International student can be homeless because of government measure to curb COVID-19

International students and virus lockdowns

Source: Mizzama

International students in Australia fear they're at risk of homelessness, with many now unemployed as a result of the pandemic but unable to fly home.


Like so many, International student have lost their job as a result of the measures taken to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The majority of Australia's 565,000 international students work in hospitality and retail, industries that have been devastated by the pandemic.   But they are not covered by the Federal Government's $130 billion JobKeeper package.

Some universities are offering financial assistance, including limited housing support and living and study expenses and fee extensions.


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