Join us for an engaging and practical training session designed to enhance your ability to support international students effectively. This session will provide valuable insights into the unique challenges faced by international students and equip you with the tools and strategies offered by ISANA International Education Association Inc.
Learn how to create inclusive and supportive environments, empower your staff with intercultural competencies, and utilise ISANA’s resources to foster student success. Through interactive discussions, case studies, and actionable takeaways, you’ll leave with a deeper understanding of international education and the confidence to make a lasting impact at your institution.
This session is ideal for education professionals, student support teams, and anyone dedicated to enriching the international student experience.
Date & Time
- Thursday, 27 February 2025
- 2pm – 3pm (AEDT)
Cost
- ISANA Members: No charge
- ISANA Non-Member – Organisational Additional Staff: No charge
- Non-Members: No charge
Member Resources
Presenters
Bronwyn Gilson & Molly Bonnefin
Bronwyn is an experienced Manager in International Compliance and Services with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry and networking with key organisations, peak bodies and personnel. Skilled in Facilitation, Leadership, Strategic Planning, and Organizational Development has a passion for helping staff and international students by assisting in the delivery of a supportive and exceptional student experience.
Her passion lies in ensuring international students have the best possible experience and care during their time in Australia, and that those who support them have access to appropriate training and networking to build and share their skills and experiences in the industry. Bronwyn is a past ISANA President and is the current Vice-President of ISANA.
Molly has extensive experience in the tertiary education sector. Her special interests are in the fields of under-age students, accommodation, and assisting international students to integrate into life and study in Australia. She held a number of managerial roles during her 17 years at Monash College, leading teams of advisors who provided student engagement, wellbeing activities, careers counselling, accommodation support to all students, and guardianship services to under-age students. She also has 13 years of administrative and international student recruitment experience at Chisholm Institute.
From 2009 to 2014, Molly chaired the ISANA Special Interest Group in Pre-Tertiary Students and Accommodation, and served as ISANA National Treasurer 2016 – 2021. She managed the ISANA Consumer Protection and the National Code: Empowering International Students project to increase students’ awareness of their rights and responsibilities under their study visa. This project was funded by Study Melbourne as part of its 2019 International Student Welfare Program.
Molly was awarded the 2014 John Gallagher Memorial Bursary, set up to recognise an outstanding contribution to ELICOS made by an individual working for an English Australia member college. In 2019, she received the ISANA Council Award for an Outstanding Individual Contribution to ISANA.