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)...
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Breaking through the limits – WIL ready – work ready at RMIT University Vietnam
Oct 23, 2020
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 Vietnam’s...
Queensland’s State-wide Talent Program: Providing an innovative approach to enhancing the employability of global talent
Oct 23, 2020
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...
We’re still here for you – how a university pathway provider has evolved orientation events in an online world
Oct 23, 2020
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...
JCU Together – maintaining connection and support through isolation
Oct 23, 2020
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...
Supporting u18’s in PBSA in 2020
Oct 23, 2020
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 of our...
International Student Education Consultation Project: Challenges and good practice in supporting international student’s mental health and wellbeing
Oct 23, 2020
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...
Approving U18 welfare arrangements for offshore students
Oct 23, 2020
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,...
Revealing useful student attributes during the recent COVID-19 pandemic
Oct 23, 2020
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...
What career advice can international students now offer me? Reflections, recommendations, and the roads ahead for international students and their trusty ISAs
Oct 23, 2020
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...