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The Couch – International Student Centre

by Jim Knaggs on July 17, 2009


“The Couch” – International Student Centre aims to provide a safe and free space at night time for international students studying in Melbourne to socialise, relax, rest, study, and seek information and assistance. “The Couch” will be open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5pm-10pm. The project will be specifically tailored to meet the needs of international students, such as language barriers, cultural beliefs, and specific needs.

From July 2009, Melbourne’s international students will have a new place to relax, socialise and access a range of support services, with the opening of The Couch – International Student Centre. Coordinated by the Salvation Army and The Australian Federation of International Students (AFIS) and supported by the City of Melbourne, the project is designed to meet the specific needs of international students in Melbourne. The facility will provide a safe and free space for international students to socialise, relax, study, and access information and assistance in the heart of the CBD.

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carmina donovan July 17, 2009 at 6:08 pm

What a great idear

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daniellestrickland July 18, 2009 at 8:00 pm

fantastic!!

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Name July 22, 2009 at 5:27 am

And TSA wonders why it's loosing good officers and good congregations by the drove.

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Jim Knaggs July 22, 2009 at 11:12 pm

How many is a drove?

TSA has never decreased in strength since its inception and is consequently larger today than ever before. These are facts.

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Simon Robertson August 11, 2009 at 10:48 am

what do you mean?

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DoctorPsi August 27, 2009 at 2:09 pm

That space will soon be just a bed time story which you tell your grand children. Online schools are becoming more and more popular and at the same time such schools are becoming an institution which is serious and which can be trusted.

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ouadamantite November 2, 2009 at 10:24 am

Pretty nice initiative. First i was thinking this was another couch surfing thing but i am amazed on how polite and kind people are becoming. Must be the recession.
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Jim Knaggs November 3, 2009 at 3:43 am

Thanks for checking in.

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