Your Rights: Security & Stability – A Free International Student Workshop
Have you ever been underpaid? Had a shift cancelled at the last minute? Been unsure about your rights as a casual worker?
📅 Date & Time: Thursday 06th August 2026| 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Salvation Army Geelong, 239 Malop St., Geelong VIC 3220
If you've worked in hospitality, retail, events, delivery driving, tutoring, or almost any other casual job, chances are you've experienced situations that didn't feel quite right. The good news is you're not alone, and you don't have to figure it out by yourself.
Join us for Your Rights: Security & Stability, a practical workshop designed to help international students understand their workplace rights and feel more confident navigating employment in Australia.
From 5:00–6:00 PM, you'll have the opportunity to bring along your payslip for an optional one-on-one pay check, where you can have your pay rates, hours, and entitlements explained. Not working or don't have any questions? No worries! You can simply relax, meet other students, or enjoy some casual games before the workshop begins.
The main workshop kicks off at 6:00 PM, led by people with firsthand experience working in these industries. It's free, practical, and jargon-free, giving you real-world knowledge you can use in your current or future job.
What you'll learn:
✅ What casual employment really means and when you may have the right to convert to permanent employment
✅ How to recognise wage theft and what you can do if it happens
✅ Your rights around discussing pay and working conditions with colleagues
✅ Where to go for advice and support if something isn't right
Whether you're working in hospitality, retail, customer service, delivery services, tutoring, events, or any other industry, understanding your rights is one of the most valuable skills you can have.
✨ Gain practical knowledge, ask questions in a supportive environment, connect with other students, and enjoy drinks, dinner, and dessert provided.
This is a free international student workshop designed to help you feel more informed, confident, and secure at work.
The Lounge is a drop-in centre, and registrations help with catering.
