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Study Queensland presents an exciting gamut of opportunities for students at Gold Coast, Australia

Gold Coast, Queensland offers post-study work rights up to 4 years

In addition to an affordable and safe living, the students are eligible to apply for an AUD$500 travel grant

Post the India-Australia PM’s welcoming strategic initiatives for both the countries, education is becoming an essential factor for bilateral relations. With boundaries opening up and ease in travel restrictions, the country is welcoming international students and travellers and revising various visa, work rights, and student support policies. To combat any concerns about the transition from virtual classrooms to on campus study, doubts and concerns, Study Gold Coast, supported by Study Queensland hosted two Destination Showcase events to highlight the plethora of opportunities accessible on Gold Coast for Indian students.

As agencies, individual counsellors and consultants play a crucial role for students who pursue studies abroad, the event communicated a horizon of opportunities offered on the Gold Coast and addressed their queries. The event emerged as a one-stop destination for the attendees to learn more about the Gold Coast and have their concerns about the higher education scenario in Australia resolved.

Elaborating the discussed topics at the event, Mathew Johnston, Minister Counsellor (Education and Research) for South Asia, Australian High Commission said ‘Education is the flagship sector of the bilateral relationship. Our two Prime Ministers met recently reaffirming their commitment to the Australia India-Comprehensive Strategic Partnership (CSP) With a view to expanding and optimizing the long-standing India Australia education and skilling relationship and acknowledging the different systems in the two countries for the recognition of education qualifications.
Seconding the Minister’s address, Ms. Jennine Tax, Head of Partnerships & Trade, Study Gold Coast, said, “I am extremely delighted on receiving such a good response from the industry stakeholders. The primary motive of this on-ground event was to present the gamut of courses to counsellors with an opportunity to explore and in turn share the suitable courses along with the job prospects when students seek guidance. The attendees interacted directly with the key representatives of higher education institutions. Presently over 100 agents, individual counsellors and consultants attended the events.”
Representatives at the event covered a wide gamut of queries that ranged from admission and post-study stay options, grants and scholarships for students, employable industries, salary expectations for graduates in different sectors, etc. Health, business and tourism courses witnessed the most interest and had the highest queries from the attendees.
Further explaining the benefits of studying in Gold Coast, Queensland, Ms. Remya Mohanakrishnan, Head International Education & Training, Trade & Investment Queensland, said, “Gold Coast in Queensland not only provides high quality education and training, but also ensures suitable employment on completion of the respective courses. Besides, a post-study work rights up to 4 years is offered to students to explore employment opportunities as per their desired career roles. In addition to opening up the job market for youth, the education route will simultaneously fulfil the shortage of skills. Individuals can also consider working part-time whilst studying and earn while they learn. Also, here students get perks like travel grants, affordable and safe living, anytime support for queries, etc.”
Pursuing higher education and vocational programmes, students will have access to high quality infrastructure and course of study that set their future career path and make them highly employable in Australia and beyond. Moreover, for students arriving this year between June and September 2022, they will be eligible to apply for an AUD$500 travel grant towards their airfare.
To elaboratively explain all the offerings to the catalysts i.e., counsellors and consultants, Study Gold Coast, with utmost support of Study Queensland organized in-person, interactive events in Delhi & Mumbai with active presence of key officials from Bond University, Southern Cross University and Griffith University.
About Study Queensland
Study Queensland is the specialist international education and training unit of Trade and Investment Queensland (TIQ) – the Queensland Government’s dedicated global business agency that helps Queensland exporters take their products to world markets and promoting Queensland as the perfect place for investment. It partners with the industry and the Government to enhance IET through advocacy, connectivity, knowledge sharing and a commitment to strengthening Queensland’s talent ecosystem. The 15 TIQ offices create a strong global education network and provide on-the-ground support to education and training institutions interested in accessing new opportunities and growing their overseas business development activities and for those looking for opportunities in Queensland.
About Study Gold Coast
Study Gold Coast is the peak body for education and training in the City of Gold Coast. It aims to educate the community about the value of the education and training sector and provides meaningful student experiences that add depth to the city’s social fabric. Study Gold Coast promotes the economic value of the industry in order to expand the city’s talent pool and also seeks to attract employers to engage directly with the education sector by facilitating pathways between students and industry to deliver better career outcomes for graduates.
The organisation is chaired by The Hon. Rob Borbidge AO, institutional members like Southern Cross University, Griffith University, Bond University and TAFE Queensland Gold Coast. The organisation has more than 80 members, which include a collective of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs), English Language Schools and High Schools. The organisation also holds more than 10 associate members, inclusive of tourism operators and homestay networks.

This article was shared with Prittle Prattle News as a Press Release.

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