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