Graduate Research students – June 2016
Volunteer Opportunity
We are seeking students who will be in Singapore or Malaysia in June to volunteer at the Monash Pre-departure briefing.
Volunteers are required to meet and greet new students and parents, assist at the registration desk, share their Monash journey from a student perspective and answer any questions from the audience.
This is a great opportunity to connect with others, gain some public speaking experience and help support new students coming to Monash. Selected volunteers will receive a certificate of appreciation.
Singapore: Wednesday 15 June 2016, 7:30pm – 9:30pm at the RELC Hotel
Malaysia: Saturday 18 June 2016, 1:00pm – 3:30pm at Monash University
Register your interest here. Please note that this is a volunteering opportunity and expenses will not be covered.
Need help lodging your tax return?
Make an appointment with an Australian Tax Office trained volunteer!
Appointments are free and available on Caulfield and Clayton Campus. Bookings are essential.
When: 1 July – 31 October
Counselling Services
Monash offers a range of counselling services that are free and confidential. No issue is too big or too small.
– Make an appointment to see a counsellor from 9-5 weekdays. Drop-in or call 9905 3020
– Contact a counsellor by email. You will get a reply within three working days
– After hours phone counselling. call 1300 STUDENT (1300 788 336)
Monash Security Videos
If you are ever worried about your own or someone else’s safety, see something suspicious or just want some security advice, help is just a phone call away. Our Monash security videos offer some advice and tips to stay safe. You can view the videos in other languages: Arabic, Cantonese, Indonesian, Mandarin, Sinhalese and Tamil.
Orientation for new international graduate research students
If you recently commenced your candidature at Monash University, come to an International Student: Essential Information session and learn all you need to know as a new international graduate research student to help with your transition to study at Monash University and living in Melbourne. The next session is Thursday 16th June at 10.30 to 12.30
Do you know any Monash Olympians?
The Olympics are coming up soon! Do you know of a Monash person competing at the Olympics? Or is someone you know competing at the Olympics? Team MONASH will be broadcasting our athletes on campus during the Olympics. Let us know if you want to see specific athletes on the big screen! Contact Emily at Team MONASH on Emily.Cherry@monash.edu (Right: Heming Hu)
Monash Postgraduate Association Trips
Winery tours to the Yarra Valley – Spend the day tasting some of Australia’s best cold climate wines and learn about wine-making. For just $80 postgrads can enjoy a gourmet lunch and tastings at four of the more popular wineries in the region. Register here.
When: Saturday 25 June and Saturday 19 November
Cost: $80
Central Australia
27 to 30 September, 2016
$1000 Monash postgrad /$1,100 partners
Book and pay by end of June. Register here
Kindergarten places now available at Monash Children’s Centre (Clayton)
Kindergarten places are now available for the 4 year old and 3 year old program. The centre runs independently from the university and is led by a qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Children must be enrolled for a minimum of 15 hours a week (over 2 days) for 4 year old children who are not attending kindergarten elsewhere. For more information about vacancies or to enrol your child, please contact 03 9905 3062 or visit the website.
School Holiday Program
With school holidays rapidly approaching, parents are reminded that Camp Australia is running the University’s School Holiday Program. There are lots of fun games and body moving activities to keep kids running, hopping, skipping and dodging their way through the day!
For further information and to register, check out the Camp Australia website
Where: Monash Sport, Clayton Campus
When: Starts Monday 27 June – Friday 8 July
Holiday Intensive Swimming Program Do you have a child who is new to swimming and needs to move up to the next level? This 5 day intensive swimming and water safety program is a great chance to fast track progress for busy kids and adults who don’t have time to go to regular swimming lessons throughout the term. Lessons are taught by qualified AUSTSWIM instructors and go for 40-45 minutes each. Check out the website for more information and to register.
When: Monday 4 July to Friday 8 July.
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