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For the last two years, the world has been learning how to live with COVID-19. The ongoing pandemic has presented numerous challenges, including lockdowns, variants and surges in case numbers. As the Omicron variant (and its BA2 subvariant) continue to spread,...
The Australian Federal Government is hoping to introduce international vaccine passports from October 2021 to prepare for the reopening of Australia’s borders. There is still no set date for when Australia’s external borders will reopen, as its internal borders remain...
People in Australia are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Australia is currently in Phase A of its four-phase National COVID Response Plan . In order to move onto Phase B, which would feature fewer lockdowns and increase the cap on international...
With COVID-19 impacting the lives of everyone in the world, governing bodies, including the Australian Government , are encouraging people to get vaccinated so life can start to go back to normal. However, there are many people who don’t want to get vaccinated, for a...
Staying positive during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging, especially if you are separated from friends and family. With Australia currently experiencing snap lockdowns, maintaining your social life from your own home will help you feel supported and...
Studying during the coronavirus pandemic can be challenging, especially when your state can be put into lockdown at any time. Currently, large parts of New South Wales will be under lockdown until the end of July 2021 to try and limit rising COVID-19 infection rates....
COVID-19 has resulted in job losses and reduced working hours throughout Australia, but some international students can now work more than they could before. In order to help supermarkets stay open to provide essential services during COVID-19 lockdowns, the...
Tenancy agreements, changes to visa requirements, domestic violence, and not being able to pay a fine – there are many difficult and confronting situations you may come across as an international student. The main thing to remember is that you are never alone. There...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, international students across the world have been unable to travel overseas to their adoptive cities and start an exciting new chapter in their lives. Xinyi was one such international student, who was preparing to leave for...