Not sure about UWS, but I know that at UTS you have to supply all the things like markers/pencils etc yourself (if you need them), but they have computer labs with the adobe suite on them for you to use. If you're ok with doing all your design work at uni this is ok, but if not you might want to invest in the programs for your home computer. But wait till you get to uni because you can get a student discount.
You don't need to worry about it now anyway- they'll tell you everything you'll need in your first week of uni