Come and see the Study Melbourne Hub's new look!

Published: 3 September 2024
Two international students talking in front of heritage building with Study Melbourne Hub branding

Study Melbourne is proud to announce that the Study Melbourne Hub in Hardware Lane has officially re-opened!

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, the Study Melbourne Hub is a dedicated space for international students, providing a range of free programs and support services that ensure international students can thrive and succeed in Australia’s best student city.

The refurbished Hub at 17 Hardware Lane features an expanded study area, a wellbeing space, and upgraded consultation rooms where students can speak confidentially with case workers.

The Hub also boasts a new look that reflects Victoria’s vibrant international student community, captured by an original mural artwork created by Gunditjmara, Wemba Wemba and Yorta Yorta artist Tommy Day III, titled Yarkeen (Dreaming).

Thank you to our esteemed guests who joined us to celebrate the Hub’s re-opening, where we were welcomed to country by Kathleen Terrick and the Djirri Djirri dancers, and heard from our key speakers: the Treasurer of Victoria Tim Pallas MP; Executive Director of Trade, Global Engagement and International Education Fiona Letos; and the 2023 Victorian International Education Student of the Year Sarbjeet Singh.

Whether you are a student or an international education colleague, we invite you to come and visit us at the Hub from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

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[Playful music, visuals of students being welcomed at the hub reception desk. Doorway, lift and staircase in background]

Welcome to the Study Melbourne Hub, located at 17 Hardware Lane in the heart of Melbourne. [Spacious room with window bar style seating, desk space and couch area. Aboriginal artwork wall art in background. Outside the Hub on Hardware Lane, shows a heritage building with scooter parked out front.]

The Hub is a dedicated space for international students living in Victoria. [Large desk with students collaborating]

Come in and use the quiet study space within the hub. Meet other international students and enjoy free coffee, tea and snacks. Our friendly Student Services team provides free and confidential help and advice. [Close up of coffee machine, students laughing while enjoying coffee]

You can talk to us about your financial hardship, accommodation issues, your wellbeing, your mental health, employment questions, legal questions or issues you might be having with your education provider. [Meeting space for accommodation and legal advice, student talking with provider.  Student touring the hub space]

Study Melbourne hosts a number of free events and programs to help you learn new skills, boost your employability, make new friends and build your professional networking in Victoria. [Students gathering in the kitchen area with long tables to network with others]

Whether you're studying in regional Victoria or in Melbourne, come in and see us. [Student walking into the hub reception area]

We can't wait to meet you! [Study Melbourne logo]

[End transcript]

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