Mrs Jo Cassidy1, Ms Charlotte Long 1Unsw, , Australia This is about how the University of NSW found a way to offer crisis and therapeutic mental health support services for students stuck offshore. 2020! What a year and as we have moved into 2021, we have continued to...
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Marni naa pudni – ‘Welcome’ to an exploration of an Indigenous and international cultural exchange (IICE) pilot program
Nov 27, 2023
Ms Shawna Hooton1, Ms Teegan Bryant 1The University Of Adelaide, Adelaide, Australia The University faces an ongoing conundrum of integrating international students and domestic students. While various strategies exist to resolve the ongoing conundrum of integrating...
Advancing Victoria’s student experience initiatives in response to COVID-19 to support students on and offshore
Nov 27, 2023
James Borman International students were among the first in Victoria to be impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Through Australia’s strictest lockdown, international students have experienced financial hardship, social isolation, employment, accommodation, and food...
English Language Admission Requirements: A Global Perspective
Nov 27, 2023
Dr Vincent Blokker1, Mr Michael James1 1IDP Education, Melbourne, Australia This presentation will provide an overview of the English language requirements for university admission in Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the UK. However, English requirements across...
How to Tackle COVID-19 related isolation for onshore and offshore students through peer led programs (Student Minds at UNSW)
Nov 27, 2023
Miss Nayonika Bhattacharya1 1UNSW, Sydney, Australia Data supports that the participation of volunteers across programs since the onset of COVID-19 related restrictions and lockdowns have significantly reduced. The reduction in the number of students volunteering in...
Are we adequately supporting our international students?
Nov 27, 2023
The foundation of ISANAs existence is to support the needs of international students. Education providers and other stakeholders provide a range of support services and promote the importance of the international student experience. Are they genuinely interested in...
Implications of emerging EdTech
Nov 27, 2023
Panel Overview: Educational Technology (EdTech) has evolved rapidly from its early iterations as embedded videos in slides and computer-assisted communication. Today the world of EdTech, the combined use of computer hardware, software, and educational theory and...
Guardianship, More Than a Visa Requirement
Nov 27, 2023
Mr Patrick Ashe1 1Monash College, Melbourne , Australia With Australian borders closing due to the impact of Covid-19, under 18 students commencing their studies offshore no longer needed to meet the requirements of the National Code, Part D, Standard 5, more...
Career and Social Support for Future International Students in High Schools
Nov 27, 2023
Prof Nancy Arthur1 1University of South Australia, Adelaide, Australia What about international students in high schools? With the recent focus on international students in higher education, it is important to prepare for a future when younger international students...
Turning complaints into opportunities
Nov 27, 2023
Ms Sharna Ansah1 1Office Of The Commonwealth Ombudsman, Melbourne, Australia Turning complaints into opportunities At the height of the nationwide lock-downs in 2020, the Office of the Commonwealth Ombudsman saw a spike in complaints from international students. Both...