BIT provides a supportive and caring learning environment to all its current students.
As per Standard 6.3 of National code 2018 BIT shall offer reasonable support to
overseas students to
enable them to achieve expected learning outcomes regardless of the overseas students’ place of study or
the mode of study of the course, at no additional cost to the overseas student. BIT provides an
opportunity for students to access welfare-related support services to assist with issues that may arise
during their study, including course progress and attendance requirements and accommodation issues.
These services are free of cost.
BRIGHTON INSTITUTE (BIT) aims to identify and respond to the learning needs of all students. Diverse
student learning needs are catered to and students are encouraged to express their views about their
learning needs at all stages of their learning experience from the initial counselling to the enrolment
stage. All support services on-campus are free of charge. Some referred services external to the
Institute may come at a charge determined by the provider of the service.
According to the Standard 6.7 of National code 2018, BIT ensures that its staff
members who interact
directly with overseas students are aware of the registered provider’s obligations under the ESOS
framework and the potential implications for overseas students.
All students needing counselling, study skills assistance or practical help should make an appointment
with the Student Support Services Officer, on the Main Campus. An appointment can be made at reception
or by emailing, student support officer at
info@bit.edu.au. Students requiring assistance with course
progress should contact the student support services as soon as possible.
Personal Counselling Services are available to all students and may take the form of advice or referral
to other services. Personal counselling services are provided in accordance with the Institute's code of
practice and confidentiality procedures. Personal counselling services include but are not restricted
to:
In addition BIT has a memorandum of understanding with Mingary counselling service to provide professional, confidential counselling for a broad range of personal issues. BIT covers the cost of the first two visits. This service is available to all students and will be used for problems of a psychological or personal nature that BIT’s student welfare staff cannot help with.
Initial point of contact at BIT in case of any emergency is CEO – Antarpreet Singh Sekhon – 0405786280 and student support in-charge Manpreet Kaur, Mob: 0452646280
| EMERGENCY SERVICE | CONTACT NUMBER |
|---|---|
| Emergency Fire Police Ambulance | 000 (zero, zero, zero) |
| State Emergency Services (SES) | 132 500 |
| Non-Emergency Police | 131 444, 9247 6666 |
| Care Ring : 24 hour counselling service | 136 169 |
| Life Line : 24 hour service | 131 114 |
| Public transport & timetables | 131 638 |
| Accident Towing | 131 176 |
| Dentists: Dental Hospital Service [Emergency Only] | 9341 1040 |
| Maritime and Aviation Rescue | 9674 3000 |
| Nurse On Call : AMA Victoria's Doctor Search | 1300 606024 |
BIT has fully equipped training kitchen at basement level of its main campus
BIT has a fully equipped automotive workshop at the Docklands campus for delivery of its automotive courses
BIT has two well-equipped Computer/Laptop Labs that provide internet facilities to students for preparing their assignments and research projects It is also possible to practice their English using the installed English language programs
All training rooms are modern, fitted with whiteboards, Projectors, Conferencing facilities, internet connection (WIFI for your laptop or device) and computers. BIT aims to provide an inclusive learning environment for its students
As per Standard 6.3 of National code 2018 BIT shall offer
reasonable support to
overseas students to enable them to achieve expected learning outcomes
regardless of the overseas students’ place of study or the mode of study of the
course, at no additional cost to the overseas student. BIT provides an
opportunity for students to access welfare-related support services to assist
with issues that may arise during their study, including course progress and
attendance requirements and accommodation issues. These services are free of
cost
BRIGHTON INSTITUTE (BIT) aims to identify and respond to the learning needs of
all students. Diverse student learning needs are catered to and students are
encouraged to express their views about their learning needs at all stages of
their learning experience from the initial counselling to the enrolment stage.
All support services on-campus are free of charge. Some referred services
external to the Institute may come at a charge determined by the provider of the
service.
Students are encouraged to use the facilities available in the Student Common area on the main campus.
There are:
Australia has a special system of health cover for international students called Overseas
Student Health Cover (OSHC). Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) is a health insurance
that covers the cost of visits to the doctor, some hospital treatment, ambulance cover,
and some pharmaceuticals. International students must have OSHC while in Australia for
the duration of their course of study or prior to your arrival in Australia.
You will need to buy OSHC before you come to Australia to cover you from when you
arrive. The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) requires you to maintain OSHC for the
duration of your time on a student visa in Australia. Membership of any health insurance
scheme in your home country does not exempt you from having OSHC. Exemptions are only
available if you are a Norwegian student covered by the Norwegian National Insurance
Scheme: a Swedish student covered by the National Board of Student Aid or by
Kammarkollegiet; a Belgian student covered under the Reciprocal Health Care Agreement
with Australia.
Students must be covered by OSHC from the day they arrive in Australia, until the end
date of their visa. It is their responsibility however to ensure that their OSHC is
up-to-date once the initial coverage expires after one year. Students need to arrange
their private health insurance We can help to arrange your private health insurance
(OHSC) from amongst several providers of OSHC in Australia, for the duration of your
study. Visit these websites to find detailed information on what they cover and to
decide which provider is right for you.
| Australian Health Management OSHC | www.ahmoshc.com |
| BUPA Australia | www.overseasstudenthealth.com |
| Medibank Private | www.medibank.com.au/Client/StaticPages/OSHCHome.aspx |
| OSHC World-care | www.oshcworldcare.com.au |
| NIB OSHC | www.nib.com.au/home/newtonib/overseasstudents |
Your OSHC will help you pay for any medical or hospital care you may need while you’re studying in Australia and it will contribute towards the cost of most prescription medicines, and an ambulance in an emergency.
Most student visas allow you to bring your family members to Australia as your
dependants. As a prospective international student, you are required to enrol any of
your school-age dependants in Australian government or non-government schools and pay
full fees for their study. You will also need to provide OSHC membership for your
family.
Please check with DHA about bringing your family as there are certain restrictions
depending on the assessment level of your country.
Students who are coming to Australia with family members need to be aware of the costs
associated with bringing family, child education and childcare in Melbourne. Students
are advised to research the resources available prior to their arrival in Australia.
For details on bringing family and associated visa requirements visit
https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/
For childcare and child education visit the following websites:
On arrival students may also visit our Student Services Support Officer on our main campus for further assistance