Wednesday, February 18, 2015

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Platinum Sponsors


Riverlife Brisbane

 


Adventure-seekers and fitness enthusiasts take note! Riverlife Brisbane has been around since 2005 till present day. In that span of time, they have provided the city of Brisbane with access to a variety of exciting outdoor activities. They place great emphasis on having an active healthy lifestyle filled with social interactions between individuals. Riverlife Brisbane achieves this through their unique activities that never fail to entice their participants. They range from relaxing cycle tours around the city, to heart-pumping rock climbing at Kangaroo Point Cliffs. To top it off, Riverlife Brisbane occasionally provides some of their events with quality food catering services!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% Discount for adventure activities

Address:
Naval Stores, Lower River Terrace, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3891 5766

Six Degrees Café & Restaurant

 

 

This cosy, welcoming cafe and restaurant has an eclectic menu of both traditional and unconventional café food, such as native Australian food. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, do sample the Kangaroo dishes! Another specialty is the "Dancing" pizza - including salmon, prawns, capers and thinly shaved smoked fish - it really does dance - witness it for yourself! Six Degrees deserves our ongoing support as a really nice place to eat out. 

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% Discount for non-special item.

Address:
4/30 Station Road, Indooroopilly QLD 4068, Australia

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3378 7517
 

Jackpot Dining

 


Jackpot Dining is a unique restaurant that combines the gourmet-style of Chinese cuisine with quick-service. They prepare a wide variety of dishes from the freshest ingredients directly from local farmers. The majority of our dishes can be prepared and served within two to five minutes after the order is placed. This is one of the reasons why Jackpot Dining has enjoyed such popularity among its customers.

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
Free 1 canned drink for every $10 meal purchased at any outlets
(Albert Street, CBD; Elizabeth Street, CBD; West End; Toowong)

Address:
96 Albert St, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
55 Elizabeth St, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia
45 Sherwood Rd, Toowong QLD 4066, Australia
132 Boundary St, West End QLD  4101, Australia

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3210 0388 (Albert St Outlet)



Roti Place 



Roti Place sells authentic Malaysian Cuisine with fresh made Roti – the infamous Malaysian flat bread – daily. Some of their signature dishes include Hainanese Chicken Rice and Bak Kut Teh which resemble the hometown flavour.

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
Free 1 canned drink for every $10 meal purchased

Address:
96 Albert St, Brisbane QLD 4000, Australia

Official Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/RotiPlaceBrisbane/

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3211 5353 


Nominom


Nominom is the perfect place to grab a refreshing snack or a healthy dessert. With quality frozen yoghurt and mix-ins that you serve yourself, you can give your taste buds exactly what they are asking for.
From your first visit you will see, there certainly are lots of fun, fresh flavours to enjoy. The challenge for you is to get creative and find out your favourite combo. And there are sure are a lot of combos to try. So you better get started today!
So tune into your taste buds and get into Nominom. Grab a bowl and get filling; before you know it you will have a serving of Nomi-liciousness in your hands.
All that’s left to do then is sit back with a spoon in your hand, a smile on your face and enjoy!!!
Because that’s what Nominom is all about – Refreshing, guilt-free enjoyment!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% discount on frozen yoghurt & toppings, per membership card per cup

Address:
Shop 2B, 131 Elizabeth St, Brisbane City QLD 4000

Official Webpage:
www.nominom.com.au

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3210 1919


Shin Yuan Restaurant 



Shin Yuan have always been known to serve authentic Taiwanese food. The food is delicious and the servings are huge. 2 famous dishes are the Braised Beef with Rice and Vegetables & Taiwanese deep fried chicken. YUM! Other than that, there is an extensive menu of delicious dishes at low prices. Service is fast & friendly.


Exclusive to UQMSA members:

Free 1 canned drink with selected meal purchased



Address:
14 Market Square, Sunnybank QLD 4109

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3344 6699

Kichi Sushi House 


Kichi Sushi House is a fabulous restaurant focused on delighting every guest with a genuine Asian cuisine. They offer popular dishes such as Spring Rolls Cheese Shrimp, Chicken Karage with Rice, Teriyaki Tofu Set and Plain Noodle Soup. They also have Salmon & Avocado Salad, Hand Roll with Teriyaki Sauce, Calamari
Rings, and many more favourites. Be sure to check out the tasty drinks as well. If you're pressed for time, use the handy online menu and we will deliver your meal to you.


Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% discount off meal purchased 

Address:
209 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101.

Official Webpage:
www.kichisushihouse.com.au

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3846 4626

Puzzled Room Escape


Enjoy thinking? Have a flair for puzzles? Love the thrill of escape games? Why not experience all three? Puzzled Room Escape is a new style of puzzle experience located in Brisbane. Participants in groups enter a room to solve a series of puzzles where clues are rewarded as they successfully decipher each puzzle. As the game progresses, they will learn the enthralling story behind each theme and ultimately unlock the door to their escape. A group of 4-6 is recommended, though you won’t be denied your session if you have less than 4. However, no more than 6 people will be allowed in a session at any given time. If you're interested to test your intelligence and problem solving skills, visit their website for the activities available and to make a booking!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% discount on weekdays sessions (Monday to Friday), can't be used in combination with other specials or promotions

Address:
2/1177 Logan Rd, Holland Park West, QLD 4121

Official Webpage:
www.puzzledroomescape.com.au

Contact no.: 
Phone: 04 1144 0035


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Diamond Sponsors

 


AUG


AUG has been in the student service industry business for decades and they provide assistance in comprehensive FREE education advice and placement service to most universities in Australia, UK, Switzerland and Malaysia, the highest quality of services specializing in visa application into Australia (student visa and TR/PR visa) and NAATI translation for more than 73 languages.


Address:
Level 1, 25 Adelaide St, Brisbane CBD

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3210 1383
Fax: 07 3210 1683


Thai Nakonlanna





Located in Hawken Drive, this popular student favourite is just a bus ride or a walk away from the University of Queensland within St. Lucia. This restaurant specializes in Thai cuisine, which will definitely be a treat for your taste buds! Their use of distinct Thai ingredients, such as lemon grass, chilies and coconut milk make for authentic Thai dishes. You must try their Pad thai, and Basil Chili Stirfry, and springrolls! The serving there is also generous as they come in large portions. In short, this place is most definitely a godsend after a hard day’s work at uni. Halal food is available here

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount on full price menu only, dine in and take away

Address:
6/225 Hawken Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3719 5556

Dapur Dahlia



Missing Malaysian food? Get your craving fixed at this little gem on the South Side of Brisbane! Dapur Dahlia has a wide range of dishes for you to choose from. From traditional Satay to assorted Nasi Lemak to Roti Canai and many other authentic Malaysian dishes, every single of them is simply delectable and is definitely a treat for your tastebuds! Quality is never a compromise for Dapur Dahlia as they use free-range eggs as well as steroid and hormone-free chicken for their dishes. Do check out their website as well as Facebook page “Dapur Dahlia” for the full menu and the new dishes they are bringing in from time to time!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% discount with minimum $15 purchase for individual bill
15% off with minimum $50 purchase for groups

Address:
Shop 3, 1888 Logan Rd, Upper Mt Gravatt, QLD 4122

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3161 6615


PappaRich Brisbane


PappaRich is a chain of popular cafe/restaurants from Malaysia which aim to serve authentic Malaysian delights to the general public. They have around 100 outlets worldwide, including Malaysia, Australia, China, Indonesia and Singapore, and now also in Brisbane!  Their outlets are decorated in earthy colours to give a cozy, clean and comfortable ambience that suit the needs of those who want either a quick bite or a relaxing leisurely meal.  PappaRich has experimented extensively and developed recipes that resulted in palatable Malaysian delights that appeal to the mass market.  With their open concept, you are able to see the Pappa White Coffee, roti bakar etc being prepared on the spot, adding a whole new dimension to your dining experience.

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
Free drinks with a meal purchase
* Only valid for each member with a membership card
* A “meal” is anything from the rice, noodles, or vegetarian section. 
* Drinks that UQMSA members will be allowed to redeem are as follows:
PS01 White Coffee (Hot)
PS05 White Coffee (Iced)
MF02 Fresh Lemon Honey (Hot)
MF03 Lemon Tea with Honey (Hot)
MF05 Fresh Lemon Honey (Iced)
MF06 Lemon Tea (Iced)
MF07 Barley (Iced)
MF27 Barley (Hot)
MF17 Kopi O (Hot)
MF21 Kopi O (Iced)

*  Members will be required to show the waiter/waitress their respective membership cards whilst placing an order and the waiter/waitress will key in the free drinks into the system.

Address:
L104, Wintergarden Shopping Centre (171 - 209 Queen Street), Brisbane, QLD 4000

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 03 9645 4667



Anything

This restaurant is also found in Hawken Drive. In fact, it is conveniently located right next to Thai Nakonlanna. Coincidence? Not so much! This is because Anything and Thai Nakonlanna are owned by the same person. This place has variety because its specialties seem to range from Asian dishes to Western dishes. Some of the most popular desserts include Crème Brulee, Chocolate brownies and Mango Sticky Rice. In addition, you are seated comfortably in the restaurant’s modern and sophisticated interior.


Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount on full price items 

Address:
Shop 5, 225 Hawken Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067.

Contact no.:
Phone: 07 3719 5556


Link Transfer 



Link Transfers offer door to door services between Brisbane and Gold Coast Airport from $41 per person.  As the official bus of AirAsia, Link Transfers meet and greet all AirAsia flights and will get you to the Gold Coast Airport with plenty of time for check-in too. Super reliable and punctual, modern air-conditioned vehicles and fun, friendly drivers.

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount on service
*Key in "UQMSA" as Promo Code during booking, and present UQMSA Membership Card to driver upon boarding.

Official Website:

Contact no. :
Phone: 1800 192 70



Malaysia Nyonya House



Not the usual big chain restaurants, Little Nyonya Kitchen or Malaysian Nyonya House market stall locates at West End Boundary Street Markets (Fridays & Saturdays) and Ipswich Market (Saturdays), serving up authentic Malaysian cuisines such as Nasi Lemak with Beef Rendang and Char Kuey Teow (stir fried flat noodles). You will also find delectable homemade “Nyonya Kuihs” here on most days, not to mention the variety of these tiny morsels that the stall owner could make. Just give them a call or message them on facebook if you require their catering service.

P.S.: Little Nyonya Kitchen will be opening their own restaurant in April 2016 so watch this space for more updates! :D


Exclusive to UQMSA members:
20% discount for all meal purchased

Address:
91 Boundary Street, West End QLD 4101.

Website: 

Contact:
Phone: 04 0318 5081

Fitness First 


Fitness First Toowong is conveniently located close to UQ, in the Toowong Tower (part of the Toowong Village shopping centre). Recently announced as "Club of the Year" for Australia, they offer newly renovated facilities which include a full cardio theatre, weights area with lifting platforms, 2 matrix cages with suspension training, sled track, sauna/steamroom & a class timetable with 80+ classes run weekly. Chat to Kelly (Member Services Rep) at the club or via phone at 0733182201 with any questions!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount on 3, 12 and 18 months membership on joining

Address:
Level 2, Toowong Tower, 9 Sherwood Road, Toowong QLD 4066.

Website: 

Contact Singapore

Contact Singapore is an alliance of the Singapore Economic Development Board and Ministry of Manpower.
We engage overseas Singaporeans and global talent to work, invest and live in Singapore.
Contact Singapore actively links Singapore-based employers with professionals to support the growth of our key industries.  We work with investors to realise their business and investment interests in Singapore.
For information on working, investing and living in Singapore, please visit www.contactsingapore.sg or contact our worldwide offices.


Address:
Level 11, AWA Building, 47 York St, Sydney NSW 2000

Official Webpage:

Contact:
Phone: +612 8021 8378



Qnect





Uniting the world through events. Qnect is a social ticketing app that allows you to see which social events in and out of campus your friends have bought tickets to, invite a crew of friends, chat and meet new friends inside the venue before, at, and after. As a self-service platform, event organisers, uni societies/commercials, can list their event within a couple of minutes to start collecting payments via any channel - online and offline. In the same portfolio of companies as Spotify, DocuSign, Meetup.com and Palantir Technologies. "If a social network and an online ticketing platform had a baby" - BuzzFeed Used by UNSW Engineering, Medical, Arts Society, UQ Med, UNSW Med Revue, USYD Law, UMEL Student Union.

Address:

17-19 Bridge Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000

Official Webpage:

Contact:
Phone: 0430 810 735
Email address:  ryan.chen@qnect.com.au


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St Lucia Silver Sponsors

Thai Treasure

 


It has a great range of dishes and beverages that will bring you back to memories of authentic Thai Cuisine. The Thai Green Curry is a MUST try! If you eat in, you get keropok for starters! Take-away meals are offered at cheaper prices. Unwind from day to day activities and enjoy your meal here!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount for dine in only, excluding all drinks

Address:
3/191 Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067, Australia

Official Webpage:

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3870 3833

Chez Tessa


 

Another student favourite at Hawken Drive! Owned by a lovely Vietnamese couple, this restaurant in St Lucia is a must try while at university. Amazing Vietnamese food at student prices. Some of their popular foods include their spicy beef noodle soup, spring rolls, BBQ grilled chicken with egg, sweet chicken and corn soup, and their chicken omelette with steamed rice. We recommend their Pho as well! 

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount on all items

Address:
233 Hawken Drive, St Lucia QLD 4067

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3870 2452
 

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West End Silver Sponsors

Viet Hoa Vietnamese and Chinese Restaurant



Dedicated to serving authentic Vietnamese food that is prepared to order using the freshest ingredients. Look our for their shredded pork rice paper rolls which are absolutely delicious!

Exclusive to UQMSA members:
10% discount

Address:
Shop 11, 220 Melbourne St cnr Edmundstone St, South Brisbane QLD 4011

Contact no.: 
Phone: 07 3844 4818

Thursday, January 29, 2015

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Introducing UQMSA Survival Guide 2015

Behold....the UQMSA Survival Guidebook 2015! This features everything you will need to know if you're heading to UQ for the very first time! Get it now at the link below, or read it right here! :) :