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Baird Review – AFIS calls for action |
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The Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS) welcomes the Baird Review of the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Act 2000, and calls on the Governments to explore and implement the Review’s recommendations and findings as soon as possible. |
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Bike Riding to the Beach (in Adelaide) |
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To kick-start another exciting year ahead, we are hosting a bike riding event from Adelaide to Henley Beach. This event will give you the opportunity to meet and make friends with fellow international students and local students.
When: 8:30AM, 7 March 2011 (This Sunday morning!)
Where: In front of China Town (Where the lion statue is)
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Premier joins thousands for Vindaloo against violence |
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AFIS joined the Premier of Victoria today at a Vindaloo lunch.
From the Office of Premier of Victoria
The Premier John Brumby today joined thousands of Victorians participating in the Vindaloo Against Violence initiative by having lunch at an Indian restaurant with people from Victoria’s Indian student community. |
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International Student Care Service NOW OPEN! |
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A new 24-hour support and welfare service that will make a real difference for international students completing their studies in Victoria has officially opened its doors by Premier John Brumby on 28 January.
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AFIS supports compensation claim for students |
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Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS) commends the Senate for passing the amendment to the ESOS Bill 2009, to allow students to claim compensation for consequential costs if their college collapses, and calls on the Federal Government to pass the Bill with this amendment. |
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Flying start for students landing in Melbourne |
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From the Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation
International students will be given a flying start to life in Victoria when they receive a warm welcome at the International Student Welcome Desk located in the arrivals hall at Melbourne Airport, Minister for Skills and Workforce Participation Bronwyn Pike said today.
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