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In the lead up to National Reconciliation Week, today we recognise National Sorry Day. This day acknowledges the mistreatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who were forcibly removed from their families and communities, which we now know as ‘The Stolen Generations’ (Source: National Sorry Day - Reconciliation Australia).
To find out more visit https://nrw.reconciliation.org.au/

Free International Student Webinar!
Working on a student visa: Your workplace rights
Thursday 25 May, 2.00pm - 3.00pm AEST

International students have the same workplace rights as all other workers in Australia. The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) is Australia's workplace regulator, whose services are free for all employees and employers in Australia. To help you better understand your workplace rights in Australia as an international student, join the Webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oeiCjDSXSnWyYofEOd-apg?mc_cid=37a09b67ea&mc_eid=0bde8de8b6 #/registration

Let's Go Rainbow!
Happy IDAHOBIT

Happy International Nurses Day to our Nursing Students!

I D A H O B I T
Join us on Wednesday 17 May at the Elgar Campus Cafe as we celebrate IDAHOBIT - International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia.
We will be having a drag queen hair and make-up demonstration with Lilium from 11:30am followed by a Q&A session at 1pm.
We encourage students to dress up in their best rainbow colours on the day to show support and signal to others that you respect their identity.
By attending this event you are helping to create inclusion at BHI and may leave a lasting impact on another students' life.
We’ll see you there!

P A R T Y!
Yesterday Student Life celebrated the opening of the newly refurbished Elgar Student Lounge. A huge thank you to everyone who came along and partied with us.

It's almost time for our BBQ party! Happening tomorrow - Wednesday 3rd may, 11:30-1 in the Elgar Student Lounge - Basement Courtyard. In the meantime, check out some photos of our new look and read what our students have to say about the refurbishment....
"It looks kinda cool"
"This is nice"
"The couches look good"
"It smells new!"
"Look at the kitchen!"

We'll see you on Wednesday - Student Life Team :)

Student Life are excited to open our newly refurbished Student Lounge at our Elgar Campus AND equally excited to invite students to our BBQ Party to celebrate! Please come along next Wednesday 3rd May from 11:30-1 in the B3 Basement - Elgar Student Lounge Courtyard. Check out the poster attached for all the details. We hope to see you there

Leading up to ANZAC Day we remember and recognise the contributions of all Australians during war.
If you are struggling this ANZAC Day please reach out to one of the following services
*Lifeline 13 11 14 or text 0477 13 11 14 at night (6pm-midnight AEDT)
*Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 (for ages 5-25)
*Beyond Blue 1300 22 4636
*13 Yarn 13 92 76
*Student Life on 92899891 (from Wednesday 26th April).

Check out the Rainbow Ball run by Q-East Alliance on 26th May, for 14-21 year olds at Box Hill Town Hall. For more info: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rainbow-ball-tickets-538359647197

The Q-East Alliance is having a Rainbow Ball in 2023! 💜🌈🌈 *Now happening on Friday May 26th. The Rainbow Ball is for young LGBTIQA+ people aged 14 - 21 and allies. Doors open at 6.15pm and the night kicks off at 6.30pm! Cost is $5 per ticket ($6.61 total including booking fee) *Please get in touch if this cost is going to stop you from coming and we will sort something out. Come along to https://www.boxhilltownhall.com.au/ on Friday, May 26th for a fun filled night including: -Live music and entertainment -Photo booth -Hopping dancefloor -Seated dinner -Chill out space -Runway! The theme for our Rainbow Ball this year is .....Rainbow!! So come dressed as you are with a splash of those gorgeous rainbow colours. R�unway! if you want to walk the runway in all your Rainbow Ball splendour please get in touch with [email protected] or phone 0408 356 997. Limited tickets available so get yours quickly!! Purchase tickets via the link in our bio 🎉 OR! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/538359647197 Ticket Sales end at 9am on Monday May 22nd! *NO PASSOUTS* **The Rainbow Ball is a drug, alcohol, smoke, and v**e free event** **The Rainbow Ball is a safe and inclusive event with security and first aid present. **The Rainbow Ball is brought to you by the Victorian State Government and the Q-East Alliance. If you are under the age of 18, your parent or legal guardian must register and purchase the ticket on your behalf. Note: If you are unable to have consent from your parents or legal guardian and you are aged between 14 and 17 years, feel free to contact the organisers to discuss possible options to register. Contact [email protected] for any issues purchasing tickets or for general enquiries.

Student Life would like to wish all our VET students a hoppy Easter and term break.
Enjoy your well-earned rest and find time to relax and unwind.
We’ll see you in two weeks for another great term.
~Student Life Team~

April is Autism Awareness Month!

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong developmental disorder. It affects how people behave and interact with the world around them (Source: Autism Spectrum Disorder https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/autism)

The aim of Autism Awareness Month is to support and show acceptance of people with autism. There are over 200,000 Australians with autism. As a student, you can show acceptance and support to your fellow students with autism who may experience some challenges in the classroom and social settings.

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, in 2018:
• there were 205,200 Australians with autism (a 25% increase from 2015)
• males were 3.5 times more likely than females to have ASD
• 77.7% of young people (aged 5 to 20 years) with autism who were attending school (or another educational institution) reported experiencing difficulty at their place of learning.
(Source: Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia: Summary of Findings, 2018 | Australian Bureau of Statistics
https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/latest-release -in-australia)

For our students with autism, Student Life provide a range of support services that can help you.

For more information on Autism check out these websites:
Amaze https://www.amaze.org.au/
Autism Awareness Australia https://www.autismawareness.com.au/
Celebrate autism in April https://www.education.vic.gov.au/school/teachers/classrooms/Pages/default.aspx
World Autism Awareness Day - https://www.un.org/en/observances/autism-day