Welcome Festival Inside, you’ll find all the important info about the fun 3-week long Scape Welcome Festival events, what to do on arrival and how to settle into your new home. Let us introduce the building and life at Scape, and how to make the most of living in Brisbane. You’ll be living like a local in no time!
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We hope you enjoy staying with us.
Get ready for a year that lasts a lifetime. Events Program Scape Welcome Festival Welcome Beach Party Moving-In Checklist Scape’s Communal Areas Important Information Handy Hints: Local Transport Handy Hints: Local Shops Handy Hints: Local Health Services Local Area Map
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The Scape events program. We know that we have some of the finest young minds living with us, so we’ll do plenty to make sure you’re active, motivated and inspired. All under your roof, you’ll find talks to broaden your mind, demonstrations to sharpen your skills and events to open up doors for life after uni.
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Scape Scene We want you to feel like part of a community and well integrated and orientated in your hew home and city. There will be lots of social activities here.
Scape Balance
Scape Horizons
Feel as good as you can to be We’ll make sure to give you a able to do the best work of helping hand with opportunities your life at university. We’ll put that will open doors for on events to look after your life after university. Take physical and mental health. advantage of these workshops, motivational speakers and career building opportunities.
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Scape Welcome Festival Scape’s Welcome Festival is a 3-week long festival tailored to welcoming new and returning residents by fostering an engaging environment, providing helpful services and equipping residents with local knowledge. Move in to your new home, meet the staff and Student Ambassadors & mingle with your new neighbours at events.
Lunar New Year Celebration
Local Walking Tour
Saturday 1st February 4:00pm – 8:30pm | Meet at reception
Tuesday 18th February 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Meet at reception
Each year, the Multicultural Community Centre presents the ‘Technicolour Chinese New Year Night Markets’ including lion dancing, calligraphy workshops, cultural shows, and fire crackers. We will take the Scape Shuttle to Newmarket to enjoy these festive markets.
Join us for a tour of the beautiful place you now live - Toowong! We will go on a walking tour to explore what the neighbourhood has to offer, showing you all the local gems!
Meet & Greet Tuesday 11th February 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Kitchen Get to meet your new neighbours and the Scape Student Ambassadors.
Meet & Greet Friday 14th February 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Kitchen Can’t make our first Meet & Greet? No worries – we’ll be back in the Kitchen Friday night to help you get to meet your new neighbours and the Scape Student Ambassadors.
Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary Trip** Friday 21st February 8:00am – 4:00pm | Meet at reception Join us on a trip to Lone Pine where you will discover, learn about, and get up close with the local Australian wildlife with your new Scape neighbours and friends.
Amazing Race Sunday 23nd February 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Meet at Reception Are you new to Brisbane? Are you a bit confused about where to go, what to see, and what those weird skinny white birds are? Or do you simply just want to meet your new neighbours? Scape has you sorted! We have created a fun way for residents to get to know the Scape Toowong Building, Brisbane, and your fellow residents! The winning team will receive prizes!
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How to register for events * = Please register on Facebook, WeChat or at Reception ** = Please see Facebook, WeChat or Reception to register and buy tickets.
Make Your Own Home Decorations*
Welcome Beach Party
Monday 24th February 7:00pm – 9:00pm | Kitchen
Saturday 29th February 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Ground
We know how hard it is to make your new room feel like home, so join us in the Kitchen to create your own macramé wall hangings to put in your new home! Please register on Facebook, WeChat or at reception.
Jump in on the only leap year party you need, and get to know your fellow residents from across the globe! Join us for a huge Welcome Celebration at Scape Toowong, where you are part of a growing family from around the world, with the opportunity to make new friends that will last a lifetime.
Bowling Night** Wednesday 26th February 6:45pm – 10:00pm | Meet at reception Bowling with new buddies & fighting friends at laser tag. You’ll be able to experience it all as we head into the city for a night of Scape family fun. Welcome Boat Party
Surf Lessons ** Sunday 1st March 8:00am – 2:30pm | Meet at reception It’s Australia and it’s summer – so it’s time to hit the beach and learn to surf the waves we are so famous for having. Please note, you will not be taught how to swim so only register if you are a competent swimmer.
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Welcome Beach Party Saturday 29th February 7:00pm – 10:00pm | Ground Jump in on the only leap year party you need, and get to know your fellow residents from across the globe! Join us for a huge Welcome Celebration at Scape Toowong, where you are part of a growing family from around the world, with the opportunity to make new friends that will last a lifetime.
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Moving In Checklist Welcome to Scape! Now that you have checked in, it is time to settle into your new home. Have you: Logged into your Wi-Fi & Television and reset the passwords Located the Refuse Room where the garbage chute is located on your level Been shown how to use the induction stove top by a staff member and know that you can only use induction pots to cook on it Filled out your Entry Condition Report and returned it to Reception Joined our Scape Facebook Group ‘Scape Toowong’ or seen reception to be added to the Scape Towoong WeChat group so you can stay up to date with Scape news and event information Visited the Scape Laundry on Ground Level & put credit on your Scape access card online here: https://scapebrisbane.monitorbm.com.au/mymonitor/ Visited the local shopping centre Toowong Village to buy groceries or get decorations for your room Familiarised yourself with the communal area facilities including the Scape Gym, Cinema Room, Bike Storage Room, Kitchen, Study, and Rooftop Found your mailbox in Reception Bought your Go Card to catch public transport Introduced yourself to one other Scape Resident Got yourself an events calendar for your pinboard
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Scape Toowong | Ground Cinema The Cinema is used for a range of activities in our building! It’s the perfect spot for a cosy night in.
Games Room Our games room is a great place to challenge your fellow Scape residents in a video game!
Study Sanctuary Our study zones give you the perfect opportunity to study by yourself in a study booth or with friends in our open plan study zones.
Kitchen The kitchen will be your favourite place to catch up with your new friends and meet new people. We hold Family Food Fight cook off’s and cooking classes here.
24/7 Reception Our 24/7 reception help desk is your one stop for everything you need to know about your stay at Scape. If you ever have a question or problem, come down to see our friendly staff.
Gym Come down to the Gym for a workout! We have all the equipment you need for the perfect workout.
Pool & Ping Pong table Challenge your new neighbours in a game of Pool or Ping Pong!
Bike Storage If you have a bike that needs to be stored see our reception for details!
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Important Information Below is some important information that will help you settle in and acts as guide for any queries you have throughout your stay. Events & Building Activities We have so many exciting events every week at Scape Toowong. Stay up to date with our monthly events calendar which is released a few days before the start of a new month. Calendars are available from reception for you to take and hang on the noticeboard in your room. Calendars can also be found in the communal areas.
Your Address/Mail Format [Your Name] [Unit number] / 611 Coronation Drive Toowong, Queensland Australia 4066
Social Media Facebook Page: @ScapeAus Facebook Group: Scape Toowong. On our Facebook group we will promote a lot of our events, post event photos or even give away free or discounted tickets to events in and around Toowong. Instagram: Find us on Instagram, @scapeau Scape Australia WeChat: Please see reception to be added to the WeChat group.
Your Lifestyle & Experience Manager Your Lifestyle Experience Manager is Caitlin Dauth. Please contact Caitlin with any event suggestions, ideas or feedback. If you’d like to be involved with any of our events, or would like to organise your own, we’d love to hear from you. Email: caitlin.dauth@scape.com
Helpful Links MyScape Portal: https://www.scape.com/en-au/my-account Laundry/Printer Credit Top Up: https://scapebrisbane.monitorbm.com.au/ mymonitor
Contact Reception: Come down to say 'hi' to one of our friendly staff at reception any time and day of the week or contact them by: Email: hello.toowong@scape.com Telephone: 0447 413 774
Communal Areas All terraces are open between 7.00am and 10.00pm Monday - Friday. Our Rooftop spaces can be hired out for private events, please see reception for more information.
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Quiet Request We understand that the exam period can be one of the most stressful few weeks at university. As part of our Stress Less initiative the whole building is a Quiet Zone every day all day during study and examination time, weeks 14-16 of the University academic calendar each semester.
Waste Guidelines The garbage disposals are located on each level. They can be found by taking a left
once you have exited the elevators, and then another left at the end of the corridor. You will find the bin chutes located in the ‘Refuse Room’ with waste guidelines for what to put in each chute. Please refer to the waste guidelines at the bin chutes to see what else you can place in the General Waste & Recycling bin. We want Scape Toowong to be an environmentally friendly building for all our residents, please see below for how you can help.
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Any soft plastic packaging and bags. If it is plastic and can be scrunched, it can go in!
Cardboard
Waste room on every level
Cardboard – please flatten large boxes
Electronic Waste
Basement
Any electrical goods such as rice cookers and blenders, except for batteries and light bulbs
Refill your water bottle
Reception, G & Gym
All water is filtered
Cans
Kitchen, G
All 375ml aluminium cans
Batteries
Reception, G
Any size batteries
General Waste
Rooms & Communal Areas
Sticky tape, rubber bands, polystyrene & labels
Recycling
Rooms & Communal Areas
Paper, cardboard, aluminium, plastic, empty aerosols, milk & juice cartoon.
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Handy Hints We know moving can be stressful, so stress less with these handy hints from your new home, Scape. Local Transport Go Card Go card is Brisbane’s electronic ticket to fast, easy and convenient travel. Your go card can be used on all TransLink buses, trains (including the Airtrain to and from the Brisbane Airport), and ferries in the greater Brisbane, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast, and Gold Coast regions. Where To Buy A Go Card Locally 7-Eleven Toowong 2/50 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Open 24 hours a day Toowong Station Toowong Village Shopping Centre, Gallery Level, Toowong Monday - Sunday 9:00am to 5:00pm Where To Top Up / Put Money On Your Go Card: Toowong Station (Fare machine) Toowong Village Shopping Centre Gallery Level, Toowong Open 24 hours a day 7-Eleven Toowong 2/50 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Open 24 hours a day
Local Transport Stations Bus Stop: High St at Toowong Village Stop 23 (Travelling East) Bus Stop: Toowong Stop 14 (Inbound to CBD) Bus Stop: High St at Toowong Village Stop 14A (Outbound towards Indooropilly) Bus Stop: Benson St at Toowong Stop 14 (Outbound towards St Lucia) Toowong Train Station Toowong Village Shopping Centre Gallery Level, Toowong Regatta Ferry Terminal Along the Brisbane River Opposite The Regatta Hotel Coronation Drive, Toowong
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Translink Busses
Saturday: 9:00am to 8:00pm Sunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm
TransLink Busses To St Lucia & University of Queensland Route 411
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TransLink Busses to Brisbane City Route 470
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TransLink Busses to South Bank Route 444
Local Shops Grocery Store Coles Toowong Gallery Level Toowong Shopping Centre Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Saturday: 7:00am to 9:00pm Sunday: 9:00am to 6:00pm Market of Asia Level 1, Toowong Village 9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 8:30pm
Fruity Capers & Deli Gallery Level Toowong Shopping Centre Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Friday: 8:00am to 6:30pm Saturday & Sunday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Post Office Australia Post 24 Ebor St, Toowong Monday – Friday: 6:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 6:00am to 5:00pm Sunday: 6:00am to 2:00pm
Newsagent Nextra Toowong Gallery Level Toowong Shopping Centre Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Friday: 9:00am to 5:30pm Saturday: 9:00am to 4:00pm Sunday: 10:00am to 3:00pm
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Handy Hints
Coffee
Cafes
The Rich Pour Cafe And Coffee Vans 628 Coronation Dr, Toowong
The Corner Store Café 113 Sylvan Road, Toowong
Zarraffa’s Coffee Toowong Village, Shop GK1
Pitch and Fork 65 Sylvan Rd, Toowong
9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Josie North Shop F, 51 Sherwood Road, Toowong Stellarossa Toowong Village, Shop G47/9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong
Bubble Tea Chatime Toowong Village, Shop GK8 9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Heeretea Shop 2/49 Sherwood Rd, Toowong
Chatterbox Café Toowong Village, 9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Deli Café 9 Morley St, Toowong
Local Health Services General Practitioners (Doctor) My Health Medical Centre Shop 17, Level 1 Toowong Village 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong Phone: (07) 3217 8033 Monday – Friday: 8.00am to 5.00pm
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Chemist TerryWhite Chemmart Toowong Gallery Level, Toowong Village 9 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Sunday: 8:30am to 5.00pm Chemist Warehouse Toowong 2/40 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday – Friday: 7.00am to 9.00pm Saturday & Sunday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Wholelife Pharmacy and Healthfoods 55 Sherwood Rd, Toowong Monday - Sunday: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Emergency Services Triple Zero (000) • Is someone seriously injured or in need of urgent medical help? • Is your life or property being threatened? • Have you just witnessed a serious accident or crime? • If you answered YES call Triple Zero (000) on your phone. • Triple Zero calls are free.
UQ Counselling & Crisis Line For Mental Health Crisis Please Call: 1300 851 998
Lifeline Lifeline is a non-profit organisation that provides free, 24-hour Telephone Crisis Support service in Australia For Mental Health Crisis Please Call: 13 11 14
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Future’s shaped here. We are excited to welcome you to your new home. T. 1300 068 888 E. hello.toowong@scape.com W. scape.com