International Students
Help for international students
The International Students Employment and Accommodation Legal Service delivers free and confidential advice, casework and representation to international students in Victoria who are having problems with the place where they work or the place they are renting.
The International Students Employment and Accommodation Legal Service can help with work-related issues such as:
- Underpayments and unpaid wages
- Bullying, discrimination and sexual harassment
- Sham contracting
- Workplace injury and workplace safety issues
- Unfair dismissal
- And other problems you may be having
The International Students Employment and Accommodation Legal Service can help with issues related to your living situation, such as:
- Disputes over bond
- Issues with repairs to rental properties
- Feeling unsafe in the place where you are staying
- Evictions
- Understanding tenancy and accommodation contracts
- And other problems you may be having
We can provide an interpreter if you need one.
The International Students Employment and Accommodation Legal Service is offered via Study Melbourne Student Centre in the Melbourne CBD, with virtual and phone-based assistance available. Please call 1800 056 449 to make an appointment.
Eligibility: All international students in Victoria. This service is available to all international students - you are eligible for help even if you are paid cash in hand or have a concern about how your situation may impact your visa.
This service is funded by the Victorian Government, and delivered collaboratively by Study Melbourne, Victoria Legal Aid, Springvale Monash Legal Service, JobWatch and WEstjustice.
For more information on your legal rights and where to go for help as an international student in Victoria, click here.
WE are located
Footscray
Werribee
Sunshine
Footscray
Workspace365, Level 2, 90 Maribyrnong St, Footscray VIC 3011 (temporary relocation)
Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Fax: + 61 3 9749 8276
Email: admin@westjustice.org.au
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9.00am-1.00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm. (Office currently closed to public due to COVID-19 situation - by appointment only)
To get legal help (appointment booking needed) please use our Online Enquiry Bot by clicking HERE or call us.
Werribee
Level 1 / 8 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030 | Mail: PO Box 2199, Werribee VIC 3030
Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Fax: + 61 3 9749 8276
Email: admin@westjustice.org.au
Office hours:
Monday to Friday, 9.00am-1.00pm and 2:00pm-5:00pm. (Office currently closed to public due to COVID-19 situation - by appointment only)
To get legal help (appointment booking needed) please use our Online Enquiry Bot by clicking HERE or call us
Sunshine
Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine VIC 3020 | Mail: PO Box 627, Sunshine VIC 3020
Tel: + 61 3 9749 7720
Fax: + 61 3 9749 8276
Email: admin@westjustice.org.au
Office hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.00am-1.00pm and 2.00pm-5:00pm. (Office currently closed to public due to COVID-19 situation - by appointment only)
To get legal help (appointment booking needed) please use our Online Enquiry Bot by clicking HERE or call us