What if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 1

This is a special playlist for international students with children. Mursha, Roxana, Iwan and Neeti share heaps of useful tips on studying while supporting a family. We also welcome two guests onto the podcast – Kylie from Monash’s International Student Engagement team, who explains a few of the finer points around taking care of children in Australia; and Kristine from Monash Residential Services’ Off-campus Accommodation team, who chats to us about what international families should consider before they start renting in Melbourne. This playlist is split up into four parts: PART 1: - Intro and meet our guests PART 2: - 0:00 – 5:01: Costs of supporting a family - 5:01 – 9:42: Health care - 9:42 – 10:50: Second-hand shopping in Australia - 10:50 – 18:56: Emotions you may deal with and where to get support PART 3: - 0:00 – 3:29: Organising visas - 3:29 – 6:28: Kylie explains child care and day care in Australia - 6:28 – 7:15: Immunisation requirements - 7:15 – 8:01: Kindergarten - 8:01 – 8:21: Children’s services at local councils - 8:21 – 14:08 School PART 4: - 0:00 – 8:05: Kristine’s tips on finding accommodation for your family - 8:05 – 10:42: Advice on caring for children while studying - 10:42 – 16:05: Working when you have a family - 16:05 – 17:00: Outro Useful links: - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ – public transport in Victoria - https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services/appointments – medical appointments and health services at Monash - https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/health/Pages/maternalchildhealth.aspx – Maternal and child health services available from local councils - http://www.monashlink.org.au/about/ – Link Health and Community services - https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling – counselling at Monash - https://www.monash.edu/students/associations/student – Monash student associations - https://www.monash.edu/sport – Monash Sport - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud – student visas - https://www.mychild.gov.au/ – more information about child care - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/no-jab-no-play; https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/primary-school-immunisation-requirements – immunisation requirements for children - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options – Monash Off-campus Accommodation Services - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options/renting-costs – renting costs in Melbourne - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ – your work rights - https://www.monash.edu/about/diversity-inclusion – Monash Diversity and Inclusion - https://www.monash.edu/childcare/parenting-rooms – parenting rooms on campus - https://www.monash.edu/connect – contact Monash Connect with any extra questions you have