Can overseas students work in Australia?
Overseas students are allowed to work in Australia during their study period. Student visas granted since April 2008 automatically allow students to work up to 20 hours per week and 40 hours in holiday periods. It is very common for students to find part-time work in Australia. Jobs can be found through student notice boards, job advertisements approaching employers directly. Q7. Can a student also bring their partner with them to Australia The answer is yes as long as the course is longer than 12 months. This means that if the male student is granted a student visa his wife (and children) can also receive a visa to enter and work in Australia Q8. What accommodation arrangements does Connect Education recommend 1. Connect Education is a firm believer in home stay accommodation for the 1st 3 months of any students living in Australia. 2. Home stay ensures the students live with an Australian family, who will provide their breakfast and dinner, sleeping and living quarters and all the Au