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CRICOS Provider Code: 00012G | TOID: 0416

International student orientation

2019 July Intake


Life in Melbourne Life on Campus Safety on and off campus

Health and wellbeing Policy and procedure Working in Australia Support services

International student orientation

Welcome to Holmesglen


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-24dG2TYMY

Holmesglen International

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-24dG2TYMY


Holmesglen Life in Melbourne


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Where we are

Four urban campuses, all accessible by public transport.

All campuses are equipped with specialist training facilities for your success.


Holmesglen Public transport


myki card

Buses

Trains

Trams

PTV app

Timetables

Train maps

Journey planner

Public transport


Annual Travel Pass Zone 1 and 2

$861.25 AUD – saving of 50%

Diploma

Advanced Diploma

Bachelor

X Master/Postgraduate

To purchase, please contact:

[email protected]

Student concessions


Public transport

myki card

Reusable smart card

Purchased at most train stations, news agents and online at www.ptv.vic.gov.au

Remember:

Top up

Touch on

Touch off

http://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/


Guidelines

Always carry your myki card

Wait behind the yellow line

No smoking or drinking alcohol

Do not put your feet on seats

Do not force doors open

Protective Safety Officers (PSOs) and emergency

buttons are there for your safety

Public transport


Chadstone Campus

Waverley Campus

Moorabbin Campus

St Kilda Road Campus


Holmesglen Accommodation


Enquire about institute accommodation now!

[email protected]

Accommodation


More housing rental options

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Fully-furnished student accommodation:

Homestay:www.homestaynetwork.org

Privately-owned accommodation:www.realestate.com.auwww.domain.com.auwww.gumtree.com.au/s-real-estate

UniLodge Scape

Iglu Student Housing Australia

Accommodation


Holmesglen Life on campus


Holmesglen WiFi

Network: student@holmesglenAfter your registration session, you can log in to the Holmesglen WiFi

with your student login details.

Stay connected


Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/holmesglen

https://community.holmesglen.edu.au

Join us on the International Student Hub

Social media


Chadstone8:30am – 5:00pm

Building 6, Ground Level

Open Monday – Friday

Moorabbin 8:30am – 5:00pm



Waverley8:30am – 5:00pm



St Kilda Road 9:00am – 5:00pm

Ground Level


International Student Centre


Library

Computers

Text book hire

Printing and photocopy

Private study rooms

Discussion rooms

Database access for research


Due two weeks prior to the commencement of a semester

Payments can be made via:

Student account (web payment)

• Any International Centre

Payment plans are available

Fees subject to change each year

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Tuition fees


Meet your teachers and classmates

Formally register for classes

Receive class timetable

Request assistance with credit transfer information

Information about term breaks

Faculty orientation


C . 6 . 2 . 24

Campus Building number Level in building Room number

C = Chadstone M = Moorabbin W = Waverley K = St Kilda

Reading your timetable


Now it’s your turn

M 6 . 2 . 45

C 5 . 1 . 05

W 12 . 1 . 17

K 2 . 27


HolmesglenSafety on and off campus


Police, Fire and Ambulance000

Police Assistance Line131 444

Emergency numbers


24/7 SecurityChadstone Campus: 9564 2000

City Campus: 8199 6610

International Centre (after hours): 0412 016 774

Student Services: 9564 1649

Holmesglen emergency numbers


HolmesglenHealth and wellbeing


See a doctor and show your OSHC card

Collect the receipt if medical cost is incurred(for making a claim)

Request a medical certificate (for sick leave)

Advise your course leader

Provide the International Centre with your medical certificate

Feeling unwell?


Order your card online

Policy number = your student ID followed by ‘HIT’

On campus support (Allianz)

• Chadstone (Wednesday)

• Moorabbin (Tuesday)

• Waverley (Thursday)

https://allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc/on-campus-support/

OSHC

https://allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/student-visa-oshc/on-campus-support/


Chadstone and Moorabbin campuses

Bulk billing (bring your OSHC card)

Make appointments at Student Services

Chadstone

Tues and Wed: 9am – 12pm

Thurs: 2pm – 5pm

Moorabbin

Tues and Thurs: 10am – 1pm

Fri: 2pm – 5pm

Campus doctor


HolmesglenPolicies and procedures


All students must provide the International Centre with their contact details

This information must be provided within seven days of commencing your course

If your details change, please update us immediately

Student contact details


Must provide current contact details to Holmesglen

Must meet satisfactory course progress

Cannot change between providers until six months of your principle course has been completed

Must ensure your eCOE and student visa covers the duration of your study

Student visa regulations


Must pass each semester

Support is offered to assist you to meet academic success

Continuous poor academic progress can be reported to DHA

It’s your responsibility to ensure your eCOE and student visa covers your study duration

See International Centre for assistance

Satisfactory course progress


All students have the opportunity to provide feedback

Holmesglen’s internal dispute resolution process

Provide supporting evidence where possible

Will receive a written outcome within 10 working days of submitting grievance

More info at the International Centre and via: [email protected]

Complaints and appeals process

mailto:[email protected]


Must apply in person at the International Centre

Granted based on compassionate and compelling reasons

Suspensions granted for six months

DHA will be notified

Student is responsible for extending their student visa

Suspending your enrolment


Includes: Death in the family Serious injury or illness Natural disaster in home country

Does not include:× Getting married × Attending a wedding × Your Grandmother’s birthday× Overseas travel

Compassionate and compelling reasons


Available online at: www.holmesglen.edu.au/students/international/forms

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International student refund policy

Variation to student enrolment

Release letter

Grievance form (feedback)

Holmesglen’s policies and procedures


Holmesglen Working in Australia


You can work up to 40 hours per fortnight during the semester and full time in term breaks

You must apply for an Australian Tax File Number (TFN)

International Student Working Fact Sheet can be found at: www.fairwork.gov.au

Working as an international student


Looking for employment? At Holmesglen’s Jobs and Skills Centre you can get advice regarding:

Advice for career planning

Resume and cover letter writing

Responding to Key Selection Criteria

Interview tips

Employment opportunities

Jobs and Skills Centre


Holmesglen Support services


Chadstone campusBuilding 7, Level 1, Room 7.1.12 (near the main cafeteria)

Moorabbin campusBuilding 4, Level 1, Room M4.1.303 (opposite the canteen)

Waverley campusBuilding 1, Room 1.29

Student Services

Personal confidential counselling

Career counselling

Educational counselling

Welfare information and referral

Support workshops


Assignment support

Report writing

Research skills / academic referencing

Note taking / summarising skills

Time management

Presentation skills

Learning Skills Centre


International Student Scholarship

Value: Up to $1,000 eachTiming: Open 1 October to 31 October 2019

The Peter Grundy Scholarship

Value: Scholarships are normally awarded at $1000 eachTiming: Closed - TBA for 2020

Visit: https://holmesglen.edu.au/students/fees/help-with-fees/scholarships/

Scholarships


Online resources

Study Melbourne Student Centre

Information about Melbourne

Visa information and tips

www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au

Study Melbourne


Australian Federation for international students

Run by international students

Events and workshops

Visit: www.afis.org.au

AFIS


Provides international students with relevant news, lifestyle and entertainment information

Free to subscribe

Often holds events

Visit: www.meldmagazine.com.au

MELD magazine


Thank you for listening!

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