The National Code 2018 will commence on 1 January 2018. Compliance activities and audits conducted from 1 January 2018 will be against the new National Code.

Council for International Education Student Services Working Group update
As advised to members in the November newsletter and at this year’s AGM at the national conference, ISANA was invited to be a member of the Council for International Education Student Services Working Group. The working group met on the 1 December in Canberra to focus first on providing advice to Minister Birmingham about student exploitation and focus on delivering advice to the sector and government.  The group will be time limited to approximately six months. The group met via teleconference on 18 December 2017 to confirm the actions agreed on 1 December.

Members are advised that the working group agreed its first priority will be to consolidate views on strategies the sector can implement to help reduce workplace exploitation of international students and to increase students’ recourse to equity if they have experienced exploitation. To this end, the Working Group through the DET Secretariat will conduct an audit of existing protections for international students by end of January 2018. Peak bodies representing various education providers will be receiving a survey by the end of this week with a response date in late January 2018.

ISANA encourages all members who may receive this request to complete this important survey. The Working Group will meet again in early February to discuss the findings from this survey. I appreciate that it is never convenient to receive a request from government at this time of the year. I hope you agree that this issue is very important for the welfare of international students. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter is much appreciated.

Mary Ann Seow
Immediate Past President: ISANA International Education Association

Goodbye and Welcome

I would like to introduce Sally Rees who will be taking over the Secretariat duties as of today.

I would also like to take this opportunity to say good bye and wish you all the best as this will be my last day with ISANA.

It has been an absolute pleasure working with you all.  Thank you for your support, I wish you all a happy Christmas.

Tracy Noble

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

QLD Branch
Enjoy the holidays and have a safe and Merry Christmas. We look forward to meeting with members in 2018.

The 2018 PD Calendar will be on the website in early 2018.

Thank you for your support in 2017.

QLD Branch Committee.

SANiTy Branch
SANiTy Branch wishes all its members a happy holiday season.

ACTiveNSW Branch
Sending our best wishes for a happy and safe holiday season and we look forward to seeing our members at the events and sessions we’re planning for 2018! Dates to be confirmed in January.

Announcing the ISANA ACTiveNSW committee elected at our recent AGM for 2017-2018
President: Angela Leota-Hughes
Vice President: Lyndall Benton
Professional Development Manager: Ellen Poels
Treasurer: Amy Choo
Secretary: Charlotte Long
Communications Coordinator: Nuala Myatt-Bocarro

Last month ACTiveNSW branch held their AGM and final PD session for the year on The National Code 2018.  It was a valuable session with Bianca Martin, A/g Assistant Director, Overseas Students Ombudsman Strategy along with ISANA executive members Lyndall Benton and Bronwyn Gilson presenting. The session was also a great opportunity to meet old friends and make new ones over lunch.

The ACTiveNSW branch committee

ACTiveNSW Committee at their annual PD on on The National Code 2018.
Pictured L to R: Amy Choo, Nuala Myatt-Bocarro, Angela Leota-Hughes, Bronwyn Gilson, Lyndall Benton

VIC/TAS Branch
VIC/TAS Branch wishes all its members a safe and happy holiday season.

VIC Branch Members attending the national conference.
Pictured L to R: Wendy Blastock, Sharon Smith, Catherine Gomes, Manorani Guy, Desma Smith

Expressions of Interest Sought

Call to members to submit an expression of interest for committee member position, VP – Planning and Development.

Please submit any expressions to isana@isana.org.au

CISA Announces 2018 Conference Location

The Council of International Students Australia (CISA) is glad to announce that Cairns, Queensland has been selected as the location for the CISA National Conference 2018.

The conference is to be held in Cairns Convention Centre from Monday 25th to Thursday 28th of June 2018.

Bijay Sapkota, National President, CISA, said “We are excited to have our conference in Cairns. It is a very popular destination and we have a large international student community present in Queensland. Cairns offer delegates so much from accommodation to world class meeting facilities.”

The annual CISA conference brings together international student representatives from across Australia where they voice their challenges and advocate for a quality international student experience in Australia.

ISANA Member Survey

ISANA would like to hear from you. We are seeking feedback about our member communication. Please take the short survey below:

ISANA Communication 2017

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

QLD Branch

The ISANA QLD AGM was held on 17 October 2017 at QUT Gardens Point Campus, Brisbane.
A new committee was elected with the following outcomes:

• President:                                           Samantha Hilbig – Griffith University
• Vice President:                                                Nominations remain open
• Treasurer:                                                       Andy Ng – QUT
•  Secretary:                                                        Janet Flanagan – ICTE-UQ
•  Communications Officer                                Nominations remain open
•  Professional Development Coordinator         Kellie Brady – DET
•  Regional Representative                                Tori Sutcliffe – CQU

SANiTy Branch

The 2017 SANiTy Conference held on Friday 17 November, provided delegates with a forum to explore some key issues relating to diversity and international student well-being. Ishwar Singh from Pride in Diversity opened the conference with a thought-provoking awareness session on the LGBTI community. Delegates participated in several interactive exercises highlighting issues faced by members of the LGBTI community.  Ishwar also explained the characteristics of each group and tried to breakdown potential misconceptions often held by society.

Karyn Kent, Chief Executive of StudyAdelaide, delivered an overview of recent StudyAdelaide events and detailed several initiatives currently being rolled out. Karyn spoke about the recently awarded Employer Campaign, a scheme where employers offer internships, short-term placements or ongoing employment to an international students or graduate.

The AGM was held during the lunch break, with the following positions filled for 2018:

President:  Louise Skull
Vice President:  Sarah Parrington
Secretary:  Natasha Pressley
Treasurer:  Kathy Matthews
Committee:  Klaus Koefer, Shawna Hooton and Kelly Liebich

A variety of student well-being issues were covered in presentations by Terri Finn from The University of Adelaide and Nadia Lovett from University Senior College. These issues received further consideration in Lisa Kemp’s address on improving the well-being of 18-24 year olds in the Adelaide City Council area.

The conference concluded with ISANA National President, Mary Ann Seow, summarising changes to the National Code, rounding out an informative day of networking and information sharing opportunities. We wish to acknowledge and thank The University of Adelaide for the use of the room as well as StudyAdelaide and University Senior College, the conference sponsors.

VIC/TAS Branch

The ISANA Victoria/Tasmania AGM was held on 23 November 2017. A new committee was elected with the following outcomes:

2 Years ( Commenced 2018)
Branch President                                                                  – Manorani Guy
Branch Vice-President                                                         – Jennifer Walsh
Branch Treasurer                                                                 – Steffi Lee
Branch Secretary                                                                  – Margaret Dawson

1 Year ( Commence 2018)
Professional Development (PD) Coordinator                   – Jennifer Hsu/ Lyndon Medina
Conference Convenor                                                         – Eris Henderson
Conference Convenor                                                         – Coby Liew
Communications Coordinator                                            –  Vacant
Tasmanian representative                                                   –  Donna leach
Schools sector representative                                            – Alan Clarke
VET sector representative                                                   – Demmi Paris
Regional Institution representative                                    – Badraa Al – Darkazly
Regional Institution representative                                    – Helen Nicholls -Stary

ISANA ANZSSA 2017 Conference
Registrations Open

28th ISANA International Education Association & 22nd
Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association Conferences 

05-08 December 2017 | STAR Gold Coast

Conference Partner

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

Theme: International Students Mental Health – Common issues, challenges, strengths and useful support strategies

Date: Thursday 23rd November

Time: 12noon – 5pm

Cost:
Member $55 includes lunch
Non-Member $155 includes lunch

Venue: Trinity College, 100 Royal Parade, Parkville – OWL Building (old Wardens Lodge)

More Information & Registration

ACTiveNSW Branch

AGM and PD session: National Code 2018 – So What’s New?

Date: 10^th November 2017

Location: Level 5, 10 Barrack Street Sydney NSW 2000

Time: 10am – 2pm

Session Brief:

10.00am- 10.45am   Annual General Meeting (AGM)

10.45-2.00pm      Professional Development Session- The National Code 2018- So What’s New?

• Student transfers
• Course progress and attendance requirements (changes for VET Sector)
• Younger overseas students welfare arrangements
• Other minor changes
• Student written agreements
• Managing agents

 The Commonwealth Ombudsman will explain their understanding of the National Code changes, including:

• how they anticipate these might be reflected in complaint and appeal issues – and how to avoid them
• share insights from their experience investigating international student complaints
• what issues they think the changes are intended to/will address
• Current issues

Presenters:

Bianca Martin, A/g Assistant Director, Overseas Students Strategy Team – Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Office

Bronwyn Gilson, National Vice-President – ISANA International Education Association.

Lyndall Benton, ACTiveNSW Vice-President – ISANA International Education Association.

More information & Registration

SANiTy Branch

SANiTy State Conference

‘Celebrating Diversity  and Well-being’

Date: Friday, 17th November 2017

Time: 9.15am for a 9.30am start

Location: The University of Adelaide, Rooms 322 – Hughes Building (The lower ground floor of the Hub)

Cost:
$80 Member
$150 Non-Member

Guest Presenters:

• Ishwar Singh, Pride in Diversity
• Karyn Kent, Study Adelaide
• Terri Finn, Adelaide University Union
• Nadia Lovett, University Senior College
• Lisa Kemp, Adelaide City Council
• Mary Ann Seow, National ISANA President

More information & Registration

ISANA ANZSSA 2017 Conference
Registrations Open

28th ISANA International Education Association & 22nd
Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association Conferences 

05-08 December 2017 | STAR Gold Coast 

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October 2017 Newsletter

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

Theme: International Students Mental Health – Common issues, challenges, strengths and useful support strategies

Date: Thursday 23rd November

Time: 12noon – 5pm

Cost:
Member $55 includes lunch
Non-Member $155 includes lunch

Venue: Graduate House

More Information & Registration

QLD Branch

Recent pictures from our PD on National Code and Visa Reforms .Attended by 40 people held on the 14th September at Griffith University.

Upcoming PD and AGM the 17th October .

Theme :  Adjustment issues and depression in International Students .

​Guest Speaker Mr Sam Zimmer

Psychologist, International Student Services

Biography
Sam Zimmer is a psychologist who works within the tertiary education sector as an International Student Counsellor. Sam’s more recent professional experiences involve working as an Academic Language and Learning Adviser, a TESOL English Language Instructor overseas, a Research Field Worker in the School of Psychology at QUT and as a Family and Relationships Counsellor at Mercy Family Services. Sam has a passion for supporting wellbeing and transition among international students studying at Australian universities. He also enjoys improving his professional skills and knowledge in applied psychological practice and peer program development with international students.

Find out more

ACTiveNSW Branch

AGM and PD session: National Code 2018 – so what’s new?
ACTiveNSW AGM and professional development day and will be early November. More details to follow soon!

2017 International Student Provider Forum Wednesday 18 October 2017
This year the forum focus is international students and mental health wellbeing. Find out more and register to attend here: https://tinyurl.com/y8dmz972
ISANA will have an information stand at this event – come and say hello!

2017 NSW International Student Awards
On Friday 22 September the winners of this year’s NSW International Student Awards were announced at Government House Sydney.
All winner and other finalist profiles are on the StudyNSW website The awards celebrate outstanding contributions made by international students to communities in NSW, and acknowledge the organisations that support international students with community programs and initiatives.

All finalist of the 2017 NSW International Student Awards

SANiTy Branch

We will be holding our State Conference on 17 November 2017 and are in the process of organising some fabulous presenters.

We hope to see you all there and that the program will also entice some colleagues to attend with you.

When thinking about the conference and your professional development and involvement, please consider joining the SANiTy Committee.

The access to information, networks, and professional development is extremely rewarding. We would like representation from all sectors.

Save the date, more information to follow.

ISANA ANZSSA 2017 Conference
Registrations Open

28th ISANA International Education Association & 22nd
Australia and New Zealand Student Services Association Conferences 

05-08 December 2017 | STAR Gold Coast 

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

ISANA VIC/TAS 18th state conference was held at William Angliss. Parliamentary Secretary Frank Mcguire  For Small Business & Innovation opened the conference.
The committee had designed a very comprehensive program and participants were able to walk away with a tool box of ideas to take back to their work place.
It was exciting to see that 25% of our attendees were students due to the generous grant From Study Melbourne.
We were particularly proud of the efforts of the committee to reach out to the student advisors totaling our number of registrations to 121 for 2017.
There were heaps of opportunities for networking and it was a day of gratitude to all the professionals especially the student advisors who have worked tirelessly to enhance the student experience. It was a day of recognition and appreciation for what they have all contributed to the sector.

Opening the Conference

Conference Convenors

MP Frank McGuire and students

Volunteers

QLD Branch

National Code and ESOS Workshop, including 457 Visa Changes

When:                                  Thursday, 14th September 
Time:                                    1pm – 4:30pm
Location:                              Griffith University, Nathan Campus,
Room: N55_0.06
Cost:                                     Members $50, non-members $80
(includes afternoon tea, excludes lunch)

Target Audience:
Staff involved in the international education sector who regularly interact,
assist or support international students.

Presenters:
Mariana Lane:   Project Manager (International Education), Independent Schools Queensland,
Ben Houston:      Director, Systems and Compliance Section, Australia Government Department of Education and Training
Confirming:         Dept. Immigration and Border Protection

This session will focus on changes to government legislation and policies, especially in regards to the updates on the Commonwealth ESOS framework, 457 visa changes, PRISMS, the Tuition Protection Service, simplified student visa framework, student-related visa policies and streamlined visa processing. The presentation will be delivered by Mariana Lane. However, Ben Houston and a representative from immigration will attend via a conference link for question and answer sessions.

REGISTER HERE

SANiTy Branch

On August 24 we were very lucky to have a presentation from Sharon Jennings, Manager for the Sex Industry Network (SIN). It was a fascinating and interesting presentation where we all came away richer for the experience.  We learnt about the issues facing workers in the industry and the distinct issues faced by international student sex workers. South Australia is still struggling to have the sex industry decriminalised and are looking forward to the days when we can base the industry here on the New Zealand Model which seems to be the world leader.

We are planning our state Conference to be held on November 17 and consensus shows a need for presenters who can assist our service providers with best practice to support LGBTI students. We hope to have industry updates and projections form Study Adelaide,  managing expectations amongst international students, managing issues in under 18/Homestay/Accommodation, and developing coping strategies in our student populations. WE look forward to catching up with all members and their colleagues in November.

ACTiveNSW Branch

ACTiveNSW invites members to join the International Education Provider Forum on Wednesday 18 October 2017. This year the forum focus is international students and mental health wellbeing.
The ACTiveNSW committee will have an information stand at this event and Lyndall Benton, ACTiveNSW Vice President, will be a panellist at one of the sessions.
You are also invited to share your examples of programs or initiatives that make a positive difference in this focus area through participating in a poster session at the forum.
Find out more and register to attend here: http://www.study.sydney/english/news-and-stories/events/international-education-provider-forum-2/

ISANA ANZSSA 2017 Conference
Registrations Open

Early bird closes October 2017

University of Technology Sydney – Manager, International Partnerships Faculty of Engineering and Information – Closing Monday 18th September 2017

Member Bursary

ISANA is very excited to announce the ISANA Member bursary to attend the annual National Conference. In previous years, the member bursary has been coordinated by state branches. This year, it has been agreed that a national call will be made. The national call will make it easier for Branches to freely promote and encourage members.  ISANA is excited about this initiative.

On behalf of the National Council, I encourage all of you to consider applying for this bursary. Good luck to all and we look forward to receiving your applications.

Member Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance
Student Bursary

Since 2012, ISANA has invited international students from each State and Territory to the Annual National Conference through a Student Conference Bursary. This Bursary valued at $1000 plus a conference registration is awarded to one student from each State and Territory. The aims of the Student conference bursary are to:

• Provide opportunities for engagement with other students and professional and academic staff in the international education sector;
• Ensure that international students interest’s and opinions are heard and noted in general discussion and through presentations;
• Develop leadership potential in the international student community
• Disseminate international education information through the student community

We invite members to nominate continuing international students who will be worthy recipients for your State or Territory. Nominated International students will need to submit complete applications to the ISANA Secretariat isana@isana.org.au by 11th August 2017 who will then forward to a preliminary selection committee in the respective Branch. Each Branch will conduct a selection and shortlist up to four applications from each state and territory represented in the branch, that will be forwarded to the ISANA Secretariat.  A selection Panel from the National Council will then select from this shortlist the final recipients.

We look forward to receiving the applications.

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State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

Working Together: Solution Focused Support for International Students in the 21st Century

The VIC/TAS 2017 state conference will break new ground by blending knowledge and practice skilfully, to leave the delegates feeling invigorated and more able to face the challenges in their association with international students. With a focus on solutions the day will provide participants with a wealth of information and a toolkit of strategies for dealing with the complexity of supporting the diverse range of students who come to Australia seeking education.

DATE: Friday 1st September 2017

VENUE: William Angliss Conference Centre, 555 La Trobe Street, Level 12, Melbourne

REGISTRATION FEE:  members $270 |  Non-Members $350 | Presenters/Students $150

MORE INFORMATION

QLD Branch

National Code and ESOS Workshop, including 457 Visa Changes

When:                                  Thursday, 24 August 2017
Time:                                    9am – 1pm
Location:                              CPA Australia office, Level 29, 10 Eagle Street,
Brisbane CBD
Cost:                                     Members $50, non-members $80
(includes morning tea, excludes lunch)
RSVP:                                    Friday, 11 August 2017

Target Audience:
Staff involved in the international education sector who regularly interact,
assist or support international students.

Presenters:
Mariana Lane:   Project Manager (International Education), Independent Schools Queensland,
Ben Houston:      Director, Systems and Compliance Section, Australia Government Department of Education and Training
Confirming:         Dept. Immigration and Border Protection

This session will focus on changes to government legislation and policies, especially in regards to the updates on the Commonwealth ESOS framework, 457 visa changes, PRISMS, the Tuition Protection Service, simplified student visa framework, student-related visa policies and streamlined visa processing. The presentation will be delivered by Mariana Lane. However, Ben Houston and a representative from immigration will attend via a conference link for question and answer sessions.

REGISTER HERE

SANiTy Branch

SANiTy is hosting a professional development breakfast for members.  Sharon Jennings, manager of SIN – South Australian Sex Industry Network will present information relevant for anyone working in international student services in South Australia.  A large proportion of international students are working in the sex industry and may be unaware of their rights, health and welfare, safe practices, and support services. SIN offers peer support, education, information, advocacy and referral services for sex workers.

Dates:             Thursday, 24th August 2017

Time:                7.30am for 7.45am start to 9.45am

Location:           UniSA City West Campus between North Terrace
and Hindley Street. Barbara Hanrahan Building
level 4 Room 29

Cost:                  $30.00 members or $60 for non-members

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

ACTiveNSW Branch

Last month ACTiveNSW held two professional development sessions on understanding the international student life-cycle and managing critical incidents. ISANA national president, Mary Ann Seow, presented two interactive workshops on these topics during the day. Aside from the value of these informative sessions, participants had the opportunity to gain current insights on the sector from Mary Ann.

ACTiveNSW committee with ISANA National President Mary Ann Seow: :L-R Amy Choo, Mary Ann Seow, Lyndall Benton, Angela Leota-Hughes, Christina Atomoaie

ISANA ANZSSA 2017 Conference
Registrations Open

National Conference Bursaries Open

Member Bursary

ISANA is very excited to announce the ISANA Member bursary to attend the annual National Conference. In previous years, the member bursary has been coordinated by state branches. This year, it has been agreed that a national call will be made. The national call will make it easier for Branches to freely promote and encourage members.  ISANA is excited about this initiative.

On behalf of the National Council, I encourage all of you to consider applying for this bursary. Good luck to all and we look forward to receiving your applications.

Members bursary closing date Monday 31st July 2017.

Member Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance
Student Bursary

Since 2012, ISANA has invited international students from each State and Territory to the Annual National Conference through a Student Conference Bursary. This Bursary valued at $1000 plus a conference registration is awarded to one student from each State and Territory. The aims of the Student conference bursary are to:

• Provide opportunities for engagement with other students and professional and academic staff in the international education sector;
• Ensure that international students interest’s and opinions are heard and noted in general discussion and through presentations;
• Develop leadership potential in the international student community
• Disseminate international education information through the student community

We invite members to nominate continuing international students who will be worthy recipients for your State or Territory. Nominated International students will need to submit complete applications to the ISANA Secretariat isana@isana.org.au by 31^st July 2017 who will then forward to a preliminary selection committee in the respective Branch. Each Branch will conduct a selection and shortlist up to four applications from each state and territory represented in the branch, that will be forwarded to the ISANA Secretariat.  A selection Panel from the National Council will then select from this shortlist the final recipients.

We look forward to receiving the applications.

International Student Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance 2017

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State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

When the Government Knocks

When:            Tuesday 4th July 2017

Time:             1pm – 5.00pm  (Registration/ Networking lunch: 12 – 1pm)

Where:           Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street Carlton Tel. 03 9347 3428

RSVP:              By Mon 3 July

Target Audience:  Anyone with an interest in international education; all policy makers, directors, managers, marketing, finance, counselors, and operational staff at organisations that are engaged in the international student industry from recruitment through to graduation.

This Session will facilitate networking and interaction among the panelist and participants, the exchange of information between peers and the opportunity to share ideas that really work!

For more information please visit the above Professional Development page or for registration – REGISTER HERE
VIC/TAS presented at the Staff Professional Development in International Education Symposium at Deakin

QLD Branch

National Code and ESOS Workshop, including 457 Visa Changes

When:                                  Thursday, 24 August 2017
Time:                                    9am – 1pm
Location:                              CPA Australia office, Level 29, 10 Eagle Street,
Brisbane CBD
Cost:                                     Members $50, non-members $80
(includes morning tea, excludes lunch)
RSVP:                                    Friday, 11 August 2017

Target Audience:
Staff involved in the international education sector who regularly interact,
assist or support international students.

Presenters:
Mariana Lane:   Project Manager (International Education), Independent
Schools Queensland,
Ben Houston:      Director, Systems and Compliance Section, Australia                                        Government Department of Education and Training
Confirming:         Dept. Immigration and Border Protection

This session will focus on changes to government legislation and policies, especially in regards to the updates on the Commonwealth ESOS framework, 457 visa changes, PRISMS, the Tuition Protection Service, simplified student visa framework, student-related visa policies and streamlined visa processing. The presentation will be delivered by Mariana Lane. However, Ben Houston and a representative from immigration will attend via a conference link for question and answer sessions.

REGISTER HERE

SANiTy Branch

SANiTy is hosting a professional development breakfast for members.  Sharon Jennings, manager of SIN – South Australian Sex Industry Network will present information relevant for anyone working in international student services in South Australia.  A large proportion of international students are working in the sex industry and may be unaware of their rights, health and welfare, safe practices, and support services. SIN offers peer support, education, information, advocacy and referral services for sex workers.

Dates:             Thursday, 27 July 2017

Time:                7.45am for 8am start to 10am

Location:           UniSA City West Campus between North Terrace
and Hindley Street. Barbara Hanrahan Building
level 4 Room 33

Cost:                  $30.00 members or $60 for non-members

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

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We are now mid-way through 2017 and many will be preparing for new intakes in the second half of the year. All indicators at this stage are that Australia will continue to attract international students. These increased numbers come despite the changes to Australia’s visa categories and eligibility. The impact on current international students continues to be a topic of discussion.

Our Vic/Tas and Queensland Branches have organised upcoming forums where members may be able to have queries related to government policy addressed. I refer you to the information below for more details. These forums are always full so book early to get your place.

Finally, we would like to encourage all members to take heed of the bursaries to assist members and international student leaders to attend this year’s joint National Conference with ANZSSA. Details follow in this newsletter.

We have received an amazing number of submissions for presentations and workshops. Delegates to the conference will hear a very interesting range of topics that befits the theme of ‘Broadening Perspectives for Student Success’. Don’t forget to save the date and start planning your trip to the Gold Coast.

Till next month, on behalf of National Council, I wish all members well. Do not hesitate to drop us a line through our Secretariat and follow us on our social media.

Kind regards
Mary Ann Seow
ISANA National President

Member Bursary

ISANA is very excited to announce the ISANA Member bursary to attend the annual National Conference. In previous years, the member bursary has been coordinated by state branches. This year, it has been agreed that a national call will be made. The national call will make it easier for Branches to freely promote and encourage members.  ISANA is excited about this initiative.

On behalf of the National Council, I encourage all of you to consider applying for this bursary. Good luck to all and we look forward to receiving your applications.

Members bursary closing date Monday 31st July 2017.

Member Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance
Student Bursary

Since 2012, ISANA has invited international students from each State and Territory to the Annual National Conference through a Student Conference Bursary. This Bursary valued at $1000 plus a conference registration is awarded to one student from each State and Territory. The aims of the Student conference bursary are to:

• Provide opportunities for engagement with other students and professional and academic staff in the international education sector;
• Ensure that international students interest’s and opinions are heard and noted in general discussion and through presentations;
• Develop leadership potential in the international student community
• Disseminate international education information through the student community

We invite members to nominate continuing international students who will be worthy recipients for your State or Territory. Nominated International students will need to submit complete applications to the ISANA Secretariat isana@isana.org.au by 31^st July 2017 who will then forward to a preliminary selection committee in the respective Branch. Each Branch will conduct a selection and shortlist up to four applications from each state and territory represented in the branch, that will be forwarded to the ISANA Secretariat.  A selection Panel from the National Council will then select from this shortlist the final recipients.

We look forward to receiving the applications.

International Student Bursary for ISANA National Conference Attendance 2017

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State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

ISANA TASMANIA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

THEME: “The importance of Collaboration in Providing Information to International Students”

Date: Friday, 9 June 2017
Time: 12:00pm – 5:00pm
Venue: UTAS, TSBE Function Room, Centenary Building, Level 4, Sandy Bay Campus

Cost: ISANA Member no lunch – Free
ISANA Member Lunch – $20

Non-Member no lunch – $50
Non-Member Lunch – $80

Presenter: Assoc. Professor Shanton Chang

Department of Computing and Information Systems
Assistant Dean (International)
Melbourne School of Engineering
The University of Melbourne

REGISTER HERE

When the Government Knocks

When:            Tuesday 4th July 2017

Time:             1pm – 5.00pm  (Registration/ Networking lunch: 12 – 1pm)

Where:           Graduate House, 220 Leicester Street Carlton Tel. 03 9347 3428

RSVP:              By Mon 3 July

Target Audience:  Anyone with an interest in international education; all policy makers, directors, managers, marketing, finance, counselors, and operational staff at organisations that are engaged in the international student industry from recruitment through to graduation.

This Session will facilitate networking and interaction among the panelist and participants, the exchange of information between peers and the opportunity to share ideas that really work!

For more information please visit the above Professional Development page or for registration – REGISTER HERE

QLD Branch

Industry discussions and networking

When:                                   Wednesday, 14 June 2017
Time:                                     8am – 11am
Location:                              CPA Australia office, Level 29, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost:                                      Members $20, non-members $40
RSVP:                                    Friday, 2 June 2017
Opening:
Rebecca Hall, Executive Director of International Education & Training Unit   Trade Investment Queensland
Target Audience:
Staff involved in the international education sector who regularly interact,
assist or support international students.

Join us for an opportunity for members in the international education sector to discuss and exchange information and approaches on sector issues. Questions and topics, provided by participants through the event registration form, will be tabled for grouped discussions to ensure topics are relevant to the interests and focus of those in attendance.

REGISTER HERE

National Code and ESOS Workshop, including 457 Visa Changes

When:                                  Thursday, 24 August 2017
Time:                                     9am – 1pm
Location:                              CPA Australia office, Level 29, 10 Eagle Street, Brisbane CBD
Cost:                                      Members $50, non-members $80 (includes morning tea, excludes lunch)
RSVP:                                    Friday, 11 August 2017
Target Audience:
Staff involved in the international education sector who regularly interact,
assist or support international students.
Presenters:
Mariana Lane:   Project Manager (International Education), Independent
Schools Queensland,
Ben Houston:      Director, Systems and Compliance Section, Australia                                        Government Department of Education and Training
Confirming:         Dept. Immigration and Border Protection

This session will focus on changes to government legislation and policies, especially in regards to the updates on the Commonwealth ESOS framework, 457 visa changes, PRISMS, the Tuition Protection Service, simplified student visa framework, student-related visa policies and streamlined visa processing. The presentation will be delivered by Mariana Lane. However, Ben Houston and a representative from immigration will attend via a conference link for question and answer sessions.

REGISTRATION OPENING SOON

Event Summary:

Webinar: The International Student Perspective and Nurturing the Student Voice held on 24 May.
ISANA Queensland has held its first webinar! We would like to thank Dion Lee for a great presentation about CISA and his thoughts on the student voice and the ISANA members who joined the presentation. This is a great way for us to connect more often with our regional members and we hope it is the first step into PD sessions which reach throughout the state.

Student Hub on 28 April

Friday 28^th April saw a productive, fun and informative afternoon tea at The Edge at the State Library, which is the home of the Brisbane Student Hub.  It is a great drop in and work space for international students to use. Students can access help in the form of  information, advice and referrals on healthcare, employment, budget management, accommodation and legal services, as well as connecting students to local events and activities. Thank you to Multicultural Development Association for putting on this event. ISANA members from both tertiary, secondary and TAFE attended and we met many of the Brisbane student ambassadors, who are clearly doing a wonderful job.

The Hub is open between 12-5pm  on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday or by appointment from Monday and Friday between 9am-5pm. The website for more information is: https://mdaltd.org.au/brisbanestudenthub/

ACTiveNSW Branch

Understanding the International Student Life-Cycle and Managing Critical Incidents

Date: 29^th June 2017
Time: 9:30am – 4:30pm
Venue: Department of Premier and Cabinet, 52 Martin Place, Sydney NSW 2000

Highlights of these two interactive workshops

Session 1 (9.30am- 12.30pm)

• Exploring the international student lifecycle and identifying challenges they face
• Sharing best practice and discussing available community resources
• Developing strategies that contribute to a positive international student experience

Session 2 (1.30pm – 4.30pm)

• Definitions and Examples of a critical incident
• Critical Incident preparation and response
• Policy Development
• Self Care

About the presenter
National President: ISANA International Education Association
Current ISANA national president, Mary Ann Seow, has been a member of the ISANA National Council since 2009 and has been actively involved in international education in Australia for over 15 years. Her passion lies in working in the international education sector and collaborating with agencies, student groups and peers to assist and support international students and to advance research in international education.

REGISTER HERE

Dear  *|FNAME|*

No doubt, most of you would have noted that international education has been in the news lately and unfortunately, the news has caused concerns. I encourage members to follow ISANA on Facebook and Twitter for the latest news on international education.

457 visa changes

The recently announced changes to the 457 visa sub-class has received quite a bit of coverage. While the changes do not extend to student visas, there have been concerns amongst students about to graduate of the impact these changes will have on them. This is particularly concerning for research students. A recent article in The Australian strengthens Universities Australia request for urgent clarification on the changes. Importantly, they have highlighted the continuing need for Australia to recruit world leading global researchers and academics. ISANA supports UA and the many start-up companies that will benefit from the talent that is currently being trained in our universities and research institutes.

Work exploitation of international students

The recent story on SBS on the exploitation of international students in the Vietnamese hospitality sector is unfortunately not a new story. It is distressing to read that the exploitation of vulnerable international students is a continued practice. The article does note importantly that it takes two parties for this practice to occur. Students are sometimes willing to accept poor working conditions because they are either ignorant of their rights or preferring to accept under-payment to unemployment.  ISANA reminds all members of the news in an earlier newsletter where we informed members of efforts by DIBP and the FWO to address work exploitation of international students. Here is the excerpt:

Temporary visa holder like international students with a work entitlement and who may have been exploited, need to be aware that DIBP will generally not cancel a visa, detain or remove individuals, provided they have reported their circumstance to the FWO.  Please make this information known to your international students. For more information, please refer to the media release from Minister for Employment, Sen. M Cash and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Hon P Dutton of 15 February 2017.

Sexual Health Education for international students

The ABC on Monday 24 April, 2017 featured a podcast interview with Dr Georgia Babatsikos, Deakin University, Karen Cochrane from CISA and Anthony Fleming from Allianz on international students’ lack of preparation for life in Australia when it comes to their sexual and mental health. Providing sexual health education to international students is complicated. While Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is compulsory and information is provided to students on arrival, this is not enough. Students and their families need information on the health system provided in their own language, prior to arrival for study in Australia. ISANA welcomes any feedback from members on whether this is being provided and how sexual and mental health education is being conveyed to students.

Access to Member Portal

By now all financial members should have received information on their log in information to the email account that you submitted on your membership form. Please follow the instructions to set your personal password to gain access to the ISANA Members Only section. The latest edition of the ISANA sponsored referred journal Transitions is available on the site for your perusal. We will be adding more content to this section.

As always ISANA welcomes your comments, stories and photos for our newsletter and social media sites. Till the next newsletter, on behalf of National Council, I wish you well and refer you to the latest news from the Branches.

Kind regards
Mary Ann Seow
ISANA National President

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

Save in the Diary

PD 2: Tuesday July 4  – When the Government Knocks

PD 3: Thursday November 23 – TBA

Annual VIC/TAS Conference:
Working together: Solution focused support for International Students in the 21st Century – Friday, September 1

For our Tasmanian members:
There will be a PD session in Hobart on Friday, June 9.
Topic: TBA

QLD Branch

Sudirman Cup 2017, the largest badminton tournament in the world which will be held for the first time in Australia from May 21-28 on the Gold Coast.

See http://www.sudirmancup.com.au/

The Sudirman Cup involves over 1500 of the best male and female badminton players from 32 countries and featuring the stars from Asian badminton powerhouse countries China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular sports in Asia and has an estimated 220 million players across the world.

We are running a Community Ambassador Program on behalf of Badminton Australia, Gold Coast City Council and Tourism Events Queensland to engage student leaders from the participating countries. This is a great opportunity for students to take an active role in the tournament and represent their country of origin.

What is the Sudirman Cup 2017 Student Community Ambassador Program? 

The Community Ambassador Program is a program where selected leaders in the participating communities (i.e. Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Singapore, Indian, Indonesian, Korean, Hong Kong etc) will be awarded an honorary title of a Community Ambassador to spread the key messages about the tournament in any capacity they can, particularly through their personal and social networks and events. Leaders can come from the below list (but not limited to):

• Local student leaders and groups
• University representatives (including University professors, researchers and lecturers etc)
• International student leaders and groups
• Community specific sports clubs on campus
• Badminton players (Male and female badminton current and past players as well as Badminton enthusiasts)

Community Ambassadors can also assist in supporting student groups to attend matches and join other community members from the general community and other universities to come together in official fan groups to support their countries.

Students appointed to the program will receive a uniform, Ambassador kit and tickets to see their country of origin’s qualifying matches.

Students can register their interest by clicking on the link below:
http://redelephant.studentvolunteer.sgizmo.com/s3/

ACTiveNSW Branch

PD session
Save the date! ACTiveNSW next professional development day is Thursday 25 May.

Industry expert, Paula Durance (Dunstan) will present on the student life cycle, critical incidents, and preventative measures around critical incidents.

Youth Week
We were proud to initiate a free interactive sports event for international students with City of Sydney for Youth Week. Approximately 150 students came to the centre on 7 April to participate in various activities with old and new friends. A fantastic team of student planners and volunteers, as well as support from NSW Police and City of Sydney staff, ensured the evening was a great success.

SANiTy Branch

South Australia is again offering members and non-members the opportunity to undertake Mental Health First Aid Training at an extremely reduced price. It was so successful last year that the participants believed that other staff members at their organisations should also complete the training. Please see the Professional Development page on our website for more information.

There has been a significant drain of experience and knowledge at some providers in the past few years so SANiTy is proposing new professional development to train and support new staff working with International Students. We are awaiting the release of the new National Code to plan and organise essential training for members and to encourage new memberships from staff who need support.

We would still like to encourage new committee members from Adelaide University, TAFE and private providers to come and join the committee and have some input into the professional development we offer in South Australia. The networks, knowledge and insight gained from being on the committee is priceless and an asset to any organisation.

Dear  *|FNAME|*

On behalf of ISANA National Council, I hope that when you receive this month’s newsletter, for most members the new academic year has commenced and that students have settled into the new year ISANA National Council has begun the new year with its annual planning weekend. During this weekend in March, members of National Council which includes the Executive and State Presidents meet to share information as well as plan State and National activities for the year.

ISANA Planning

All ISANA Branches will shortly upload their professional development program for the next few months. This year we have also decided that at least one PD session per Branch will be available as a webinar to enable members and interested colleagues to participate without having to leave their place of employment. Accessible professional development has been a request from members so we hope webinars will address this need.

National Council also received updates on this year’s joint national conference with ANZSSA. This year’s conference promises to be an exciting conference. However, it is important to also note that conferences are only as good as the presentations. I like to take this opportunity to encourage members to submit abstracts for presentations. To this end we have extended the deadline for referred abstracts to Thursday 6 April and Non-refereed abstracts are due on the 17 May.

Council has also agreed to continue supporting members and international student leaders to the national conference through member and student bursaries. All members will receive information on how to apply for these bursaries.

National council will continue to streamline the webpages and members will soon be able to access a members only site which should be up and running by the end of April. This is to ensure that only members can access ISANA resources and information.  By mid April you will receive a log in email to our members only site. To ensure that you continue to have access to ISANA resources, please make sure your membership is current and contact details are up to date.

Government submissions

I would like to take this opportunity to thank members who took the time to provide information to National Council on the proposed changes to the National Code and TEQSA’s publication of decisions. ISANA has submitted members’ feedback on both consultation papers.

Criterion Conference

Finally, as ISANA National President I was invited to be part of a panel at a recent two-day conference on University Community Safety and Student Well-Being organised by Criterion Conference. Along with Nina Khairina, CISA National President and Judith Uren from Study Melbourne, I shared information on international student issues and challenges. I also informed delegates of the work that ISANA as an organization undertakes to assist and support staff and international students. Delegates were mainly Senior Managers in University Student Services and this was a good opportunity to highlight the good work that many members do for international students on their various campuses.

And on that note, I thank members for their continued good work with students and the support you give to your colleagues and peers across the association.

Please do connect with your local branch and as always keep in touch via our Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin sites and email.

Kind regards
Mary Ann Seow
ISANA National President

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

“Victorian Child Safe Standards, effective from 1 January 2017 – The Facts”

Date: 10th April 2017
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Venue: Graduate House, University of Melbourne, Carlton

Lunch: Networking lunch and afternoon tea available

Cost:
Member    $30 including lunch
Member    $0 no lunch

Non-member $85 including lunch
Non-member $55 no lunch

Despite numerous presentations about the new standards in 2016, ISANA has identified gaps in their application within the education sector.
There is confusion and misunderstanding about who is ultimately responsible for the child.  Many organisations subject to the standards will have
policies and processes for dealing with under 18’s in place – this PD session will help to address any gaps that exist and will answer all your questions
about what it is you have to do.

Save in the Diary
PD 2: Tuesday July 4  – When the Government Knocks

PD 3: Thursday November 23 – TBA

Annual Conference: Working together: Solution focused support for International Students in the 21st Century – Friday, September 1

For our Tasmanian members:
There will be a PD session in Hobart on Friday, June 9.
Topic: TBA

QLD Branch

Sudirman Cup 2017, the largest badminton tournament in the world which will be held for the first time in Australia from May 21-28 on the Gold Coast.

See http://www.sudirmancup.com.au/

The Sudirman Cup involves over 1500 of the best male and female badminton players from 32 countries and featuring the stars from Asian badminton powerhouse countries China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Indonesia. It is one of the most popular sports in Asia and has an estimated 220 million players across the world.

We are running a Community Ambassador Program on behalf of Badminton Australia, Gold Coast City Council and Tourism Events Queensland to engage student leaders from the participating countries. This is a great opportunity for students to take an active role in the tournament and represent their country of origin.

What is the Sudirman Cup 2017 Student Community Ambassador Program? 

The Community Ambassador Program is a program where selected leaders in the participating communities (i.e. Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Singapore, Indian, Indonesian, Korean, Hong Kong etc) will be awarded an honorary title of a Community Ambassador to spread the key messages about the tournament in any capacity they can, particularly through their personal and social networks and events. Leaders can come from the below list (but not limited to):

• Local student leaders and groups
• University representatives (including University professors, researchers and lecturers etc)
• International student leaders and groups
• Community specific sports clubs on campus
• Badminton players (Male and female badminton current and past players as well as Badminton enthusiasts)

Community Ambassadors can also assist in supporting student groups to attend matches and join other community members from the general community and other universities to come together in official fan groups to support their countries.

Students appointed to the program will receive a uniform, Ambassador kit and tickets to see their country of origin’s qualifying matches.

Students can register their interest by clicking on the link below:
http://redelephant.studentvolunteer.sgizmo.com/s3/

ACTiveNSW Branch

ACTiveNSW Branch is excited about our upcoming Youth Week partner event with City of Sydney at King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre, The Rocks. To be held the 4-10pm on 7 April, Connect, Play and Win is an opportunity for students to get together for sports and activities! The event is open to all students (international and local) to encourage social connection. Students have been the movers and shakers in bringing this event together!  Branch members, please come along and encourage your students to sign up.
See registration details here.

WA Branch

Exciting things happening in WA stay tuned!

Dear  *|FNAME|*

On behalf of the ISANA National Council, I welcome and wish all members – new and commencing, all the best for the year ahead. With increased numbers of international students and changing structures, many of you will be busy with orientation with hopefully not under stressful conditions.

Conference News

The year 2016 ended with an excellent conference coordinated by our sister organisation ISANA NZ. Wellington was a wonderful host city and if not for the odd scaffolding, one would not know that the city had been subject to earthquake tremors a few months prior. The conference theme ‘Evidence Based Practice in International Education Services’ generated some interesting presentations. I refer members to this link for conference proceedings: http://isana.proceedings.com.au/2016-conference

This years’ conference will be a joint National Conference with the Australia New Zealand Student Services Association (ANZSSA) and will be held 5-8 December, 2017 at the STAR Gold Coast. Members will recall the first time ISANA and ANZSSA co-hosted a national conference in 2014 in Adelaide. That joint conference was a success with delegates hearing from a broad range of presenters on the theme ‘Working with synergies: Benefiting the diversity of Students’. This year’s conference theme ‘Widening perspectives of student success’ aims to share information and strategies on the holistic student experience both within the classroom and in the community. We have called for papers and I encourage members to consider submitting an abstract. Alternatively, you may be aware of some interesting work being done by non-members. I encourage you to invite them to submit an abstract.

Please note that refereed paper abstracts are due on 15 March 2017 while non-referred abstracts are due on 17 May 2017.

New Resources

The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a new tool that I encourage members to promote to students. The FWO has released Record My Hours App.  This new Record My Hours application was officially released on Tuesday 21 February. This app has been designed to help users maintain a record of their work hours and pass on information about their employment. It uses Wi-Fi and GPS tracking to automatically record a person’s working hours which can be manually fine-tuned.

Users can keep track of multiple jobs, take pictures of relevant information (such as rosters and pay slips) and export the information. The app is available in 12 languages including Chinese (simplified and traditional), Tagalog and Bahasa Indonesian.

Record My Hours is 100% secure and private and it is important to remind users that nobody can access a user’s data unless they choose to share it.

The app is free and can be downloaded from the following app stores from today:

iTunes Store (https://appsto.re/au/pBJHfb.i); and

Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.fairwork.recordmyhours&hl=en)

The FWO has also compiled a list of resources for international students. You may access this list here:

Resource List

In addition to the new App that has been released, members may be interested to learn the following:

• There will be a new reporting protocol between the FWO and the Department of Immigration and Border Protection for visa holders.
• The anonymous online reporting will be specifically designed for migrant workers and will be translated into key languages.

Temporary visa holder like international students with a work entitlement and who may have been exploited, need to be aware that DIBP will generally not cancel a visa, detain or remove individuals, provided they have reported their circumstance to the FWO.  Please make this information known to your international students. For more information, please refer to the media release from Minister for Employment, Sen. M Cash and Minister for Immigration and Border Protection, Hon P Dutton of 15 February 2017.

National Code of Practice for Registration Authorities and Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students (National Code)

The Department of Education and Training has released a consultation draft of a revised National Code. ISANA will compile member feedback on the proposed changes. In order to do this, we need your comments and feedback by no later than 2 March. All submissions must be received by the Department on 10 March 2017.  I refer you to an earlier member message on details of how you may provide us with your feedback.

Council for International Education

The Council for International Education appointed by the Federal Government to oversee Australia’s National Strategy for International Education met with stakeholders for an all day workshop held at the Crown Plaza, Adelaide on Wednesday 22 February, 2017. I am pleased to advise members that ISANA was invited to participate in this workshop.

At the workshop, participants were asked to refine and/or add new priorities for medium term implementation to 2020 and identify key areas for Australian Government activity and desired outcomes. To set the scene, we heard presentations from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade on the development of a Foreign Policy White Paper. Submissions are to be received by 28 February 2017. We also heard from the Overseas Students Ombudsman on a report on external complaint avenues for international students and Austrade on key insights and market research on the Future Unlimited brand. The four priority areas that we worked on are as follows:

1. Developing a nationally-consistent approach to marketing and branding of international education
2. Providing the best possible student experience, including developing employability skills and regional engagement
3. Enhancing international cooperation through in-country projects, research collaboration, two-way mobility and transnational education
4. Communicating the benefits of international education to the Australian community

The Council will deliberate and consolidate the session outcomes and prepare these for government. ISANA will provide updates as they come to our attention.

Criterion Conference

Just reminder to all members that The University Community Safety & Wellbeing conference 2017 in Melbourne will provide you with practical strategies to tackle violence and sexual assault on campus, improve response to critical incidents, and provide better support for diverse student needs. Details for the conference are as follows:
22nd & 23rd March 2017 | Victoria University City Convention Centre
For further Information, please refer to this link:  https://www.criterionconferences.com/event/ucs/brochure/?c=364&slp=

And on that note, I would like members to remember that ISANA is your professional network. ISANA is here to support you with Professional Development, networking opportunities, peer support and mentoring and resources. Please do connect with your local branch and as always keep in touch via our Twitter, Facebook and Linkedin sites and email.

All the best for 2017!

Kind regards
Mary Ann Seow
ISANA National President

State Branches

All PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGISTRATIONS can be access HERE

VIC/TAS Branch

Join PD Session Victorian Schools International Group & ISANA

“Child Safe Standards – The Facts”

Date: 10th April 2017
Time: 12pm – 5pm
Venue: Graduate House, University of Melbourne, Carlton

Lunch: Networking lunch and afternoon tea available

Cost:
Member    $30 including lunch
Member    $0 no lunch

Non-member $85 including lunch
Non-member $55 no lunch

Despite numerous presentations about the new standards in 2016, ISANA has identified gaps in their application within the education sector.
There is confusion and misunderstanding about who is ultimately responsible for the child.  Many organisations subject to the standards will have
policies and processes for dealing with under 18’s in place – this PD session will help to address any gaps that exist and will answer all your questions
about what it is you have to do.

Save in the Diary
PD 1: Monday April 10 – The Victorian Child Safe Act

PD 2: Tuesday July 4  – When the Government Knocks

PD 3: Thursday November 23 – TBA

Annual Conference: Friday, September 1

For our Tasmanian members:
There will be a PD session in Hobart on Friday, June 9.
Topic: TBA

QLD Branch

Cross Cultural Competency Training
Date: Wednesday 15th March 2017
Time: 9.00am to 4.00pm
Venue: The Ship Inn

City Welcome Festival for International Students
Saturday 4th March
Brisbane’s new students are invited to attend the annual City Welcome Festival
Time: 2-6pm
Location: City Botanic Gardens

For more information and registration please visit out PD page.

ACTiveNSW Branch

ACTiveNSW would like to take this opportunity in welcoming you back and wish you all the very best for the year ahead. Here are a few upcoming events for members.

The City of Sydney Lord Mayor’s International Student Welcome Reception will be held Tuesday 4 April from 5:30pm – 7:00pm at Sydney Town Hall. ISANA representatives will be at the event to raise the profile of our activities with new students.

Late 2016 ACTiveNSW was successful in gaining partner funding for a project with the City of Sydney for Youth Week 2017. Essentially, the project is for a sports/activities event to be held at King George V (KGV) Recreation Centre, The Rocks on Friday 7 April from 4:00pm – 10:00pm.

The proposal goal was to develop friendship and strengthen culturally diverse student community networks through sports / activities. The event will be open to international and local students. A student working group, with support from ISANA and City of Sydney, will plan the event.

WA Branch

If any members have any ideas as to a topic/theme for the 2017 ISANA/ANZSSA State Conference, please email wa@isana.org.au

Interesting in becoming a Committee Member, please email wa@isana.org.au