IndianCare has launched an online program to help South Asian International Students during the pandemic.
IndianCare, which is based in St Albans, is a not-for-profit organisation, which aims to address the welfare needs of Victorians from an Indian background.
The organisation last month launched Project SASS (South Asian Student Support) after receiving funding for the program through the state government’s International Student Welfare Program.
Project SASS aims to promote the welfare and wellbeing of international students from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal and Myanmar, through culturally-appropriate activities to increase their leadership skills, workplace knowledge and social cohesion.
The program also aims to address student’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing during the pandemic.
IndianCare has partnered with The University of Melbourne, RMIT University, La Trobe University, Victoria University and Federation University for the project, along with the Hindu Organisations Temple Associations Forum, the Australia India Society Victoria, the Aussizz Group of Immigration and Education Consultants, the Good Cycles social enterprise and the Australia India Sports Council.
IndianCare is encouraging South Asian international students to get in contact if they would like a chat or information on emergency relief, job opportunities, accommodation, immigration, financial and legal services, mental health services, welfare support and services or assistance to access services.
For details, contact Jyothsna Rao on jyothsna@indiancare.org.au, 8312 8805 or visit:
