The Victorian Government in Australia has announced the opening of a new support centre dedicated to international students.
The publically-funded $500,000 facility will be open to visitors during working hours but also offer 24 hour telephone support for students.
“For students who have got any sort of issue, whether they need support, whether they need counselling, whether it is accommodation… whatever the issue, they are able to contact this centre,” said Victorian Premier John Brumby. “It is open 24 hours a day and I think it’s a world-leading step.”
Wesu Chau of the Australian Federation of International Students welcomed the new centre, and encouraged the establishment of other such facilities across Australia: “…I know the centre, they have a system in place to monitor all the needs that are required from international students. And hopefully later on the Victorian Government will invest more money into supporting international students.”
As we reported in September, the Australian government has been keen to seek advice from international students on how to improve their educational and social experiences in Australia via direct meetings with student representatives.
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what are the new international student support centre’s contact details please? we are a remote TAFE with students from china, thailand and srilanka and would like to promote their services to the students. I found plenty of articles on the centre but no contact details. thankyou.
Hi Jackie,
Here are the contact details for the International Student Care Service:
International Student Care Service
Level 1, 19–21 Argyle Place South
Carlton, Victoria 3053
info@iscs.vic.gov.au
Phone: 1800 056 449
free call within Australia (Except from mobiles)
If calling from overseas dial +61 3 8383 6401