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Confidential advice and support from our international student welfare team
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Meet other international students through events and activities.
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Comfortable study spaces with free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks.
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Free professional development programs to boost your employability and expand your network.

Work Ready Program

Employment consultations to help with job readiness and applications, including:

  • Resumes
  • Cover letters
  • Interview preparation
  • Job searching
  • Employment paperwork

Come to the Study Melbourne Hub every Monday to Friday from 1–4:15 pm for a drop-in consultation. No booking required.

Free Employment and Accommodation Legal Program

Independent and confidential legal advice and support for employment and housing matters, including:

  • Employment rights
  • Workplace issues
  • Accommodation concerns
  • Rental disputes

Reach out to the Study Melbourne Hub team.

Free interpreter support

Language support is available in a student’s preferred language when seeking assistance, including when:

  • Talking with Hub staff
  • Understanding support services
  • Enquiring about a service

Reach out to the Study Melbourne Hub team.

Events coming up at the Hub ...

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 (AEST)

Cost: Free
To sign up for a 1-hour appointment, contact the Study Melbourne Hub.
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
Register
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
Register
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Visit us or get in touch

Contact us to make an appointment or just drop in.

17 Hardware Lane Melbourne, Victoria

Open all year from 9 am - 5 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays)

The closest car park is at 392 Bourke Street, Melbourne.

Easily accessible by tram from Elizabeth or Bourke Streets. The closest train stop is Melbourne Central.

1800 056 449 (or +61 3 9623 1512 from outside Australia)
For after-hours support view our support services page.
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