Your Journey to Monash

Let's talk about sex! As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a conversation by students, for students. It’s not professional medical or legal advice, and it does not represent the views of Monash University. Sexual health resources & services: Monash University Health Service at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Caulfield Campus Clinic offers free 15-minute health check for international students (https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services) Family Planning Victoria: 1800 013 952 (www.fpv.org.au/) Melbourne Sexual Health Centre: (03) 9341 6200 (www.mshc.org.au/Home/tabid/1077/Default.aspx) Thorne Harbour Health Centre Clinic is a queer friendly Clinic. (03) 9525 5866 (https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/centre-clinic/) Marie Stope's telehealth service: 1300 863 546 Life Line: 13 11 146 I had one too: https://ihadonetoo.com.au/ 1800 My Options: 1800 696 784 Monash Pharmacy: located at the Campus Centre, Clayton Campus Resources in other languages and in plain English: Plain English Fact Sheets (www.fpv.org.au/resources/easy-english) Sexual health fact sheets in other languages (www.fpnsw.org.au/health-information/individuals/non-english-speaking/fact-sheets-community-languages) Health Translations (www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf) Interpreters in Victoria (www.1800myoptions.org.au/) Resources used to develop this podcast: Martin F, Qin C, Douglass C, Lim M, El-Hayek C. 2019. Intimate attitudes, knowledges and practices: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia, The University of Melbourne and The Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Reeders, D. (2011) Responding to Diversity: Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of International Students. Melbourne: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health. The University of British Columbia. ‘Sex and sexual health’. Retrieved from: https://students.ubc.ca/health/health-topics/sex-sexual-health Credits Speakers: Kanwal Saleem (Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health), Shu Kwan Fung, Hui Dong, Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla Producers: Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla, Fiona Marshall (Respectful Communities, Monash University) Sound: Thomas Lidgerwood (Radio Monash) Music: Bensound.com, song: Funky element

Let's talk about sex! As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a conversation by students, for students. It’s not professional medical or legal advice, and it does not represent the views of Monash University. Sexual health resources & services: Monash University Health Service at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Caulfield Campus Clinic offers free 15-minute health check for international students (https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services) Family Planning Victoria: 1800 013 952 (www.fpv.org.au/) Melbourne Sexual Health Centre: (03) 9341 6200 (www.mshc.org.au/Home/tabid/1077/Default.aspx) Thorne Harbour Health Centre Clinic is a queer friendly Clinic. (03) 9525 5866 (https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/centre-clinic/) Marie Stope's telehealth service: 1300 863 546 Life Line: 13 11 146 I had one too: https://ihadonetoo.com.au/ 1800 My Options: 1800 696 784 Monash Pharmacy: located at the Campus Centre, Clayton Campus Resources in other languages and in plain English: Plain English Fact Sheets (www.fpv.org.au/resources/easy-english) Sexual health fact sheets in other languages (www.fpnsw.org.au/health-information/individuals/non-english-speaking/fact-sheets-community-languages) Health Translations (www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf) Interpreters in Victoria (www.1800myoptions.org.au/) Resources used to develop this podcast: Martin F, Qin C, Douglass C, Lim M, El-Hayek C. 2019. Intimate attitudes, knowledges and practices: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia, The University of Melbourne and The Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Reeders, D. (2011) Responding to Diversity: Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of International Students. Melbourne: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health. The University of British Columbia. ‘Sex and sexual health’. Retrieved from: https://students.ubc.ca/health/health-topics/sex-sexual-health Credits Speakers: Kanwal Saleem (Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health), Shu Kwan Fung, Hui Dong, Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla Producers: Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla, Fiona Marshall (Respectful Communities, Monash University) Sound: Thomas Lidgerwood (Radio Monash) Music: Bensound.com, song: Funky element

Let's talk about sex! As an international student, moving to Australia can be challenging but also exciting. Many people have sex and enjoy having sex. But it may be tricky to talk about and find help for your sexual health in a new country. This podcast contains 3 parts. In part 1, we talk about masturbation and self-pleasure. In part 2, we talk about having safe and enjoyable sex and sexual health services in Australia. In part 3, we talk about contraception and abortion. Resources and services that were mentioned and used to make this podcast are all found below. This podcast is a conversation by students, for students. It’s not professional medical or legal advice, and it does not represent the views of Monash University. Sexual health resources & services: Monash University Health Service at Caulfield, Clayton and Peninsula campuses. Caulfield Campus Clinic offers free 15-minute health check for international students (https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services) Family Planning Victoria: 1800 013 952 (www.fpv.org.au/) Melbourne Sexual Health Centre: (03) 9341 6200 (www.mshc.org.au/Home/tabid/1077/Default.aspx) Thorne Harbour Health Centre Clinic is a queer friendly Clinic. (03) 9525 5866 (https://thorneharbour.org/lgbti-health/centre-clinic/) Marie Stope's telehealth service: 1300 863 546 Life Line: 13 11 146 I had one too: https://ihadonetoo.com.au/ 1800 My Options: 1800 696 784 Monash Pharmacy: located at the Campus Centre, Clayton Campus Resources in other languages and in plain English: Plain English Fact Sheets (www.fpv.org.au/resources/easy-english) Sexual health fact sheets in other languages (www.fpnsw.org.au/health-information/individuals/non-english-speaking/fact-sheets-community-languages) Health Translations (www.healthtranslations.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcht.nsf) Interpreters in Victoria (www.1800myoptions.org.au/) Resources used to develop this podcast: Martin F, Qin C, Douglass C, Lim M, El-Hayek C. 2019. Intimate attitudes, knowledges and practices: Chinese-speaking international students in Australia, The University of Melbourne and The Burnet Institute, Melbourne, Australia. Reeders, D. (2011) Responding to Diversity: Meeting the Sexual and Reproductive Health Needs of International Students. Melbourne: Centre for Culture, Ethnicity & Health. The University of British Columbia. ‘Sex and sexual health’. Retrieved from: https://students.ubc.ca/health/health-topics/sex-sexual-health Credits Speakers: Kanwal Saleem (Centre for Culture Ethnicity and Health), Shu Kwan Fung, Hui Dong, Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla Producers: Sasha Hermosa, Ridmi Dolamulla, Fiona Marshall (Respectful Communities, Monash University) Sound: Thomas Lidgerwood (Radio Monash) Music: Bensound.com, song: Funky element

Current Monash Student Gina interviewed Monash academics SUSIE HO from the Faculty of Science, and PIETER VAN DIJK from the Faculty of Business, asking questions like what online systems are used at Monash, how to submit an assignment, and where to get assessment help.

In Australia, we have a fondness for slang and acronyms that might be confusing initially to international students and newcomers. The LGBTQIA+ acronym (also known as the queer or rainbow community) represents the diverse and vibrant community of those with different sexual orientations, gender identities and sexes. In these episodes, Andrea, Joy and Budi discuss the basic terms you might come across in Australia (Part 1), and their experiences with services for LGBTQIA+ international students on campus and off campus (Part 2). For links to mentioned services, check out the podcast page on the Monash website: https://www.monash.edu/students/international/podcasts

In Australia, we have a fondness for slang and acronyms that might be confusing initially to international students and newcomers. The LGBTQIA+ acronym (also known as the queer or rainbow community) represents the diverse and vibrant community of those with different sexual orientations, gender identities and sexes. In these episodes, Andrea, Joy and Budi discuss the basic terms you might come across in Australia (Part 1), and their experiences with services for LGBTQIA+ international students on campus and off campus (Part 2). For links to mentioned services, check out the podcast page on the Monash website: https://www.monash.edu/students/international/podcasts

Finding the right accommodation for you PART 1 by Monash University

Finding the right accommodation for you PART 2 by Monash University

Finding the right accommodation for you PART 3 by Monash University

What if I'm under 18? PART 1 by Monash University

What if I'm under 18? PART 2 by Monash University

Ever felt like Australia seems so far away from home, with the food not quite tasting like your traditional home towns dumplings, or Chinese New Year not quite feeling the same without your family there to celebrate. Join Hui, Audrey , Zaria, and your host Roham Hosseini, as they discuss the ways to overcome the feeling of homesickness, and how to stop yourself ever feeling that way in the first place.

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

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: - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ – public transport in Victoria - https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services/appointments – medical appointments and health services at Monash - https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/health/Pages/maternalchildhealth.aspx – Maternal and child health services available from local councils - http://www.monashlink.org.au/about/ – Link Health and Community services - https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling – counselling at Monash - https://www.monash.edu/students/associations/student – Monash student associations - https://www.monash.edu/sport – Monash Sport - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud – student visas - https://www.mychild.gov.au/ – more information about child care - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/no-jab-no-play; https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/primary-school-immunisation-requirements – immunisation requirements for children - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options – Monash Off-campus Accommodation Services - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options/renting-costs – renting costs in Melbourne - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ – your work rights - https://www.monash.edu/about/diversity-inclusion – Monash Diversity and Inclusion - https://www.monash.edu/childcare/parenting-rooms – parenting rooms on campus - https://www.monash.edu/connect – contact Monash Connect with any extra questions you have

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: - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ – public transport in Victoria - https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services/appointments – medical appointments and health services at Monash - https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/health/Pages/maternalchildhealth.aspx – Maternal and child health services available from local councils - http://www.monashlink.org.au/about/ – Link Health and Community services - https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling – counselling at Monash - https://www.monash.edu/students/associations/student – Monash student associations - https://www.monash.edu/sport – Monash Sport - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud – student visas - https://www.mychild.gov.au/ – more information about child care - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/no-jab-no-play; https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/primary-school-immunisation-requirements – immunisation requirements for children - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options – Monash Off-campus Accommodation Services - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options/renting-costs – renting costs in Melbourne - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ – your work rights - https://www.monash.edu/about/diversity-inclusion – Monash Diversity and Inclusion - https://www.monash.edu/childcare/parenting-rooms – parenting rooms on campus - https://www.monash.edu/connect – contact Monash Connect with any extra questions you have

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: - https://www.ptv.vic.gov.au/ – public transport in Victoria - https://www.monash.edu/health/medical-services/appointments – medical appointments and health services at Monash - https://www.education.vic.gov.au/childhood/professionals/health/Pages/maternalchildhealth.aspx – Maternal and child health services available from local councils - http://www.monashlink.org.au/about/ – Link Health and Community services - https://www.monash.edu/health/counselling – counselling at Monash - https://www.monash.edu/students/associations/student – Monash student associations - https://www.monash.edu/sport – Monash Sport - https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/trav/stud – student visas - https://www.mychild.gov.au/ – more information about child care - https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/no-jab-no-play; https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/public-health/immunisation/vaccination-children/primary-school-immunisation-requirements – immunisation requirements for children - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options – Monash Off-campus Accommodation Services - https://www.monash.edu/accommodation/accommodation/off-campus-options/renting-costs – renting costs in Melbourne - https://www.fairwork.gov.au/ – your work rights - https://www.monash.edu/about/diversity-inclusion – Monash Diversity and Inclusion - https://www.monash.edu/childcare/parenting-rooms – parenting rooms on campus - https://www.monash.edu/connect – contact Monash Connect with any extra questions you have

What’s the reason most of us go to uni? To get an awesome job! In this podcast, Chan, Hui (aka Ruby) and Roham explain how you can find a part-time job to help you pay for your studies, as well as how to make yourself more employable when you graduate. Tune in to hear about the best working, volunteering and networking opportunities that will help you stand out from the crowd and land your dream job. Make sure to check out Monash’s Career Connect web page for even more opportunities!

Moving to a new country with an unfamiliar culture can be overwhelming at times. It’s not just Vegemite and barbecues you’re going to have to get used to, but also Aussie slang, the rules of etiquette, culture shock and more. In this podcast, Maisarah, Hui (aka Ruby), Chan and Audrey share how they adapted to living in Australia while staying connected with their own cultures. Tune in to discover how you can best experience the unique way of life down under while you study here!

Universities are different all across the world, and Monash is no exception. In this podcast, Audrey, Zaria and Roham chat about how they adapted to studying in Australia. We tell you about some unique things about studying at Monash, including how hard assignments are, what sort of study resources are available to you and whether you can get away with wearing pyjamas to class. Make sure you check out Monash’s Study Resources web page for some super useful links.

As an international student coming to Melbourne, you have heaps of different types of accommodation available, from on-campus studio apartments to share houses in the suburbs of Melbourne. It can be pretty hard to pick which one is right for you! In this podcast, Chan, Zaria and Audrey talk about their experiences finding somewhere to live. We tell you what it’s like living both on- and off-campus, what to look for in a house and how much it might cost. Don’t forget to check out Monash Residential Services website for any extra information you might need!