Tuesday, 10 September 2024

VicWISE

Samantha RATNAM (Northern Metropolitan) (13:43): It was an honour to be part of VicWISE’s recent AGM and networking event at Parliament. VicWISE provides crucial support to international students, helping them navigate their arrival and study experience and connect to employment and other opportunities. It is one of the few services of its type and has acted as a lifeline for many, especially during the pandemic. There was a lot of concern expressed at the forum about what will happen to the lives of these young people and the university sector, who are both reeling from recent changes announced about student numbers and employment pathways. Thank you to VicWISE for this important forum and your steadfast support to students within our community and across the world. Congratulations on going national.