International Student Support Unit
The International Student Support Unit (ISSU) aims to help international students develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar culture, to achieve success in their studies and to make the experience of being an international student rewarding and enjoyable.
International Student Counsellors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in cross-cultural counselling. We provide an integrated service to international students and their families, which includes free and confidential counselling, welfare advice, information, and assistance with accessing other support services and resources on campus and in the community. Our services include pre-departure information, on-arrival information sessions and an Orientation Program for new international students. We also arrange a program of social and cultural activities throughout the year.
World events and natural disasters: assistance to international students
International Student Support Unit Staff are available to assist you if you are worried or distressed about your family or friends back home following natural or other disasters or events in your home country.
Contact us on 9351 4749 or come in to the ISSU Office, Level 1, Services Building G12.
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), website provides information about travel to affected areas and relevant telephone contact numbers. This information is updated on a regular basis. Please refer to the DFAT website for the most up-to-date travel and other information.
For information about missing relatives you can contact the Australian Red Cross Tracing Office in Sydney on (02) 9229-4143.
To enquire about specific areas in your home country affected by these events, your best contact would be your consulate representative. The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides up-to-date information on consulate representatives for your country.
