Deadline: 31-Jan-23
The State Government of Victoria is seeking applications for its Study Melbourne Inclusion Program (SMIP) to promote the wellbeing of international students studying at Victorian-based institutions and enhancing their student experience.
The SMIP provides funding for activities that promote the wellbeing of international students and enhance their experience living in Victoria.
What is the Program Aiming to Achieve?
- SMIP’s goal is for international students to have positive, rewarding and enriching experiences during their time in Victoria.
- The program aims to:
- ensure all international students enjoy studying and living in Victoria and feel a strong sense of belonging and connectedness to the local community
- enable capable organisations to deliver high quality activities that improve the wellbeing of post-secondary international students living in Victoria
- fund activities that respond to emerging needs of international student cohorts
- encourage activities that place international students at the centre; genuinely involving them in the design, delivery and review of projects
- build the capacity and capability of Victoria’s education ecosystem to offer inclusive and culturally appropriate services
- increase international students’ access to mental and physical support and information services
- increase international students’ social connections and create positive opportunities for them to get involved in the local community
- support greater engagement with students studying with regional providers and remotely, with equal access to wellbeing services and empowerment programs.
Funding Information
- The SMIP provides funding of up to $75,000 for organisations working in partnership to deliver activities that support the wellbeing of international students.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply for funding under the SMIP, the lead applicant must satisfy these four requirements:
- be a legal entity and operate in Victoria
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have been operating for at least three years
- have appropriate insurance cover arranged for the activity being proposed.
- Organisations that can apply include:
- student organisations and associations
- education providers
- not-for-profit organisations
- industry associations
- local government organisations
- businesses.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Individuals
- Sole traders
- An organisation involved in legal proceedings relating to winding up its operations in insolvency (this includes any legal bankruptcy-related actions against the organisation’s directors or officers).
For more information, visit SMIP.