Introduction

On the orientation day, students are assisted with information in the following areas:
About AISE
Course information and student visa requirements
Australian laws and customs
Public transport system
Health and medical services
Banking facilities
Telephone and postal services
Health and Safety procedures
Fire and First Aid
Types of counselling services

Legislation

In order to comply with regulatory requirements, the College must inform students during induction of their legislative obligations. They are as follows:

Anti-Discrimination Act 1977

This Act applies to students in prohibiting harassment, victimisation, bullying, racial vilification and disability discrimination by and against students.

Students are to be advised that victims of the preceding may pursue legal remedy and that perpetrators of the proceedings may be subject to criminal and civil action.

Education Services for Overseas Students Act 2000 (ESOS Act)

This Act applies to students in that it mandates certain policies, procedures and actions by the College. For example, the Act requires the College to report to Immigration students who have not met student visa conditions relating to attendance.

Students are to be advised that such policies and procedures are not subject to the discretion of the College and are required by law.

Migration Act 1958

This Act applies to students in that it allows the Immigration department to automatically cancel a student visa 28 days after a notice is sent to the student under Section 20 of the ESOS Act if the student has not visited DIAC.

Students are to be advised that they must visit DIAC within 28 days of a Section 20 notice if they wish to remain on their student visa.

Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 NSW

This Act applies to students in that it mandates certain policies, procedures and actions by the College. For example, the Act requires the College to ensure that students are adequately and protectively clothed while on campus. Students who enter the College bare-footed, in thongs, or stilettos will be asked to leave, as such footwear does not adequately protect the student.

Students are to be advised that such policies and procedures are not subject to the discretion of the College and are required by law.

Vocational Education and Training Act 2005

This Act applies to students in that it mandates certain policies, procedures and actions by the College. For example, the Act requires in certain circumstances that the College provide certain government bodies with information the College has regarding a student.

Students are to be advised that such policies and procedures are not subject to the discretion of the College and are required by law.