Bikesh L. Shrestha Universal Thought Consult, , Australia "Most students are not aware about what they want to study and depend largely on the education agents for their study. The inconsistency in commission from different education providers have led to many cases...

Ms Kristen Sharma1 1Victoria University Of Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand When Covid-19 hit, many international students returned to their home countries to continue studying remotely. Since then, new international students have enrolled at universities as...

Ms Aditi Sharma1 1Center For Culture Ethnicity And Health, North Richmond, Australia In the International Student sector there has been growing concern relating to the sexual and reproductive health of international students. Concerning data has emerged about the high...

Mr Gordon Scott1, Mr Vik Singh2 1Successful Graduate Pty Ltd, Brisbane, Australia, 2AUSTRADE, Sydney, Australia The new Study Australia Work Readiness Program developed by Austrade and Successful Graduate underscores the critical importance of developing employability...

Asha Ramzan Sydney Community Forum   Oz International Student Hub is the first student led and civil society supported international student Hub in Australia. What is OISH, what does it offer the international student community in Sydney & NSW, why does it...

Dr Patrick Pheasant1 1NEAS Australia, Surry Hills, Australia Education agents are vital partners to universities, vocational education and training providers, ELICOS, high schools and online providers of English Language Teaching. They impact student expectations and...

Ms Sarah Parrington1, Ms Jodie McDonald1 1StudyAdelaide, Adelaide, Australia Financial pressure has always had a major impact on international students’ wellbeing. In the wake of the global pandemic and consequent job losses, the pressure was amplified, and we saw an...

Dr Steve Nerlich1 1Australian Government Department Of Education, Skills And Employment, Canberra, Australia The unprecedented impact of COVID-19 on Australian international education has demonstrated the remarkable resilience of the sector and its students in...

Ms Serene Lin-Stephens1, Ms Lena  Corzo Neisser1, Ms Justine McKenna1 1Macquarie University, North Ryde, Australia As COVID variants evolve, the agility of WIL delivery becomes paramount. At a time when lockdowns and border restrictions disrupt WIL arrangements,...

COBY LIEW MACA MAASW MAHA Non-mental health trained professionals working with international students often have to manage difficult and complex situations. Training is needed to equip them to recognise and assist when someone has a mental health issue. This workshop...