How is Australia’s Northern Territory supporting our international students during COVID19?

Australia’s Northern Territory Government continues to welcome and support international students in the Territory through:

• The Territory Worker and Wellbeing Fund helps international students who have lost their job or their income has been reduced because of COVID-19 and are not already receiving financial and/or wellbeing support, including Centrelink benefits• If you are looking for work, register on the Territory Jobs Hub

• Information regarding crisis accommodation is available on the Shelter Me website

• It’s natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief and worry during a major event or pandemic. There are a range of services currently available across the Territory. Find out more about managing stress and anxiety

• #KindnessShake is a community-led initiative that aims to provide a weekly meal to those who are affected by COVID-19

To stay up to date with all the COVID-19 information download the Australian Government app. Join the StudyNT Facebook group and follow them on Instagram for all the latest information on events and activities for international students in the Territory

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