Student Education Project

The Student Education Project animations and associated resources were developed to raise student awareness and promote a better understanding of the consumer protection mechanisms embedded in the ESOS legislation, and the National Code 2007 in particular, by highlighting the rights and responsibilities of international students. Each topic covers elements of the processes overseas students need to be aware of to enjoy a successful study experience in Australia. Rights and Responsibilities of the student and their education provider are highlighted in each scenario along with an overriding advice to seek professional advice when students become unclear or concerned about their situation.

Resources

  • Six short downloadable animated videos are designed to provide further assistance to the many ways in which DEEWR, education providers and other allied services in Australia make students, parents and education agents aware of the issues which will be important to them while studying, living and working in Australia.
  • A transcript of each video is available for download to follow along with the animation or to assist understanding of each topic.
  • A checklist providing links to further advice or important points covered by each topic is also available to download.
  • An Orientation & Pre-Arrival Handbook (The Rainbow Guide).

Acknowledgements

Sincerest appreciation to the creative development team who not only provided their professional expertise but invaluable advice and experience along the way:

  • Script Writer: Graeme Kemlo (Wordsmith)
  • Media Production Unit: Rod McCrohan (Team Leader)
  • Media Production Unit Team Members: Ruby Lee, Philip Quealy, Paul White, Nicki Gillett, Carmelo Ortuso, & advice from Lila Kemlo (RMIT School of Business) & Heather Bigelow (ISANA member)
  • Professional student voiceovers: Chris Ham, Yuko Marcos

The hard work and extensive input by the:

  • Original Content Committee: Irina Ferouleva(DFEEST), Chandra Rao (Forest International College), Samantha Thompson (Victoria University) , Sharon Smith (NUS), Eric Pang, Dolores Singh, Non Adun (NLC representatives), Michele Boyle (DEEWR), Felicity Fallon (ISANA President), Desma Smith (Project Manager, ISANA) & the gracious support of
  • Unilodge on Flinders Managers: Osman Duman & Brett Hohn (ISANA members)

On-going development and refinement of scripts and visuals:

  • Steering Committee: Irina Ferouleva, Chandra Rao, Sharon Smith, Desma Smith.

The wonderful International students (Secondary, undergraduate and post-graduate) who gave their time, again and again to focus group meetings and provided invaluable feedback and comment to steer and develop the content and product development. Student Focus Groups:

  • Staff & international students of Forest Lake International College, led by Chandra Rao
  • International undergraduate and post-graduate students of Monash University – Clayton, led by Wendy Blastock & Sharon Smith (ISANA members)
  • Post-graduate international students of the University of Adelaide, led by Ben Hooper (ISANA –SA President) & Hedley Reberger (ISANA member)
  • Undergraduate international students of Australian National University, led by Matt Wilkinson (ISANA –ACT President)

Further input, experience and professional guidance & support:

  • Michele Boyle, along with DEST/DEEWR and DIAC staff and management for their compliance and policy expertise and input
  • ISANA National Council 2008

This initiative was funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, International Quality Branch.