Griffin College:-RTO#41501

26/05/2026

26/05/2026

Applying for a Student visa (subclass 500)?

You must meet the Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This means that your financial and economic circumstances can support your study in Australia for the entire duration of your stay.

Your application must include evidence of:
• Your overall financial position
• Income sources
• Financial obligations

These documents help demonstrate that you can support yourself while studying in Australia.

Learn more about the Genuine Student requirement 👉 https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500/genuine-student-requirement

26/05/2026

Are you worried about foreign interference in your community?

The Foreign Interference Community Support Hub has advice and resources available in 23 languages.

Foreign interference can appear in everyday situations and is not always obvious. Foreign governments may attempt to undermine, monitor, intimidate and threaten people and community groups.

The Hub is a place to learn about foreign interference, how it may affect you or your community and the simple steps you can take to stay informed and safe.

Check out the website and share the translated resources within your community to help others: https://www.cfi.gov.au/

26/05/2026

If you’re looking for help with a visa, don’t share your personal information on social media.

There is a risk that scammers may use your personal information, such as your contact details or visa number, to steal your identity or convince you to give them money. Be careful of anybody who approaches you via social media to help with a visa.

We can’t answer specific visa questions on this page. If you need help, please contact us through one of the options on our website: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-and-support/contact-us

26/05/2026

We are aware of a current phone scam impersonating the “Department of Immigration”.

Scammers may contact you by phone claiming they are working on our behalf and ask for your personal information. They may also leave a voicemail asking you to call them back.

Do not follow any instructions by the scammer to press a number on the phone keypad for further information. Hang up the call.

Our staff will always identify themselves before they ask for any information. You can verify that you are speaking with a departmental officer by asking them to confirm your file number or your application lodgement date.

Remember, our staff will never intimidate you or ask for your:
- Credit card information
- Banking details
- Payment over the phone.

Stay scam safe and remember you can help others by reporting scams to Scamwatch here: www.scamwatch.gov.au/report-a-scam

18/05/2026

Griffin College RTO No 41501

17/02/2026

Happy Chinese New Year 2026!
May the Year of the Horse bring you strength, success, good health, and endless happiness.