Living

Melbourne is the second largest city in Australia, the capital of the southern state of Victoria. You can see where it is on this map. Few countries in the world are larger than Australia, yet we have a population of only 21.5 million. Almost a quarter of all Australians live in Victoria; 3.8 million in Melbourne.

Melbourne is a multicultural city. People from more than 200 countries live here and while 230 languages are spoken, most people speak English.

It’s a great place to live and study.

International Student Care Service

The International Student Care Service (ISCS) provides friendly and professional advice, information, support and referral to local services and community resources:

  • Crisis intervention and support in emergency situations
  • Information about accommodation and housing providers
  • Legal issues
  • Health issues
  • Social isolation
  • Advocacy to colleges and training providers

Contact details

Free call 1800 056 449. Interpreters are available on request.

email info@iscs.vic.gov.au 

19-21 Argyle Place South
Carlton, Victoria 3053

online multicultural.vic.gov.au/iscs

In case of emergency dial 000 for police/fire/ambulance.

The Premier of Victoria, John Brumby launched the International Student Care Service (ISCS) on Thursday, 28 January 2010. Read the media release.

International Student Care Service - Information Support Referral