Queensland

Welcome to your ISANA Queensland Branch

ISANA Qld Branch is comprised of a diverse group of people with the membership coming from all sectors of international education – high schools to university in both government funded and private institutions.

The Qld branch holds regular meetings with a focus on current and topical issues surrounding international education. As well as a formal agenda, the meetings provide members with professional peer support and an opportunity to discuss casework and policy changes.

Recently, the goals for professional development have been focused in two general areas. Firstly, to organise regular activities for the branch meetings and secondly to offer a full day workshop for members and prospective members.

New Members

ISANA Queensland always welcomes new members! For further information on ISANA Queensland branch please contact the Branch Committee.

Contact Queensland Branch

qld@isana.org.au

Professional Development

Visit the ISANA professional development calendar, https://isana.org.au/pd/, to see PD events hosted by ISANA and Queensland.

Branch Committee

President

Andy Ng

About Andy

Andy spent most of his career in Brisbane working with Tertiary students and has over 17 years of experience working with local and international students in the private sector and educational institutions. Andy is currently the Accommodation Officer and Under 18 Guidance Officer (International Students) at Queensland University of Technology. He undertook a number of roles which include assisting domestic and international student’s in their transition into tertiary studies and their accommodation needs. Andy was an international student and have a good understanding of what is like to be an international student living in Australia. Andy has established himself as a hard-working team leader and has always enjoyed a “hands-on” approach to work. Andy is a member of ISANA since 2014 and recently been appointed as treasurer in 2018.

Vice President

Kevin Schefe

About Kevin

Kevin Schefe represents Allianz Partners Australia in the OSHC Market for Queensland and Northern Territory. Kevin partners with Institutions to drive improvements in health outcomes for international students. Kevin believes in taking a proactive approach to the health and wellbeing of students and is passionate about accessibility of health services for international students. Kevin has a unique understanding of the market he manages as it comprises of both metropolitan and regional locations which often presents differing health requirements and challenges with access to services. Prior to his appointment with Allianz Partners Australia over three years ago, Kevin spent a number of years working in the education sector in a number of leadership roles. Kevin is based in Brisbane, Queensland with his wife and young son and enjoys weekends filled with friends, family and plenty of laughs.

PD Coordinator

Kiri Bishop

About Kiri

My career has lead me to the tertiary sector and in particular International education. I enjoy the challenges of meeting student needs in the enrolment, support and pastoral care elements of the student experience. We are trusted with creating future leaders and I have pride in my work and with the teams of dedicated and talented people that I lead to make a difference.

The photo below was taken at the PD day, Critical Incident Management, presented by Mary Ann Seow in sunny Cairns!