COVID-19 Update

The Victorian Government has announced further easing of restrictions in Victoria under the next step, COVIDSafe Summer from midnight on 6 December. 

Training during Term 4

Under this step, tertiary education providers are permitted to deliver face-to-face teaching with COVIDSafe plans in place.

Each TAFE will have their own arrangements for the continuation of training. Please contact the TAFE that you are enrolled at for further details.

Victorian Government  has set up a dedicated email address and advice line which is open to staff and students who have questions or want more information about the provision of training at , or call 1800 338 663 (the advice line is open Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 5pm). 

For more information, go to Victorian Government Department of Education and Training.

International Students Emergency Relief Fund: The Victorian Government has announced a $45 million International Student Emergency Relief Fund for international students facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus. 

Rent Relief: Rental relief grants of up to $3,000 are available to international students whose income has been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic while in Australia. 

Free meals and groceries for international students in Victoria: International students who are struggling to pay for their food and groceries can access free and healthy food at Foodbank’s International Student Pop-Up Store.

For more information on Coronavirus support for international students, go to studymelbourne.vic.gov.au. 

Other useful websites:

• Victorian State Government - Health & Human Services (info for education providers)
• Australian Government - Education, Skills and Employment (info for education providers)
• Australian Government - Home Affairs (Australian border/visas)
  Austrade (info for international students)
• Australian Government - Health (health alerts)

Page updated 7 December 2020