Family Support
Being away from your children or family members while studying and living in Australia can be very challenging. Many international students may bring their families with them to Australia while studying at the University of Melbourne.
International Student Services (ISS) understands the importance of family to our international students and the impact of families on students’ academic achievement and the Melbourne Experience.
Below are what we do to support our international students' families:
- Inviting new international students’ families to Pre-departure Information Sessions (Briefings) for opportunities to meet and discuss concerns with ISS staff;
- Providing information regarding schooling, childcare, employment for spouses and additional financial responsibilities;
- Providing information on family visa related issues;
- Organising campus tours for parents and families;
- Organising and running a Language Support and Professional Development Program for spouses;
- Running excursion programs for spouses;
- Referring international students’ families to community services; and
- Helping families overseas to keep in touch with their children.
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