The 34th ISANA International Education Association Conference (2024 ISANA) was held at Adelaide Convention Centre in Adelaide, South Australia, 4 – 5 December 2024 .

Theme: Freshen up your toolkit to support international students and refresh yourself

Referencing

Surname, Initial, The paper title, Conference Proceedings of the 34th ISANA International Education Association Conference, 4 – 5 December 2024.

Organising Committee

• Kashif Chauhan (Conference Convenor)
• Sharon Cook (ISANA President)
• Annette Kalczynska (ISANA Vice President)
• Melanie Duncan (ISANA Co-VP PD)
• Danielle Hartridge (ISANA Co-VP PD)
• Bronwyn Gilson (ISANA Communications)

Program

Please visit https://isana.org.au/2024-conference-program/

Presentations

Click on the link to open the abstract, slides or other media, where available.

Title	Theme	Format	Slides
A Fresh Approach to Building Your Student Visa Approvals Through Homestay Partnering Mr David Bycroft, Mystay International	Accommodation	Oral Presentation
Building Student Accommodation Capacity Through Partnership Geoff Denison, The University of Adelaide Rosalind Lill, Scape Robert Chasse, Scape	Accommodation	Oral Presentation
Why professionalise? Have We Done Enough to Support International Students (and Enrolling Providers) with Qualified Staff? Chris Beard, Executive Officer, ISANA NZ	Accommodation	Oral Presentation
International Student Essentials – A New Approach to Orientation and Transition Param Artputhanathan, Monash University	Pre-Departure, Orientation and Cultural Adjustment	Oral Presentation
Making Waves: Changing the Way Beach Safety is Delivered Mr Mike Anderson, Surf Life Saving New South Wales Mr Oliver Jackson, UNSW	Pre-Departure, Orientation and Cultural Adjustment	Oral Presentation
Storytelling for Impact: Revolutionising Pre-Departure and Orientation for International Students James Martin, Insider Download Presentation Slides	Pre-Departure, Orientation and Cultural Adjustment	Oral Presentation
Pre-departure Power-Up: Enhancing International Student Transition to University Mr Alessandro Sereni, The University of Adelaide Download Presentation Slides	Pre-Departure, Orientation and Cultural Adjustment	Quick Bite
Redefining the Student Journey: How AI is Revolutionizing Pre-Departure Engagement Bosco Anthony, Chief Brand Officer, Global Rev Gen (GRG)	Resources for International Student Practitioner	Oral Presentation	N/A
A Transition Program That Unites International and Domestic Students; Builds Community and Develops Future Leaders Sanaa Zaki, University of Sydney, Faculty of Science	Resources for International Student Practitioner	Oral Presentation	N/A
Mind Reading: Using the Power of Behavioural Profiles Ms Anita Van Rooyen, Student Confidence Download Presentation Slides	Resources for International Student Practitioner	Oral Presentation
The Role of Peer Mentors in Fostering Student Engagement and Community Ms Sarah Naderi, The Ambassador Platform	Resources for International Student Practitioner	Quick Bite	N/A
Keynote Presenter Dr Gemma Munro A Wild New Way of Working Chair: Shawna Hooton		Keynote Presentation	N/A
Hybrid approaches to delivering student services; opportunities and challenges Panel Speakers: Aaron Duff, Global Engagement Manager, Austrade (chair) Joe Hernandez, Commercial Lead – nib Group Annette Kalczynska, Campus Coordinator, Central Queensland University Bronwyn Gilson, Vice President ISANA

Sponsors

• Study Adelaide South Australia (Dinner Sponsor)
• Business Events Adelaide (Destination Sponsor)
• GRG (Room Sponsor)
• Voyage (Room Sponsor)
• the Koala (Media Partner)
• Australian Homestay Network, AHN (Marketplace)
• medibank Live Better (Marketplace)
• *toefl (Marketplace)
• Student Accommodation Association, SAA (Marketplace)