Department of Home Affairs Webinar: Non-government Schools
About
The Department of Home Affairs and Independent Schools Australia invite CRICOS registered non-government schools and state and territory peak body representatives to join this webinar with Student Visa Program Management representatives who will provide updates and insights relevant to Schools Sector Student visa holders and applicants.Key Topics
• Student visa program update
• What constitutes a Genuine Student
• Emerging risks and integrity issues
• Key refusal drivers
• U18 welfare arrangements
Webinar Details
• Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026
• Time: 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM AEDT
• Platform: Microsoft Teams
• Access:
o The Teams link will be provided via the event organiser after registration.
o Please save the link to your calendar and check junk/spam folders if needed.
Audience Q&A
• We will address common questions as we look to strengthen collaboration between the Department and education providers in the Schools Sector.
• All questions must be submitted through Slido: https://app.sli.do/event/mANBaJ8EBK6CsECVX6LKgM. Questions can be submitted in advance.
Event follow up
• A copy of presentation slides will be made available after the webinar. A list of registered attendees will be provided to ISA and state and territory sector peak bodies for the purpose of sharing resources.
Location
Online event access details will be provided by the event organiser