The following are commonly asked questions by Australia Awards Scholarships awardees. If you have a question that is not answered here, please contact us.
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Yes. Please see here for information on healthcare information.
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No. If your family travels to Australia, you will need to purchase health insurance for them. Your Student Contact Officer will be able to provide you with information on health insurance for your family or visit the Department of Home Affairs.
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Please see here for information on bringing your family and children to Australia. You should make arrangements as early as possible. Your Student Contact Officer will be able to provide advice on schools and childcare providers near your institution.
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Many students experience emotional turmoil as they adjust to life in Australia, or on return to Vietnam. Educational institutions are aware of this reaction and can help you manage it, for example through on-campus counselling services.
Remember that you are not alone and there is help available for you. The first thing you should do is talk to your Student Contact Officer. They will be able to talk to you about your feelings and advise you on actions that will help you feel better.
Keep in contact with your family through email, Skype, Facebook, telephone and other social networks.
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Australian universities have active social lives and many people from different cultures and countries. There will be plenty of people eager to make friends once you get into university life.
Do not be afraid to approach people and strike up a conversation. Being proactive and meeting different people on campus and in the community can lead to rewarding friendships and support. Options for meeting people include joining a campus club, doing volunteer work, playing sport or moving into shared accommodation.
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Yes. You and dependent family members travelling with you are allowed to work. You do not need to apply separately for a work permit. However, we advise against working during term as it could disrupt your studies. Please see here for more information on working in Australia.
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Let the Australia Awards office in Vietnam know in advance if you have special requirements as these can easily be arranged for you. You should also advise your Student Contact Officer, either when you arrive in Australia or later if you encounter difficulties.
Your institution is required to provide on-campus support and ensure access and equity for all students, including those with disability. The Australian Government will provide off-campus support for students with disability.
Generally, if you have a disability, you will find services and facilities in Australia are well planned and easy to access. Australians are helpful and easy going, and do not discriminate against those with disability. Most community-based services and facilities, including public transport, restaurants, shopping centres and public libraries, are accessible for people with disability.
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Awadees FAQ right
Yes. Please see here for information on healthcare information.
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No. If your family travels to Australia, you will need to purchase health insurance for them. Your Student Contact Officer will be able to provide you with information on health insurance for your family or visit the Department of Home Affairs.
Category:
Awadees FAQ right
Please see here for information on bringing your family and children to Australia. You should make arrangements as early as possible. Your Student Contact Officer will be able to provide advice on schools and childcare providers near your institution.
Category:
Awadees FAQ right
Many students experience emotional turmoil as they adjust to life in Australia, or on return to Vietnam. Educational institutions are aware of this reaction and can help you manage it, for example through on-campus counselling services.
Remember that you are not alone and there is help available for you. The first thing you should do is talk to your Student Contact Officer. They will be able to talk to you about your feelings and advise you on actions that will help you feel better.
Keep in contact with your family through email, Skype, Facebook, telephone and other social networks.
Category:
Awadees FAQ right
Australian universities have active social lives and many people from different cultures and countries. There will be plenty of people eager to make friends once you get into university life.
Do not be afraid to approach people and strike up a conversation. Being proactive and meeting different people on campus and in the community can lead to rewarding friendships and support. Options for meeting people include joining a campus club, doing volunteer work, playing sport or moving into shared accommodation.
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Awadees FAQ right
Yes. You and dependent family members travelling with you are allowed to work. You do not need to apply separately for a work permit. However, we advise against working during term as it could disrupt your studies. Please see here for more information on working in Australia.
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Awadees FAQ right
Let the Australia Awards office in Vietnam know in advance if you have special requirements as these can easily be arranged for you. You should also advise your Student Contact Officer, either when you arrive in Australia or later if you encounter difficulties.
Your institution is required to provide on-campus support and ensure access and equity for all students, including those with disability. The Australian Government will provide off-campus support for students with disability.
Generally, if you have a disability, you will find services and facilities in Australia are well planned and easy to access. Australians are helpful and easy going, and do not discriminate against those with disability. Most community-based services and facilities, including public transport, restaurants, shopping centres and public libraries, are accessible for people with disability.