Useful links
The following links will provide you with further information about being an international student and living in Australia.
Ombudsman Victoria - The Ombudsman is an independent officer of the Victorian Parliament. His office provides a free service that investigates complaints about administrative actions taken by Victorian government departments, most statutory authorities and local government. Ombudsman Victoria is impartial, ethical and respectful of individual rights and the services offered are free. www.ombudsman.vic.gov.au/www/html/87-fact-sheets.asp
Department of Immigration and Citizenship - Information about student visas. www.immi.gov.au/
Study in Australia - The official Australian Government website for studying in Australia. www.studyinaustralia.gov.au
Australian Qualifications Framework - Information about the Australian education system. http://www.aqf.edu.au/Overseas/Internationalstudents/tabid/200/Default.aspx
Australian Education International - Information about ESOS and the National Code of Practice. http://aei.gov.au/AEI/default.htm
CRICOS - Information on the courses that are available to international students. http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/Institution/InstitutionDetails.aspx?ProviderID=1780
Student Safety Initiative - Information about staying safe. www.thinkbefore.com/
Living in Australia - Information about coming to Australia, settling in Australia, Australian values, life in regional Australia, finding jobs, finding housing. www.immi.gov.au/living-in-australia/
Albury Wodonga - Information about the local area including accommodation, attractions, entertainment, shopping, food, sport. www.alburywodongaaustralia.com.au/
City of Wodonga - Wodonga Council services, information about living in Wodonga, jobs, health, housing, maps, tourism. www.wodonga.vic.gov.au/
Living in Wodonga - Information about climate, population, key industries and employers, local skills shortages, housing, healthcare, public transport. www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au/living-in-victoria/melbourne-and-regional-victoria/north-east-victoria/wodonga
Medibank Private - Overseas Students health cover. www.medibank.com.au/Client/StaticPages/OSHCHome.aspx
Australia Information - Find all you need to know on Australia from the Official Site. www.australia.com