On and off campus support options
We know it's tough being away from your support network of family and friends. We've summarised all the support options available for you.
Financial assistance
We've identified a range of financial support initiatives that are available to international students.
Find out more- Macquarie University Food Hub is on campus and offers healthy, affordable food options and resources to Macquarie University students.
- Foodbank NSW & ACT can provide food relief via their connections with local community partners in NSW and the ACT. Visit Foodbank’s Find Food webpage or call +61 (2) 9756 3099 to find food relief options and supports near you.
- Study NSW has a food assistance program that can connect you to support.
- Ozharvest provides no-cost food hampers. Register for your hamper today.
- Hindu Council of Australia provide cooked food, dry groceries and food vouchers to students in need. Complete the Crisis Help Form online to receive support.
- Lou's place in King’s Cross is providing free takeaway lunchboxes at 12.30pm each day for female international students.
- Christian Community Aid (CCA) provide free food parcels. Call +61 (2) 9858 3222 or visit the CCA’s Eastwood office to receive a food parcel.
- Hornsby Connect offers a low-cost “Staples” Hamper.
- Reach Community Initiatives in the Ryde area has partnered with OzHarvest to provide frozen meals and Emergency Food Parcels for those who need support.
- Please contact Student Wellbeing through a Care Form to discuss other options available to access food.
- Salvation Army and Vinnies can assist you with the basic costs of living.
- Depending on your visa status, you may be eligible for the Australian Government’s Special Benefit.
- Please contact Student Wellbeing through a Care Form to discuss other financial support options.
- Newtown Neighbourhood Centre has a referral service which can point you in the right direction and information sheets to help find support.
- You can use AskIzzy to find supports local to your area.
The NSW Government provides a range of supports for international students:
- Subscribe to Study NSW for up to date COVID-19 response information.
- Insiders Guide offers excellent free resources and advice for international students.
Contact Student Wellbeing through a Care Form for additional welfare information and support.
- Redfern Legal Centre provides free legal services to international students.
- NSW Government’s Fair Trading provides free advice about rental laws in New South Wales.