Connectivity

Ms Wendy Blastock1, Mr Lloyd Gordon1 1Monash University, Melbourne, Australia Monash University has developed a new program to enhance the transition of new international students and enable engagement with other students’ pre-arrival. The program provides our large and diverse international...

Lynette Round2, Professor Nan Bahr1, Dr Chris Zehntner1 1Southern Cross University, Gold Coast, Australia, 2BUPA , Melbourne, Australia Australia is a leading destination for international students and a relaxed outdoor lifestyle is a large part of the attraction, especially where...

Ms Krystal Agourram1, Ms Lynette Round2 1Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment, Deakin University, Burwood, Australia, 2BUPA, Melbourne, Australia In 2019 the Faculty of Science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin University partnered with BUPA to provide a suite...

Melanie Macfarlane1 1CEO, MMMigration The overview: An exercise in collaboration and togetherness – 5 minutes to discuss with your neighbour(s) how the conference has benefitted you and what you see as the benefit of collaboration in education and in general...

Ben Houston, Brett Galt-Smith1 1Quality Frameworks Branch of International Group, Department of Education and Training Brett Galt-Smith and Ben Houston from the Commonwealth Department of Education and Training will give a brief overview of their work with the ESOS legislative framework...

The Council for International Education was established on 18 October 2016. This unique Council is the first of its kind globally. Council membership includes 6 Federal Ministers representing Education and Training, Foreign Affairs, Trade, Tourism and Investment, Jobs and Innovation,...

Trish Taggart1, Renee de Simone1 1University of Queensland Student Services, St Lucia, QLD, International students under 18, without a parent or guardian support, can find themselves lost in the twilight zone of being newly-independent and attempting to be an adult....

Ms Trish Taggart1, Ms Renee de Simone1 1University Of Queensland Student Services Supporting international students under the age of 18 without a guardian in Australia comes with many risks and responsibilities.  In 2017 The University of Queensland established the International...

Joanna Shaw1, and members of I-LEAD 1La Trobe Melbourne, La Trobe University, Australia La Trobe University identified a need to improve the student experience as a result of survey results and student feedback. The International Student Services team identified an...

Ms Nicole Patterson1 Mohit Trivedi2 1Trade And Investment Queensland, Brisbane, Australia 2 Study Gold Coast, Gold Coast Australia The Queensland Student Hub Network was launched in 2017 and includes three hubs at Cairns, Gold Coast and Brisbane. The hubs are a joint...