Overview
Student Welcome Desk 2012
Check list for international students
Win a mobile phone
Volunteers program
Our partners
Overview
The Student Welcome Desk program was established by the City of Melbourne to improve the study experience of international students.
It begins with a warm welcome at Melbourne airport and provides students with vital information about studying in Victoria and learning more about Melbourne, the city.
Introduced in 2008, following a report commissioned by the Committee to Melbourne – in conjunction with key education bodies in Victoria – the program is designed to help improve the international student experience.
Topics covered include:
- safety
- getting around Melbourne
- places to visit
- major cultural and sports events
- practical information on employment
- renting
- consumer rights.
Subsequent research and evaluation supports this City of Melbourne initiative, which continues for its fourth consecutive year.
Download Student Welcome Desk stakeholder report 2011 (PDF, 2.8MB) 
Student Welcome Desk 2012
The Student Welcome Desk operates bi-annually, to coincide with the two major intake of students in February and July.
The 2012 desk will operate from 7 July to 23 July, from 7am to 1pm, and from 5.30pm to 11.30pm to coordinate with flight arrivals.
On arrival, students will receive a free Welcome Kit containing information about Melbourne and Victoria.
Download Welcome Desk flyer:
Welcome Desk flyer – English (PDF, 723kb)
The information provided in the Welcome Kit and further details for education providers is also available online at: www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au.
Checklist for international students
Download the Student Welcome Desk checklist:
Check list for international students (PDF, 815kb)
Win a mobile phone
If you’re an international student, you have the chance to win a mobile phone. In 25 words or less, get creative and tell us why you want to win an Optus mobile phone prize pack!
Submit your entry at mobile phone competition.
Volunteers program
We have recruited volunteers to assist the City of Melbourne welcome new students to Melbourne during the January 2012 program.
The volunteer program has proved to be a worthwhile experience for participants – providing valuable opportunities in community engagement, work experience and skills in customer service.
On completion of the program, a special event is arranged to highlight the valuable contribution the volunteers have made to the success of the Student Welcome Desk.
If you would like to volunteer, please revisit this page for the July 2012 program.
Our partners
Student Welcome Desk Partners (PDF, 191kb)
Student Welcome Desk Partners (text only, 3kb)