Activities and Events

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The Couch – International Student Centre

Melbourne’s international students have a place to relax, socialise and access a range of support services. The Couch offers the following features:

• provides a safe, non-commercial lounge space for international students
• allows students to access support services and information
• provides affordable meals at cost price to students
• creates an environment where students can engage, socialise and interact 
• facilitates cultural exchange between local young people and international students through social activities such as footy nights, movie sessions and other activities held within the centre.

Located at 69 Bourke Street, Melbourne

The Couch is open Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursday nights  from 5pm to 9pm.

Contact

Peter Hichaaba
Email: peter.hichaaba@aus.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 9653 3213

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International Student City Ambassador Program

City Ambassador volunteers are trained volunteers who rove the city centre retail core in distinctive red uniforms answering all kinds of queries from Melbourne’s diverse community – from people who’ve come from across the world to those who’ve come from across town.

Volunteers provide their services without financial payment and offer a friendly and informative welcome to visitors.

The International Student City Ambassador Program encourages international students to get involved and be trained as a City Ambassador for a three-month period.

For more information please email gary.lee@melbourne.vic.gov.au.

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International Student Guide

The City of Melbourne has produced a guide to help international students settle into the Melbourne way of life. Visit Information for international students to download the guide.