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Presenter: Name here

Business Title here

Welcome to South Australia

www.internationalstudents.sa.edu.au

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Welcome to South Australia


Enjoy the South Australian way of life

shopping

sports

friends

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cultureculture

Settling In


your local area

homesickness

transport

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International Education Services


International Education Services (IES) manages your:

• homestay accommodation

• ongoing support and welfare

• tuition fees

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Your student visa


Your student visa is issued by DIBP

www.immi.gov.au

Level 355 Currie StreetAdelaide SA 5000

131 881

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http://www.immi.gov.au/

Your student visa


issues your

visa grant noticevisa grant notice

It includes your visa conditions and entitlements

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Your student visa


Attendance

You need to

• be enrolled full time in a registered course• maintain satisfactory attendance• get a medical certificate from a doctor if you are sick

Attend all

classes

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Your student visa


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Course ProgressCourse Progress

• achieve achieve satisfactorysatisfactory results results

• each term’s school report sent to each term’s school report sent to

parents/agentparents/agent

Your student visa


Behaviour

You are an ambassador* at school * in your homestay* in the Australian community

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Your student visa


Behaviour

At all times follow the laws of Australia

Talk to your International Student Program (ISP) Manager if you think you are being encouraged to behave unlawfully.

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Your student visa


Changing education provider only after:

6 months

in your principal course in a South Australian government school.

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Your student visa


Changing homestay family:

IES approval is needed

A change of homestay fee may apply

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Your student visa


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Work:For students in the Graduate Program

You can work in Australia

afteryou have begun your course

40 hours max!each fortnight during school term

Your student visa


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It’s important!

You have agreed to

follow the conditions of your visa

Your student visa


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If you break your visa conditions you will be notified. IES is required to report to DIBP.

Student visas can be cancelled by the Federal Government if conditions are broken.

To extend your program contact IES on 8226 3402

Your health cover


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www.overseasstudenthealth.com 1800 888 942

BUPA OVERSEAS STUDENT BUPA OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVERHEALTH COVER

Let us help with your health Let us help with your health insurance needs so that you can insurance needs so that you can

focus on your studiesfocus on your studies

http://www.overseasstudenthealth.com/

http://www.overseasstudenthealth.com/

Your health cover


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If you need to see a doctor

Ø ask your homestay to help you choose oneØ take your OSHC CardØ there may be a ‘gap’ paymentØ further information is available on their website

Your student visa


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Covered Not Covered

doctor’s visit

hospital

dental

physio

optical

Your safety


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Your safety & well being is the

highest priority

Students in Australia are taught that:

•we all have the right to be safe•we all have a responsibility to behave appropriately towards and with other people (adults and children)

•we can help ourselves to be safe by talking to people we trust.

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Abusive behaviour, bullying and harassment are against the law.

Inappropriate and illegal behaviour in any form,

including via social media will not be tolerated

Please read

- IES ‘Keeping you Safe’ (Child Protection Legislation)

- SA Police Personal Safety

Your safety


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Emergencies that need attention

NOW

• serious injury or health problem

• victim or witness to crime

• serious homestay issues

• serious environmental dangers ie fire, flood

• abuse

Your safety


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In an Emergency

Police

Ambulance

Fire

000

Mobile 112

Your safety


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Police

Patrol attendanc

e

no immediate

danger

For Police Assistance

131 444

Your safety


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www.thinkbefore.com

Think Before:Think Before: A Student Safety InitiativeA Student Safety Initiative

http://www.thinkbefore.com/

Your safety


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Speak with your ISP Manager

International Education Services offers a 24 hour

emergency contact

0401 123 205

Your safety


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Money Safety

Look after your money

- bank accounts

- small amounts of cash

- keep your Personal Identification Number

(PIN) to yourself ****- avoid borrowing or lending money

Your safety


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Money Safety

IES Money Matters

In orientation pack


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Internet Safety

Protect yourself on the Internet

And in Chat Rooms

Your safety

Your safety


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Mobile Phone Safety

Sharing your phone number•Only with friends/homestay/school

Protect yourself and your phone• Don’t lend your phone

Homestay


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Some tips • talk with your family• respect your family's routines• offer to help• treat property with care• ask permission to invite friends home• pay for your personal expenses:-phone calls,

internet, personal products• save water – have short showers• stay in touch with your homestay

Homestay


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Your homestay needs to know your whereabouts and how to contact you

• ask permission before going out• let your homestay know

where you are going when you will return who you are going with

• return by the agreed time• always ring if you think you will be late

Homestay


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Overnight stays

permission

your homestay

friend’s homestay

Homestay Payments


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Homestay payments for Study Abroad studentsare managed by IES.

If you are a High School Graduate student,Please remember to:

• pay 2 weeks homestay fees on arrival• pay your homestay fees on time, every fortnight• write the due dates in your diary• keep a receipt of your payments

You are still required to pay part homestay fees ifyou go away on holidays.

Ask your homestay about the Room Holding fees.

Travel


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Want to travel in the school holidays??

Speak with your ISP manager

Must get approval from parents and homestay, your school & IES

Complete travel form and return to school / IES

Don’t forget to check your visa expiry

Australian Culture


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society family structure

family lifecustomsmanners

Australian Culture


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In Australia, our shopping habits may be different to what you are used to.• supermarkets• specialty food shops• weekly shopping• Central Market• frozen food• food packaging• meal times• making breakfast & lunch• weekend eating habits

Australian Culture


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• four seasons

• dry climate

• Slip, Slop, Slap,

• Sunglasses & Shade

• avoid dehydration

• conserve water

Grievances/ Complaints/ Appeals


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• Grievances or complaints are to be handled promptly

• You have the right to involve an independent advocate or nominee

• Please discuss any grievance/complaints with your ISP Manager

• You have the right to appeal a decision

Care and Support


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People who are here to help and support you

•Homestay parent/s

•Your School• ISP Manager• Home Group Teacher• School Counsellor

•International Education Services

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Documents

visa slide

visa conditions

culture slide

website slide

student visas

school term slide

visa grant notice

terms school report