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:

- www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ – public transport in Victoria

- www.monash.edu/health/medical-se…ices/appointments – medical appointments and health services at Monash

- www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/pr…dhealth.aspx – Maternal and child health services available from local councils

- www.monashlink.org.au/about/ – Link Health and Community services

- www.monash.edu/health/counselling – counselling at Monash

- www.monash.edu/students/associations/student – Monash student associations

- www.monash.edu/sport – Monash Sport

- www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud – student visas

- www.mychild.gov.au/ – more information about child care

- www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health…o-jab-no-play; www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health…-requirements – immunisation requirements for children

- www.monash.edu/accommodation/acc…ff-campus-options – Monash Off-campus Accommodation Services

- www.monash.edu/accommodation/acc…ons/renting-costs – renting costs in Melbourne

- www.fairwork.gov.au/ – your work rights

- www.monash.edu/about/diversity-inclusion – Monash Diversity and Inclusion

- www.monash.edu/childcare/parenting-rooms – parenting rooms on campus

- www.monash.edu/connect – contact Monash Connect with any extra questions you have