International Student Support

International Student Support Staff

Bond University has a strong component of international students who hail from some 80 countries worldwide, creating a dynamic, multicultural community. In Student Administration, you'll find our specialist team whose role is to support our international students on a wide range of matters:

Damian Brooks – International Student Team Coordinator
Damian is the primary contact point at the University for student visa matters, monitoring international students, reporting to the Department of Immigration and compliance with the ESOS Act. Damian also coordinates the monitoring of sponsored students.
Contact Damian at visa.enquiries@bond.edu.au or 61 7 5595 1036

Penny O'Neill – International Student Support Officer
Penny can assist you with general information about your overseas student health cover (OSHC), or requesting a letter.
Contact Penny at visa.enquiries@bond.edu.au or 61 7 5595 1107

Rodney Turnbull – Financial Aid Officer
Rodney is available to help students with financial enquiries and assistance including international loan schemes.
Contact Rodney at financial.aid@bond.edu.au or 61 7 5595 1123

Essential Information for International Students

The Essential Information for International Students booklet contains a wealth of information about:

• CAMPUS SERVICES  - Safety &Security, Medical Clinic, Counselling & Disability Services, Student learning Support and Library Information

• GENERAL SERVICES - Emergency Numbers, Beach Safety, Legal Services, Major Shopping Centres

• STUDENT ADMINISTRATION - Student Network Accounts, eStudent & Student Allocator, Enrolments, Timetables, ID Cards & Graduations

• UNIVERSITY REGULATIONS - Academic Progress, Student Visa & ESOS Regulations, Working in Australia

• OVERSEAS STUDENT HEALTH COVER - Cover, Claims, Contacts

The booklet can be accessed online here or hard copies are available at the International Student Orientation during O' Week or at the Student Administration Office.  

Other staff members who can provide assistance are listed on the International Student Support Contact page.