* Provide a safe, non-commercial lounge space for international students in Melbourne
* Allow students to connect with support services and information on a range of issues including housing, employment, counselling, student services, legal aid, and more
* Provide affordable meals at cost price to students
* Create an environment where students can engage, socialise and interact, which will contribute to their positive experience whilst studying in Melbourne.
* Facilitate cultural exchange between local young people and international students though social activities such as footy nights, movie sessions and other activities held within the centre.
* Soft landing for foreign relations
* Quest for knowledge results in life's harshest lessons
The Australian Federation of International Students [AFIS]
The Australian Federation of International Students Inc (Victorian Chapter), AFIS, addresses issues particular to International students studying in Victoria. AFIS provides assistance, support and advocacy as well as provides events and projects of a social and cultural or informative purpose to maximise international students experiences.
This project is supported by the City of Melbourne.
Peter Hichaaba
Couch Coordinator
0451374507
thecouch614@gmail.com
Geraldine McWhinney
Operation Support Manager
The Salvation Army
the Couch is closed from the 1st of December to 13th February 2012. Opening hours 4:30 t0 9pm ,Monday to thursday.
Birthday Celebrations @ the Couch
Hey International students! Did you know that you can now book and celebrate your birthday at the Couch for free? We are open for any International students that have no place to celebrate their birthday. The Couch is a safe place for students to hang out without worrying about your safety. Recently we celebrated two birthdays for our international students and they had a great day on their special day.
Wednesday Nights
Legal Clinic (ISLAC) Do you have legal issues or problems you’d like to discuss? Come speak to our professionals free of cost!!!
Games and activities
On Tuesday nights of June, will be Games and activities plus a movie night in The Couch.
