If you want to stay up-to-date with news on coronavirus in Australia, make sure to regularly check our COVID-19 Resource Hub.[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-thumb-tack” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]
News Updates
Breaking news updates for international students in Australia about COVID-19
All non-citizens and non-residents banned from entering Australia (19 March)
Government lifts visa work restrictions on international student nurses (18 March)
Large indoor gatherings banned, warnings not to leave the country (18 March)
Coronavirus COVID-19 WA stimulus package to freeze all household fees and charges (16 March)
All overseas arrivals into Australia must self-isolate for two weeks (15 March)
COVID-19 response: International students to be allowed to work additional hours (13 March)
Gatherings of more than 500 people to be cancelled in Australia (13 March)[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”Insider Guides Updates” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-bookmark” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]Nine Hobbies You Can Master While Self-Isolating
What is Coronavirus and How Can I Protect Myself?
Coronavirus: Should I Travel Overseas or Around Australia?
[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”International Student Resources” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-globe” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]Department of Education, Skills and Employment – up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 for international students
Study in Australia – dedicated student support services regarding COVID-19
Study in Australia: Australian education provider list – COVID-19 response information from Australian education providers
Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency – up-to-date regulatory advice for students
If you are concerned about your enrolment, fees or other issues related to your studies, please contact your education provider directly.
If your education provider cannot assist, you can call dedicated staff at Study in Australia on (+61) 1300 981 621 from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday AEDT, except public holidays. You can also email international.students@dese.gov.au.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Government Resources” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-user” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]Department of Health – up-to-date health advice regarding COVID-19
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – up-to-date travel advice for incoming and outgoing passengers
Department of Home Affairs website – visa advice for international students[vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Health Resources” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-medkit” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][vc_column_text]Department of Health – Up-to-date health advice regarding COVID-19
National Coronavirus Health Information Line – Call 1800 020 080 – the line operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Australian Psychological Society – documenting tips for avoiding COVID-19 anxiety here
Discuss any questions you have with your state or territory Public Health Agency:
- ACT call 02 5124 9213
- NSW call 1300 066 055
- NT call 08 8922 8044
- QLD call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
- SA call 1300 232 272
- TAS call 1800 671 738
- VIC call 1300 651 160
- WA visit www.healthywa.wa.gov.au/ or call your local public health unit
[/vc_column_text][vc_text_separator title=”News Resources” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-newspaper-o” i_color=”pink” add_icon=”true”][/vc_column][/vc_row]For rolling news coverage of COVID-19, both nationally and internationally, use the following resources:
