International FAQs

We hope this list of Frequently Asked Questions addresses your queries. Should you have other queries, please contact us and we will be happy to assist you further.

Please refer to the Course outline for detailed information about the courses you are interested in.

Please refer to the Course outline for detailed information about the courses you are interested in.

Please refer to the page number 31 of the International Student Prospectus for information on International Student fees for various courses.

Payment is to be made in Australian dollars to Australasian Lawrence Aged Care College by cash, efptos, credit, bank cheque or International bank draft. When your payment is received, your enrolment at ALACC will be confirmed.

Classes for International Students are held at the Preston Campus, Melbourne.

Yes, ALACC will give you the Class schedule of your course on the day of your Orientation. Schedules are prepared for a semester and may be subject to change. However, ALACC takes responsibility of keeping you informed of any changes in the schedule.

Yes, you can meet and discuss any concerns with the Course Manager anytime during the course. To avoid disappointment, you should make an appointment to meet with the Course Manager at the reception. The Course Managers can be contacted at +61 3 9480 4445 ext (7)

During your tenure as a student of ALACC, we consider it to be our responsibility to ensure your well being. If you are facing any difficulties in Australia, you are welcome to come and discuss them with the International Student Liaison Officer, CEO/ Director of Studies or delegate. We will assess your case with utmost priority and do everything possible within the capabilities of the organisations policies to assist you in solving the issue or concerns you have. The CEO Dr Janet Lawrence can be contacted at +61 404 000 993 (24 hours and 7 days a week for emergency and critical incident calls).

As an International Student, it is a condition of your student visa that you have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of your stay in Australia. ALACC will assists students in obtaining Overseas student health cover. Alternatively, Students have a choice to choose and purchase their own health cover

Yes, ALACC will assists International students in securing Student practical placements if required for the course.

Yes, In Australia international students are allowed to work while they are studying, provided, they meet the conditions of their Visa. For detailed information about the conditions of stay and the permitted hours to work Click here to refer to the information relating to Working While Studying from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship Website of Australia.

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