China return adds pressure to Australia’s “tight” housing
The return of Chinese students to onshore learning will exacerbate Australia’s housing shortage, the country’s Student Accommodation Council has warned.
The return of Chinese students to onshore learning will exacerbate Australia’s housing shortage, the country’s Student Accommodation Council has warned.
The government of Western Australia has announced a $50,000AUD campaign to entice homeowners in the state to host international students.
A video promoting the next ICEF conference taking place in Perth has enticed viewers to come and see “the best Western Australia has to offer”.
Some AUS$10 million will be paid to education agents who enrol foreign students in Western Australia’s institutions over the next year, as part of a multi-million dollar investment in the state’s international education sector.
Western Australia has announced a $41.2 million package to build a pipeline of future onshore international students, re-engage international education agents, and provide additional financial support measures.
International education organisation StudyPerth opens a new dedicated space for international students “at its exciting new location in the heart of Perth”.
StudyPerth will relaunch its Airport Welcome Service in February, as it prepares to roll out the red carpet for returning international students.
A lack of a coordinated return plan by Australia might be giving a confusing signal to current offshore and prospective students, however stakeholders also say that flights to NSW and Victoria planned in 2021 can build momentum for other state and territories. Manu Prakaash takes the temperature across Australia.