BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ISANA - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:ISANA X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://isana.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for ISANA REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Australia/Hobart BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20190406T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20191005T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20200404T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20201003T160000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1100 TZOFFSETTO:+1000 TZNAME:AEST DTSTART:20210403T160000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1000 TZOFFSETTO:+1100 TZNAME:AEDT DTSTART:20211002T160000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200604T150000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200520T024821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T064824Z UID:6483-1591282800-1591286400@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch - Initiatives to support international students during COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Initiatives to support international students during COVID-19\nCheck in and take that pause we all need by getting together with ISANA members to talk about challenges and successes during COVID-19. This session is designed to be interactive without taking up too much of your time. You are welcome to share with your colleagues as these sessions are open to members and non-members at no cost. \nDuring our first check-in you will hear from Anouschka Inglis and Susanna Ng\, from City of Sydney as well as Katie Hanna from Study NSW on local and state government initiatives to support international students during COVID-19. \nDuring this session you can find out what’s available to your students and how they can access support. \nProgram:\n\n\n\n3:00 pm\nAnnette Kalczynska\, ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch President \n\nWelcome\, housekeeping\, session overview and introductions\n\n\n\n\n3:05 – 3:20  pm\nSusana Ng and Anouschka Inglis \n\nCity of Sydney advocacy work\nCovid- 19 grant funded projects\nISLA\nCity’s support initiatives for international students\n\n\n\n\n3:20 – 3:35 pm\nKatie Hanna \n\nStudy NSW initiatives to support international students during COVID-19\n\n\n\n\n3:35 – 3:55 pm\nAnnette Kalczynska \n\nQ and A\n\n\n\n\n3:55 pm\nAnnette Kalczynska \n\nReminder for next week’s check-in URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-nsw-government-supporting-international-students-through-covid-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200611T160000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200611T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200605T054737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200605T054737Z UID:6568-1591891200-1591894800@isana.org.au SUMMARY:AUSTRADE: The Path to Renewal - A webinar for Australia’s International Education Sector DESCRIPTION:Please register through WebEx at:  www.austrade.gov.au/event/pathtorenewal\nThis webinar aims to provide an update on the impact of COVID-19 across the international education sector\, our response and a path for renewal. \nKey Australian government department representatives will provide an update on the current situation\, information on the support available across the sector and plans to support the recovery and renewal of the sector. \nTopics covered include:\n\nHow the sector has been impacted\nSupport for providers\, agents and business\nSupport for onshore and offshore students\nVisa conditions update\nEducation delivery update\nAn overview of Australia’s new ‘nation brand’\nPlans and initiatives for renewal\n\nWho should attend?\n\nInternational education sector representative including: providers\, agents and sector suppliers\n\nSpeakers:\n\nRebecca Hall\, Head of International Education Centre of Excellence\, Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade)\nMatthew Noble\, Director\, Student and Graduate Visas Section\, Department of Home Affairs\nWarwick Miles\, A/Director ESOS Systems and Support\, Department of Education\, Skills and Employment\n\n  \nPlease register through WebEx at:  www.austrade.gov.au/event/pathtorenewal URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/austrade-the-path-to-renewal-a-webinar-for-australias-international-education-sector/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200612T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200612T134500 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200525T053707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T062735Z UID:6499-1591966800-1591969500@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch - Industry Check-in DESCRIPTION:Looking at recovery strategies for international education\nThis week we will hear from ISANA National President\, Bronwyn Gilson. \nA discussion on approaches to support international students and renewal of the sector following the Austrade hosted “The Path to Renewal” webinar on Thursday 11 June. \nPlease send through any questions you may have otherwise we look forward to connecting with you over zoom\, sharing a coffee and having a chat.  Until then\, stay well. URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-self-care-and-de-stress-advice-for-you-and-your-team/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200618T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200618T134500 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200525T053850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230531T061807Z UID:6501-1592485200-1592487900@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch - Industry Check In DESCRIPTION:Self-care and de-stress advice for students during COVID-19\nYou will hear from well-being professionals on mental health support programs and discuss strategies to assist international students during times of stress. We will also hear a student’s perspective\, highlighting the barriers and facilitators to engaging students. \nPresenters:\nAngela Wang\, Project Officer\, Student Minds \nAngela is the Project Officer for Student Minds at UNSW and is currently in her final year studying Advanced Science and Commerce. She has been involved in the Student Minds program in various positions since 2017 and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing for students. Angela will share the student’s perspective\, highlighting the barriers and facilitators to engaging students. \nRoisin Trainor\, Health Promotion Coordinator\, UNSW \nRoisin is a Health Promotion Coordinator at UNSW with a focus on student mental health and wellbeing.  Roisin completed a BSc. in Nutrition and an MSc. in Health Promotion and Public Health before moving to Australia in 2015. Her work focuses on improving the mental health literacy of students through training and workshops. Roisin will discuss the importance of self-care and stress management for International Students and how UNSW currently engages students in these activities. \nAsha Zappa\, Mental Health Promotions Officer\, WayAhead Mental Health Association NSW \nAsha is an Art Therapist\, Researcher\, Consumer Advocates\, and WayAhead’s Mental Health Promotion Officer.  Asha has been collaborating on the project 10 Tips to Stress Less for University Students Campaign with WSU\, supported by UNSW and ANU. She will discuss the campaign purpose and resources. \nRowena Sahib\, Mental Health and Well-being Promotions Coordinator\, Western Sydney University \nRowena has been collaborating on the project 10 Tips to Stress Less for University Students Campaign with WayAhead\, supported by UNSW\, and ANU. Rowena will discuss the project including the application and use of collateral and future University program design. URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-self-care-and-de-stress-advice-for-your-students/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200624T153000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200624T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200617T054959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T054959Z UID:6694-1593012600-1593016200@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA National – All about the National Code Tutorial (NCT) DESCRIPTION:Registration: Sorry\, this session is now at capacity.\nThe National Code Tutorial (NCT) is a certified course designed for professionals working in the international education sector to gain knowledge and understanding of the ESOS Act and National Code 2018.\nThe NCT has been developed to be utilised as an ongoing resource to all registered participants.\nThis session is free of charge and has been designed to be run as an introductory guide to the NCT\, taking you through the steps you will need to successfully complete the NCT\, addressing the following key points:\n\nBackground to development of the National Code Tutorial\nThe role and purpose of the National Code\nWhy it is important to undertake the ISANA National Code Tutorial\nHow to book and enrol\nWalk through of the NCT to explain how to undertake the NCT and learning content\nQ and A\n\n\nPresenters:\nPaula Durance\, NCT Team\, Content Development \nMary Ann Seow\, NCT Team\, Project Manager \nPhoebe Thiessen\, ISANA Secretariat \nHannah Webb\, NCT Secretariat URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-national-the-national-code-tutorial-nct/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200625T120000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200625T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200617T002703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200617T002703Z UID:6670-1593086400-1593090000@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA New Zealand: Looking Ahead Webinar - Enabling student employability in the virtual space DESCRIPTION:Registration: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/looking-ahead-webinar-enabling-student-employability-in-the-virtual-space-tickets-105331170366\n  \n \nPresenter: Assoc. Professor Shanton Chang\nAssoc. Professor Shanton Chang\, University of Melbourne\, will address the following key points: \n-What are the important competencies that enhance employability and how can students be supported to do this in a virtual environment? \n-How can international students conduct virtual desktop research to understand the expectations of companies and corporations? \nThis webinar will also consider options for international students’ community engagement as the sector recovers from the impacts of Covid-19. It will be relevant to all practitioners who provide advice to international students who are weighing their study and career options. \nProf Chang is a sought-after speaker on issues related to international education in Australia and New Zealand. There will be provision for Q&A during this 60 minute webinar and opportunities to share. \n\nPresenter Information:\nAssociate Professor Shanton Chang is Associate Dean (International) at the Melbourne School of Engineering\, The University of Melbourne. He has been involved in building the internship program at the university\, mentoring students\, and engaging with industry partners to enable positive graduate outcomes for students. He continues to keep in touch with industry partners and alumni\, to understand the needs and expectations of employers. He has spoken publicly at many forums on International Student employability. He is also one of the co-founders of Victorian Working Group on International Student Employability (VicWISE). He is also an ISANA Life Member. URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-new-zealand-enabling-international-student-employability-in-the-virtual-space/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200625T130000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Hobart:20200625T134500 DTSTAMP:20260501T223228 CREATED:20200525T054208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200525T054208Z UID:6503-1593090000-1593092700@isana.org.au SUMMARY:ISANA ACTiveNSW Branch - Industry Check In DESCRIPTION:Save the date! Registration open June 18.\nPlease join us each week for free check-in and catch-up sessions. They are designed to be interactive without taking up too much of your time. You are welcome to share with your colleagues as these sessions are open to members and non-members at no cost as a sign of ISANA’s support the entire international education sector. Please send through your suggestions for check-in topics or any questions you may have for speakers. \nTopic: Free tools in virtual student’s support\nExpression of interest to share good practice open to all members and non-members.  If you would like to present on the topic\, please contact us at activensw@isana.org.au\nWe look forward to connecting with you over zoom\, sharing a coffee and having a chat.  Until then\, stay well. \n\n\n\n\n  URL:https://isana.org.au/event_calendar/isana-activensw-branch-industry-check-in/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR