CRICOS Provider code: 02891K College Provider Code: 21995
S tudent S ervices
Student Support
The college ensures to provide support to international students to adjust to study and life in Australia, to achieve their learning goals.To ensure this support the college provides all registering students with an age and culturally sensitive orientation programme covering information regarding:
support services available to assist in the transition into life and study in Australia;
legal services;
emergency and health services;
facilities and resources;
complaints and appeals processes;
Information on visa conditions relating to course progress and attendance.
The college through the Registrar, Student Services Department provides access to services which are designed to assist students in meeting course requirements and maintaining their attendance.
Upon request all students may access support services, including accessing their current and cumulative course progress and attendance records, the Language Numeracy and Literacy support , Internet and Computing facilities. These services are provided at no additional cost to the student. If the college refers the student to external support services, the college will not charge for the referral.
Student Support Services
All students enrolling at MANCHESTER COLLEGE are assigned a student contact person. This person has the role of helping students cope Manchester Collegeh the many challenges students face when studying away from their home country. Every effort is made to assist students to make the transition to their new surroundings and help them feel at home. We regularly consult Manchester Collegeh students to gather feedback on their experience at MANCHESTER COLLEGE and continually develop and improve our services accordingly. The result is a supportive and safe environment that plays a crucial role in ensuring that every student is able to perform at their best.
MANCHESTER COLLEGE has Student support officer, who is available if you have personal problems or problems Manchester Collegeh school or anything else that may be causing you concern. The Student support officer can be contacted on (03) 9866 7555 during business hours for any support you may need or referral to other appropriately qualified people, at the orientation program students are given the phone number for outside business hours contact.
Western Institute of Technology also provides support to students in other areas, including:
Free Internet access at school to complete research and assignments.
Access to library resources applicable to the training program being studied.
Student social outings - such as barbecues, trips to local attractions, etc.
MANCHESTER COLLEGE cares about its students and seeks to ensure your stay Manchester Collegeh us is not only academically rewarding, but also that it is an enjoyable one.
Working in Australia
Working in Australia can be fun and a great way to make friends. The current student visa entitles students to apply for a part-time work permit, which allows international students to work up to 20 hours per week during semester, and full-time during holidays. Students can apply for a student visa Manchester Collegeh permission to work in Australia after commencement of their course of study. A fee will have to be paid for this visa. Australian immigration laws allow students to work for a limited number of hours, however under no circumstances students can rely on income earned in Australia to pay tuition fees. Students are not permitted to work if it interferes Manchester Collegeh their study.
This service provides support and information to women from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds in their first language. The service operates Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 5.00pm.
Medical and Health Services
Overseas Student Health Cover
International students are required to obtain a private health cover by joining a private health insurance scheme. The premium cover must be paid before a student visa is issued. It covers the cost of medical and hospital care which international students may need while in Australia and will also pay for most prescription drugs and emergency ambulance transport. WIT can arrange health cover for you before you come to Australia, if you choose to pay the health cover charges with your tuition fees.
Please be mindful that WIT does not take any responsibility if you do not pay or make prior arrangements for your overseas student health cover. Remember that you will also need to maintain it throughout your stay in Australia. You can find out more information about overseas student health cover at: www.health.gov.au
International students may choose from the following providers:
Check the Department of Health and Ageing website for details and conditions: www.health.gov.au
Name and address
Phone
The Alfred (Hospital), Prahran
(03) 9076-2000
Monash Medical Centre (Hospital) 246 Clayton Road, Clayton
(03) 9594-6666
Lifeline - 24 Hour Counseling Service
13 11 14
Direct Line - 24 Hour Drug and Alcohol Counseling Information and Referral Service.
(03) 9416-1818
Drug Line - Buoyancy Foundation
(03) 9429-3322
Alcoholics Anonymous
(03) 9429-1833
G-Line - assistance with compulsive gambling problems.
(03) 9696-2112
Gamblers Anonymous
(03) 9696-6108
Grief Line (12pm to 12am)
(03) 9596-7799
Poisons Information Centre ( Australia Wide)
13 11 26
Sexual Assault - Centre Against Sexual Assault (CASA House)
(03) 9344-2210
Women's Domestic Violence Crisis Service Of Victoria
(03) 9329-8433
St Vincent’s Private Hospital, Fitzroy
(03) 9417 1055
Jessie McPherson Private Hospital, Clayton
(03) 9594 2555
Epworth Freemasons Hospital, East Melbourne
(03) 9418 8188
Melbourne Private Hospital, Parkville
(03) 9349 3566
Student Services Operating Hours
During Operating Hours
College Administration and Student Services at Manchester College will operate between the hours of 8.00am and 5.00pm Monday to Friday. Students may make an enquiry directly at the college or phone, fax or email.
After Operating Hours
After hours, if students have a college or course inquiry they may either go to the website at www.manchestercollege.com.au to read college and course information and email the college on info@manchestercollege.com.au or send a fax to 03 94159549.
If the call is an emergency you may try the following number:
Emergency: Police, Fire and Ambulance: 000
