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1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENT NEWSLETTER International Student Support Office Gippsland Edition - April 2016 CRICOS Provider No D

KEY DATES Important Dates 11 April - 13 June - Second Lecture Period for Higher Education 13 April - Raising Voices Rising Communities Event 23 April - 1 May - Passover 25 April - ANZAC Day

Reconciliation Week 6 June - 13 June - Swot Vac Period 6 June - 16 July - Ramadan 13 June - Queen s Birthday Public Holiday (University closed) 14 June - 27 June - Semester 1 Examinations 20 June -

2 KEY DATES Important Dates 11 April - 13 June - Second Lecture Period for Higher Education 13 April - Raising Voices Rising Communities Event 23 April - 1 May - Passover 25 April - ANZAC Day (University closed) 8 May - Mother s Day 9 May - Final exam timetable published 17 May - International Day Against Homophobia & Transphobia 26 May - National Sorry Day 27 May - 3 June - National Reconciliation Week 6 June - 13 June - Swot Vac Period 6 June - 16 July - Ramadan 13 June - Queen s Birthday Public Holiday (University closed) 14 June - 27 June - Semester 1 Examinations 20 June - World Refugee Day 28 June - 22 July - Mid-semester Break for Higher Education SERVICES Student Health and Wellbeing - Feeling a little...? FedUni offers a FREE Health Service for all students! All consultations are private and confidential. Our Campus Nurse, Vonnie provides a vaccination service and also general and sexual health information. There is also a confidential counselling service available. Our counsellors Jodie and Karen can assist with issues whether personal, academic and/or financial/welfare issues. You may have read about an International Student Health Hotline recently. Please note that consultations and treatment through this scheme are not provided for free through your BUPA cover, and so we strongly recommend that you access the free on-campus services or the local Hazelwood Health Centre in Churchill for any health concerns. Information about the services and how to get an appointment can be found here:

INTERNATIONAL Your International Student Committee The International Student Committee (ISC) is your voice on the issues facing International students.

students throughout their time at FedUni. The ISC meet once a month to discuss key issues, which are reported to the University-wide Student Senate by Megan, the International Senate Rep.

Look out for posters for our next event or if you have any suggestions please email freda.webb@federation.edu.

ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and has been observed every year on 25th April since 1916! Each year, Latrobe City hosts dawn and morning services to mark ANZAC Day.

3 INTERNATIONAL Your International Student Committee The International Student Committee (ISC) is your voice on the issues facing International students. Consisting of experienced students who understand exactly the challenges you face, the ISC advocates on behalf of International students, informs staff of common issues and engages and supports students throughout their time at FedUni. The ISC meet once a month to discuss key issues, which are reported to the University-wide Student Senate by Megan, the International Senate Rep. and also to organise events and activities especially for international students. Pictured are students enjoying the last ISC trip to Jump n Climb. Look out for posters for our next event or if you have any suggestions please freda.webb@federation.edu.au ANZAC Day Dawn Service Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and/or died in wars. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps and has been observed every year on 25th April since 1916! Each year, Latrobe City hosts dawn and morning services to mark ANZAC Day. Thousands gather to reflect, remember and honour those who served. Please see the Latrobe City website for details of times and places of these services - Please note: The University will be closed on the 25th April. Monday 25th April FREE Learn to Swim Classes 11th - 21st April A qualified Learn to Swim instructor will help you with your swimming when purchasing a casual swim. When: Monday 11th & 18th April; Between 6-7pm Thursday 14th & 21st April ; Between 3-4pm Where: Latrobe Leisure Churchill Who: Open to all Federation & Monash University students and staff For more details please phone Cheryl on

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES Orientation/Transition Activities from Semester 1 As well as the important information about Uni, Australia and the services available to you that we provide at our Orientation

Some of our events have been: - Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Cowes Beach and The Nobbies - Welcome Dinner and Movie Night - Melbourne Night Market - Jump n Climb Trip - Pop Up Games at Check-in Week

our Farewell Morning Tea! So if you haven t got involved yet, keep an eye out for all our exciting cultural and social events!

4 EVENTS + ACTIVITIES Orientation/Transition Activities from Semester 1 As well as the important information about Uni, Australia and the services available to you that we provide at our Orientation days, we think an essential part of studying in a new country is about getting to know people and experiencing the local area. Some of our events have been: - Phillip Island Wildlife Park, Cowes Beach and The Nobbies - Welcome Dinner and Movie Night - Melbourne Night Market - Jump n Climb Trip - Pop Up Games at Check-in Week It s been great getting to know you all over the past few weeks, and there s plenty of other activities coming up before the end of the semester, including a trip to the Footy (Saturday 14th May) and our Farewell Morning Tea! So if you haven t got involved yet, keep an eye out for all our exciting cultural and social events! Migration Lawyer Talk 5th May 11:15am 1N206 International Student Support will host a FREE session for international students on Thursday May 5th conducted by Aristotle Paipetis (pictured), Principal Solicitor at Visa Lawyers Australia. A Solicitor and Barrister in the Supreme Court of New South Wales, the High Court of Australia and a Registered Migration Agent, Aristotle is frequently invited to give presentations at universities and other organisations around Australia and overseas on immigration solutions and strategies. He has comprehensive and successful experience assisting people from all parts of the world on general skilled migration and changes in the skilled migration law. If you are seeking information about your visa, or will be transitioning into the workplace or further study this year, we strongly recommend you attend this talk English Conversation Lounge Every Monday 1-2pm, ilounge 1E108 English Conversation Lounge is a free conversation group hosted by the International Student Support Office. The purpose of the group is for you to socialise and make friends with other FedUni students and to improve your language skills. These classes are a great way to improve your spoken English in an informal environment and are back on again from Monday 11th April. There is no need to register just turn up on the day.

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES Community Recipe Book Ongoing We are currently collecting recipes to fill a recipe book: Recipes From Home, featuring favourite recipes from all over the world.

The finished book will be a way to share cultures, and add some variety to life by trying some great new recipes. Once it is finished you will be able to get a free copy to take away and use at home!

5 EVENTS + ACTIVITIES Community Recipe Book Ongoing We are currently collecting recipes to fill a recipe book: Recipes From Home, featuring favourite recipes from all over the world. We re looking for YOUR favourite dishes to include: they can be old or new favourites for breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks or sweet items. The finished book will be a way to share cultures, and add some variety to life by trying some great new recipes. Once it is finished you will be able to get a free copy to take away and use at home! Please submit your recipes at this address: or pop into the International Office if you have a paper copy. Here is a recipe from the book from our very own Anya, just in time for ANZAC day. If you bake some, please share a photo with us at ANZAC Biscuits Ingredients 1 cup of rolled oats 1 cup of plain flour 1 cup of sugar ¾ cup of coconut 125g butter 1 tablespoon golden syrup 1 teaspoon bi-carb soda 2 tablespoons boiling water Method 1. Preheat oven to 150 degrees Celsius. 2.Combine the rolled oats, flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl 3. Melt the butter and golden syrup 4. Remove from heat and allow to cool 5. Mix bi-carb and boiling water in a cup and then add to the butter and syrup 6. Add the wet to the dry ingredients and combine 7. Use a spoon to scoop the mixture into small balls and place them onto a baking sheet, spaced evenly (shape with hands as necessary) 7. Bake for minutes or until golden.

EVENTS + ACTIVITIES 6 on 6 Soccer Every Monday 5pm to 7pm 6 on 6 Soccer competition which

com Social Badminton Thursdays and Sundays Social Badminton for FedUni/Monash students is

6 EVENTS + ACTIVITIES 6 on 6 Soccer Every Monday 5pm to 7pm 6 on 6 Soccer competition which is played on the synthetic Sports Field commences on Monday 11th April. Registration is $60 per team. For more information please contact Brendan Caffrey socialsoccer@hotmail.com Social Badminton Thursdays and Sundays Social Badminton for FedUni/Monash students is happening at Latrobe Leisure Centre in Churchill Thursdays - 5pm - 7pm and Sundays 1pm - 4pm For more information please join the Federation University Badminton Club on Facebook

8 SOCIAL MEDIA facebook.com/feduniinternationalstudents Gippsland Student Connect Building 3N, Room 102 Phone: international.ss@federation.edu.au Mt Helen International Student Support Office 1st floor, Building U, Room 117 Phone: international.ss@federation.edu.au CONTACT

All Things Chocolate The chocolate fountain

All Things Chocolate The chocolate fountain EDITION 3 20 14 Hope you got to enjoy some of the delicious chocolate treats that were on offer! Social & Events What a high energy start to the year. Thanks