International Student Employment & Accommodation Legal Program
Study Melbourne’s International Student Employment & Accommodation Legal (ISEAL) program is delivered by IMCL in partnership with the Migrant Workers Centre. The ISEAL Program provides international students in Victoria with free access to legal help on employment and accommodation issues.
The ISEAL Program builds on IMCL’s extensive experience and expertise in providing tenancy and other legal support to international students since 2016.
If you’re an international student based in Victoria experiencing legal issues with your tenancy or accommodation, we can help. For support relating to employment, head to the MWC website.
A lawyer from IMCL is available for confidential one-on-one legal advice appointments about accommodation issues every week at the Study Melbourne Hub in Hardware Lane in the city.
More information about how to book an appointment with a lawyer is below.
Who is this service for?
These legal advice clinics are for international students in Victoria who are currently experiencing a tenancy or accommodation issue. To be eligible for this service, you must:
• Live or work in Victoria.
• Hold a Student visa (500) or Temporary Graduate visa (485).
• Have a question or issue about your tenancy rights.
The service cannot help international students to find housing or accommodation, or assist with other non-tenancy matters, but we can help refer you to the right place if needed.
How do I book an appointment?
• Call IMCL on 9328 1885; or
• Call Study Melbourne on 1800 056 449 or attend the Study Melbourne Hub at 17 Hardware Lane, Melbourne and speak to the Casework team – they can help you to book an appointment
• Attend the Study Melbourne Hub for one of our drop in appointments, available every Tuesday, Thursday and alternate Fridays at 3.30pm.
What should I bring to my appointment?
• A copy of your rental agreement (lease) if available.
• Any notices or paperwork from your rental provider about your issue.
• Any documents or notices from the Victorian Civil & Administrative Tribunal (VCAT).
• Any photos, email correspondence or documents related to your legal issue.
I can’t make it in person to the Study Melbourne Hub – can I still have an appointment?
Yes – we can offer online appointments too – either by Microsoft Teams or phone. Call IMCL on 9328 1885 to arrange an appointment.
Can I have an interpreter for the appointment?
Yes – IMCL will arrange an interpreter free of charge.
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