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International Student Support

Bond University has a strong component of international students who hail from some 80 countries worldwide, creating a dynamic, multi-cultural community. As such, we value the differences and diversity brought to the campus by our international students and make every attempt to ensure they feel welcome.

If you have a general enquiry as an international student, contact Sherridan Trew, Assistant International Officer (Student Enquiry Officer).  Sherridan can assist with general enquiries, assist with producing ID Cards and processing forms & requests (eg transcripts) for international students.

Contact Sherridan at strew@bond.edu.au or  +61 7 5595 1107

If you have a more specific enquiry, you can view a list of international student support contacts here or read through the FAQs below.

  • Do you need help with picking subjects, changing courses or just want to chat about uni life?
    • Business, Technology and Sustainable Development
      • Kylie Hooper – Undergraduate Program Advisor
        As an Academic Adviser, Kylie is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled undergraduate students in the Business, Technology and Sustainable Development Faculty.  Kylie provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Kylie at kylie_hooper@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52272
      • Tanya Merrotsy – Postgraduate Program Advisor
        As an Academic Adviser, Tanya is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled postgraduate students in the Business, Technology and Sustainable Development Faculty.  Tanya provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Tanya at tanya_merrotsy@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52052
      • Stephanie Patching – Postgraduate Program Advisor (IT and Research)
        As an Academic Adviser, Stephanie is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled postgraduate IT and research students in the Business, Technology and Sustainable Development Faculty.  Stephanie provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Stephanie at stephanie_patching@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54199
      • Lynne Kirkland – Undergraduate IT Program Advisor
        As an Academic Adviser, Lynne is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled undergraduate IT students in the Business, Technology and Sustainable Development Faculty.  Lynne provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Lynne at lynne_kirkland@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 53374
    • Humanities and Social Sciences
      • Anne Rodgers – Program Advisor (Study Abroad)
        As an Academic Adviser, Anne is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled Study Abroad students in the Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty.  Anne provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Anne at anne_rodgers@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52557
      • Joel Mason – Program Advisor (School of Humanities)
        As an Academic Adviser, Joel is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled students in the School of Humanities.  Joel provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Joel at joel_mason@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52592
      • Helen Andrew – Program Advisor (School of Communication and Media)
        As an Academic Adviser, Helen is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled students in the School of Communication and Media.  Helen provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Helen at helen_andrew@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52508
      • Emma Petherick – Program Advisor (School of Social Sciences)
        As an Academic Adviser, Emma is responsible for all academic and pastoral issues for enrolled students in the School of Social Sciences.  Emma provides personal advice to students regarding subject and program selection.
        Contact Emma at emma_petherick@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52664
    • Health Sciences and Medicine
      • Fay Pollock – Manager, Student Administration
        Fay can provide program advice, specific course information, subject credits from prior learning, assist in enrolments, class schedule, examination procedures and co-ordinate contact with other Bond staff.
        Contact Fay at fay_pollock@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54117
    • Law
      • Kerri Smith – Student Services Manager
        Kerri is responsible for all matters relating to international students including giving academic advice.
        Contact Kerri at kerri_smith@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52251
  • Do you have a medical issue or want to speak to a counsellor?
    • Mark Stringer – Student Counsellor / Disability Officer / International Student Support
      Mark is a qualified counsellor who can assist international students with a wide variety of issues including homesickness and stress.  Mark can also assist students with a disability in settling in to their university environment.
      Contact Mark at mark_stringer@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54003
    • Kate Bartlett – Student Counsellor
      Kate is a qualified counsellor who can assist international students with a wide variety of issues including homesickness and stress.
      Contact Kate at kate_bartlett@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54004
    • Dr Peter Karsas – Campus Doctor
      Dr Karsas is a qualified GP available to students between 9am and 4pm from Monday to Friday for confidential consultations.
      Contact Peter at peter_karsas@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54154
    • Valerie Evans – Campus Nurse (Monday – Thursday)
      Sister Valerie Evans is the Campus Nurse and is available for confidential consultation from Monday to Thursday between 9am and 4pm.
      Contact Valerie at valerie_evans@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54154
    • Sue Hadfield – Campus Nurse (Friday)
      Sue Hadfield is the Campus Nurse, available on Fridays from 9am to 4pm.
      Contact Sue at sue_hadfield@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54154
    • Sharon Duffy – Assistant Disability Officer / Admin Assistant Student & Staff Medical Clinic
      Sharon Duffy is available to book consultations with the Campus Doctor and Nurse.  Sharon is also available to assist students with a disability.
      Contact Sharon at sharon_duffy@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 5404
  • Do you need to know more about student visas?
    • Michelle Newstead – International Student Compliance Officer
      Michelle is the primary contact point at the University for student visa matters, monitoring international students, reporting to the Department of Immigration, compliance with the ESOS Act and OSHC matters. Michelle also coordinates monitoring of sponsored students.
      Contact Michelle at michelle_newstead@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 51036
  • Are you studying English and need some extra assistance?
    • Susan MacFarlane – Professional Officer (English Help Centre)
      Susan’s role is to assist international students improve their English language skills.  She can assist with assignments and also offer extra help with specific English problems.
      Contact Susan at susan_macfarlane@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52676
    • Esther Waters, BUELI General Manager
      Can assist International Students with course information on English Language study options, payments, refunds and assistance with trouble shooting.
      Contact Esther at esther_waters@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52667
    • Paulo Vieira, BUELI Director of Studies
      Can assist International Students with Academic advice for English Studies, course placements and options
      Contact Paulo at paulo_vieira@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52657
    • Jennifer Ozaki, BUELI Administration     
      Can assist International Students with visa information, Homestay, airport transfers, general enquires for English language studies and general info locally
      Contact Susan at susan_betts@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52667
    • Jan Heap, BUELI Administration         
      Can assist International Students with applications-admissions, visa info, payments, bank transfers, general enquires for English language studies and general info locally
      Contact Jan at jan_heap@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52670
    • Marcia Taylor, BUELI Administration  
      Can assist International Students with visa info, extending courses, agent liaison and info and general enquires for English language studies and general info locally
      Contact Marcia at marcia_taylor@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52662
  • Do you want to find out more about social events and life on campus?
    • Melanie Fletcher – Recreation Officer  
      Melanie’s role at Bond is to organise social, leisure and recreational trips and activities for students on and off campus.
      Contact Melanie at melanie_fletcher@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 54001
    • Student Council
      The Bond University Student Council exists to enhance campus life through its social and cultural clubs and ensures Bond students an independent voice in the administration of the University. There is also an International Student Director as part of Student Council who is responsible for representing the international student body.
      Contact Student Council at +61 7 5595 4009, email student_council@bond.edu.au or visit http://www.bondstudents.com.au/
  • Do you want to know more about student loans and finance?
    • Rodney Turnbull – Acting Financial Aid Officer
      Rodney is available to help international students with financial enquiries and assistance including international loan schemes and FEE-HELP.
      Contact Rodney at rodney_turnbull@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 51123
  • Do you want to find out about accommodation, on and off campus?
    • Milisa Illesca – Assistant International Officer
      Milisa is the International Student Admin Support contact, who can assist with accommodation bookings, answering front counter enquiries, and processes Tevals (teaching evaluations).
      Contact Milisa at milisa_illesca@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 51107
    • Susan Betts, BUELI Administration
      Can assist International Students with visa information, Homestay, airport transfers, general enquires for English language studies and general info locally
      Contact Susan at susan_betts@bond.edu.au or +61 7 559 52667