Study Melbourne has two new social media channels

Published: 7 February 2025
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Study Melbourne has two new social channels for international students. Subscribe to our new Instagram broadcast channel or follow us on rednote to be the first to hear about:

  • exciting events and program for international students
  • special offers and giveaways
  • important news, updates, and tips from us and fellow students.
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Upcoming events
Melbourne
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27 July - 31 October

Tax Help Centre at Study Melbourne Hub

Study Melbourne is offering Tax Help to assist international students with lodging their tax returns for the 2025-2026 financial year. The program is open to international students who have a Tax File Number (TFN) and have earned $70,000 or less. Students with an Australian Business Number (ABN) are not eligible for this service.
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm (AEDT)
Cost: Free
Melbourne
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17 September

Women in STEM - Thriving Through Challenges

Join Study Melbourne’s Women in STEM network for an inspirational session. Moving to a new country is challenging enough, but what does it mean to navigate STEM as an international woman? Have you ever felt like you had to prove yourself, struggled to find your voice, or faced a challenge you wondered whether other women experienced too?
Time: 3:30pm - 5:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
Register
Melbourne
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18 September

Budget Cooking Workshop

Join this free hands-on workshop with B-Friend to learn how to prepare healthy, affordable meals for less than $3 per serve. Enjoy a live cooking demonstration, pick up practical money-saving tips and recipes, and connect with other students over a free lunch.
Time: 12:00pm - 1:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
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Melbourne
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18 September

Study Melbourne Language Exchange Meetup

Join us at the Study Melbourne Hub to connect, learn and practise English while making new friends! This September, the Language exchange theme is Sports. Before the AFL grand final weekend, we would love to hear about your favourite sports and have a wonderful afternoon sharing each other's favourite sporting event memories.
Time: 4:00pm - 5:30pm (AEST)
Cost: Free
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