• To  empower international students by addressing cultural and language barriers, fostering social connections, building self-confidence, and alleviating future-related anxieties. 
• ​To cultivate empathy among local stakeholders by engaging them in activities  that enhance their understanding of the international student experience.
• To be achieved through mentoring relationships, insightful workshops, and enriching volunteering opportunities.

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• International students  studying or residing in the City of Monash
• Suitably experienced volunteers  to serve as workshop presenters, mentors, and project assistants

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Workshops

Workshop Registration

The challenge for international students is not just passing their course, but having to adjust to a different environment, culture, language, and systems.  Any Australian who has travelled or lived overseas for any length of time will appreciate the challenges of adapting to a foreign environment.

We are planning to run useful workshops covering topics such as:

• Employment
• Immigration
• Language Skills Development
• Financial Literacy
• Safety and Health
• Life in Australia

* upcoming workshop dates will be posted on this page

Seeking Workshop Presenters
If you have sufficient knowledge and experience in the areas above (or other relevant topics), please contact us or complete the application form.

Mentoring

Registration for Mentees

Mentoring is  the process of helping or advising a less experienced person.
Benefits for Students include:

• gain  better     understanding of the Australian context from a local
• help with personal, academic, and professional goal-setting
• help to identify personal strengths and weaknesses
• access to support through challenges
• expansion  of career opportunities and networks
• confidence and self-awareness building

Benefits for Mentors include:

• opportunity to impart knowledge and expertise
• enhancement of leadership and coaching skills
• gaining of fresh perspectives and ideas
• having a sense of purpose and fulfillment 
• increased knowledge of other cultures
• having a greater appreciation of the international student experience

More information  can be found on our Guide for Mentors page
NOTE:  Due to our funding, we can only accept students studying OR residing in the City of Monash area.

Registration for Mentors

Mentoring Policy and Procedure

Guide for Mentors and Mentees (FAQ)