A vibrant space where you can get support while studying in Melbourne, make new friends and thrive as an international student

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Dedicated student services team to provide confidential advice and support
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Free professional development programs to boost your employability and network
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Study spaces, free Wi-Fi, tea, coffee and snacks
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An exciting calendar of events to meet and connect with other international students

Visit the Study Melbourne Hub, 17 Hardware Lane

Our friendly Hub staff are experts in international education and can provide help and advice to students with a range of enquiries including financial hardship, accommodation, wellbeing and mental health support, employment, legal information and education provider problems.

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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.
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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
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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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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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Free employment and accommodation legal service

Need help understanding your employment or accommodation rights or have a legal problem relating to accommodation or employment? You can get free, independent and confidential legal advice through the Study Melbourne Hub.
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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 9am-5pm, 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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