PR/Visa Workshop

Australian immigration requirements
New visa requirements
permanent residency visa requirements , post graduate temporary visa and covid impact on immigration
Prices for different types of Visa

Are you ready to test your knowledge 📔 and show off your trivia skills? Become the best and win prizes up to 100 dollars! 🎉

We are calling for all of you to come and join us in Get Trivial with UMSU International where you will encounter the most challenging and thought-provoking questions in a variety of categories : 

🎨Arts & Literature📖,  🎬Entertainment🎢, 🏔Geography🌋, 🏛General knowledge🌍 and a ❓Mystery❓ category. 

Take part in various trivia games as teams and use your brains and teamwork skills to win it all! 

Get Trivial with UMSU International will occur in the span of 3 days, sign up for one day for a chance to be crowned as the champion of the ultimate trivia night! 👑

Important note: 

Individual and group sign-ups are available! If you and your friend want to sign up as a team, please register for the same event day, and then send an email to boheng.d@union.unimelb.edu.au with your team name, team members’ names and student ID.

Dates: 8th – 10th of October 2020 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) 

Time: 5:30 – 7:30pm AEST 

Venue: Zoom (Link will be provided upon registering for the event) 

Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/122005803643/

Keep Calm and Trivia On! 🤩

Job Roles:

UMSU International Co-Opted Education Officer

UMSU International Co-Opted Education Officers shall:
(a) be members of the UMSU International Education sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Vice-President (Education and Welfare) and UMSU International Education Director on issues and activities related to the education and rights of Members;

(c) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(d) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU International Co-Opted Welfare Officer

UMSU International Co-Opted Welfare Officers shall:
(a) be members of the UMSU International Welfare sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Vice-President (Education and Welfare) and UMSU International Welfare Director on issues and activities related to the welfare and rights of Members;

(c) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(d) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU International Co-Opted Cultural and Social Officers

UMSU International Co-Opted Cultural and Social Officers shall:
(a) be members of the UMSU International Cultural and Social sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Vice-President (Cultural and Social) and UMSU International Cultural and Social Director on issues and activities related to the cultural and social well-being of Members in the University;

(c) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(d) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU International Co-Opted Media and Communications Officer

UMSU International Co-Opted Media and Communications Officer shall:

(a) be members of the UMSU International Media and Communications sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Media and Communications Director on issues and activities related to publicity of UMSU International;

(c) be expected to have experience in social media management (experience in design and/or photography is a plus)

(d) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(e) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU International Co-Opted Human Resources Officer

UMSU International Co-Opted Human Resources Officer shall:
(a) be members of the UMSU International Human Resources sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Human Resources Director in affairs related to the International Student Ambassador (ISA) Program and improving or maintaining relationships between members of UMSU International Central;

(c) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(d) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU International Co-Opted Partnership and Sponsorship Officer

UMSU International Co-Opted Partnership and Sponsorship Officer shall:
(a) be members of the UMSU International Partnership and Sponsorship sub-committee;

(b) assist the UMSU International Partnership and Sponsorship Director in issues and activities related to liaison with both internal and external organisations relative to University;

(c) assist in handling all general affairs of UMSU International; and

(d) take up special assignments when so entrusted by the UMSU International Central.

UMSU INTL’s Amazing Race: Lockdown Edition

Ready to go around the world and win amazing prizes?

Date: 12 September 2020 (Saturday)

Time: 17pm – 19:30pm AST

So pack your snacks, get set and GO!

The response from Thursday’s Student Services carnival has been awesomesauce!!!! A lot of promising jaffies in sight. All the best to these amazing students and a big welcome from us in UMSU International!!!

Friday’s Food Adventure was a tasty success and Saturday’s Melbourne Adventure was a race to the pinnacle of fun. Tomorrow is our Lounge Party, so drop by the Intl Lounge to meet friends, play games and eat some.

Joining UMSU International
“Do you feel that your life as a tertiary student only constitutes assignments, tutorials and lectures? Do you want to expand your social network as well as the horizon in your Melbourne Experience? Are you interested in gaining some exposure in leadership roles and event/project management? If your answer is `yes’ for any of the questions above, UMSU International would like to invite you to join us today!”

What is Co-option?
“Co-option is when our acting committee hold interviews to hand-pick the best and the brightest from a list of applicants. Co-option is generally extremely competitive so it’s recommended that one have experience relevant to the roll they are applying to.”

Requirements for running for Co-option:

All students of the University of Melbourne are eligible to run for co-option.

How do I sign up for Co-option?

Check out the relevant dates, locations, and roles here.

Application forms can be obtained in the UMSU INTL Office on the second floor of Union House, or downloaded here.

Please contact UMSU INTL Secretary, Yu Kong LOW, at y.low@union.unimelb.edu.au for further information.

Central Australia Trip

Umsu Intl is proud to present our annual 11 Day Trip to Central Australia. This opportunity is offered to all local and international students at the University of Melbourne and is a great chance for you to travel to one of the most exotic parts of Australia and to bond with new friends, all while being on a wholesome holiday that is sure to be a once in a lifetime experience.

View the Central Australia Trip Itinerary attached for further details and a clearer idea of what’s in store for you.

Things to note:

1. This trip will take place from 28 June 2015 (Sunday) to 8 July 2015 (Wednesday)
2. Early bird special price of $990 (limited seats only) will end on 22 April 2015 (Wednesday). Normal price after early bird will be $1090 per person. The fee will include most meals, accommodation etc.
3. Payments can be made starting 9 April 2015 (Thursday)
4. Final payment has to be made by 13 May 2015 (Wednesday)
5. All payments are to be made to Info Desk, Ground Floor, Union House or Info Desk, Ground Floor, FBE Building (the Spot)

For further enquiries, please feel free to contact the coordinators of this event, Vy Ha

UPDATED: Notice of Extended Nomination

The following position(s) has been reopened for nominations:
. Secretary (1)

Extended Nomination Period:

Opening Date: 12pm, Tuesday 28 April 2015
Closing Date: 12pm, Thursday 30 April 2015

Nomination forms, copies of the Regulations and Electoral Regulations are available in the lnternational Student Lounge, (Second Floor, Union House).

More information can be found below under Notification of Election Extension.

UMSU International is holding its Annual General Election for UMSU International Committee 2015/2016.

UMSU International is the peak representative body of all international students in University of Melbourne. The current committee has been working hard for the welfare of international students and now it is your turn to take charge and be involved.

Nomination Period:

Ends on 5pm, Mon 27th April 2015

The nomination form is in International student lounge (2nd floor, Union House). Please submit the form with a copy of your student ID card. Australia or New Zealand Citizen or PR can run for certain positions.**

Policy Speech + Q&A Session:

The candidates will present a speech regarding their self and their policy. All international students are encouraged to attend this session and ask questions.

Date: Tue 5th May 2015

Time: 12-2pm

Venue: Singapore Theatre in the new Melbourne School of Design Building (MSD-B120)

Voting Session:

Vote because you can. All international students are eligible to vote.

To vote, please bring your student ID.

Date & Time: 12-5pm, Wed 6th May – Fri 8th May 2015

Venue: Union House (Members Lounge)

FBE Building (UMSU Info Desk)

Baillieu Library (Foyer)

Current available positions:

One (1) UMSU International President

One (1) UMSU International Vice-President (Education and Welfare)

One (1) UMSU International Vice-President (Cultural and Social)

One (1) UMSU International Secretary

One (1) UMSU International Treasurer

One (1) UMSU International Education and Welfare Director

One (1) UMSU International Cultural and Social Director

One (1) UMSU International Communications Director

One (1) UMSU International Human Resource Director

One (1) UMSU International Partnership and Sponsorship Director

Four (4) UMSU International Education and Welfare Officers

Five (5) UMSU International Activities Officers

Three (3) UMSU International Communications Officers

One (1) UMSU International Partnership and Sponsorship Officer

**Note: Australian PR or New Zealand PR can run for the following positions; Secretary, Treasurer, Director and Officer. Those with Australian Citizenship can only run for Director and officer positions.

For the role of each position, please find the UMSU International regulation located in UMSU International Student Lounge, 2nd floor of Union House.

For any inquiries, please contact Jia Hui Ong or Cindy Dessidia Gamal.

Important Documents:

Notification of Election Extension
Notification of AGE 2015
UMSU International Committee Duties and Powers
UMSU Intl AGE Regulations
Nomination Form 2015

Join UMSUINTL for our mid-year orientation events:

. 24^th July (Thursday) Food Adventure

. 25^th July (Friday) Amazing Race

. 29^th July (Tuesday) Lounge Party

. 26^th July (Sat) and 2^nd Aug (Sat) Buddy Program

Follow us on Facebook to keep up to date with our latest activities and events!

https://www.facebook.com/UMSUintl or simply search for UMSU International

UMSU INTL will be welcoming new international students during the the mid-year O-Week. As such, we are currently recruiting Local Buddies for our Food Adventure, Winter Race, and Buddy Program.

The orientation programs aim to introduce international students to Melbourne and its culture. Some activities include cruising around Melbourne city and checking out popular Melbourne attractions and restaurants while having fun. Local Buddies are expected to bond and help them settle down in Melbourne with continuous commitment in contacting and assisting the mentees throughout the semester or year.

The programs will run for 4 days between Thursday, 24th July and Saturday 2nd August. For further information and to sign up, please visit this page.

Applications shall will be closed on Friday, 11th July 2014. Sign up now and let’s have fun during Orientation!