Every September, people across Australia ask each other a simple question: ‘R U OK?’ Australia’s annual R U OK? Day is a reminder to check in on the people around you, encourage…
Understanding R U OK?
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When Are You Covered By OSHC? When and Where You Need Health Insurance as an International Student
Moving to Australia as an international student is an exciting adventure! Connections to make, trips to take and a whole lot of learning to do (about yourself, the world, and at…
Dealing With Death and Grief When You’re Away From Home
One of the hardest parts of dealing with death and grief while living away from home is being apart from your family and support network. For many international students, it just…
The Mental Health Stigma: A Guide For International Students
For international students, adapting to a new culture, education system, and way of life can be overwhelming sometimes. While your education provider and health services offer…
How I use OSHC: A Practical Student Guide
Planning to study in Australia? The Australian government requires all international students undertaking formal studies to have health insurance. Known as Overseas Student…
Where to Find Free Flu Jabs as an International Student
As we say goodbye to summer and welcome the cooler months, it’s important to make sure we keep our health at the top of our priority list. While it might be tempting to hibernate…
English Test Taking For Neurodivergent International Students: What You Need to Know
As the conversations around neurodiversity continue to grow, education spaces are changing their practices to be better able to support those with diverse learning needs. Many…
Feeling Sad as the Weather Changes? Let’s Explain Seasonal Affective Disorder
It’s no coincidence that the sad scenes in movies are often accompanied by grey, dreary days and thundering storms, while the happy ones are usually lit by bright sunshine,…
Adult Acne: Tips and Tricks to Managing your Skin in Australia
Starting your journey as an international student in Australia is an exciting adventure with new opportunities at every turn. As you navigate all the changes, you might encounter…