A new program has launched to help address shortages in the Australian labour market by connecting international students in New South Wales directly with employers.

The first cohort of international students has landed in Sydney under the pilot plan of the state of New South Wales in Australia.

NSW has said that returning students will not be required to quarantine if they are fully inoculated with a TGA recognised vaccine.

Six winners of the 2021 NSW International Student Awards have been lauded as champions of campus multiculturalism and international students.

Australia is considering doubling the migration points for professional year programs and extending post-study work rights for offshore studies in flexible new study visa options.

ISANA is collaborating with The Story Is Connection to design a Lived Experience Toolkit to support international students' mental health and wellbeing.

Pilot programs to return international students to Australia's shores will "hopefully build confidence", ahead of "significant numbers coming in" next year, the country's minister for Education and Youth has suggested.

More structured support might help students have a better experience in Australia, stakeholders speaking at a webinar organised by Study NSW have suggested.