[On-screen text: Alexis, International student]

Alexis: When you live and study in Australia, you can relax knowing you're in one of the world's safest countries. While most of you will enjoy a smooth journey, unfortunately unwelcome situations may sometimes arise, and it's important for you to be aware of potential safety risks, including scams.

It is important to know what to look out for and to protect yourself against the most common scams. There are many ways scammers can contact you via email, calling on your phone, texting, or via messaging on social media apps.

These scams can relate to jobs and employment, visa and immigration status, accommodation and rentals, and your course fees. Visit the Study Melbourne website for more details as well as who you can speak to for more support.

Personal safety can relate to things like going out at night, theft and drinking. Some tips to keep yourself safe include avoid having your valuables on show. Don't go around with a large sums of cash and go out with a group of people. On the Victoria Police website you can find several personal safety tips and recommendations.

Your home is a place where you should feel most secure. Some easy steps to take to make you feel safe include ensuring all your doors and windows are locked, and being aware of fire safety and prevention. Your safety on the road is very important to us. Make sure you understand our road rules. If you are driving, cycling, or doing any jobs such as food delivery, Victoria generally experiences beautiful sunny summers or mild winters, perfect for experiencing the outdoors, but you must be aware of seasonal safety. Hazards such as bush fires and flooding, as well as beach, heat and sun safety are all critical to understand. If you're in an emergency, call triple zero or double one two from mobile phones if you are out of phone network range.

Your safety and wellbeing is our top priority. If you're experiencing any issues and are unsure of who to ask for, the team at the Study Melbourne Hub are here to help. You can read about health, safety, and wellbeing as an international student on the Study Melbourne website.

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