What if my children are coming with me to Australia? PART 2

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

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Your Journey to Monash is dedicated to sharing the real life experiences of senior international students studying at Monash University. Hear from a diverse mix of students and guests as they discuss important issues involving pre-arrival, arrival, visas, homesickness, making friends, improving your English and more. The podcast series is about gaining an understanding of what studying abroad may be like and to help you be as prepared as possible. monash.edu/students/international