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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 university, of course)! Moving to a new country also comes with important practicalities,...
Planning to study in Australia? The Australian government requires all international students undertaking formal studies to have health insurance. Known as Overseas Student Health Cover , or OSHC, this private health insurance helps students, their spouses and...
If you’re studying in Australia and have family planning to visit, you’ve probably got a list as long as your arm of places to show them and experiences to share. But there’s something super important that might not be at the top of that list yet: making sure their...
As an international student in Australia, you have the option to bring your family members with you. Whether it’s your parents (if you’re under 18), your partner, or your children, they could be eligible to stay with you for the duration of your studies. This...
Recently, news stories have been circulating about international students and expatriates in Australia being forced to pay up-front fees before receiving urgent medical assistance, particularly at hospitals. According to ABC News , when former international student...
Update as of 1 December 2022: Medibank has confirmed that more stolen customer data has been released on the dark web. Certain reports are suggesting that the hackers have released all files remaining in their possession. In recent days, you’ve likely seen that...
Do you have the right health cover for your visa? For many visa types (including student visas), holding health cover is a condition of your visa. So, whether you are applying for your first visa or looking to transition from one visa type to another, familiarity with...
Updated 18 August 2021 to include future name change of AstraZeneca vaccine. Nearly 15 million people in Australia have received at least one COVID-19 vaccine . During the different vaccine rollout stages, you need to meet certain criteria to be eligible to be...
After over a year of uncertainty brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, some relief is in sight as more vaccines are approved for use across the globe. With countries hard-hit by the virus already dispensing vaccines to the population’s most vulnerable, Australia is...