You are probably aware that many courses offered at CQU are available through Distance Education (External), but you may be surprised to learn that more than one third of CQU students study in this mode. The CQU Student Association represents all CQU students and provides a number of campus and online support services for external students regardless of location.

Students can become a CQUSA Ordinary Member by completing the online membership form or at a CQU Student Association Office on campus. Once students have confirmed their membership via an email sent to their official CQU Email address they can collect their Membership Card and Booklet from a CQUSA Office to receive all the benefits being a member of the CQU Student Association provides.

Click here - to access the online CQUSA Ordinary Membership Form

As a CQUSA Ordinary Member you can now receive fantastic member benefits and discounts available throughout Australia. Your CQUSA Member Benefits book details some of the special offers and vouchers that are available to you. Your new CQUSA Member Card features the Where To Enjoy® logo which businesses will look for when providing the discount or service.

Discounts include:
• Discounted movie tickets at Hoyt's, IMAX and Greater Union, Birch Carroll & Coyle Cinemas
• 5% off Coles Gift Cards saving you money on groceries and fuel
• 5% off Woolworths Wish Cards
• 15% off admission to Theme Parks including Movie World, Seaworld, Wet ‘n' Wild and Dreamworld.
• Accommodation discounts and special rates at leading national and international hotel chains, apartments, motels and BB's.
• 25% off total bill or Buy one get one free at leading Restaurants, Cafes, Bistros and other dining establishments.
• Regular discounts and specials at Pizza Hut, Domino's Pizza, Subway, Wendy's, Civic Video and McDonald's and so much more….

All current CQUSA Ordinary Members can collect their free Member Benefits Card and Booklet from the CQU Student Association, after confirmation of membership has been made with CQU Student Association Staff.

Click here - to access the online CQUSA Ordinary Membership Form

Click here - to request a Student Diary

Click here - to view contact details for the CQUSA Staff

University Sport at CQU provides enrolled students with the opportunity to represent the University in a variety of regional, national and international sporting competitions. University Sport is a great way to become more involved in sport at CQU. It's all about taking a break from the stresses of uni, meeting new people and competing in a sport that you love. The CQU Student Association avidly supports student involvement in University Representative Sport and encourages CQU students to represent the university at tertiary level at the:

Gold Coast Challenge held from 6th to 9th July 2008 - Set in 'Australia's Playground' a number of events utilise the Gold Coast beaches and sporting venues along the Coast, thus, the event is sure to offer students a week of sun, surf, sport and plenty of socializing. With 11 Sports being contested; AUC - Surfing, Australian Rules Football, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Beach Touch, Netball, Hockey, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Water Polo 5's, the Challenge is sure to prove an exciting time for approximately 1000 university athletes.

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Australian University Games held from 28th September to 3rd October 2008 - The Games held in Melbourne provide an opportunity for university athletes to compete against each other in a national multi sport event. As such, the Games has built a reputation as a not-to-be-missed event attracting over 6,000 participants from over 40 universities each year. With 28 sports being contested, participants will be able to compete in: Athletics, Australian Rules Football, Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cycling, Fencing, Golf, Handball, Hockey, Judo, Kendo, Lawn bowls, Netball, Rugby Union 7's, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis, Taekwondo, Tennis, Tenpin Bowling, Touch, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball and Water Polo.

Click here - for further information about University Sport at CQU

The CQU Student Association (CQUSA) Student Scholarship Program offers financial support to currently enrolled students that are Ordinary Members of the CQUSA and are studying at the CQU Rockhampton, Gladstone, Mackay, Emerald, Bundaberg Campuses or Externally.

A number of $1000 Student Scholarships are awarded annually and are designed to recognise and acknowledge students' leadership qualities and contributions made that have benefited CQU students or others in the local community, including: involvement in setting up/co-ordinating study groups, charitable organsiations or sporting bodies, offering tutorial services to remote students or frequently contributing to student media.

Students are required to address and meet the selection criteria to apply for a $1000 Scholarship. Nomination forms and information to assist in setting out of the criteria can be obtained from a CQU Student Association Office at a campus near.

Nominations open in August and close in October. Successful recipients of the CQUSA Scholarship Program will be notified in writing with a certificate of appreciation and the scholarship cheque in November.

Click here - to enquire about the Student Scholarship Program

The CQU Student Association Sport Scholarships program offers financial support for student athletes and officials of the CQ region, while they are attending and representing CQU. The goals of this program are to help CQU students complete their University education while still competing and officiating in their chosen sport and to improve the quality of CQU's sporting profile and representation in club and inter-university sport.

A recommendation of a combination of full scholarships worth $1,000 each and half scholarships worth $500 each, not exceeding the scholarship budget, can be made. Special financial needs such as equipment costs, travel costs, or individual personal circumstances will be considered if identified in the application. Recommendations by coaches, sporting bodies and others who can give relevant comment on the abilities and potential of an applicant, will be considered if submitted with the application.

HALF SCHOLARSHIPS
• Achievement at a State Level.
• Achievement at an Age Group National Level.
• Achievement at Regional and/or National Level in University Sport.
• Potential to achieve at any of the above three levels.

FULL SCHOLARSHIPS
• Achievement at a National Level.
• Achievement at an International Level in University Sport.
• Potential to achieve at any of the above two levels.

Nominations open in August and close in October. Successful recipients of the CQUSA Schoalrship Program will be notified in writing with a certificate of appreciation and the scholarship cheque in November.

Click here - to enquire about the Sport Scholarship Program

Click here - to view the online Student Newspaper

Click here - to submit editorial for publication

The Online Accommodation Referral Service is a free service, which enables students to search for accommodation to suit their specific needs. Working in conjunction with local real estate agents and local home owners, the online Accommodation Referral Service provides up-to-date information on available units, flats, houses and share accommodation options, which can be posted, by students and homeowners once registered within the system. It takes time to look around, so be prepared to spend a couple of days in your new town, perhaps in temporary accommodation, while you are looking for a place to settle.

Click here - to access the Accommodation Referral Service

CQUSA Staff also provide information and advice regarding other aspects of renting, that is, residential tenancy agreements, contracts, bond retrieval information, and tenancy rights and responsibilities.

Click here - to view rental information regarding your rights as a tenant

The CQUSA provides a free Online Employment Referral Service that is easily accessed by employers and students alike to assist students in sourcing casual, part-time, vacation, volunteer and full-time employment opportunities. Wide ranges of vacancies are registered throughout the year, some positions are full-time, tutoring and graduate positions, but the great majority is of a casual/part-time nature to cater to the busy lifestyle and varied schedules experienced by students.

Click here - to access the Employment Referral Service

Click here - to view additional information and external employment sites

The CQU Student Association facilitates an Online Secondhand Textbook Service for students to list and buy Secondhand Textbooks. Students wanting to purchase books can search through the items listed and view names and telephone numbers of anyone wanting to sell books. The two parties then negotiate the details of the purchase.

Click here - to access the Secondhand Textbook Referral Service

The CQU Student Association and ePhonecards brings to you unbeatable deals in phone cards delivered instantly online. Not only do we bring you the best value, lowest rate phone cards specially developed for CQU Students, we then discount the phone card as well saving you even more.

The CQU Student Phone Card has no connection fees and very low call rates to: India, China, Bangladesh, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, & Korea. Also good for short & long calls especially to Europe, Asia & South America.

Click here - to view/purchase a CQUSA Phone Card

Click here - to view ePhonecards FAQ's

The CQU Student Association and Think Mobile are offering great student deals on Mobile Phone Plans, when you use the promotional code CQU08. As a special thank you from Think Mobile and the Association, we will be rewarding you with a $20 CREDIT on your first bill. Connect now, and you could also get a Nokia 2760 mobile phone FREE! (for a limited time only). This offer is strictly limited whilst stocks last.

So not only do you save $20, you get to benefit from Think Mobile's fantastic everyday low call and text rates (12 cents per 30 seconds, 12 cent text, all for $12 a month). Simple to understand and remember, and great value too! Think Mobile is a proud sponsor of the CQU Student Association's student newspaper 'The Pipeline' and the students of CQU.

Click here - for more information about Think Mobile deals

The CQUSA Website provides a number of discounted online referral services, such as:

Fast Connect Moving Service Education Software Student Magazines Student Classifieds

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Learning Network Queensland Centres provide student support services to students in approx 40 locations throughout Queensland. They also have an LNQ Centre in Rockhampton for student access. The LNQ Centres provide:

Up to 24 hr access to centres Study groups or quiet study Information Technologies to link students with lecturers ie teleconferencing, audiographics, videoconferencing etc Computers, internet, printers, scanners, photocopying, faxing etc Exam supervision in locations throughout Queensland Face to face computer training

For more information, contact your local Learning Network Queensland Centre Coordinator: