these services.


Airport Pick-up
A QIBT representative is available to meet students on arrival at the airport and transfer them to their accommodation. This service is provided for all commencing students. Any student applying for Airport Pick-up must confirm their flight details the week before arrival or after issue of Confirmation of Enrolment. Payment of Airport Pick-up should be made direct to driver. Price of Airport Pick-up is A$77*.


University Park Accommodation
University Park offers excellent value with apartments available for lease as a whole or on a room only shared apartment basis. There are two types of apartments, the Cambridge, which has three bedrooms with one bathroom and the Harvard, which has three bedrooms all with their own ensuite.

University Park Accommodation offers:

Architecturally designed fully furnished apartments
Private courtyards
Double sized bedrooms with double beds and ceiling fans
Private ensuited bathroom facilities
Individual desk, chair light and wardrobe
Private telephone and internet access to each bedroom
24 hour on-site management
24 hour security
25 metre pool and spa
Sauna and fully equipped gymnasium
Business centre and equipment
Seminar room
Full sized tennis court
Parklands and bike track
Prices range from A$115 - $145* per week depending on the length of the lease and the apartment that you choose. Price includes gas and electricity, as per lease agreement. Students will have to supply their own linen, personal items and pay a $10 phone connection fee.
To apply for University Park you should lodge an application form as early as possible the semester before starting study.


Student Council
The Student Representative Council (SRC) is a voluntary forum that organises sporting and recreational activities. It is also the medium through which students can raise issues with QIBT management. Students may join the Student Representative council subject to paying the $68 a year fee.
The SRC provides representation, services and support to students through:

Providing free legal consultation
Providing Academic Advocacy and Advice
Making student life at university easier by representing student interests within the University and in the wider community
Providing support in times of crisis
Providing support for harassment and discrimination
Funding the Food Coop, the International Students Association, the Nunjar Bengar Students Association and the Post Graduate Students Association
Providing a Queer safe space
Providing a Women's Room
Running the Mt Gravatt Shop
Running O'Week Activities
Providing a Student Diary
Providing the student Newspaper 'Gravity'
Organising fun activities and events on campus
Providing an avenue to empower students interested in taking action on any issues


Student Welfare
Counsellors provide welfare and pastoral services and are available for consultation on both personal and general matters. Confidential student counselling is available, by appointment, from the Academic and Welfare Advisor. Appointments are normally made concerning issues such as the following:
loneliness, homesickness
personal relationships, harassment
your studies and academic difficulties
accommodation difficulties
financial problems
personal trauma
employment options
concerns regarding friends and family
personal health
legal difficulties
As per the Privacy Act, any issues discussed with the Academic and Welfare Advisor is confidential and will not be discussed with any other person.


Study Support
Academic Skills Advisers provide assistance to students who require additional academic support during their course of study at QIBT. A free English and study skills program is available each semester. Guidance in program course selection and career planning is also readily available.

QIBT provides a number of information sessions and workshops for students who want to develop their skills and increase their chances of success within their chosen program of study. All students are encouraged to participate in these sessions.


Transport
Griffith University provides a free shuttle bus service between the Nathan and Mt Gravatt campus. The service runs from 7.30am - 10.00pm during semester (Griffith University semester) and 8.00am - 5.45pm during semester break. Buses leave the Mt Gravatt Campus 15 minutes and 45 minutes past the hour.
Example: Buses leave the Mt Gravatt campus at 7.45am, 8.15am, 8.45am and then every half hour till 10.00pm.

QIBT is conveniently located only 10 km from the city. Regular public bus services provide access to the city and suburbs. Buses run every 5 -10 minutes in and out of the city along the busway and approximately every 30 minutes to other destinations.


Employment Services
QIBT students have full access to the Griffith University Employment Service which is conveniently located on the University's Nathan campus.