For Sale

Small Indian restaurant and takeaway business Center location in a rural City. Well exstablished in an exclusive market. Currently only running split shift over 6 days with good returns. BYO licenced.

Unbeliveably cheap rent on long lease, with options. On site accomodation available (large 4 bedroom unit, up to 3yrs rent free can be included in the price) Would suit couple or family. WIWO. Or some training offered Please Call (0402)455207 after 11am

Rob and Tess shared their concerns about several issues that they have come across. According to them, besides shonky operators the key issues for international students include concerns about social inclusion, safety and accommodation. Vitoria holds the record for hot-bedding, an arrangement where students live and share a house, sleeping in the one bed on a rotational basis. A place in St Albans was reported to have 38 students using the same facilities. The place has since been closed down.

Safety is another concern, according to Robert; there are still colleges that will not pass muster if they were scrutinized carefully for their emergency/evacuation procedures. These colleges are in breach of section 9B, which is a regulation in place by the Government to ensure safety of the premises.

“Some students I spoke to did not even know what a fire drill was, leave alone having participated in one,” said Tess. “Some thought I was talking about a Black and Decker drill,” said Rob.

Then there is the issue of social inclusion. Many students feel isolated without a support network. Students come here with expectations that are not always met. Jobs are not easy to come by, there are several instances where they are underpaid or overworked.

Robert recounts an incident of a student from Punjab who worked in a restaurant owned