Events

Melbourne

2 May - 31 August

Well Fed at the Study Melbourne Hub

Proudly supported by Study Melbourne, the Just Food Collective invites all international students to attend Well Fed at the Study Melbourne Hub. This initiative provides free food, healthy diet information, and community connections for international students. Think a bowl of delicious food, a sweet treat and a hot drink! There will also be groceries to take-home too. Spaces are limited and registration is essential. This event will be held every 2nd Friday.

Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Melbourne

4 June - 15 June

RISING festival

RISING is Melbourne’s annual winter festival of art, music and performance. There are many free events at RISING including: Intangible #Form, a laser art installation by Shohei Fujimoto. Night Trade is RISING’s festival hub in Howey Place, explore laneways filled with karaoke, food, drinks, music and art. Space Out by Woopsyang is a viral competition to do nothing at QV on the 9th of June. See 80 people battle to space out. Block Buster on 7 June is a day to night party celebrating Pakistani music, Punjabi truck art and street food at Fed Square.

Time: 12:00am - 11:59pm (AEST)

Cost: Free/tickets

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Online

13 June

Tax in Australia

Register for this informative session in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office for all you need to know about tax and the superannuation system in Australia. Learn about paying tax, Tax file numbers, superannuation, lodging an income tax return and scams. You can ask questions at the end of the session.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Carlton

Aboriginal art centre, artefacts in the background

14 June

Indigenous art and soul tour

Join a captivating exploration of Indigenous heritage, art and storytelling, curated and supported under the Study Melbourne Inclusion Program. This is a free, unique opportunity to engage with Australia’s First Nations traditions and connect with other international students. Don’t miss out—spaces are strictly limited, register now

Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Melbourne

19 June

Language exchange meetup

Come and join us at the Study Melbourne Hub between 4.30pm – 6pm on 19 June for the next Language Exchange Event. Make new friends, practise your English language skills and grab a cute koala keychain of your own! We hope to see you there.

Time: 4:30pm - 6:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

(No registration needed)

Online

Two people looking at tablet screen, charts on big screen in background

11 July

Tax time

Register for this informative webinar in partnership with the Australian Taxation Office to present. This session is specially for working international students. It provides the key changes this tax time, how to prepare and lodge an income tax return including: income, deductions, how to lodge your income tax return, protecting yourself from scams, where to find more information as well as time to ask questions.

Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Online

International student working on site in high visibility vest, making notes with clipboard

24 July

Workplace essentials for young workers

Are you a young worker who works or is looking to work in Australia? Join our webinar to learn about essential workplace rights and entitlements, and find out how to resolve common workplace issues. A recording of this webinar will be made available to everyone who registers for the session.

Time: 2:00pm - 2:45pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Mount Waverley

27 July

Tree planting and art experience event

Celebrate the National Tree Day at the Conversation Creation Event, delivered by Australia Women & Children Protection Development. Connect with nature and other international students while planting trees to help revegetate Stanley Reserve in Mount Waverley. Detailed transport options will be provided once you register.

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Online

Students working on their resumes on laptops

1 January - 30 June

Online resume checking and job interview preparations

As part of our Career Catalyst career development services, Study Melbourne offers free appointments for resume checking and interview preparations to international students and alumni who have graduated in the last 5 years. Appointments are available online on Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesday 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

Time: 3:00pm - 5:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

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Melbourne

Student working with mentor in office, country flags on the wall

5 February - 27 June

Right Start program: Free employment consultations (Monday to Friday)

Are you looking for work? Right Start is a free confidential program that helps international students with questions about working in Victoria, such as pre-employment paperwork, resumes, cover letters, interview preparation and job searching. Drop in and speak to the Migrant Workers Centre team at the Study Melbourne Hub. Come any weekday from 1-5pm. No appointment necessary.

Time: 1:00pm - 4:15pm (AEST)

Cost: Free

(No registration needed)