Session/talk
Social/group/volunteer
In the city/community
Online or web-based
Notice/information
Alert/safetyEvents and opportunities
Have a safe break
As the summer break draws near, a few tips on staying safe: protect yourself from the sun, swim between the flags, and always swim with friends. Read more about water safety. If travelling to bushfire-prone areas, check for warnings via 774 ABC radio or the CFA website. Most of all, have fun!
That's Melbourne
That's Melbourne has a great range of events, festivals and activities to participate in over summer.
Completing this year?
The Final Year What's Next? Program provides information on a range of practical issues facing international students about to complete their studies. Remaining sessions for 2009 include Back to reality: returning home (24 November) and Extending your stay.
Events listing (updated 16 November 2009)
Event organisers: Submit an event
Your city: Your space
Young people ages 12-25 have the opportunity to share ideas and thoughts on city safety via this online forum. We encourage international students to log on, review and have your say. www.yourcityspace.com.au
Multicultural Hub
Stop by the Multicultural Hub — a friendly place in the city where people from Melbourne’s many different cultures can get together and work, share and learn in a safe and supportive environment. Programs include a film club, English conversation groups, and shopping and cooking in Australia.
Build your skills for academic success
Classes and workshops with Academic Skills Unit include targeted sessions for students new to Australian academic culture. A range of free short courses include Effective Reading and Note-taking, Oral Presentations, Communicating Across Cultures and more. Enrol now or learn more.
Campus security notices
Campus security encourages you to be aware that opportunistic theft occurs on campus – often in libraries and crowded areas. Never leave your belongings unattended, and register your laptop and bike details so they have a higher chance of being returned if stolen.
Be a volunteer tutor
The Student Union is now looking for volunteer VCE tutors.
Your safety
Practical advice on keeping yourself safe: to be well informed and aware of your surroundings is the best protection for all members of the community. Also consider signing up for your Neighbourhood Watch newsletter and attending street safety workshops.
"The Couch" — International Student Centre
"The Couch" – International Student Centre aims to provide a safe and free space at night time for international students studying in Melbourne to socialise, relax, rest study, and seek information and assistance. Open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm-10pm (entry is free and food is available each night).
www.internationalstudents.org.au/thecouch
Ask Counselling
It can sometimes be a difficult step seeing a counsellor face-to-face. Ask Counselling provides an online opportunity to gain help, learn about other students' concerns and possibly share your own.
Connect: volunteering and leadership
Want to assist with on-campus activities, engage in the wider community or build your leadership skills? Check LIVE, Careers Online, the portal notices tab or contact your Student Centre for volunteer opportunities.
Extending your stay in Australia
International Student Services holds weekly information sessions about visa options for graduates who wish extend their stay in Australia.
Enrichment programs for all graduate students
Melbourne School of Graduate Research offers a diverse range of programs to enhance your graduate student experience.
KickStart your career
Explore career pathways, engage with industry and gain practical skills for employment. Offered throughout semester. Subscribe to the Careers & Employment e-bulletin for all the latest careers-related events and information.
Cultural Diversity in Victoria
Victoria and Melbourne are continually being enriched by the presence of people from all over the world. Check to see what cultural events are happening near you and how you can be a part of it. Cultural Diversity website
Grogger
Log on and test your skills in Grogger, an online game challenging players to get themselves and their friends home safely.
What’s on in the city?
Our advisers have picked the top fun things to do in the city — a month by month calendar on the latest food, cultural, arts and sporting events.
Have an idea?
Students with a proposal for a student-led community development program can contact the Student Ambassador Leadership Program (SALP). Eligibility criteria apply. learn more
More events for you
Check the notices tab on the student portal regularly for updated events. Faculty, School and the University events page will also post events, conferences, student exhibitions and programs that will be of specific interest to you.
Melbourne University Student Union
The Student Union run events, clubs and programs for all students on campus: check what’s on now, meet new people and get involved with campus life.
Melbourne University Overseas Student Service (MUOSS)
MUOSS is the student representative body for all international students at Melbourne. Subscribe to Accent for the latest MUOSS news and events.
Graduate Students
Stay connected to the graduate community and subscribe to the Graduate Student Association e-newsletter GSAnews for the latest news and events.
Notices
Swine flu information
The University of Melbourne has set up a Swine flu response page with hygiene tips and information for students.
Laptop and Bike Register
The Student Union and Victoria Police have introduced a laptop and bike register for Melbourne University students. Use this service to register the serial numbers for your bike or laptop computer with a Victoria Police Database and help your chances of getting these items returned if they are stolen. Register online via the Student Union website.
Textbook recycling
The University Bookshop offers students a Bookshop voucher valued at 50% of the current retail price upon return of selected textbooks.
First year blog
Written by a group of current first-year students, First_year@UniMelb gives you an insight into how first-year students are coping with the demands of uni life.
Know your rights
Be aware of your rights and responsibilities as a member of the community: at Uni, in the workplace and as a renter.
Wages and employment rights
Tenancy advice
Legal advice
Advocacy for international students
Green light, eat right
The City of Melbourne and Nutrition Australia have collaborated with QV Urban Market food outlets to help you make informed decisions about your food choices. The traffic light colour coded system provides quick, easy recognition of the nutritional value of the meals you buy.
Take control: Sexual health and positive relationships
yoursexhealth.org is about reproductive and sexual health. Get expert information on emotional, practical and relationship issues and explore real-life dilemmas in True Stories. Read more about sexual health at Student Union Advocacy
Scholarships
Information on scholarship opportunities for both undergraduate and graduate students available from Melbourne Scholarships Office
Fire safety
Do you know what your smoke alarm looks like? Ensure you are fire safe at home.
Road safety
Be aware and careful on the roads. Cross only at the lights and be extra careful around tram tracks – trams can’t swerve. Take the RACV road rules quiz.