The Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (SMIP) forms part of Victoria's International Education Recovery Plan 2025 to support international students in Victoria.

The SMIP provides funding for activities that support and promote the wellbeing of international students and enhance their experience living in Victoria.

Study Melbourne Inclusion Program projects
Applications for the 2025 round are open from 7 October to 17 November 2024. Subscribe to stay up to date about grants for 2025.

Overview

The program supports post-secondary international students studying at Victorian based universities, TAFEs, private higher education and vocational colleges, English language colleges and and other registered training organisations.

It does not fund activities that target students studying at higher learning institutions outside of Victoria.

Activities that may be considered for funding can focus on a range of topics, including (but not limited to) mental and physical health, volunteering and leadership, community engagement, arts, culture, health and safety.

Activities supporting greater inclusion of women, LGBTQIA+ communities, people of colour and all faiths, people with disabilities and those from a broad spectrum of socio-economic backgrounds are also encouraged.

2024 projects

Project nameRecipient

Art Harmony Melbourne (AHM)

Australia Women & Children Protection and Development Inc

Co-designing a digital suicide prevention intervention for international students

University of Melbourne

Culture Connect

National Gallery of Victoria
Daborra-ma: Creating cultural connections and belonging through storytelling and sportsDiscover English
Forest Therapy for International StudentsInternational Nature and Forest Therapy Alliance
Gig Workers support and wellbeing ProjectThe Lygon Group
International Students Sporting InitiativeBright Education
MAGNIFY - Empowerment ProgramSTEM Sisters
MOVSA ConnectMelbourne Overseas Vietnamese Student Association
Right Start – employment rights and readiness for international studentsMigrant Workers' Centre
RISE - Wellbeing and Success Program for Asian International StudentsMindspace Consulting
Salvos on Malop International Student Lounge ProjectsSalvation Army Geelong
Uplift and change makers projectShakti Mental Health

Potential Funding

The SMIP provides grants of up to $75,000 for partnerships of two or more organisations to deliver activities that support and promote the wellbeing of international students in Victoria. All applications for SMIP funding must provide a minimum co-contribution of at least half of the value of the requested funding (e.g. applications for a $50,000 grant must include a co-contribution of at least $25,000).

How to apply

Before applying, please read the program guidelines, supporting documents, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and top 10 tips.

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Program guidelines

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Supporting documents

Apply

Applications must be submitted on the Business Victoria Website.

Enquiries

A member of the SMIP team can be contacted by emailing:

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