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SUMMARY:RMIT University\, Melbourne - Coronavirus and its Impact on International Students: International Education in the Time of Global Disruptions
DESCRIPTION:A One-Day Conference \nConveners: Catherine Gomes (RMIT) and Helen Forbes-Mewett (Monash University) \nThe year 2020 will go down in history as the year that got cancelled due to a global pandemic that disrupted global and local systems in an unprecedented and rapid manner. In a relatively short time\, the COVID-19 coronavirus became a pandemic with devastating effects on societies\, governments and economies world-wide as it challenges the normality of everyday life. Starting out in the Chinese city of Wuhan\, the virus’ lack of discrimination about who and where it infects has had an exceptional impact on international education as destination countries and service providers were some of the early casualties of this evolving health crisis. The result has been almost daily decisions being made about course delivery options with online delivery being the best possible teaching and learning route in the wake of travel bans\, self-quarantine and social distancing in order to limit the spread of the virus on destination country populations. International students have been subject to job losses\, been unable to pay their rent or buy food for themselves. Meanwhile international students\, especially those from China and of East Asian descent have been reporting heightened racism and xenophobia directed their way. While institutions\, governments (federal\, state and local) and various parts of the community. \nWhile COVID-19 has become the quickest acting disruptor the world has ever seen\, what are the effects of both the pandemic and the decisions made by governments and education stakeholders on international education? How can international education move forward and what can it do to futureproof itself in the event of another global disruptor? How have international students been impacted by institutional\, government and community responses to the pandemic? How have international students dealt with these responses? What role has social media played in the way international education and international students are viewed in destination and sender countries? What are the directions and measures international education stakeholders have been taking during the pandemic? What are the directions and measures international education stakeholders should take in order to support international students after the pandemic ends? What lessons are to be learned from the disrupting impact of the pandemic? Is there any fallout from directions and decisions made in response to the pandemic? \nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic is an evolving crisis\, it is one that reveals how international education and international students have become ‘disrupted’ in many ways. This conference aims to not only critically examine the impact of a global disruptor on policies\, procedures\, operations and people around international education but also to open discussion on the direction of future policy and practice in this space. We thus seek papers addressing but not limited to the following issues: \n\nThe impact of institutional\, government and community responses on international students\nThe challenges\, strategies and resilience of international students in the face of a global health crisis and institutional\, government and community responses\nThe impact of a pandemic on the future of internationalization\nSupporting international students during and post-pandemic\nThe impact of institutional\, government and community responses on stakeholder staff and domestic students\nThe impact of a pandemic on international student employment and employability\nCommunication in a time of crisis\nRacism and xenophobia perceived\nSafety and security\nWelfare and Wellbeing\nThe impact of the pandemic on study and non-study aspects of the international student experience\nThe future directions and measures of international education to support international students\n\nTimeline \nAbstracts due: 1 Aug 2020 \nDecision on abstracts: 30 Aug 2020 \nFull papers due: 1 Feb 2021 \nThere will be an opportunity to submit invited papers for publication as a special issue or an edited collection. \nPlease refer to the conference website for more information: https://impactinternationalstudentscorona.wordpress.com/ \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/a-one-day-conference-coronavirus-and-its-impact-on-international-students-international-education-in-the-time-of-global-disruptions/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210227
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SUMMARY:IEAA: Live\, Learn\, Thrive: IEAA Student Life (Virtual) Forum 2021
DESCRIPTION:Registration and further forum information:  CLICK HERE\nRegistrations close Monday 22 February 12 noon AEDT \nCost:\nIEAA members: $100\nNon-members: $145 \n  \nAfter a challenging year in international education\, IEAA’s Student Life Forum will kickstart 2021 and arm network members with information and ideas to breathe life into the sector. Held virtually\, the Student Life Forum will consist of 3 thematic sessions held across 3 days\, and wrapped up with an international student ‘insights’ panel.\nThe Student Life Forum will focus on 3 key elements of the student experience\, including health and wellbeing\, study skills\, and accommodation and connections. With key insights from practitioners\, researchers\, and students themselves\, the Forum seeks to explore a range of questions\, including:\n  \n\nWhat trends and patterns can we expect in international student health and wellbeing in 2021?\nWhat is ‘psychological letdown’ and how might it impact our students as they move from COVID-response to COVID-recovery?\nWhat were the benefits and challenges of providing student support online\, and how can we continue the benefits moving forward?\nWhat do students want from their accommodation post-COVID?\nWhat is the student experience of various accommodation options?\nWhat is the state of play in the student accommodation sector in a post-COVID world?\nHow have accommodation providers responded to challenges in 2020\, and how are they preparing for 2021?\nAnd what do our students think of all of this?\n\n  \nThis forum is aimed at professional and academic staff working across all areas of the international student lifecycle\, including:\n  \n\nInternational student support\nLanguage and study skills development\nStudent health and well-being\nStudent health insurance\nStudent accommodation\nCommunity engagement\nLife after study (alumni)\nCareers and employment.\n\n  \nParticipants will come away from this year’s forum with deeper understanding of:\n  \n\nCurrent evidence-based trends and patterns in international student mental health and physical safety\nThe impact of COVID-19 on international student mental health and what to expect when students start to return to campus in 2021\nThe benefits and challenges of delivering student services virtually\nThe benefits to continuing online support with return to campus\nThe student experience of accommodation services\nHow accommodation providers are preparing for students returning to Australia\nWhat students want from their accommodation post-pandemic
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/ieaa-live-learn-thrive-ieaa-student-life-virtual-forum-2021/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210224T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210224T070000
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SUMMARY:EducationWeek: Centering BIPOC Student Voices and Experiences in Your School District’s Equity Work
DESCRIPTION:Registration: CLICK HERE\n“Every child has a right to feel loved and cared for and to feel they belong to a community\,” says Elena Aguilar in Coaching for Equity (2020). By asking students to reflect on their experiences of equity and inclusion in school\, education leaders can gather both quantitative and qualitative data to understand and improve the racial and cultural climate in their school communities. \nJoin this webinar to watch Panorama’s Student Voice Panel on Celebrating and Affirming the Racial and Cultural Identities of BIPOC Students. In addition\, hear how district and school leaders work to center student voice in order to uncover and address systemic inequities. \nPresenters: \nStudent Voice Panelists:  Mariela\, Yohely\, and Aisha \nDr. Michael Lowe\, Chief Equity Officer\, Shelby County Schools (TN) \nCheryl Ward\, Director\, Social-Emotional and Student Support Services\, Columbus City Schools (OH) \nModerator: Becky Barstein\, Community Learning Manager\, Panorama Education \nDuring this webinar\, attendees will: \n\nHear from BIPOC student voice panelists about their experiences in schools\nLearn from school districts’ structures and practices to elevate student voices– from student surveys to equity task forces\nReceive actionable tools to help campus teams examine data\, create action plans\, and monitor progress
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/educationweek-centering-bipoc-student-voices-and-experiences-in-your-school-districts-equity-work/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210225T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210225T133000
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SUMMARY:The Corporate Team @ Medibank: Resilience with Steph Prem
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click Here\nPresenter: Steph Prem\, Medibank Live Better at Home ambassador\nSteph Prem is a former Winter Olympian\, Speaker and one of Australia’s leading health and wellness experts.  Join Steph for a detailed discussion on resilience and wellbeing.  Steph will be covering the following topics: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nResilience and wellbeing in a pandemic\nOlympic journey\nNon negotiables\nThe ability to change your state\nStaying empowered and productive long term\nHigh performance\nMindset\nStress Management
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/the-corporate-team-medibank-resilience-with-steph-prem/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210228T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210228T144500
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CREATED:20210219T015153Z
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SUMMARY:INTERNATIONAL SOS: COVID-19 - What's next for the education sector?
DESCRIPTION:Registration:  CLICK HERE\nJoin Dr David Teo\, Regional Medical Director\, Asia\, and Jaime Wong\, Security Manager\, Asia Pacific\, in this 45 minute live webinar as they share practical steps and approach to managing risks around:\n\n\nstudents and staff returning to campus\nexposure on campus\, during events\, tournaments and outbound school trips\nescalation triggers\nmental & emotional support\n\n\nWe will also open up the forum for questions from the audience at the end of the webinar.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/international-sos-covid-19-whats-next-for-the-education-sector/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210303T050000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210303T060000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210219T020713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T020713Z
UID:20035-1614747600-1614751200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:EducationWeek: A Holistic Approach to Social-Emotional Learning
DESCRIPTION:Registration:  CLICK HERE\nDecades of research show the positive effects of classroom-based social-emotional learning (SEL) programs for children. There’s also broad recognition that benefits are even greater when educators’ SEL is supported and children experience SEL throughout their day: across home\, school\, and out-of-school time environments\, and throughout developmental stages. When implemented holistically – with a coordinated\, community-wide\, and child-centric approach – SEL can build stronger communities and support inclusive\, equitable learning. \nPresenters: \nDuring this webinar\, Committee for Children’s chief executive officer Andrea Lovanhill and vice president of research Tia Kim\, will highlight the research behind the four components of holistic SEL and explore some of the most important features of this approach. Providing a district-level perspective\, Alicia Erwin will share the Metropolitan School District of Wayne Township’s vision and the realities of their implementation as they moved to embrace a more holistic approach to SEL. \nModerator: Jennifer Sanderlin\, Education Partnerships Regional Manager\,  Committee for Children\nThis webinar will provide both theoretical and practical knowledge to inform your plans for the coming school year and help strengthen your school community.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/educationweek-a-holistic-approach-to-social-emotional-learning/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210317T153000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210222T010541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T022020Z
UID:10356-1615995000-1615998600@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA Vic/Tas & Vision International: “Longing for Belonging” - An investigation into International Student Secondary Student Experience
DESCRIPTION:The pre-COVID-19 five-year period of national enrolment data shows a 25% increase\, from 20\,523 international students in Australian schools in 2015 to 25\,564 in 2019. Statistics from Department of Education\, Skills\, and Employment indicates there remained 20\,424 international students in Australian schools in November 2020 despite continued COVID-19 impacted travel restrictions. Yet\, the majority of research in international education in Australia and internationally has concentrated on international students in tertiary settings. \n  \nThis seminar reports on a research project funded by the Australian Research Council that addresses the teaching\, learning and connectedness of an un(der)examined cohort of young people who complete their secondary school education as international students. The project involves: (1) a survey with international secondary students in Queensland\, New South Wales and Victoria; (2) in-depth interviews with 60 international secondary students in 8 Australian schools (4 government and 4 private schools) in Queensland and Victoria; (3) focus group interviews with domestic students who were in the same year level as the international students; (4) in-depth interviews with school principals and/or international coordinators; (5) in-depth interviews and/or focus groups with small groups of teachers\, and (6) interviews with homestay providers. \n  \nThis seminar will discuss the key findings about international students’ experiences—be they face-to-face\, online\, within or beyond the boundaries of schooling. In particular\, it analyses the impacts of English language competence and online activities on their wellbeing\, belonging and academic performance. It will then address recommendations for practice based on the good practice examples and initiatives that the 8 participating schools are adopting to enhance international students’ learning\, wellbeing and belonging. Links will be made across the school\, VET\, and HE sectors based on parallel projects on international students in these sectors. \n  \nThe seminar is most relevant to international coordinators/international program managers\, teachers\, leaders and practitioners from schools and other education sectors who are concerned about enhancing international students’ experiences and internationalisation of education. The session will be of interest to professional organizations\, government representatives\, and agencies who work with schools and education providers to support international students. \nPresenter:\nLy Tran (PhD) is a Professor in the School of Education\, Deakin University\, Australia and an Australian Research Council Future Fellow. Her research focuses on international students’ experiences\, internationalisation of education\, student mobility\, and staff professional development in international education. She leads a couple projects funded by the Australian Research Council and other organisations on enhancing international students’ experiences and graduate employability. Her research has won a range of awards\, including the 2020 Shining Star Achievement in Research Award in the Noam Chomsky Global Connections Awards. \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-vic-tas-vision-international-key-findings-about-secondary-school-international-students-experiences-recommendations-and-good-practice-examples/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210324T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210204T053805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T022401Z
UID:20031-1616592600-1616598000@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA: eSafety Training for University Support Staff
DESCRIPTION:eSafety’s Education and Training team provides a 1.5 hour webinar to upskill university support staff\, including those working in student services\, safety and wellbeing\, and human resources. \n  \nThe training covers the latest online safety risks to young adults and proactive online safety strategies\, as well as highlighting best practice responses to online safety incidents in a university context. \n  \nOur experienced facilitator will also share case studies from eSafety’s investigation teams to help university support staff improve their understanding of adult cyber abuse\, image-based abuse and technology-facilitated abuse. \n  \nThe training aims to help university communities be safer online by: \n  \n\nbuilding greater awareness of online safety risks\nproviding strategies to assist those impacted by adult cyber abuse\, image-based abuse and technology-facilitated abuse\nproviding guidance on how to prevent\, prepare and respond to online safety incidents using the Toolkit for Universities developed in collaboration with Universities Australia\ndirecting students and staff to online safety resources to support their wellbeing.\n\n  \nTo stay up to date with all things eSafety including new resources\, events\, online issues\, blogs\, and the latest research subscribe here or follow us on social media. \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-esafety-commissioner-training-for-international-student-support-staff/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210330T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210315T060843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T060843Z
UID:10503-1617105600-1617109200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:IEAA Fellowship: Tactics and Tips to Achieve your Goal
DESCRIPTION:Registration: CLICK HERE\nWho’s taking care of your career? The ‘IEAA Fellowship: Tactics and Tips to Achieve your Goals’ webinar is designed to help you accelerate your Fellowship and enter the Hall of Fame!\nThe IEAA Fellowship is an industry credential that enables international education practitioners and staff to demonstrate their career pathway\, from when they first entered the sector to their current role. \nWhile many members have started the process\, they have found they meet common pain points: Which activities should I include in my application? How do I find evidence? What if I’ve changed jobs and can no longer access my evidence? \nIn this dynamic webinar\, participants will hear from four members who have achieved various Fellowship levels\, and how they completed the process. Through a panel-style Q&A chaired by Kim Siemensma\, Professional Learning & Development Coordinator\, they will share their tips and tactics for choosing the right activities\, where to seek evidence\, and what benefits they found along the way. \nJoin us to share your experiences and have your questions answered. \nWe look forward to seeing you online.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/ieaa-fellowship-tactics-and-tips-to-achieve-your-goal/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210421T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210325T034214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T015107Z
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SUMMARY:A discussion on ESOS with Geza Karacsony
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to join this online session on ESOS related issues. \nParticipants will be encouraged to send in any questions and topics prior to the session. \nMr Geza Karacsony has been active in international education for over 25 years\, both in the ELICOS and higher education sectors. He was the convener of the NSW/ACT universities’ ESOS Reference Group for 15 years until 2021. He established\, together with Robert Barret (Monash) and Simon Davies-Burrows ECU) the IEAA Admissions and Compliance network and was its inaugural convener between 2014 and 2018. \nGeza is also an active member of ISANA and ATEM and has been organising and participating in various conferences\, advisories\, forums and networking events over the decades with peak bodies\, government departments and colleagues to share knowledge\, insights and expertise.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-a-discussion-on-esos-with-geza-karacsony/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210427T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210422T063226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T063226Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health First Aid Australia - Blended Online MHFA Workplace Course
DESCRIPTION:Upcoming two day course 27 & 29 April\n\nRegistration Open: CLICK HERE\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Blended Online MHFA Workplace Course has been adapted from the Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for adults.\nIn this informative and practical course you will learn about the signs and symptoms of common and disabling mental health problems in adults\, how to provide initial help\, where and how to get professional help\, what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective\, and how to provide mental health first aid in a crisis situation using a practical\, evidence-based action plan. \nThis course focuses on the workplace and provides relevant information and tailored scenarios and exercises that will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to provide initial mental health first aid to assist colleagues\, clients\, and other workplace contacts who may be developing a mental health problem or experiencing a mental health crisis\, and how to connect people needing assistance to existing workplace supports and external professional help. \nDeveloped in response to COVID-19\, the new Blended Online MHFA Workplace Course includes two course components. \nCourse component 1\nSelf-paced interactive eLearning\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloping mental health problems covered: \n\nDepression\nAnxiety problems\nPsychosis\nSubstance use problems\n\n\nMental health crises covered: \n\nSuicidal thoughts and behaviours\nNon-suicidal self-injury\nPanic attacks\nTraumatic events\nSevere psychotic states\nSevere effects from alcohol or other drug use\nAggressive behaviours.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourse component 2\nInstructor-led videoconferencing (2 x 2.5 hour sessions)\nThis course component allows participants the opportunity to revise and consolidate practical skills in a group environment.\nThe video conferencing component is designed to be delivered after participants have completed the eLearning component of the Blended Online MHFA Workplace Course. \nIn this training\, delivered over video conference from wherever you are\, the focus is on the revision and application of knowledge and skills learnt in the eLearning component. The video conferencing includes large and small group activities\, providing participants with the opportunity to: \n\nRevise the eLearning content and the MHFA Action Plan\nClarify any points of uncertainty remaining after completion of the eLearning modules\nApply the MHFA Action Plan to relevant scenarios\nDiscuss and reflect ‘a where to from now’ in using mental\nDevelop a self-care plan to maintain good mental health.\n\nFurther Information\nAlthough most people who attend an MHFA course feel very positive afterwards\, for some it may bring on some unpleasant feelings\, particularly at times of great stress. It is best to do the training when you are feeling well\, but in case you find yourself feeling upset about anything in the course\, the following document includes: \n\nEnsuring you have someone to talk to about the content if you need to\nContact phone numbers for counselling and crisis services\nInformation about what to do if you begin to feel upset during the training.\n\nWhat to do if you begin to feel upset during the training\n\n\nDownload MHFA Blended Online Course – Distress Protocol for Participants V1 2020 (1.06 MB)\n\n\n\n\nDownload MHFA info for workplaces april 2020 (576.25 KB)\n\n\nHow do I enrol?\nEnrolling in this Blended Online Course is a two-step process: \n1. Enrol and complete Course Component 1 – eLearning \n2. Attend the Course Component 2 – Video conferencing (2 x 2.5 hour sessions) with one of our accredited MHFA Instructors. \nIf you have any questions check the FAQ for Blended Online MHFA courses.\nFind and book Course Component 2 – Instructor-led videoconferencing sessions (2 x 2.5 hours) with an accredited MHFA Instructor\nThe Instructor-led video conferencing sessions (2 x 2.5 hours) are not centrally coordinated by Mental Health First Aid Australia. It is the responsibility of course participants to enrol in the video conferencing sessions at an appropriate time\, after completing the eLearning. Remember to check the time zone as your Instructor may be conducting the sessions in a different State or Territory. \n\nThe eLearning course component of this course is being provided nationally at the subsidised price of $55 including GST until 31 December 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From 1 January 2021\, the eLearning course price component will increase to $88 including GST.\nThe cost includes a hard copy Standard MHFA Manual. Postage costs for the Manual will be in addition to the voucher(s).\nThe cost of Course Component 2 (2 x 2.5 hour Instructor-led video conferencing sessions) is negotiated with your local Instructor. Contact your local Instructor to confirm their individual fees. Prices may vary depending on specific course delivery requirements\, other localised grant subsidies accessible by an accredited Instructor and/or consultancy services that may be provided by the Instructor.\n\nBecome an Accredited Mental Health First Aider\nParticipants who complete both Course Components are then eligible to complete an online Accreditation Assessment in order to receive a Mental Health First Aider Certificate of Accreditation which is valid for 3 years. Learn more here. \nTestimonials\n“Training was well worth the wait. The Instructor was an excellent facilitator and there was plenty of value-add as well as revision (which I really needed) of the online course materials.” Merryn Lancaster\, Victorian Public Sector Commission. \n“I’ll also add that the Workplace course is perfect. My clients have been asking for this for such a long time. It also compliments other workplace training such as risk management and resilience building. My training repertoire is now just how I want it.” Doula Theodosi\, Return to Work Consultant\, Principal Master Mental Health First Aid Instructor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/mental-health-first-aid-australia-blended-online-mhfa-workplace-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210429T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210429T160000
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SUMMARY:ISANA SANiTy Branch PD: Mental Health First Aid Course
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click Here\nTwo day\, face-to-face training\, Thursday April 29 and Thursday May 13.\nTime:   9.00 am – 3.30 pm (ADELAIDE)\n\n  \nLocation:\nCarnegie Mellon University\nTorrens Building\n220 Victoria Square\nAdelaide\nCost (includes lunch and tea/coffee):\n$175 (inclusive of GST) ISANA Members\n$225 (inclusive of GST) Non Members\nMental Health First Aid is the help provided to a person developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis\, until appropriate professional treatment is received or until the crisis resolves (Kitchener & Jorm\, 2002). \nRecognising and treating depression and other mental health problems in the workplace can reduce the likelihood of the condition becoming compensable. Participants will learn the signs and symptoms of mental health problems\, where and how to get help and what sort of help has been shown by research to be effective. \nThis 12 hour (two day) course has been developed for members of the public and workplaces. Participants will receive knowledge and practical skills in dealing with the following crisis situations: \n\nPerson feeling suicidal\nPerson having a panic attack\nPerson who has recently experienced a traumatic event\nPerson with psychosis who may appear threatening\nPerson who has overdosed\n\nParticipants will also learn how to help others with mental health problems before a crisis develops. The problems covered are: \n\nDepression\nAnxiety disorders\nPsychosis\nSubstance abuse disorders
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-sanity-branch-pd-mental-health-first-aid-course/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210429T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
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SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW PD - Face to Face Industry Feedback Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click Here\nISANA has been asked to contribute to the development of the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 and would like to provide you with the opportunity to have your say in the ISANA submission. \nTherefore\, we would like to invite you to a FACE TO FACE industry feedback workshop followed by a networking session: \nVenue: Room 2.12\, Level 2\, 400 Kent Street\, Sydney \nPlease have a look at the consultation paper prior to the workshop. \nWe are look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you on the 29th!
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-pd-face-to-face-industry-feedback-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210430T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210430T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210416T065106Z
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SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW PD - Online Industry Feedback Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Registration: Click Here\nISANA has been asked to contribute to the development of the Australian Strategy for International Education 2021-2030 and would like to provide you with the opportunity to have your say in the ISANA submission. \nTherefore\, we would like to invite you to an ONLINE  industry feedback workshop. \nZoom: Link provided in your registration confirmation \nPlease have a look at the consultation paper prior to the workshop. \nWe are look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you on the 29th!
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-pd-online-industry-feedback-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210510T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210510T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210325T034858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T012717Z
UID:10566-1620648000-1620653400@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:What’s happening in international student complaints?
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a presentation followed by a question and answer session with Klara Major and Madeleine Ferguson from the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s Students team. \nParticipants will be encouraged to send in any questions and topics prior to the session. \nThe Commonwealth Ombudsman\, who is also the Overseas Students Ombudsman\, can consider complaints from international students about problems they’re having with private education providers. At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Ombudsman received a wave of complaints from students who couldn’t or didn’t want to study online. Over time\, the main complaint issues changed to students seeking allowances for their financial distress\, and we are now seeing complaints from students overseas who can’t travel to commence their studies in Australia\, and are asking for refunds of pre-paid fees. \nThe Commonwealth Ombudsman is also the Overseas Students Ombudsman. In this capacity\, the Ombudsman: \n\ncan investigate complaints about problems that intending\, current or former overseas students have with private schools\, colleges and universities (education providers) in Australia\nprovides information about best practice complaints handling to help private education providers manage internal complaints effectively\npublishes reports on problems and broader issues in international education that we identify through investigations.\n\nThe Ombudsman’s Office has investigated more than 2\,000 complaints from international students\, giving them a unique insight into the problems that international students can face\, and what can be done about them.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-whats-happening-in-international-student-complaints/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210512T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210512T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210212T041758Z
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UID:20032-1620820800-1620826200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA: Get LinkedIn ready for your next challenge\, career opportunity or business promotion
DESCRIPTION:Join Kylie for a session on how to get LinkedIn ready for your next challenge\, career opportunity or business promotion. \n\n\n\n\n\nKylie Chown is a LinkedIn Specialist. She has over 12 years of experience working with small businesses and business support professionals and to grow their business using LinkedIn. \nShe is the current #2 LinkedIn expert in Asia-Pac and was a 2020 Finalist for Best Social Media Educator & Best Use of LinkedIn. \nKylie is Certified as a Social Branding Analyst by Reach in the USA and is Australia’s first Certified Social Media Crisis Advisor. She is the founder of My Digital Brand\, helping professionals\, businesses and corporates create a world-class digital brand. \nKylie has been featured as an expert in the Social Media Examiner\, Huffington Post\, Australian Institute of Management (AIM)\, Franchise Business\, HRM America and Leaders in Heels. \nShe the co-author of the book “CONNECT: How to Leverage Your LinkedIn Profile for Business Growth and Lead Generation”.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-get-linkedin-ready-for-your-next-challenge-career-opportunity-or-business-promotion/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210524T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210524T130000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210422T055426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T014034Z
UID:20038-1621855800-1621861200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting students in getting holistic\, human help
DESCRIPTION:We invite you to a discussion with Jamie Phillips and Robert Chasse\, from Sonder\, about Sonder’s incentives\, the impact of COVID-19 and how to help your students stay healthy. \nCost: \n\nISANA Members – no charge\nNon Members – $20\n\n  \nJamie Phillips is the Medical Director at Sonder and a specialist Rural & Remote Physician who has spent his career pushing medicine to the extreme. An experienced clinician and leader he is passionate about ensuring that people are able to access word-class health care\, no matter their location. \nA former Royal Navy Commando and Australian Army Officer\, Jamie spent the majority of his military career as an embedded doctor within elite military units. Tasked with delivering advanced point-of-wounding emergency care on combat and counter terrorism operations worldwide\, he learned to innovate and developed a unique perspective on health and health care leadership. Seeking a new set of challenges\, he transitioned into the commercial health care sector where he has been able to apply his experience within innovative organisations who are challenging the traditional model of health care. \nRobert Chasse is Development\, Integrations and Partnerships Manager at Sonder\, where he is responsible for developing partnerships\, ensuring the successful integration of the Sonder service for new partners and enhancing the quality of support and reporting for education partners. With 15 years of experience in the international education sector\, Robert effectively navigates environments typified by change and complex issues to deliver results and innovate how organisations achieve their strategic priorities.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-pd-how-to-help-your-students-stay-healthy-during-their-studies/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210527T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210527T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210518T052558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T052558Z
UID:10815-1622138400-1622147400@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian Malaysian Singaporean Association: Business After 5 - "Pathway to Purpose"
DESCRIPTION:About the session: “Pathway to Purpose” \nThe pandemic challenges of the past year have probably been one of the greatest existential crisis for many individuals\, leaders\, business and society impacting the physical\, mental and economic dimensions of every stakeholder. Regardless of one’s core competencies and past success\, never before has the role of Purpose become so important in weathering the challenges coming from all fronts and in a very interconnected way. \nIn this session\, Andrew will explore his personal “Journey to Purpose” as an individual and leader but in a corporate setting\, and how Purpose can be connected at every level – be it personal\, as a leader\, at the corporate and societal level and approached in a way that is mutually reinforcing\, meaningful and impactful. \nRegistration link: https://events.humanitix.com/pathways-to-purpose-with-andrew-buay \nAndrew’s speech at the Macquarie University Graduation 2017:.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_zh11It2SI 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/australian-malaysian-singaporean-association-business-after-5-pathway-to-purpose/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210601T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210601T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210527T055941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210527T055941Z
UID:10884-1622574000-1622505600@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:PIE Webinar: Better Higher Ed counselling post-Covid
DESCRIPTION:Higher ed counselling can be improved and be more efficient yes still personal – this is a silver lining to the pandemic\, believes @unifrog \nWhat do we want to keep and what do we want to leave behind with 2020 when it comes to student recruitment and global education advising? \nHow can high school counsellors and expert advisers enable authentic insight for their students into academic opportunities and leverage technology without diluting the personal engagement that is valued by parents and students? \nHow does Unifrog simplify and streamline the process? \nWhat are international school students thinking right now about what and where to study – how has Covid changed plans forever? \nPanelists are: \n\nNick Weir\, Head of International Sales and Delivery\, Unifrog\, UK\nDavid Hawkins\, The University Guys\, UK\nKim Zwitserloot\, University College Utrecht\, the Netherlands\nKatrina Edmunds\, International School of Lausanne\, Switzerland\n\nChair – Viggo Stacey\,  Deputy Editor\, The PIE \n\n\n\n\nRegister now
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/pie-webinar-better-higher-ed-counselling-post-covid/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210629T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210629T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210623T071512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T071512Z
UID:10987-1624968000-1624973400@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA PD: Charles Darwin University (CDU) International student pilot program - returning to Australia
DESCRIPTION:Registration:  CLICK HERE\nCharles Darwin University (CDU) was the first university to welcome back international students to Australia under a pilot programme. The first batch of foreign students returned to Australia in late Nov. 2020. \nThis session will outline the process and challenges that CDU encountered in welcoming international students back to Northern Territory. \nPresenter: Joanne Chrystal \nCost: $20 Non – Members (ISANA Members no charge) \nThe ZOOM meeting link will be included in your registration confirmation email. \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-pd-charles-darwin-university-cdu-international-student-pilot-program-returning-to-australia/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210708T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210708T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210708T004216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T004216Z
UID:11106-1625702400-1625702400@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:International students & mental health: building better support & coordination in QLD
DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to this online event to discuss the unique stresses our international student population in Queensland faces\, and ways that service providers can better meet mental health needs. Please see the attached flyer for further details. Please distribute this invitation through your networks.\nDate: Friday 16th July\, 10am-12pm (2hrs) – AEST (GMT+10)\, \nPlatform: Zoom\nRegistration: https://forms.office.com/r/ygrzS5fhpY\nThis event will be opened by Ivan Frkovic (Queensland Mental Health Commissioner). Then an interactive panel and breakout topics will discuss challenges\, innovations and ways to build better support and coordination of international student mental health needs in Queensland. \nPanel members: Dr Aparna Hebani (University of Queensland); Sachi Khattar (Connecting International Students Brisbane\, graduated during COVID19); Sameera Suleman (Multicultural Connect Line); Elizabeth Truong (Transcultural Mental Health Centre). \n  \nHosted by: Queensland Council of Social Service \n  \nSupported by:  The Multicultural Mental Health Working Group\, Australian Red Cross\, Brisbane South PHN\, Queensland Transcultural Mental Health Centre\, World Wellness Group and the Children and Mental Health Service of the Children’s Health Queensland Hospital & Health Service
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/international-students-mental-health-building-better-support-coordination-in-qld/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210722T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210722T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210629T053009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T053009Z
UID:11033-1626957000-1626960600@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA SANiTy Online PD: Understanding the healthcare system in China to better assist Chinese international students in Australia and offshore
DESCRIPTION:July 22 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm ADELAIDE\nRegistration:  CLICK HERE\nJoin ISANA SANiTy members in conversation with health care professionals (student and staff) to gain valuable insights into the Chinese health care system. We’ll hear about the process that a citizen would have to undertake to see a doctor\, specialist\, obtain medications\, and generally receive support\, as well as the differences and similarities between the hospital systems in China and Australia. This session will also include an introduction to StudyAdelaide’s newly developed Offshore Critical Incident Manual. ISANA members will leave this session with a better understanding of Chinese students’ issues when dealing with Australia’s system\, and how best to support and refer Chinese students\, studying offshore in China. \nFormat:    \nSmall group brainstorming and discussion of current issues in referring and supporting Chinese onshore and offshore students with health issues. These scenarios will be addressed by our panellist experts\, including tips and examples by each panellist. The final 20 minutes will be devoted to questions from the attendees. \nThe workshop will be conducted via Zoom to enable presenters and attendees from across Australia and New Zealand to attend the session. \nPanel:\nLi Li\n Li Li works at the University of Adelaide as Student as well as in Central Adelaide Palliative Care Service for people with terminal illnesses.  Prior to these roles\, she worked with automotive workers and their families to help them making life transitions\, when they were facing the national closure of the automotive manufacturing industry during 2016 – 2018.  She also has 7 years of clinical experience in working with people with dementia and mental illnesses (presented as squalor\, hoarding\, and other complicated grief).  Before coming to Australia\, she was a university lecturer in the areas of linguistics and comparative cultural studies for 9 years. \nLyujing (Lindsay) Huang\nLyujing (Lindsay) Huang is a Masters of Nursing student at the University of Adelaide. She’s passionate about holistic patient care in a collaborative environment. She also volunteers at the University as an International Peer Mentor\, and has provided Chinese cultural insight to the staff and students in International Student Support. \n  \n  \n\nMary Ann Seow \nMary Ann Seow is the Immediate Past National President of the ISANA International Education Association. She served as National President for two terms from 2014- 2017 and has been actively involved in international education in Australia for over 15 years. Currently an ISANA State committee member\, Mary Ann provides consulting and professional training to the international education sector. Her passion lies in working in the international education sector and collaborating with agencies\, student groups and peers to assist and support international students and to advance research and standards in international education. \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-online-pd-understanding-the-healthcare-system-in-china-to-better-assist-chinese-international-students-in-australia-and-offshore/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210913T000000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210913T000000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142723
CREATED:20210623T072525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T072525Z
UID:10993-1631491200-1631491200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA Vic/Tas Branch Conference: “Acknowledge. Adjust. Applaud.”
DESCRIPTION:We look forward to updating all attendees and members with the date and time of Day 3. \n  \nThis Conference will give us the opportunity to understand current data and trends and discuss the many best practice initiatives to support international students. \nThe Vic/Tas ISANA State Conference will be hosted online and will spread across three days.  Day one\, Friday\, 10 September and Day two\, Monday\, 13 September; day three to be confirmed. The conference fee covers attendance to sessions on all three days. *Sessions will not be recorded. \nWe are still hopeful of having a face to face event for day three of the Conference and will update all delegates closer to time. \nProgram: PDF \nAbstracts: PDF \nRegistration:  Day 3 tbc\nOverview:\nPre COVID-19\, international education was Victoria’s largest export earning industry\, generating $11.8 billion in export revenue\, supporting almost 79\,000 Victorian jobs and a significant contributor to Melbourne’s diverse and vibrant lifestyle. \nCOVID-19 crisis has devastated Melbourne’s international education as a sector and caused great hardship for international students who have continued\, by choice or necessity\, to remain in Melbourne; and those stranded overseas. \nAs professionals working in the sector\, we acknowledge the hardship that our international students\, as well as our peers have gone through (and continue to go through) as we adjust the way we work and live. \nThank you to our Conference Partner:\n\nThank you to our Silver Sponsors:\n                                     \nSponsorship opportunities:\nSponsorship prospectus \nCost for the full program’s registration:\n\nISANA Member $50\nNon-Member $120\nConference + ISANA Membership $220\nStudent $25
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-vic-tas-branch-conference-acknowledge-adjust-applaud/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210921T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20210921T140000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
CREATED:20210816T054610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T054610Z
UID:11304-1632229200-1632232800@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:Cancelled: ISANA ActiveNSW Branch Online PD: “My Core Values; My Worldview”
DESCRIPTION:Registration:  CLICK HERE! (closes midnight 7th September to allow for postage time)\nPresenter:  Judy Porter\, Leadership Specialist\, Consultant | Acc. Strengths Coach | MBTI Practitioner | BBeSt (Psych)\nDate: Tuesday\, 21 September\nTime: 1.00 pm – 2.00 pm\nCost: ISANA Members $50 (includes postage – see below)\nHost: ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch\nOnline: Zoom\nIn this session participants will identify their individual Top 5 core values and explore the unique perceptions they create. \nOur core values create biases\, belief systems\, expectations\, priorities and emotional triggers. Understanding how your values may skew your perception of events\, people\, beliefs\, and expectations creates a greater self-awareness of the impact of external stimuli upon yourself\, as well as an increased capacity to understand\, appreciate and embrace different perspectives. \nA 37 pack of cards will be posted to each participant. These cards come with instructions and can be used as a fantastic team building session with their own teams. \nJudy Porter has worked within or owned businesses across multiple industries including Media\, Tourism\, Mining\, Occupational Health & Safety\, Hospitality\, Accommodation\, Business Coaching & Consultancy. She has also assisted struggling organisations as a consultant CEO. \nJudy completed a degree in Behavioural Science majoring in psychology and organizational development in 2015 and founded ‘Shiift’ in 2016 which targets ‘People\, Performance\, & Leadership’. Judy has served 8 years in both Secretary and Vice Chair positions for Whitsunday Coast Chamber of Commerce\, is a member of Women in Business\, and a current Board Director of Tourism Whitsundays (5 years). Judy enjoys challenging the status quo and her passion is human behaviour through the lens of personality type while creating environments where both business & people thrive. Judy also facilitates a business leaders Think Tank to connect regional businesses\, sharing their knowledge\, experiences & innovations to create a sustainable\, thriving business community. She is a strong advocate for self-leadership & is passionate about creating opportunities for those who haven’t yet found their voice. \nLeadership Specialist Consultant | Acc. Strengths Coach | MBTI Practitioner | BBeSt (Psych) \n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-online-pd-my-core-values-my-worldview/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211005
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211009
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
CREATED:20200730T012838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200730T012838Z
UID:7192-1633392000-1633737599@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian International Education Conference
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nAIEC 2021 will be held at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from 5 to 8 October 2021. \nWe look forward to seeing everyone there! \nClick here to find out more.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/australian-international-education-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211021T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
CREATED:20211009T072315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211009T072315Z
UID:11573-1634824800-1634830200@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA: Industry Collaboration Session about the Lived Experience Toolkit (LET)
DESCRIPTION:Registration: CLICK HERE \nLET is an exciting partnership between ISANA and SIC (Story IS Connection) that will engage NSW international students in relation to the challenges that have impacted their mental health and well-being. Content for a film will be developed through a story-telling process. Experts by experience will educate experts by profession about the mental health issues impacting international students’ experience. The personal stories shared by international students will form the basis of a digital orientation toolkit\, sensitively crafted into seven film chapters. This resource will inspire conversation and destigmatize mental health within the international student community whilst serving as a vital contribution to the NSW education and service provider sectors. The final product will provide clear pathways to NSW support services and be available to NSW institutions. \nThe collaboration of ISANA with Story Is Connection (SIC) ensures an informed and innovative resource. ISANA is well established and continues to assist those directly and professionally engaged in the provision of international education services. SIC has successfully implemented creative storytelling projects that mobilise the voice and agency of international students\, their underpinned by the unique ability of the artistic director Catherine Simmonds OAM to draw forth the private\, untold experiences of ordinary people into the public sphere\, a practice she has developed over 30 years. \nSome examples of SIC projects include: \n\n‘Act of Translation’ won: 2018 Multicultural Awards for Excellence as Community Innovation from Victorian Multicultural Commission (Page 9)  The 2 min trailer from AOT documentary http://storyisconnection.com/aot/\nBe You Be Scene (Stories at the Heart of Change) A collaboration between ISANA and SIC: Finalists of PIEoneer award (Student support) in 2019\nA permanent film installation at the Immigration Museum Melbourne http://storyisconnection.com/forget-the-stereotypes/\n\nIndustry partners involvement in the project: \n\nBecome part of the consultation panel identifying and guiding the issues explored\nRegister your interest in being involved in one of the film chapters. Teachers / Advisors in response to student content\nPromote the opportunity to be in this project to your students\nBe on the mailing list to receive updates about the toolkit\n\nFor more information please contact: Annette Kalczynska\, activensw@isana.org.au \n  \n \nStudy NSW is a branch within Investment NSW committed to supporting \nthe NSW international education sector and improving the experience of international students in the state. \nStudy NSW supports Partner Projects that align with its objectives and are jointly funded and delivered with organisations in the international education sector. \nApplications for Study NSW Partner Projects are held annually. For more information visit www.study.sydney.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-industry-collaboration-session-about-the-lived-experience-toolkit-let/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211028T091500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211028T151500
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
CREATED:20211006T052453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211006T052453Z
UID:11560-1635412500-1635434100@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:ISANA:  SANiTy Branch onsite -  2021 Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.\nHighlights of the Conference\n\nExplore how we support the return of international students and re-orient them to life in Australia\nExcellent networking opportunities with a variety of international education stakeholders\nExploring best practice from a local and national perspective\n\nCost:           \n\n$50.00 ISANA Members\n$150 Non-Members\n$215 Conference + ISANA Membership\n\nRSVP:  Monday\, 25 October 2021\nRegister: CLICK HERE\nProgram\nSession times may change in the final program \n\n\n\nTIME\nSESSION\n\n\n9.15am – 9.30am\nRegistration\n\n\n9.30am – 9.40am\nWelcome address \nKaryn Kent – Chief Executive\, StudyAdelaide\n\n\n9.40am – 10.40am\nStudent panel \nCurrent onshore students sharing their experiences on mental health\, racism\, grief and not being able to return home.\n\n\n10.40am – 11.00am\nMorning Tea Break\n\n\n11.00am– 11.30am\nMental Health of International Students through COVID and How to provide supprort \nTingting Zhou – Community and Peer Support Educator\, Relationships Australia SA\n\n\n11.30am – 12.00pm\nIndustry panel on racism \n \n\n\n12.00pm – 12.30pm\nGrief\, supporting your students and yourself \nJacinta Durrant – Student Counsellor\, The University of Adelaide\n\n\n12.30pm – 1.30pm\nLunch and AGM\n\n\n1.30 – 2.00pm\nThe return of high school students to South Australia \nNarelle Slivak – Director\, International Education\, Department of Education \nEmma Norris – International Student Services Coordinator\, Immanuel College\n\n\n2.00pm – 3.00pm\nWorkshop – Welcoming students back to Australia \nFacilitator – Anneliese Elmendorp – Student Services Coordinator\, Carnegie Mellon University\n\n\n3.00pm-3.15pm\nSummary and close \nFollowed by networking and drinks at The Gallery on Waymouth\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-sanity-2021-state-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211110T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211110T133000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
CREATED:20211006T032338Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230529T060639Z
UID:11555-1636545600-1636551000@isana.org.au
SUMMARY:2021 ISANA & IEAA Online Under 18 Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:In response to the significant interest in all issues related to under 18 international students\, ISANA and IEAA are pleased to announce the second annual Under 18 Masterclass. Three Masterclasses will be hosted online and address key issues associated with academic progression\, accommodation\, welfare\, and risk management of under 18 international students. Experienced professionals will share good practice on each of the key topics. Participants will be encouraged to discuss challenges and explore solutions. \n\nDates: Wednesdays 27 October\, 3 November & 10 November 2021\nTime: 12 – 1:30pm AEDT\nCost for the three Masterclasses: IEAA and ISANA* members $50 | Non-members $90 \n\nProgram: pdf\n\nMasterclass #1:  In-house under 18 support\nWednesday 27 October 2021\, 12 – 1:30pm (AEDT) \nDeakin College developed an Under 18 program that gives staff the opportunity to build a positive rapport with students by having a live-in caretaker housed at the on-campus residence site\, and a dedicated Deakin College ‘in-house’ guardian. In this Masterclass\, members of the Student Services and Learning Support teams will discuss how this holistic support benefits Under 18 students. They will show how teams throughout the College and partner University work together to support students socially\, emotionally and academically. Through interactive quizzes and breakout rooms\, they will discuss case studies and solutions as well as various initiatives that have been tried. \n \nNicolle Walker\nUnder 18 Manager\nDeakin College \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \nRachel Maissan\nActing Academic Manager of Learning Support and Retention\nDeakin College \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nMasterclass #2: Trinity College Partnership Agreement\nWednesday 3 November\, 12 – 1:30pm AEDT \nOur Pathways School operates in a highly regulated environment. All education provided to overseas students studying in Australia is governed by multiple authorities administering numerous pieces of state and federal legislation and regulations. The fact that a large percentage of Trinity College Foundation Studies cohort is under the age of 18 further complicates the legislative framework that governs the operations of the Pathways School. This Masterclass will address how Trinity College assures compliance with legal obligations for our students living in third party accommodations \nThe expected learning outcomes from the session are: \n\nGain an understanding of key pieces of Australian legislation or other regulatory requirements relating to child welfare and safety.\nUnderstand preparations a provider must have in place if it accepts responsibility for approving accommodation\, support and general welfare arrangements.\nUnderstand your organisations responsibility with the current legislation context.\n\n \nJen Walsh\nSenior Manager Student Accommodation and Experience Trinity College\nUniversity of Melbourne \n  \n  \n\nMasterclass #3: Risk Management and Under 18 student’s welfare arrangements for return to Australia\nWednesday 10 November\, 12 – 1:30pm AEDT \nThis Masterclass focusses on risk management and support strategies for Study Providers who are preparing for Australian borders to re-open. The session delves into the students predicted journey and highlights the safety and wellbeing concerns for study providers with possible return plans. A perspective from the Queensland Department of Education and Sonder is explored by Nathan Pugliese (Queensland\, Department of Education\, International) and Robert Chase (Sonder). Insights from the Queensland\, Department of Education are offered from their recent participation in the Australian Government’s Year 11 and 12 international student travel exemption Scheme. The partnership highlights an approach that is most practical for international student’s needs\, legislative requirements and appropriate for the needs of students under the age 18. \n\nThe expected learning outcomes from the session are:\nWhat are the risks of returning younger overseas students to Australia?\nWhat should study providers consider when planning for return plans wen available?\nHow to consider a student centric risk plan based on risk identification and implementation of control measures.\nProviding the best welfare care and humanising international student return plans to Australia.\n\n  \nRobert Chasse\nEducation Partnerships & Integrations\nSonder \n  \n  \n  \n \nNathan Pugliese\nManager\, Strategy & Performance\, Education Queensland International (EQI)\nDEInternational
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-ieaa-under-18s-masterclass-2021-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211110T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211110T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
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SUMMARY:ISANA: ActiveNSW Branch onsite or online- How to lead with confidence and what resilience has to do with it
DESCRIPTION:Registration: CLICK HERE\nDuring this short workshop\, you will learn what resilience really is and how it can help in building your confidence. \nBoth are equally important\, as they create a base for effective and mindful leadership. \nConfidence and resilience are not personality traits; you don’t have to be born with them. They are skills that you can build and imprint in yourself with the right ‘tools’. \nIn the course of the workshop\, you will learn how to make your confidence and resilience even stronger\, so you become an even better leader. \nThere will be networking drinks and nibbles following the workshop. \nCost (includes catering and networking drinks):  \n$20 ISANA Members | $30 Non Members \nVenue:\nOnsite: Room 2.12\, CQUniversity Sydney Campus \nOnline: via Zoom (link will be emailed 24 hrs prior) \nPresenter:\n Slawka Tymosiewicz\, Life Coach and founder of U Transform U. if you would like to find out more details about what she does\, please see https://utransformu.com.au/
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-onsite-pd-how-to-lead-with-confidence-and-what-resilience-has-to-do-with-it/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211112T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20211112T163000
DTSTAMP:20260501T142724
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SUMMARY:ISANA:  QLD Branch onsite -  Critical Incident Management Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Postponed to early 2022\nPlease join colleagues for a hands-on style workshop together with comprehensive discussion about how to manage critical incidents.  The session will unpack institutional obligations under the ESOS Act\, what to include in a critical incident policy and best practices in critical incident management.  Resources available to institutions in the event of a critical incident will also be discussed.\nPart of the workshop will involve participants working in groups to address real life scenarios and develop the most appropriate response to manage the situation including actions taken during the event\, follow-up to the incident and recording the incident.\nCost:\n\nISANA Member $80\nNon-Member $160\nWorkshop including ISANA Membership $240\n\nFacilitators:\nLouise Myers\nManager International Student Support\nJames Cook University\nEmail: louise.myers1@jcu.edu.au\nLouise is the Manager of the International Student Support team at James Cook University in Cairns and Townsville.  She spent many years as a teacher in North Queensland and in the Torres Strait Islands before transitioning to the tertiary sector in 2013.  Louise has been a member of ISANA for 3 years and is passionate about ensuring students studying in regional Queensland have a positive experience.  Being a native Far North Queenslander herself\, Louise understands the challenges students may face.  She brings a unique perspective and contribution to the ISANA Queensland committee.  Louise lives in Townsville with her husband and three children and when not at work she enjoys camping\, cooking and reading a good book. \nKevin Schefe\nKey Account Manager Qld & NT\nAllianz Partners Australia\nEmail: KSchefe@allianz-assistance.com.au\n Kevin Schefe represents Allianz Partners Australia in the OSHC Market for Queensland and Northern Territory. Kevin partners with Institutions to drive improvements in health outcomes for international students. Kevin believes in taking a proactive approach to the health and wellbeing of students and is passionate about accessibility of health services for international students. Kevin has a unique understanding of the market he manages as it comprises of both metropolitan and regional locations which often presents differing health requirements and challenges with access to services. Prior to his appointment with Allianz Partners Australia over three years ago\, Kevin spent several years working in the education sector in a number of leadership roles. Kevin is based in Brisbane\, Queensland with his wife and young son and enjoys weekends filled with friends\, family and plenty of laughs. \nVanessa Cannon\nChief of Staff\nJames Cook University\nEmail:  chiefofstaff@jcu.edu.au\nVanessa Cannon is the Vice Chancellor’s principal aide\, providing support and advice on a broad range of governance and management issues. She oversees\, directs and coordinates a range of cross portfolio strategic initiatives; and drafts or oversees the development of position and policy papers. She is also responsible for a number of corporate governance functions including the University Secretariat\, governance and executive policy\, legal services\, media and communications\, corporate records\, risk\, insurance\, compliance\, and internal audit. She is also the University’s Critical Incident Coordinator\, Risk Management Coordinator\, a member of the Vice Chancellor’s Advisory Committee\, and Deputy Chair of the Vice Chancellor’s Health\, Safety and Environment Advisory Committee. Board directorships include the Museum of Underwater Art Ltd\, and previously the Council of James Cook University\, and JCU Health (formerly UniHealth). She is a Fellow of the Governance Institute of Australia Ltd.  Prior to her career in Higher Education\, Vanessa served 12 years in the Australian Regular Army as a logistics officer. \nRobert Chasse\nManager Development\, Integrations and Partnerships\nSonder\nEmail: Robert.chasse@sonder.io\nRobert Chasse is Development\, Integrations and Partnerships Manager at Sonder\, where he is responsible for developing partnerships\, ensuring the successful integration of the Sonder service for new partners and enhancing the quality of support and reporting for education partners. With 15 years of experience in the international education sector\, Robert effectively navigates environments typified by change and complex issues to deliver results and innovate how organisations achieve their strategic priorities.
URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-qld-critical-incident-management-workshop/
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