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Melbourne
Well Fed team handing out lunches at the Study Melbourne Hub
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
Flinder's Street Station lit up with RISING logo, tram in foreground
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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Melbourne
Graduate international student shaking hands with staff
5 June

Australian workplace jargon-busting panel

If you have ever felt lost in a meeting when someone says, 'manage up', 'KPI', 'ROI', 'Let's circle back', or 'We'll take it offline', you are not alone. Join an insightful and light-hearted panel event that breaks down the Australian workplace's buzzwords, acronyms, and cultural quirks. This session will help you decode unwritten rules and workplace talk so you can communicate confidently and clearly.

Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm (AEST)

Cost: Free
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Online
International students mingling on the Melbourne University grounds
10 June

Spotlight on Middle East, Türkiye and Africa: International education sector briefing

Join our Study Melbourne international education sector briefings, delivered by Victorian Government Commissioners and Education Services Managers offshore. They will provide: on the ground market intelligence, updates regarding new opportunities, student/agent feedback, competitor activities, changes to education policies various Victorian Government business development activities in country. Attendance is limited to Victorian providers and education sector facing organisations.

Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm (AEST)

Cost: Free
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Online
Student working with mentor on ipad
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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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
Students working in a community garden
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 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday from 1:00pm-4:15pm or on Thursday, Friday 10:00am-4:15pm. No appointment necessary.

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

Cost: Free
(No registration needed)
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