Month: October 2020

Dr Martyn Mills-bayne1 1University Of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia The University of South Australia’s Education Futures Unit enriches international students’ study experience with a suite of support initiatives within the Celebrating Cultural Diversity (CCD) Program that aim to create a...

Ms Ngoc Doan1, Mr Eric Asato2 1RMIT University Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, 2RMIT University Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam The purpose of the presentation under the theme, Employment and Employability, is to share lessons learnt from moving RMIT University...

Ms Megan Short1 1Study Queensland, Brisbane, Australia Study Queensland will discuss the importance and key successes of a state-wide talent and employability program to connect students, education providers and employers while supporting a destinations’ global talent pool. The Queensland Government...

Ms Adele Penning1, Ms Rebecca Chow1 1UNSW Global, Kensington, Australia In March 2020, UNSW Global was subjected to significant disruption when Covid -19 restricted international travel. As a pathway provider, the majority of students are international and require thorough orientation...

Ms Louise Myers1 1James Cook University JCU International Student Support team successfully provided material and social support during the COVID lockdown period and throughout the remainder of 2020. Support ranged from the establishment and expansion of a food pantry for...

Miss Angela Kolsch1 1Scape Group, Melbourne, Australia This year has proven difficult for students to navigate a rapidly evolving situation throughout the COVID-19 pandemic with challenges never seen before. In PBSA we have had to adapt to ensure the wellbeing...

Ms Vivienne Browne1 1Orygen, Parkville, Australia Between November 2019 and June 2020, Orygen was engaged by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment to consult with education sector staff and international students to identify and report on the current challenges,...

Ms Lucy Jenkins1 1RMIT A discussion around maintaining compliance with Standard 5 while approving new and updated U18 welfare arrangements during the period of bordure closures. This discussion will include RMIT’s strategy for continuing U18 welfare approvals in 2020, including...

Ms Jacqui Holmes1 1Southern Cross University, Balinga, Australia Revealing useful student attributes during the recent Covid-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has created the greatest disruption of the education systems in recent history and has also exacerbated pre-existing challenges for international...

Mr Peter Komsta1 1Innovation and Business Skills Australia (IBSA), Melbourne, Australia Welcome to the 2005 International Student Orientation Day. This week my team and I will equip you with essential first-year survival skills, including making new friends; academic writing; study...