• MIT's response to COVID-19

MIT’s response to COVID–19

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Updated: 4th July 2022

MIT remains committed to supporting our students and staff during the relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions.

Changes to vaccination requirements

With high vaccination rates among our staff and student population, and due our ability to manage cases of COVID-19 on campus, MIT can now begin to safely remove our vaccination requirements as per Victorian Government guidelines.

From Monday 11 July, students, staff and visitors will no longer be required to be vaccinated or hold a valid medical exemption to attend any MIT campus. Also, students, staff and visitors no longer need to show proof of vaccination to attend campus.

Please note: Until Monday 11 July, students, staff and visitors will need to continue to comply with our current vaccination requirements to attend any MIT campus or facility. We also require all students, staff and visitors to check their temperature at the hand’s free temperature checking station located on the ground floor prior to entering the campus.

Semester 2 COVID Safe protocols and requirements

MIT is committed to providing a COVID Safe learning and working environment. MIT will continue to keep the following measures in place for 2022.

  • All students must have a current MIT student card when attending campus.
  • Requirement to wear masks in selected specialist teaching spaces and where close or physical contact is unavoidable. You will be advised by your coordinator accordingly if this applies to your unit.
  • Managing all positive cases on campus via MIT’s Campus Directors – including contact tracing and communications – this is to ensure that MIT manages the risk of exposure as effectively as possible.
  • High-quality air ventilation, sanitising and cleaning aids, and frequent professional cleaning of high-touch areas.

Students attending Work Integrated Learning or Internship placements will need to comply with the requirements of their host, which may include masks or vaccination requirements.

Stay up-to-date

Students and staff are encouraged to regularly visit the MIT website for updates on our response.

For general public health advice, please visit the Victorian Government’s Department of Health website.

We will continue to provide information as it becomes available.

Remember, your success is our success; we will provide you with the support you need to ensure that you succeed and complete your program with excellent grades. If you at any time you experience any issues, challenges, problems, concerns or questions, your first port of call is your unit lecturer via email or AMS. For non-academic matters, please contact our student services staff.

Should you require any further information please contact your Campus Director:

Melbourne Acting Campus Director: Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au

Sydney Acting Campus Director: Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au

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Updated: 21st March 2022

Welcome back – on campus classes!

I want to take this opportunity to welcome commencing and continuing students to our campuses.

We are very excited to start the trimester (T1 2022) with a large number of 'on campus' classes- getting back to the 'normal' mode of delivery for MIT.

With the return of on campus classes we want to keep our community safe and healthy and it’s for this reason that we have the following COVID-19 rules/ additions:

  • All campus entrants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please ensure you have uploaded your vaccination evidence in AMS and be ready to show to Security on entry.
  • All classrooms have disinfectant wipe dispensers for students to use to wipe down their table/chair before use.
  • Professional cleaning has been enhanced.
  • Touchless taps are installed in the bathrooms and additional hand sanitizer dispensers are on each floor of the campus.
  • Anyone who is unwell or is showing symptoms of COVID-19 must not come to the campus, instead they should inform their lecturer and access resources in Moodle. Take a COVID test and only come to campus when the symptoms have ceased, and they test negative.

Remember, your success is our success; we will provide you with the support you need to ensure that you succeed and complete your program with excellent grades. If you at any time you experience any issues, challenges, problems, concerns or questions, your first port of call is your unit lecturer via email or AMS. For non-academic matters, please contact our student services staff.

Access Student Services, Contact us and view the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy and Procedure.

Should you require any further information please contact your Campus Director:

Melbourne Acting Campus Director: Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au

Sydney Acting Campus Director: Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au

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Updated: 10th January 2022

COVID-19 Relief Factsheets- January 2022

With the recent outbreak of Omicron in Australia and other outbreaks around the globe, we would like to check on the welfare and health of our students through our COVID Impact e-form.
Please access your relevant campus COVID-19 Relief Factsheet to complete the e-form and access up to date support service information.

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Updated: 3rd December 2021

Information about the Australian borders opening on December 15, 2021 is being updated, including the requirement to quarantine when you arrive in Australia. To access the most recent information, please access these links for your campus:

Melbourne Campus: Victorian Government International Student Arrivals

Sydney Campus: Return of International students to NSW

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Updated: 30th November 2021

Following a meeting of the Australian Government national cabinet on 29 November 2021, the easing of the Australia border restrictions for skilled migrants and international students has been paused, by two weeks to December 15, 2021. This has been done to allow time to gather more information on the Omicron variant of COVID-19.

What this means for you.

  • If you have a flight booked to Australia before 15 December 2021 you will need to change your departure date.

We understand that this this is a difficult time, as many of our students prepare to return to Australia to complete their studies. We will keep you updated on any information on this webpage as we become aware of any changes.

Should you require any further information please contact your Campus Director:

Melbourne Acting Campus Director: Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis eevryniadis@mit.edu.au

Sydney Acting Campus Director: Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au

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Updated: 25th October 2021

In responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, the health, safety and well-being of our students and staff has been, and remains our priority.

The actions we have taken to date, including following government directives and guidelines,  have enabled MIT to continue operating in a manner that protects the safety and well-being of our students and staff.  MIT has been supportive of the Commonwealth and the State governments in limiting the spread of COVID-19.

We acknowledge the significant challenges and hardship over the past two years caused by  lockdowns and other restrictions.  We are eager to return to a vibrant on-campus life as soon as possible. MIT welcomes the National Plan and the NSW and Victorian state government’s Roadmaps providing a path towards reopening.  MIT also recognises that the key to reopening is achieving the vaccination targets.

With COVID vaccines now widely available, we strongly encourage all our staff and students who can be vaccinated, to get a COVID-19 vaccination.  This is the best way to protect ourselves and to maintain a COVID safe MIT community.

MIT requires all staff and students, and visitors attending on campus to be fully vaccinated.   For those with a valid medical exemption, MIT will support them to undertake their work or their studies remotely in a manner that is reasonable and practical.

We look forward to welcoming our students, both local and international, and our staff back onto our campuses as soon as possible.  We will do so in accordance with government directives, and any public health orders, and by following the safety measures in place under our COVID Safe Plans to ensure that our MIT community is COVID safe.

This Statement is subject to change as the situation evolves.

Government information and advice on COVID vaccination, including how to book a vaccination, can be found at:

Victoria:

https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine

NSW:

https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/vaccination

Commonwealth:

https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines

If you have any concerns about your health and vaccination, please speak to your health care professional.


Updated: 11th October 2021

MIT prepares to re-open it’s campuses.

As both New South Wales and Victoria prepare to reopen it is essential that all staff and students get COVID-19 vaccinated.

Vaccines are free for everyone

Your Medicare or visa status does not matter – you are able to get a free COVID-19 vaccination. We encourage everyone to get vaccinated to help protect the community from COVID-19.

How do I book?

If you are in:

How do I get proof of my vaccination?

You can get evidence of your COVID-19 vaccination status a number of ways. To access your evidence online you will need to set up your online accounts. Which online account you need will depend on whether you’re eligible for Medicare.

  • I am eligible for Medicare
  • I am not eligible for Medicare

I am eligible for Medicare

If you have a Medicare card or are enrolled in Medicare, you can get your proof using either:

I am not eligible for Medicare

If you’re not eligible for Medicare, you need an Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) to get your proof online. You can get an IHI using the Individual Healthcare Identifiers service (IHI service) through myGov. You don’t need an IHI to get the vaccines, you only need it to get proof of your vaccinations. To do this, sign in to myGov then:

  • Select Services or Link your first service.
  • Select Individual Healthcare Identifiers service and then follow the prompts.

Need Help?

Please access the National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080.

Access the latest updates:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

COVID Support Available:

Support Services International Students:

Should you require any further information please contact the Campus Director: Sydney Campus: Acting Campus Director, Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au Melbourne Campus: Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 27th September 2021

COVID-19 Update

With immunisation rates on the rise, the States are looking at easing restrictions over the coming months and staff and students will receive further updates when it is known the campuses can re-open. As announced last week Study NSW is working closely with the Australian Government, the education sector and NSW Government agencies to support the return of international students to NSW, in line with the State’s roadmap to recovery and the National Transition Plan for Australia’s COVID-19 response.

The approved pilot project to have some NSW students return will commence in December, and if that goes well this will be extended to other higher education providers like MIT.

Access the latest updates:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

COVID Support Available:

Support Services International Students:

Should you require any further information please contact the Campus Director: Sydney Campus: Acting Campus Director, Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au Melbourne Campus: Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 06th September 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

The state governments have detailed the lockdowns and restrictions as follows:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:

Support Services International Students:

Should you require any further information please contact the Campus Director: Sydney Campus: Acting Campus Director, Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au Melbourne Campus: Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 26th August 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

The state governments have detailed the lockdowns and restrictions as follows:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:

Support Services International Students:

Should you require any further information please contact the Campus Director: Sydney Campus: Acting Campus Director, Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au Melbourne Campus: Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 16th August 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

The state governments have detailed the lockdowns and restrictions as follows:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:


Updated: 05th August 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

The state governments have detailed the lockdowns as follows:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:


Updated: 30th July 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

At this stage the state governments have detailed the lockdowns ending as follows:

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:


Updated: 19th July 2021

COVID-19 Update

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreaks in both Victoria and New South Wales, both the Melbourne and Sydney campus are currently in lockdown. It is very important during this time that you monitor for symptoms and are familiar with the current exposure sites as they are updated regularly.

Access the latest updates:

At this stage the state governments have detailed the lockdowns ending as follows:

  • Victorian Government: to be confirmed with the anticipated 11.59pm on Tuesday 20 July date currently being revised.
  • New South Wales: Ending 11:59pm on Friday, 30 July.

We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

Support Services International Students:


Updated: 15th July 2021

NSW COVID-19 Restrictions

Given the ongoing number of infectious cases in the community, the current lockdown has been extended for at least another two weeks until 11:59pm on Friday, 30 July. We are constantly reviewing the health advice and will continue to update the MIT community if any changes are required.

This means the restrictions currently in place across Greater Sydney including the Central Coast, Blue Mountains, Wollongong and Shellharbour will remain in place until this time.

The Sydney campus remains closed during this time with staff working remotely.

Restrictions in regional NSW remain unchanged.


Updated: 09th July 2021

NSW COVID-19 Restrictions

The lockdown of the Greater Sydney area is extended until 16th July 2021.

As announced by the NSW Premier, stay home orders are enforced from 11:59pm on 25th June 2021 until 11:59pm 16th July 2021, and this includes the City of Sydney.

What this means for students:

  • Sydney campus will close from 5.00 pm on Friday 25th June and re-open at 8.30 am on Monday 19th July.
  • MIT will deliver all learning and support services in a fully online environment.

During this time it is important that you stay abreast of the current exposure sites and be sure to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms. Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested.


Updated: 08th July 2021

Victoria takes a further step towards COVID normal tonight at 11.59pm on Thursday 8 July, 2021. Significant is the relaxation of the mask wearing requirement, whilst at your desk - as long as it is not accessed by the public.

This means that all those staff that are not working at a public reception area i.e., finance, level 2M, level 6, security and the library, are now able to work without a mask from Friday 9 July 2021.

It is important to remember to be diligent with our compulsory entry requirements for the Melbourne Campus:

  • Wear a mask when entering the building.
  • Check in at entry using MIT’s QR code.
  • Check temperature using the TSCAN thermometer.
  • Ensure the hand sanitiser and personal hygiene protocols are followed during the day.

Whilst the relaxing of the restrictions is a great relief, they have been hard won by all of us so please ensure that we all act in a COVIDSafe manner.


Updated: 29th June 2021

Support During Lockdown

As we embark on our third full day in lockdown, we want to make sure you keep up to date with all support options available to you. Read on to see what you may be eligible for:

Food Hampers

Study NSW and Foodbank NSW & ACT are continuing to safely distribute free food hampers to international students across NSW. To order your free 15kg hamper, complete the online form.

Order Food Hamper

Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment

The Australian Government recently announced pandemic support payments may be accessible by international students who are working and studying in Australia, dependent on their class of visa and meeting eligibility criteria.

If you have been directed to self-isolate or quarantine by NSW Health you may be eligible for the Pandemic Leave Disaster Payment from the Australian Government.

This is a lump sum payment to help you during the 14 days you need to self-isolate, quarantine or care for someone.

Learn more

NSW COVID-19 Restrictions

From 6pm on Saturday 26 June, the stay at home direction applies to people who live in, usually work in, or usually attend a university or other tertiary education facility in Greater Sydney including the Blue Mountains, Central Coast, Wollongong and Shellharbour local government areas.

Restrictions apply to regional and rural NSW to protect the community from COVID-19.

As announced by the NSW Premier, stay home orders are enforced from 11:59pm on 25th June 2021 until 11:59pm 9th July 2021, and this includes the City of Sydney

What this means for students:

  • Sydney campus will close from 5.00 pm on Friday 25th June and re-open at 8.30 am on Monday 12th July.
  • MIT will deliver all learning and support services in a fully online environment.

During this time it is important that you stay abreast of the current exposure sites and be sure to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms. Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested.

Health and Wellbeing

When we are mentally and physically healthy, we can fully enjoy and appreciate of all aspects of life, and it improves our ability to cope with life’s challenges. Follow the links below to find out more.

 

Australian Government advice

For all official COVID-19 advice and information from the Australian Government:


Updated: 25th June 2021

As announced by the NSW Premier today, stay home orders are enforced from 11.59pm on 25th June 2021 until 11.59pm 2nd July 2021, and this includes the City of Sydney.

What this means for students:

  • Sydney campus will close from 5.00 pm on Friday 25th June and re-open at 8.30 am on Monday 5th July.
  • MIT will deliver all learning and support services in a fully online environment.

During this time it is important that you stay abreast of the current exposure sites and be sure to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms. Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested.

Should you require any further information please contact Acting Campus Director, Ghan Acharya: gacharya@mit.edu.au.

We wish everyone well during this time and look forward to seeing you back on campus.

Service Contacts

For a full list of staff contacts, access your AMS account here.

Contact us directly for assistance with any of the following areas:

Area/ Department Sydney Campus
OSAE Reception
  • General Enquiries
  • Request for Action Applications
  • Student Feedback Forms
  • PTV Concession (VIC)
  • Student ID Cards
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
studentservices.syd@mit.edu.au
Records & Enrolments
  • Timetable & Enrolment Enquiries
  • Academic Transcripts & Completion Letters
  • CoE Extensions
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
enrolments.syd@mit.edu.au
Student Counselling and Advocacy
  • Personal Appointments
  • Assistance with appeals
  • Withdrawals
  • Deferrals
  • Health & Well-being
  • Personal Counselling
  • Legal Referrals
  • Student Welfare
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
counsellor.syd@mit.edu.au
Finance Enquiries
  • Fee Payments
  • Payment Plans
  • Refunds
  • Fee-Help
Ph: (02) 8267 1441
finance.syd@mit.edu.au
Student Administration & Experience
  • Orientation
  • On & Off Campus Events and Activities
  • OSHC
  • Volunteer Program
  • Graduation
  • Buddy Program
  • Accommodation
  • Airport Pickup
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
studentservices.syd@mit.edu.au
IT Help
(AMS, Email, Moodle Accounts, etc)
  • IT Accounts / Wi-Fi related enquiries
  • Printing / photocopying enquiries
  • Software support in computer labs
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
servicedesk@mit.edu.au
Academic Services
  • Academic Consultations with Course Coordinators
  • Special Consideration Applications
  • Requests for Academic Transcripts (Sydney)
Ph: (02) 8267 1418
academicservices.syd@mit.edu.au
Industry Liaison, Careers and Alumni Officer
  • Career Support
  • Job ready skills
  • Internships
  • Workshops
  • Consultations
  • Alumni relations
  • Resume and Cover letter checks
careers.syd@mit.edu.au
Library
  • Referencing Workshops
  • Journal Databases
  • Borrowing, Returning and Renewing Books
Ph: (02) 8267 1411
library.syd@mit.edu.au
Centre of Learning
  • Academic Writing Support
  • Face to Face tutoring
  • Research Skill Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Peer Mentor Program
  • AIM100
  • MIT100
(02) 8267 1408
centreoflearning.syd@mit.edu.au

Updated: 23rd June 2021

 

The NSW Premier announced new restrictions today for NSW that will be enforced from 4pm this afternoon and remain in force for an additional week. These restrictions have been introduced to keep our community safe and to avoid the further spread of COVID-19.

In addition to a host of restrictions in the public and at home, at MIT Sydney Campus, you now must:

  • Wear a mask at all times
  • Maintain a 1 person per 4 square metre distance
  • Only travel to the campus if it is essential

Stay safe during this period and keep up to date with any changes in announcements on the NSW Governments dedicated COVID 19 page .


Updated: 21st June 2021

Changes to restrictions in Sydney and some parts of NSW commenced on 18th June and are strengthened from 21st June. These restrictions include the need to wear a mask while waiting for, and using public transport and in a variety of indoor settings.

At the moment, the MIT Sydney campus is not in one of the categories which mandates the wearing of masks indoors, however staff and students are encouraged to wear one if they wish to do so.

Please keep up to date with any new announcement made here >>- https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/rules/what-you-can-do-nsw

Testing and Self-Isolation

To keep our community safe, follow NSW Health advice. If you are directed to get tested for COVID-19 or self-isolate at any time, you must follow the rules whether or not the venue or exposure setting is listed on the NSW.gov website.

A current list of exposure sites and health directives are found here- Current COVID-19 case locations | NSW Government. Please check this list before coming to the campus and ensure you follow any directives given.


Updated: 17th June 2021

Effective 11.59 pm Thursday 17 June 2021, updated restrictions for Victoria come into effect.

Details of these relaxed restrictions can be found via this link.

In summary, for both staff and students the new guidelines detail:

  • If you can work or study from home, you should continue to do so. If you can’t work from home, you can go to work.
  • Schools and universities remain open.
  • Offices can increase to 50% capacity or 20 people, whichever is greater.

For those staff that have been authorised to return to the campus and for any students attending campus, it is important to remember the mandatory Melbourne campus entry conditions.

  1. Wear a mask at all times
  2. Log your entry into the campus via the QR code
  3. Check your temperature via the TSCAN
  4. Sanitise your hands

It is important to remember the simple actions that we can take, to keep our workplace and our community save.

  • Always wash your hands before you leave, and when you return home.
  • Keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others.
  • Never, ever go out if you are unwell unless it is to get tested.
  • After you get tested, you must go straight home.
  • Remember that the most important thing you can do is get tested, even if you have the mildest of symptoms.
  • Get vaccinated if you are eligible.
  • Check the Victorian Government exposure site regularly site to ensure that you have not been exposed.

Updated: 7th June 2021

Victorian Government: Update to International Student Relief – Financial Assistance

As announced at today’s press conference the Victorian Government has released additional support for those that have been affected by loss of income during the current COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne. Applications are made online via the Australian Red Cross via this link.

What financial support is being provided?

  • Limited cash payments to cover basic needs, such as food, bills and medicine. A single person may receive $800. Families may receive more.
  • Red Cross can also provide information about other supports available to people living in Victoria on temporary visas.

How to apply – Preparing your application

To ensure that your application is processed in a timely way it is important that you submit the documentation carefully.

  1. Evidence of your current or most recent visa status:
    • Passport number, visa grant number or Immi card number
    • If you are uncertain, please leave the visa fields blank or select ‘uncertain’ and Red Cross staff will call you to discuss
    • Red Cross does not share personal or visa information with the government
  2. Evidence of financial hardship:
    • all adult members of the family must submit all current bank statements dating back one month from the date of application
    • if you have joint accounts or regular transfers to other bank accounts you will need to provide bank statements for those accounts
    • screenshots are acceptable only if they show your name, account number and address.

If you need assistance with your online application, please call 1800 855 240 or email Red Cross.

Phone lines are operating 9.30AM to 4.30PM, Monday to Friday. Please do not send any documents via email.


Updated: 3rd June 2021

As announced by the Victorian Government and based on public health advice, Victoria is to extend its ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown for an additional seven days to contain the current COVID-19 outbreak.

What this means for you:

  • Melbourne campus will remain closed and re-open at 8.30 am on Friday 11 June 2021.
  • MIT will continue to deliver all learning and support services online.

Remember for the Melbourne area, there are only five reasons to leave home:

  1. shopping for food and supplies
  2. authorised work and study
  3. care and caregiving
  4. exercise
  5. and getting vaccinated.

During this time it is important that you stay abreast of the current exposure sites and be sure to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms. Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested. For information on the latest testing sites, please access the 'Where to get tested’link.

Should you require any further information please contact Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 27th May 2021

As announced by the Acting Victorian Premier today, Victoria will go into a seven-day lockdown as a control measure due to the current COVID-19 outbreak in Melbourne.

What this means for students:

  • Melbourne campus will close from 6.00 pm on Thursday 27 May and re-open at 8.30 am on Friday 4 June 2021.
  • MIT will deliver all learning and support services in a fully online environment.

During this time it is important that you stay abreast of the current exposure sites and be sure to monitor for any COVID-19 symptoms. Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested.

For information on the latest testing sites, please access the ‘Where to get tested’ link.

We know that students who are studying in Trimester 2, 2021 are about to commence their final assessments. There will be no change to these arrangements with all assessments continuing online.

Should you require any further information please contact Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au

We wish everyone well during this time and look forward to seeing you back on campus.

Service Contacts

For a full list of staff contacts, access your AMS account here.

Contact us directly for assistance with any of the following areas:

Area/ Department Melbourne Campus
OSAE Reception
  • Student Services Enquiries
  • Request for Action Applications
  • General Enquiries
  • Student Feedback Forms
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
jlewenda@mit.edu.au
Records & Enrolments
  • Timetable & Enrolment Enquiries
  • Academic Transcripts & Completion Letters
  • CoE Extensions
Ph: (03) 8600 6729
Ph: (03) 8600 6710
enrolments@mit.edu.au
Student Counselling and Advocacy
  • Personal Appointments
  • Assistance with appeals
  • Withdrawals
  • Deferrals
  • Health & Well-being
  • Workshops
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
counsellor@mit.edu.au
Finance Enquiries
  • Fee Payments
  • Payment Plans
  • Refunds
  • Fee-Help
Ph: (03) 8600 6712
finance@mit.edu.au
Student Administration & Experience
  • Orientation
  • On & Off Campus Events and Activities
  • OSHC
  • Volunteer Program
  • Graduation
Ph: (03) 8600 6757
studentservices@mit.edu.au
IT Help
(AMS, Email, Moodle Accounts, etc)
  • IT Accounts / Wi-Fi related enquiries
  • Printing / photocopying enquiries
  • Software support in computer labs
Ph: (03) 8600 6725
servicedesk@mit.edu.au
Academic Services
  • Academic Consultations with Course Coordinators
  • Special Consideration Applications
  • Requests for Academic Transcripts (Sydney)
Ph: (03) 8600 6746
academicservices@mit.edu.au
Industry Liaison, Careers and Alumni Officer
  • Career Hub
  • Workshops
  • Consultations
  • Alumni relations
  • Resume and Cover letter checks
Ph: (03) 8600 6763
careerservices@mit.edu.au
alumni@mit.edu.au
Library
  • Referencing Workshops
  • Journal Databases
  • Borrowing, Returning and Renewing Books
Ph: (03) 8600 6786
library@mit.edu.au
Centre of Learning
  • Academic Writing Support
  • Face to Face tutoring
  • Research Skill Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Peer Mentor Program
  • AIM 100
Ph: (03) 8600 6714
centreoflearning@mit.edu.au

 

Updated: 17th February 2021

As announced by the Victorian Premier today, Victoria is set to relax the current 5-day lockdown at 11.59pm tonight.  As such the Melbourne Campus will re-open tomorrow Thursday 18 February 2021 with all student services available online and on campus.

We know that some students who are currently in Trimester 3 are currently undertaking exams.  If you would like to use the library as a quiet study place, we have everything arranged to allow you to come on campus with COVID Safe practices in place.

Remember, if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested and self-isolate.  For information on the latest testing sites please access the ‘Where to get tested’ link.

Looking forward to seeing you back on campus.


 

Updated: 12th February 2021

As announced by the Victorian Premier today, Victoria is due to go into a five day lock down to contain the current COVID-19 outbreak. For further information on the restrictions please access the Department of Health and Human Services here.

As such, the Melbourne Campus will close at COB tonight and re-open next Thursday 18 February, 2021.

We know that students who are studying in Trimester 3, 2021 are about to commence their final assessment. There will be no change to these arrangements with all assessments and support services continuing online. All contact details are provided below for your assistance.

Remember if you feel unwell, it is important that you get tested. For information on the latest testing sites please access the ‘Where to get tested’ link.

Should you require any further information please contact Acting Campus Director, Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis: eevryniadis@mit.edu.au

We wish everyone well during this time and look forward to seeing you back on campus.

Service Contacts

For a full list of staff contacts, access your AMS account here.

Contact us directly for assistance with any of the following areas:

Area/ Department Melbourne Campus
OSAE Reception
  • Student Services Enquiries
  • Request for Action Applications
  • General Enquiries
  • Student Feedback Forms
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
jlewenda@mit.edu.au
Records & Enrolments
  • Timetable & Enrolment Enquiries
  • Academic Transcripts & Completion Letters
  • CoE Extensions
Ph: (03) 8600 6729
Ph: (03) 8600 6710
enrolments@mit.edu.au
Student Counselling and Advocacy
  • Personal Appointments
  • Assistance with appeals
  • Withdrawals
  • Deferrals
  • Health & Well-being
  • Workshops
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
counsellor@mit.edu.au
Finance Enquiries
  • Fee Payments
  • Payment Plans
  • Refunds
  • Fee-Help
Ph: (03) 8600 6712
finance@mit.edu.au
Student Administration & Experience
  • Orientation
  • On & Off Campus Events and Activities
  • OSHC
  • Volunteer Program
  • Graduation
Ph: (03) 8600 6757
studentservices@mit.edu.au
IT Help
(AMS, Email, Moodle Accounts, etc)
  • IT Accounts / Wi-Fi related enquiries
  • Printing / photocopying enquiries
  • Software support in computer labs
Ph: (03) 8600 6725
servicedesk@mit.edu.au
Academic Services
  • Academic Consultations with Course Coordinators
  • Special Consideration Applications
  • Requests for Academic Transcripts (Sydney)
Ph: (03) 8600 6746
academicservices@mit.edu.au
Industry Liaison, Careers and Alumni Officer
  • Career Hub
  • Workshops
  • Consultations
  • Alumni relations
  • Resume and Cover letter checks
Ph: (03) 8600 6763
careerservices@mit.edu.au
alumni@mit.edu.au
Library
  • Referencing Workshops
  • Journal Databases
  • Borrowing, Returning and Renewing Books
Ph: (03) 8600 6786
library@mit.edu.au
Centre of Learning
  • Academic Writing Support
  • Face to Face tutoring
  • Research Skill Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Peer Mentor Program
  • AIM 100
Ph: (03) 8600 6714
centreoflearning@mit.edu.au

Updated: 4th February 2021

Victorian Update

We encourage all MIT Melbourne staff and students to familiarise themselves with the newly identified COVID-19 exposure sites updated by the Victorian Government 04/02/21 1:30am. For further information reagarding these sites which are being updated regularly, please access the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) website.

Should any staff or students have visited these exposure sites during the specified times must immediately isolate, get a coronavirus (COVID-19) test, and remain isolated for 14 days.

Please note that the current restrictions require staff and students to wear a mask on campus at all times.

Please remember that if you feel unwell you must stay at home and get tested for COVID-19 immediately.  For details on where tested, please access the DHHS site here.

The Melbourne Campus remains open with the MIT Melbourne COVID Safe Plan oeprating.  This includes:

  1. Wear a mask whilst on campus
  2. ‘Check-in’ using the Victorian Government QR Code
  3. Temperature check via the digital temperature scanning device
  4. Sanitise hands regularly

Should you feel that this new information impacts you or you have any questions, please contactEfthimia Eleanora Evryniadis, Acting Campus Director oneevryniadis@mit.edu.au


Updated: 4th January 2021

NSW Update

The Sydney Campus remains open and classes remain online for Trimester 3, 2020. We continue to require all campus entrants to ‘check-in’ using our QR Code and have their temperature cleared by the TR Scan upon entry. All visitors must wear a mask at all times.

Restrictions/guidelines currently apply to your travel to and from the campus, including the need to wear masks. Ensure you read the updates below and keep informed of the information made available on the NSW Government website.

  • Restrictions for Northern Beaches residents, businesses, and visitors 
    Public health orders currently apply to the Northern Beaches (northern area) in response to an increase in COVID-19 cases. Find out about the restrictions for the Northern Beaches

  • Restrictions for Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong
    Restrictions apply to Greater Sydney (including the Blue Mountains), Central Coast and Wollongong areas. Find out about the restrictions for Greater Sydney

Stay safe and follow the rules

Stay safe and stop the spread of COVID-19. Get tested even if you have the mildest of symptoms.

In Greater Sydney, Central Coast and Wollongong areas, it is mandatory to wear a face mask indoors in some settings.

Read the NSW Governments common questions about the rules.

Getting tested
NSW Health continues to appeal to all members of the community to come forward for testing right away if they have even the mildest of symptoms like a runny nose or scratchy throat, cough or fever.
 
For multilingual factsheets about COVID-19 testing, visit www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/resources-other-languages.

Updated: 4th January 2021

Victorian Update

The Melbourne Campus remains open with restrictions in place as detailed by the Victorian Government at the Department of Health and Human Services website.

All classes remain online for Trimester 3, 2020. We continue to require all campus entrants to:

  1. Wear a mask whilst on campus
  2. ‘Check-in’ using the Victorian Government QR Code
  3. Temperature check via the digital temperature scanning device
  4. Sanitise hands regularly

We recommend that everyone stays abreast of the current COVID-19 situation by accessing the frequently updated DHHS website for details of public exposure sites. If you have visited any of the locations listed in the table below you should monitor for symptoms - If symptoms develop, immediately get tested and isolate until you receive a negative result.

Getting tested

The Victorian Government is increasing the number of testing locations and details of these COVID-19 testing locations are detailed here:

To assist your decision making, site wait-times are available. To view these, go to the ‘testing sites map’ and click the site you want to visit.


Updated: 24th November 2020

As Victoria moves towards COVID Normal, so does the MIT Melbourne Campus. With the Victorian Government announcing further relaxing of restrictions on Sunday 22 November 2020, the Melbourne Campus is preparing to re-open.

How does this effect your?

Students

  • Classes will remain online during Trimester 3
  • A dynamic program of events will be scheduled on campus strictly following the MIT Melbourne COVID Safe Plan.
  • Access to the MIT equipment will soon become available

Staff

We look forward to seeing you face to face soon.


Updated: 19th October 2020

Summary of changes:

  • Yesterday, the Victorian Premier announced some changes to the restrictions in place in Victoria. MIT remains committed to operating in compliance with government and health requirements and is currently working through the updated advice and what it means for our students and staff.  Further updates will be provided over the coming days.
  • From Sunday 11:59pm on 18 October 2020 changes were made to restrictions in both metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.  For details on these Victoria's restriction level page and coronavirus Victoria website.

Updated: 28th September 2020

As announced by the Victorian Government Metropolitan Melbourne has now moved to Second Step toward COVID normal at 11.59pm on 27 September.  Stage 2 restrictions continue the working and studying from home conditions for the Melbourne Campus with the campus remaining closed.

Key Points

The four reasons that you can leave home remain, however some changes have been made to restrictions:

  • shopping for food or other essential items

  • exercise and outdoor social activity with members of your household or up to five people (including you, and from a maximum of two households) as long as you do not travel more than 5km. This must be in a public outdoor space, and does not apply to people’s backyards or outdoor spaces connected to a home.

  • permitted work, and for the purposes of education. That includes taking children to school, childcare or outside school hours care service in which they are enrolled.

  • caregiving, for compassionate reasons or to seek medical treatment

Remember:

  • If you do need to leave home, you must wear a face covering, unless you have a lawful reason for not doing so. Always wash your hands before you leave and when you return home. Keep at least 1.5 metres between yourself and others.

  • Never, ever go out if you are unwell, unless it is to get tested and then you must go straight home.

This information was sourced from the Victorian Government Department of Health and Human Services website.  For further detail please refer to this site here.


Updated: 14th September 2020

Following the Victorian Government Coronavirus (COVID-19) roadmap from 11:59pm on 13 September stage 4 restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne will change:

  • The curfew across metropolitan Melbourne will be eased to 9pm to 5am.

  • Restrictions on public gatherings ease - 2 people or a household can meet outdoors for 2 hours maximum

  • If you live alone or are a single parent with all your children under 18 you will be able to have 1 nominated visitor to your home.

For further information please access the Victorian State Government Department of Health and Human Services website.


Updated: 11th September 2020

Following the update from the Victorian Premier, Mr Daniel Andrews on Sunday 6 September 2020 and following the Coronavirus (COVID-19) reopening roadmap for Metropolitan Melbourne, the Melbourne Campus will not re-open as anticipated and will remain closed until we receive notification of modifications to the Stage 4 restrictions. MIT Melbourne staff and students will be provided notice of the recommencement of on-campus activities via email. Until then, all teaching and student services will remain online.


Updated: 6th August 2020

MIT has reviewed the restrictions announced by the Premier of Victoria, on Monday 3 August 2020 and as a result has closed the Melbourne campus for the mandatory six week shutdown period (or before if restrictions are eased). As a result, all Melbourne staff and students will be working and studying from home effective 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August 2020.

MIT’s virtual campus remains open with all classes, student services and staff consultations continuing online for T2, 2020. The Sydney Campus remains open for student access with strict social distancing protocols in place.

Should you need to reach any staff at the Melbourne or Sydney Campus please refer to the contact details below:

Service Contacts

For a full list of staff contacts, access your AMS account here.

Contact us directly for assistance with any of the following areas:

Area/ Department Melbourne Campus Sydney Campus
OSAE Reception
  • Student Services Enquiries
  • Request for Action Applications
  • General Enquiries
  • Student Feedback Forms
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
jlewenda@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
kfrelingos@mit.edu.au
Records & Enrolments
  • Timetable & Enrolment Enquiries
  • Academic Transcripts & Completion Letters
  • CoE Extensions
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6729
Ph: (03) 8600 6710
enrolments@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
enrolments.syd@mit.edu.au
Student Counselling and Advocacy
  • Personal Appointments
  • Assistance with appeals
  • Withdrawals
  • Deferrals
  • Health & Well-being
  • Workshops
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
counsellor@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
counsellor.syd@mit.edu.au
Finance Enquiries
  • Fee Payments
  • Payment Plans
  • Refunds
  • Fee-Help
Level 2
Ph: (03) 8600 6712
finance@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1441
cphudee@mit.edu.au
Student Administration & Experience
  • Orientation
  • On & Off Campus Events and Activities
  • OSHC
  • Volunteer Program
  • Graduation
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6757
studentservices@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
studentservices.syd@mit.edu.au
IT Help

(AMS, Email, Moodle Accounts, etc)

  • IT Accounts / Wi-Fi related enquiries
  • Printing / photocopying enquiries
  • Software support in computer labs
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6725
servicedesk@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1400
servicedesk@mit.edu.au
Academic Services
  • Academic Consultations with Course Coordinators
  • Special Consideration Applications
  • Requests for Academic Transcripts (Sydney)
Level 6
Ph: (03) 8600 6746
academicservices@mit.edu.au
Level 7
Ph: (02) 8267 1418
academicservices.syd@mit.edu.au
Industry Liaison, Careers and Alumni Officer
  • Career Hub
  • Workshops
  • Consultations
  • Alumni relations
  • Resume and Cover letter checks
Level 2M
Ph: (03) 8600 6763
careerservices@mit.edu.au
alumni@mit.edu.au

Sign up or log in via https://careerhub.mit.edu.au
(Online Only - Melbourn Campus)
Ph: (03) 8600 6700
careers.syd@mit.edu.au

Sign up or log in via https://careerhub.mit.edu.au
Library
  • Referencing Workshops
  • Journal Databases
  • Borrowing, Returning and Renewing Books
Level 3
Ph: (03) 8600 6786
library@mit.edu.au
Level 3
Ph: (02) 8267 1411
library.syd@mit.edu.au
Centre of Learning
  • Academic Writing Support
  • Face to Face tutoring
  • Research Skill Development
  • Presentation Skills
  • Peer Mentor Program
  • AIM 100
Level 4
Ph: (03) 8600 6714
centreoflearning@mit.edu.au
Level 6
Ph: (02) 8267 1408
centreoflearning.syd@mit.edu.au

Updated: 3rd August 2020

In line with the Premier of Victoria’s statement on 2 June 2020 the following Stage 4 restrictions came into effect in Victoria effective 6 pm, 2 August 2020.

This move introduces significant changes for all Victorians.

Be assured that MIT is prepared and has been planning for the possible situation that Victoria is now in. As a result, all classes and student services for Trimester 2 will continue to be delivered online.

Stage 4 Restrictions in Victoria – what you need to know and do.

Things you need to be aware of with the Stage 4 Restrictions in Victoria

https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/updates/coronavirus-covid-19/premiers-statement-changes-melbournes-restrictions

The new rules are being enforced with a significant fine for those that do not follow them. It is important that you understand and follow the following new rules:

  1. Curfew between 8pm and 5am
    Victorians must not be out of their home between these hours unless for the reasons of:
    • Work
    • Medical care
    • Caregiving
  2. Public Transport
    The Night Network will be suspended, and public transport will be reduced during curfew hours
  3. Exercise
    Exercise be limited to a maximum of one hour per day and no further than 5 kilometres from your home with group sizes limited to two people including yourself
  4. Shopping
    All shopping must be undertaken within 5 kilometres of your home and limited to one person per household per day
  5. Relevant to the education sector:
    • All Study at TAFE and UNI must be done remotely.
    • All schools in Victoria will undertake remote and flexible learning
  6. Face coverings continue to be compulsory
    You must wear a face covering when you are not in your home
  7. If you are sick stay at home and get tested
    It is important that you stay isolated until you get the results of your test. This is an essential measure to ensure that we keep the community safe

Connect with us online

Remember that academic staff are available for you online! You are able to make appointments with your teaching staff via the AMS . All student support services are available online and you can contact us here.


Updated: 22nd July 2020

In line with advice from the Victorian Chief Health Officer, if you live in metropolitan Melbourne or Mitchell Shire, you must wear a face-covering when you leave your home from 11.59 pm on Wednesday 22 July 2020.

There will be some reasons for residents of metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire not to wear a face covering, including:

  • medical reasons
  • if you’re under the age of 12
  • professional reasons
  • if it's not practical, for example running. You will still need to carry a face covering at all times to wear before and after exercise
  • The fine for not wearing or carrying a face covering will be $200

How to wear a facemask safely

What does this mean for us at MIT?

This announcement means that we must strictly continue to observe social distancing and practice all the safety precautions as recommended by the Victorian Government.

The MIT COVID-19 Safe Campus Plan includes the following actions:

  • Staff must wear a mask.
  • All part-time and full-time teaching staff will be allocated a dedicated on-campus teaching space for their use only whilst undertaking online classes.
  • Teaching staff are allowed to remove their mask when delivering their online classes in their dedicated teaching space.
  • All casual staff teaching into Federation University and MIT programs will undertake their teaching from home (this is subject to approval)
  • Temperature checks must be undertaken on entry to the campus

Safety Precautions - travelling to and whilst on campus:

If you are studying/ working on MIT Melbourne Campus, you must:

  • Wear a mask whilst travelling to and on campus (aside from teaching times).
  • Dispose of your mask and any other items thoughtfully so cleaners are able to undertake their cleaning tasks, i.e. no dirty tissues or used masks left on desks.
  • Practice good hygiene.
  • Maintain physical distancing, keep at least 1.5 metres away from others.
  • Understand the risk and symptoms of COVID-19.
  • If you undertake a COVID-19 test, YOU MUST isolate yourself until you have received a negative result.
  • Stay home and avoid contact if you’re feeling unwell.
  • Take care wherever you go, assume others may be carrying the virus. 
  • Use hand sanitiser and wash your hands regularly during the day.

The above is also recommended for all who are studying/ working at MIT Sydney Campus.

Should you receive a positive result, please contact your respective Campus Director on

  • For Melbourne Campus: Ms Efthimia Eleanora Evryniadis
  • For Sydney Campus: Ms Ghan Acharya

 

Updated: 8th July 2020

As announced by the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, areas of Victoria will return to Stage 3 restrictions for Metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire effective 11.59 pm on Wednesday 8 July 2020.

What does this all mean to us at MIT?

MIT will continue to deliver all MIT courses through digital learning platforms and alternative non-face-to-face teaching for Trimester 2, 2020.

Safety Precautions - travelling to and on campus:

  • practice good hygiene;
  • maintain physical distancing, keep at least 1.5 metres away from others;
  • understand the risk and symptoms of COVID-19;
  • If you undertake a COVID-19 test, YOU MUST isolate yourself until you have received a negative result;
  • stay home and avoid contact if you’re feeling unwell;
  • take care wherever you go, assume others may be carrying the virus;
  • use hand sanitiser and wash your hands regularly during the day; and
  • download the COVIDSafe app

Should you receive a positive result, please contact the Campus Director on 0418 395 202.

Updated: 26th June 2020

Re-enrolment for Trimester 2, 2020 is currently open.

Students can go to https://online.mit.edu.au/ams/Student/OnlineEnrolmentCentre.aspx  to enrol online.

COVID 19- Special Circumstances

MIT has payment plans available for students to ease the financial pressure at this time. If you have been impacted negatively by the COVID-19 pandemic, you should contact the campus to discuss your options which could include a reduced study load in the next trimester in accordance with exceptional, compassionate or compelling circumstances outlined in the  MIT Enrolment Policy and Procedure

Updated: 24th June 2020

The COVID-19 situation in Victoria has resulted in changed conditions in Victoria.
For updates on the current conditions please refer to the https://www.vic.gov.au/coronavirus-covid-19-restrictions-victoria
Details on Victorian testing centres can be found here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/getting-tested-coronavirus-covid-19#where-to-get-tested

 

Updated: 3rd June 2020

  • Melbourne Institute of Technology has replaced face to face examinations with final assessment tasks to support the online learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic and to ensure MIT’s students and staff are protected from the spreading of Coronavirus.
  • Re-enrolments are now open for Trimester 2, 2020 and due to COVID-19, all teaching will continue online. The trimester planning is all about ‘flexible reliability’ with the safety of our community and quality education at the forefront.

Updated: 24th April 2020

MIT Financial Hardship Fund Guidelines

The Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT) recognises the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the finances of some of our most vulnerable international students who through no fault of their own are struggling with the cost of living and studying.

MIT has created a $1,000,000 Financial Hardship Fund to support international students who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The Fund offers eligible international students with a once off grant of up to $500 to assist them to continue with their studies.

For Financial Hardship Fund Guidelines including details on how to apply can be found here.

MIT announces $1 million in financial hardship support for international students

Updated: 17 April 2020
Media release

The Melbourne Institute of Technology (MIT), a leading private Institute of higher education in Australia, appreciates the valuable contributions made by international students and recognises the significant impact COVID-19 has had on the finances of some of its most vulnerable students, who through no fault of their own are struggling with the cost of living and studying. Some face a very desperate situation where their part-time or casual employment has ceased and they are unable to return to their home country and at the same time experience difficulty in affording their continued stay in Australia.

The safety and well-being of the MIT community remains the top priority, and MIT is doing everything possible to support students, during this difficult time.

In this light, MIT’s Governing Board has pledged $1,000,000 to support international students who are experiencing financial hardship as a result of COVID-19. The Financial Hardship Fund is available for all students who are enrolled in either an MIT course or a Federation University course at MIT in Trimester 1, 2020. Students at both MIT’s Melbourne and Sydney campuses are eligible for support under this goodwill fund.

The Financial Hardship Fund, announced today, is the most recent among a string of humanitarian initiatives undertaken by MIT and MIT Group Foundation (a registered Australian charity) over the years. MIT continues to lead the way in goodwill initiatives, supporting students as well as many other disadvantaged communities in difficult circumstances of hardship or natural disasters.

The one-million-dollar Financial Hardship Fund will be accessible to eligible students through one-off grants of up to $500 each. Students are not required to repay the grants given.

Guidelines for eligibility criteria and how the fund will be administered are being developed.

In addition to grant payments, MIT has made available other financial assistance initiatives to support students to effectively manage their finances through these extremely challenging times. As a leading education institution, the introduction of these initiatives is offered with the simple objective of encouraging vulnerable students to continue pursuing their long-cherished academic endeavours.

“We have taken these necessary actions to support our international student community following a concerted effort to capture specific details from our student population regarding their financial needs at this time. The one-million-dollar Financial Hardship Fund and other financial assistance initiatives are designed to specifically address the identified needs of our students,” Dr Shesh Ghale, the CEO of MIT, says.

 

Much like any other education institution and business, MIT is exploring all available options to do our part in managing and mitigating the fallout from COVID-19.

MIT is concerned for the safety and wellbeing of our students and the MIT community. Our actions to this unprecedented situation have been focussed, and carefully aligned with the continuing advice from the relevant government authorities. As such, we are constantly reviewing our response and plans to ensure that we are appropriately prepared, in this rapidly changing environment.

We will continue to update this page on a regular basis.

Online delivery

MIT has transitioned all MIT and Federation University courses through digital learning platforms and alternative non-face-to-face teaching for Trimester 1, 2020. We anticipate for this to continue for the remainder of the Trimester, subject to advice from MITs regulator, TEQSA, government and relevant agencies.

Student Support Services

Our support services will continue to be made available on campus, and over the phone. Our Libraries, Centre of Learning, Student Counselling and Advocacy, Student Services and 1:1 consultations with Academics will remain available to students who are able and safe to attend the campus. We have also introduced more flexible methods of support via online forums, live chats and support calls. We feel this is important to provide our students with the support they need during this time of change.

We take seriously the current advice from the Australian Prime Minister, that “Universities and other higher education centres “should continue at this time”. However, increased social distancing and good hygiene are a central part of MIT’s plan in our effort to limit the spread of the virus for the welfare and safety of our students.

As we change our mode of delivery as part of a carefully considered strategy, our main priority is to ensure minimal disruption to students, and to protect the best interest of our students. We will continue to deliver our academic programs in formats that maximise the opportunities for all students to study effectively, and progress through their studies on time.

An extensive list of FAQs are provided for students in Moodle and our Academic Calendar has been updated in AMS to reflect the changes made this trimester.

 

Regards,

Dr Shesh Ghale
CEO

On 15 March 2020, the Australian Government announced that all travellers to Australia will be required to self-isolate for 14 days

The MIT Community is urged not to enter the campus if:

  • you have arrived in Australia since 16th March 2020 at 12am as you must self-isolate for 14 days.
  • If you are feeling unwell. Instead seek medical treatment or call the National Coronavirus Helpline.

For information on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), call the Australian Government's National Coronavirus Helpline on 1800 020 080 or Healthdirect on 1800 022 222.

Keeping MIT informed

  • Any MIT students or staff who are in this situation are encouraged to contact the campus to notify of their situation. Campus staff are also attempting to contact those who may be impacted to offer guidance and support. Special consideration is being extended to those impacted.
  • Students unable to return to Australia, or unable to return to the campus to continue their studies may need to have their study deferred. This will not affect their visa status. Students should contact the Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officers on their campus for further details:

    Contact our Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officers:

  • Staff unable to return to Australia or the campus will need to contact and notify the relevant Campus Director:

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention. Refer to https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

The Australian Government announced on March 18 2020 it has raised the advice for all overseas travel to the highest level – Level 4. Regardless of destination, age or health, all Australians are advised to not travel overseas.

The Australian Government has also advised that all Australians overseas should, if they choose to, return home as soon as possible.

For further information on this travel advice please go to
https://www.smartraveller.gov.au/crisis/covid-19-and-travel .

We are aware that some staff and students may need to take an approved leave of absence, or deferral of studies due to travel restrictions, self-isolation or ill-heath. Students should contact the Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officers on their campus for further details:

Staff should contact the relevant Campus Director:

We are aware that some staff may need to take care of children who are unable to attend school due to advice from the Department of Health. You may be eligible for carer's leave.

If staff or students feel stressed or anxious about the situation, the following external services can assist. Students can also contact a Student Counsellor and Advocacy Officer at their campus:

Student Counsellor & Advocacy Officers:

LIfeline
24-hour telephone counselling service. Phone: 13 11 14
http://www.lifeline.org.au/

Mensline Australia
A dedicated service for men with relationship and family concerns. Phone: 1300 78 99 78
http://www.mensline.org.au/

beyondblue Support Service - Support. Advice. Action
Information and referral to relevant services for depression and anxiety-related matters. Phone: 1300 22 46 36
http://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/get-immediate-support

Black Dog Institute
The Black Dog Institute is a world leader in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder.
http://www.blackdoginstitute.org.au/public/gettinghelp/overview.cfm

Headspace
Headspace is the National Youth Mental Health Foundation. We help young people who are going through a tough time.
http://www.headspace.org.au/

PANDA - National Perinatal Depression Helpline
PANDA’s National Perinatal Depression Helpline, funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments, provides vital support, information, referral and counselling to thousands of Australian parents and their families.  Callers do not need to have a diagnosis of antenatal or postnatal depression to make contact with the Helpline, PANDA is keen to support any new parent struggling during pregnancy or after the birth of their baby, as well as their partner, family and friends. Phone: 1300 726 306 from Mon – Fri, 9am – 7.30pm (AEST/AEDT).
http://www.panda.org.au/

Parentline
Parent Line is a telephone service for parents and carers of children 0-18 in New South Wales. Phone: 1300 1300 52
http://www.parentline.org.au/

ReachOut.com
ReachOut.com is Australia’s leading online youth mental health service. ReachOut.com is an initiative of the Inspire Foundation, an Australian non-profit with a mission to help young people lead happier lives.
http://au.reachout.com/

SANE Australia
SANE Australia is a national charity helping all Australians affected by mental illness lead a better life – through campaigning, education and research. SANE conducts innovative programs and campaigns to improve the lives of people living with mental illness, their family and friends. It also operates a busy Helpline and website, which have thousands of contacts each year from around Australia. Phone: 1800 187 263
http://www.sane.org/index.php

If you are experiencing symptoms, please stay home and call the Department of Health and Human Services dedicated novel coronavirus hotline on 1800 675 398, and wear a surgical mask to avoid the potential spread of any illness.

MIT provides free confidential counselling support for any MIT student. If you need support at any time, please call 03 8600 6700 .

In an emergency, call 000

For anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms, shortness of breath after arriving on campus:

  • Avoid contact with others.
  • Go immediately to the closest on-site location:

Allocated First Aid Spaces

Melbourne Campus Sydney Campus
Level 2M – Reception Level 3 – Library
Level 6 – Academic Reception Level 7 –Main Reception
  • Please be aware to keep an appropriate distance from people around you and alert the staff member at reception.
  • A staff member will provide you with a mask, direct you to an allocated room and contact health services.
  • An MIT First Aid Officer will be called to assist you.
  • We will provide you with contact details of the nearest medical facility.

If a student or staff member present with flu-like symptoms, shortness of breath and says they are feeling unwell;

  • Avoid any contact with student or staff member
  • Instruct the student or staff member to go immediately to either of the rooms below or an empty classroom, whichever is closest:

Allocated First Aid Spaces

Melbourne Campus Sydney Campus
Level 2M - First Aid Room Level 3 - First Aid Room
Level 6 Student Consultation Room 624 Level 7 – Empty student meeting room
  • Inform the student or staff member that you will alert a First Aid Officer and that they must stay in the room.
  • Don’t panic and assure the person who is unwell.
  • Place a sign on the door- This room is not accessible – DO NOT ENTER
  • Immediately notify a First Aid Officer:

Sydney Campus First Aid Staff

Name Location Email Phone
Mr Ali Noori Level 2 mnoori@mit.edu.au (02) 8267 1410
Ms Roslyn Mohammed Khan Level 3 rkhan@mit.edu.au (02) 8267 1400
Ms Kim Churton-Vu Level 7 kchurtonvu@mit.edu.au (02) 8267 1464
Ms Ghan Acharya Level 7 gacharya@mit.edu.au 0422 003 563
 

Melbourne Campus First Aid Staff

Name Location Email Phone
Tim Ganderton Level 2M tganderton@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6742
Brittany Schembri Level 3 bschembri@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6791
Cristina Nocos Level 2M cnocos@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6721
Dilini Wanninayaka Level 2M dwanninayaka@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6757
Bi Low Level 2M blow@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6784
Madeleine Aldridge Level 2M jlewenda@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6762
Kurt Zhang Level 3 kzhang@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6702
Hiral Intwala Level 6 hintwala@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6719
Burak Tirli Level 6 btirli@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6753
Ashish Naik Level 2M anaik@mit.edu.au (03) 8600 6729

We encourage students to access the Study in Australia website where there is a suite of resources and latest information, including in relation to travel and visa information, and wellbeing support.

The Australian Government Department of Health is working across agencies and with states and territories to implement measures to manage the risk of COVID-19.

For the latest information see the Department of Health - Novel Coronavirus