General Information
- The Hostel has 33 single rooms all with en-suite, air-conditioning, telephone and broadband internet access. Each room has a wardrobe, bed, desk and lamp, chair, book-shelves and a three drawer bedside unit.
- Breakfast and lunch are self-serve while a cooked three-course meal is provided each evening.
- There are three common rooms, two with TV, video, fridges and a microwave. There are three tennis courts and a recreation hall for table tennis, billiards, piano etc.
- The Hostel is convenient to public transport and is 15 to 20 minutes from the city. Ample off street parking is also provided.
- Cost for full support accommodation (electricity, gas, water included) for 2010 is $210 per week, paid at least one week in advance. Bond $400 (refundable).
- Off street car parking fee $150 per semester.
- No alcohol or drugs allowed. Smoking outside only.
- Residents should be between 17 and 24 years of age and committed to full time study or full time employment.
- The Hostel has a quiet zone between 10pm and 8am.
- A personal interview, two recent passport size photographs and two written character references are required.
- The Hostel is closed over Christmas break.
Solar Energy Usage
A Photovoltaic Solar System 2.1 Kw system has been installed at Don Bosco Youth Hostel. The Australian Government provided a Grant of 50% towards the cost of installation through the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. The aim of the Programme is to increase awareness of renewable energy and reduce greenhouse emissions.
Three Solar Hot Water Units have been installed at the same Hostel offering 70 – 80% reduction in gas usage. This green house project was funded by The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Adelaide Charitable Trust.