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ISANA: SANiTy Branch onsite – 2021 Conference
28/10/2021 @ 9:15 am - 3:15 pm AEDT
It is important that delegates feel connected, supported and empowered in all areas of international education. This conference aims to bring participants together to explore potential challenges in a supportive environment. By attending the conference, participants will benefit enormously from connecting with experienced peers, gain valuable exposure to issues they may encounter and derive important feedback for their workplace.
Highlights of the Conference
- Explore how we support the return of international students and re-orient them to life in Australia
- Excellent networking opportunities with a variety of international education stakeholders
- Exploring best practice from a local and national perspective
Cost:
- $50.00 ISANA Members
- $150 Non-Members
- $215 Conference + ISANA Membership
RSVP: Monday, 25 October 2021
Register: CLICK HERE
Program
Session times may change in the final program
| TIME | SESSION |
| 9.15am – 9.30am | Registration |
| 9.30am – 9.40am | Welcome address
Karyn Kent – Chief Executive, StudyAdelaide |
| 9.40am – 10.40am | Student panel
Current onshore students sharing their experiences on mental health, racism, grief and not being able to return home. |
| 10.40am – 11.00am | Morning Tea Break |
| 11.00am– 11.30am | Mental Health of International Students through COVID and How to provide supprort
Tingting Zhou – Community and Peer Support Educator, Relationships Australia SA |
| 11.30am – 12.00pm | Industry panel on racism
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| 12.00pm – 12.30pm | Grief, supporting your students and yourself
Jacinta Durrant – Student Counsellor, The University of Adelaide |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch and AGM |
| 1.30 – 2.00pm | The return of high school students to South Australia
Narelle Slivak – Director, International Education, Department of Education Emma Norris – International Student Services Coordinator, Immanuel College |
| 2.00pm – 3.00pm | Workshop – Welcoming students back to Australia
Facilitator – Anneliese Elmendorp – Student Services Coordinator, Carnegie Mellon University |
| 3.00pm-3.15pm | Summary and close
Followed by networking and drinks at The Gallery on Waymouth |