Leaked memos reveal international students rorting dual-study loophole – By Clay Lucas Source : theage Leaked federal government memos reveal large numbers of international students are exploiting a loophole in Australia’s visa system to abandon university courses for cheaper private colleges and then go on to work instead of study. The documents also show the federal Education Department has taken little action on the issue despite admitting it was a serious problem at least 18 months ago. International students in Australia can sign up for “concurrent study”, a rule designed to allow preparation for employment through short courses such as responsible service of alcohol or barista and hospitality training. But with little oversight from authorities once they enter Australia, growing numbers of students are obtaining a student visa offshore via a university enrolment and then enrolling in a cheaper vocational education course once they arrive. In the past year, 11,000 overseas ...
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The Crippling Impact Of Second Stage 3 Lockdown On Melbourne’s International Students-By Alicia Vrajlal Migrant communities in Melbourne are facing hardships during the pandemic. Source:Huffingtonpost Since March, not a day has gone by when Nadeeka Thilakarathne hasn’t cried, praying her husband will return to Australia after leaving to visit his sick mother in Sri Lanka four months ago. Seven months pregnant and jobless in the Melbourne suburb of Springvale, the international student is facing Melbourne’s second stage three COVID-19 lockdown alone. Like many migrants in Australia, she faces unique challenges during the coronavirus pandemic that have taken a toll on her financially, physically and emotionally. ...
Jul 26, 2020
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– Emergency support for Victoria’s international students – International students will receive a relief payment of up to $1,100 as part of a Victorian Government emergency support package that will help tens of thousands of people across our state. International students are a vital part of our education system, our economy and our community. They give so much to Victoria – not just through the fees they pay, but also through the economic activity they generate for our businesses, and the contribution they make to our vibrant, inclusive society. ...
Apr 29, 2020
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Why these migrants moved to Australia’s regional cities – BY MICHELLE RIMMER Source: SBS News Armidale in northern NSW prides itself on being one of Australia’s most multicultural cities. City councillor and Foundation for Regional Development CEO Peter Bailey says the town is a melting pot of more than 70 nationalities. “We have about 75 different languages spoken here, we’ve had a mosque here since about 1950,” Mr Bailey said. “We are diverse, we embrace change, we embrace difference, and I think that’s been one of our strengths.” Armidale, NSW. Source:SBS News International students The University of New England is at Armidale’s multicultural heart and has about 1000 international students at any given time. “I think to discover the real Australia you have to go regional and Armidale is one of the best places you can explore the real Australia,” said Saluza Chaudhary, an international student from Nepal. New migrants to go regional for ...
Apr 21, 2019
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