COVID-19

Information for Queensland international students

Pandemic financial support for students

International students who are studying and working in Australia may be eligible to access financial assistance through pandemic financial support payments recently announced by the Australian Government.

International students who are studying and working in Australia may be able to access financial assistance when they are required to self-isolate or are caring for someone with COVID-19, find more information on the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment HERE.

Mental health support

Headspace is creating a free area on their app called ‘Weathering the Storm’ with access to meditation, sleep, and movement exercises.

Headspace | Free Support for 12 - 25 years old
Beyond Blue | National Help Lines and Websites 
Beyond Blue | Mental Health During the COVID-19 Outbreak
1800 QSTUDY (1800 778 839) | Advice on student services

We also encourage you to check your Overseas Student Health Cover to see what you are covered for in the context of COVID-19.

Useful links

Australian Government | Up to Date Coronavirus Health Alert 
Australian Government | Latest Prime Minister Media Releases
Department of Health | COVID-19 Resources
Department of Home Affairs | Information for Visa Holders
Department of Education, Skills and Employment | FAQs for International Students
Fair Work Ombudsman | Information on your work rights
Queensland Government | COVID-19 information for multicultural communities
Insider Guides | COVID-19 Resource Hub
1800 QSTUDY | Advice on available support services for students
Queensland Student Hub | Access free student support, resources and information

#InThisTogether

Keeping our distance but staying together is our way of getting through the #COVID-19 pandemic. As we adapt to new lifestyles and social changes, we must remember that we aren’t alone. Help and support is available whenever and wherever you need it. Watch here to learn more.

A message to friends and family

Stay safe, stay in touch and be patient. Our borders aren't open, which is why our lines of communication must be. Continue the circle of communication with our close family and friends, keeping our loved ones updated on our situation. We are in this together and will get through this together. Reach out regularly and close the distance between you, your family and friends.

Looking after your mental health while isolated

Your mental health and wellbeing is important in this unprecedented time. Take some time out of your day to acknowledge your feelings. How you tried new ways of adapting to studying, socialising or other activities Ask your family and friends on how they are adjusting to the new way of life. The more you speak out and reach out, the closer you will get to finding your own routine.

Stay together and look out for each other, we are #InThisTogether #COVID19

Managing #COVID-19 involves staying proactive and positive in following regulations and restrictions. Share the right information and updates with close family members and friends. This is how you can play your part in looking out for each other but also keeping the distance.

Keeping social while distancing! #InThisTogether #COVID19

Technology has become an even more important tool in our lives while we all play our part in social distancing. This is the time and opportunity for us to learn, utilise and innovate the technological space for better social and collaboration online. Staying together by staying digitally connected will help us stay safe and confident during #Covid-19.