Dear students,

We hope that you have now settled in study again this year.

Water Wise
Water Wise is an “Introduction to Swimming” program aimed at increasing water safety awareness and swimming ability of Monash students. This program is fun, free and is held at the Doug Ellis Swimming Pool on Clayton campus. The next program intake is April 9, 2018. For more information, visit the Water Wise website.

Working In Australia
Learn more about how to find work in Australia, work rights in Australia, the typical recruitment process, the benefits of working here and Monash’s Career Connect services at the “Working In Australia” Workshops. Register now.

Caulfield: Wednesday 4th April 11.30 to 1.30pm
Clayton: Thursday 5th April 11.30 to 1.30pm

Free tickets to an Aussie Rules Football Game
Keen to learn more about the great Australian sport of AFL? Thanks to the Melbourne Football Club, we have a number of tickets to attend an AFL match as well as a hands on basic skills session!

Melbourne FC v North Melbourne FC: Sunday April 7th, from 11am at Goshs Paddock and the MCG.

There are limited tickets available so register here before places are all gone!

Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity and Inclusion aim to create an inclusive environment at the university for all students and staff. With a focus on Cultural inclusion, Anti-Racism, LGBTIQ inclusion and Equal Opportunity, we run events and programs, provide training opportunities and develop resources to raise awareness and educate our community.

Check out the programs available.

The heat is on at SummerFest
SummerFest is a celebration of campus life across all Monash campuses! Enjoy the spread of over 30+ SummerFest activities and download the program details online.
When: 6 March to 10 April

Highlights include:

• BBQ Bash – 22 March
• Cinema series – 28 March and 10 April

Daylight Saving Ends
Victoria’s period of daylight saving will end on Sunday 1 April. Remember to turn your clocks backward one hour on that day at 3am to 2am.

Aquila College
The Non-Residential College – Aquila at the Peninsula campus helps to enhance your university experience by providing a sense of community for students who live off campus.

As a member, you’ll be able to hangout with a small group of students and have the support of a college advisor. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in events within your colleges and in the extended NRC community. Apply online now or find out more on the website.

Festivals and Free events
What is Free in Melbourne over Easter
Melbourne International Comedy Festival – 28 March – 22 April
Places to visit and activities to join during the mid-semester break

We wish you an enjoyable mid-semester break.

International Student Engagement
If you have any feedback about the newsletter or suggestions of items to be included, please email iss@monash.edu.