✦ Free Entry  ·  Melbourne 2026

Australia's #1
Student Expo
Comes to Melbourne

International students, graduates and temporary residents in Melbourne - get practical support for study, careers, visas, jobs, headshots and your next step in Australia.

📅 Saturday, 25 July 2026
🕙 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Melbourne Town Hall
🎟️ Free Entry

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Free Entry

General Admission

International students, graduates & temporary residents

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Saturday, 25 July 2026 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Melbourne Town Hall 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC
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Registration required · Limited capacity

🎟️ Free Entry
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🎓 Visa & Employment Seminars
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📸 Free LinkedIn Headshots
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🎁 Giveaways & Prizes
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🤝 Network & Meet New Friends
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📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
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📍 Melbourne Town Hall
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🎟️ Free Entry
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🎓 Visa & Employment Seminars
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📸 Free LinkedIn Headshots
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🎁 Giveaways & Prizes
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🤝 Network & Meet New Friends
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📅 Saturday 25 July 2026
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📍 Melbourne Town Hall
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About this event

Your next step in Australia starts here.

Whether you are studying, graduating, job hunting or planning what comes next, #ISS Melbourne brings helpful organisations into one room so you can ask questions, compare options and feel more confident about your next step in Australia.

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Who should attend

Current students, recent graduates and temporary residents.

Come along if you are studying, graduating, job hunting, exploring visa options or looking for student-friendly support in Melbourne.

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What free entry includes

Your free ticket unlocks the expo floor.

Meet exhibitors, join selected sessions, access career support, get headshots and enter hourly giveaways.

Event highlights

What's happening at #ISS Melbourne?

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Meet Support Organisations

Talk to exhibitors across education, migration, careers, health and community support.

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Practical Seminars

Join sessions designed to make complex pathways easier to understand.

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#PayitForward

Talk to former international students who have successfully transitioned into careers in Australia and learn from their real experience.

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Career Support

Get practical feedback for your resume, LinkedIn and next job search.

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Free LinkedIn Headshots

Update your profile with a professional photo taken at the event.

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Giveaways & Activities

Join hourly prize draws and student-friendly activations throughout the day.

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Free Registration

Register once online, then check in faster on the day.

Seminars

Event schedule

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Seminar note: General event registration gives you entry to the summit. Seminar seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis unless otherwise stated.

✦ Session focus
🏛️ Trusted organisations 🌏 Support in Melbourne ✅ Reliable information
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Hear directly from trusted organisations and learn where to access reliable support.

  • Find out where to access official visa and migration information
  • Learn about support available for international students in Melbourne
  • Be part of the Lord Mayor's International Student Welcome
  • Know where to go for reliable help after the event
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🛂 PR options explained 💼 Employer sponsorship 🎓 Free migration consultation
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Learn about your PR options, including employer sponsorship and skilled migration, and receive a free consultation with a migration consultant.

  • Understand common PR pathways for international students and graduates
  • Learn how skilled migration and employer sponsorship may work
  • Ask your questions directly to migration professionals
  • Access a free consultation opportunity during the event
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💼 Meet recruiters 🛂 407 & 482 sponsorship options 🏗️ IT, engineering, construction, trades & retail
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Looking to work in IT, engineering, construction, trades, or retail? Meet recruiters offering roles with Subclass 407 and 482 visa sponsorship.

  • Understand what recruiters look for in sponsored candidates
  • Learn which industries may have sponsorship opportunities
  • Ask questions about Subclass 407 and 482 pathways
  • Connect with recruitment organisations at the event
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📸 Free headshots 💼 Resume-ready photos 🔗 LinkedIn profile support
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Get a professional headshot for your resume, LinkedIn profile and job applications, completely free.

  • Use your headshot for LinkedIn, resumes and job applications
  • Arrive early as headshot spots may be limited
  • Photos will be released after the event through official event updates
  • Dress neatly if you want a polished professional photo
✦ Final reminders
🎁 Final prize draws at 2:45 PM 🤝 Last chance to network
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The expo floor closes at 3:00 PM. Use the final hour to follow up with exhibitors, collect contact details and enter any remaining giveaway draws before you leave.

  • Final chance to speak with exhibitors and collect resources
  • Last prize draws announced at 2:45 PM
  • Follow #ISS on Instagram for post-event updates

Giveaways at #ISS

Win something every hour.

Hourly draws - 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM

We run a major prize draw every hour throughout the day. The earlier you arrive, the more chances you have to win. Stay for the full event - you won't regret it.

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10:30 AM
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NutriBullet Portable Blender

11:30 AM
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JBL Earphones

12:30 PM
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JBL Headphones

1:30 PM
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Air Fryer

2:30 PM
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Air Fryer


✦  There's more - other event-day perks

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Coles Voucher

First 50 attendees
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Free SIM Card

International students only · limited stock
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Mystery Prizes

Scattered throughout the day
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Exhibitor Prizes & Activations

From our exhibitor partners
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No one walks away empty handed.

Venue

Getting there

Melbourne Town Hall

90-130 Swanston St
Melbourne VIC 3000

Melbourne Town Hall is centrally located in the Melbourne CBD, close to trams, trains, buses, rideshare and nearby paid parking. Arrival instructions will be sent to registered attendees closer to the event.

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How to get there by public transport

Melbourne Town Hall is in the heart of the CBD on Swanston Street, close to major tram and train connections.

  • Flinders Street Station is the closest major train station.
  • Trams run along Swanston Street and Collins Street, with stops close to the venue.
  • Check Public Transport Victoria before travelling for the best route on the day.
How to get there by car

The venue is located in the Melbourne CBD. Please allow extra time for city traffic, road closures and parking.

  • Use the venue address in your maps app: 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
  • Look for nearby paid parking options around the CBD.
  • Public transport or rideshare may be easier during busy city periods.

Watch the experience

See what #ISS feels like on the day

Real conversations, practical seminars, giveaways, activities and a room full of organisations ready to support your next step in Australia.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Yes. #ISS is completely free for international students, graduates and temporary residents. Registration is required before attending.
Yes. Register online before attending. Each attendee must register separately so they can receive event updates, reminders and check-in details.
#ISS Melbourne 2026 will be held at Melbourne Town Hall, 90-130 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000.
International students, recent graduates, temporary residents and anyone exploring study, career, visa, settlement or support options in Australia.
Yes. Friends are welcome, but each person must complete their own registration.
No. You can arrive anytime between 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM, but arriving earlier gives you more time to meet exhibitors, attend seminars and enter giveaway draws.
No. The event is also suitable for recent graduates and temporary residents who want support with careers, visas, study pathways or life in Australia.
General event registration gives you entry to the summit. Seminar spots may be limited, so arrive early or follow any booking instructions shared on the day.
Bring your ticket confirmation email or QR code, your student ID if available, and a copy of your resume if you want to speak with career or recruitment-related exhibitors.
There is 1 giveaway per hour. You must be at the organiser stall at the time of the draw to win the giveaway.
The Student Hub is coming soon. Once it is live, students will be able to use it to view exhibitors, giveaways, services, seminar schedules, the event map, headshot updates, resources and exclusive partner offers.
The main scheduled career support is the 12:15 PM visa sponsorship session and the 1:00 PM free professional headshots. Bring your resume if you want to speak with recruiters or career-related exhibitors.
Headshot release details will be shared through the Student Hub after the event.
Yes. If your organisation would like to exhibit or sponsor, email us at [email protected].

Need help?

Questions about attending or exhibiting?

Contact the ISS Team at [email protected].

Student Hub

Coming Soon

App access and download links will be released closer to the event. Student Hub details will be shared with registered attendees once ready.
Coming Soon

Student Hub

Your event-day guide and post-event resource hub.

🗺️ Event map 🎤 Seminar schedule 🎁 Giveaways 📸 Headshot updates 💼 Jobs & internships 🤝 Partner offers
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