ratsandbats

I'm a new poster to this forum, but I have some questions that you all might be able to help answer. I received a full grant to Australia and have received the informational packet from the Australian-American Commission with information about the payment process. There are two payment options listed: Standard payment, in which we receive the travel allowance in Australian dollars deposited into our new Australian bank account; and the Variation, in which we receive the travel allowance in US dollars deposited into our current US bank account. I'm wondering which would be better to choose, or if it really matters. Any suggestions? Thanks!