Parkville (new students) – March
Lord Mayor’s Student Welcome 2018
Join the City of Melbourne’s official welcome to all new students studying in Melbourne. Enjoy live music, performances, games, information stalls, competitions, a BBQ and many more! Bring your friends or make new ones at this event.
When: Saturday 17 March, 2-5pm
Where: Immigration Museum, 400 -424 Flinders Street Melbourne
Study Melbourne: Volunteering Information Session – Essential
Study Melbourne Live Volunteers connect international students with opportunities to make friends and develop new skills through volunteering. Learn about the essentials of volunteering in Australia including the value of volunteering and rights and responsibilities of volunteers and organisations and learn how to make the most out of your volunteering experience.
When: Wednesday 28 March, 2pm
Where: 599, Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Study Melbourne FREE Yoga classes on Fridays
Bring your own mat and towel and join a free yoga class on Fridays until 6 April. Learn how to relax, manage stress and feel more energetic as you meet other international students studying in Melbourne. This class is suitable for beginners and those with yoga experience.
When: Fridays from 2 March – 6 April, 9.45am
Where: 599, Little Bourke Street, Melbourne
Cultural Diversity Week and March Festivals
In March we celebrate Cultural Diversity week (17 -25 March). This is Victoria’s largest multicultural celebration that features an exciting program of festivals and events across Melbourne. This year, the theme is “Proud to belong” Find out more about these cultural events near you or check out some of Melbourne’s other events in March below:
Moomba – 9-12 March
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix – 22-25 March
Turkish Pazar Festival -10-11 March
Community Cultural Fair – 18 March
One Beat One Love – 25 March
Indian Festival at Queen Victoria Market – 24 -25 March
Victoria’s Multicultural Festival – 24 March
Melbourne International Coffee Expo – 24 March
Melbourne International Comedy Festival – 28 March – 22 April
International Student Engagement
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