Welfare Approval Form

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IMPORTANT NOTE:

- Before completing this form, you must first accept and pay for your RMIT offer.

- If you are selecting 'Option 2: RMIT Welfare', you must pay for RMIT Care Program fee and attach a proof of payment/receipt including a signed booking confirmation from an accommodation provider.

- Please note: Welfare arrangements commence same day accommodation contract starts. Students cannot arrive in Australia prior to this date as per Student Visa conditions

- If a parent does not have a passport, an alternative photo ID card can be used. Please refer to Parent ID Signature Verification Instructions.

How to pay for RMIT Care Program fees

1. Use the care program fee calculator on the website

to find out how much you have to pay.

2. Pay for your RMIT Care Program fees using a credit card, VISA or Master Card via the provided link.

3. Save the receipt and upload with this form.

For full details, please go to International students under 18 years of age - RMIT University

More information:

Offer acceptance and deposit payment

I confirm that I have accepted my offer and paid the offer deposit including RMIT Care Program fees. Your welfare application will not be processed if you have not accepted and paid the offer deposit.

Student details

Student ID (your student ID is 7 digits and starts with 3xxxxxx or 4xxxxxx. Please refer to your offer letter)

First name

As displayed on passport

Last name

As displayed on passport

Date of birth

Citizen of

Student email

Phone including country code

Include country code, numerical only

Agent email

If submitting form on student's behalf

Commencing Program

Program start date

DD/MM/YYYY

Where is your current location?

Australia Outside Australia

Parent 1 details

Given name

Surname

Relationship to student

Citizen of

Must be different to student

Phone including country code

Must be different to student, include country code.

Address

House number / Street name

Suburb / City

State

Country

Parent 2 details (optional)

Given name

Surname

Relationship to student

Gender

Citizen of

Must be different to student

Phone including country code

Must be different to student, include country code, numerical only

Address

House number / Street name

Suburb / City

State

Country

Student living with a relative - Relative's details

Attach nominated relatives biodata page

Given name

Surname

Must be different to student

Phone

Must be different to student.

Australian Address

House number / Street name

Suburb / City

State

Postcode

Country

Student applying for RMIT Welfare.

Caregiver provider

Attach RMIT Care Program fee receipt

Please upload PDF file only

Accommodation

Accommodation start date

Attach proof of accommodation contract or homestay profile

Please upload PDF file only

Declaration

I understand and accept that:

I. The care and accommodation arrangements approved on this form are for the period until the student turns 18 years old and cannot be changed without prior consent from RMIT U18 International Student Welfare;

II. RMIT may insist on a change of welfare arrangements: i. Failure on the part of the caregiver or accommodation provider to provide appropriate services to the student. ii. Dishonest or inappropriate behaviour by the caregiver or accommodation provider.

III. RMIT may withdraw the Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) for the student if the student does not maintain the arrangements agreed upon in this form. Withdrawal of a CAAW may result in cancellation of a student visa.

IV. As the nominated parent, I agree to assist my child in making alternative welfare arrangements in the instance that the CAAW letter is withdrawn within the time-frame set by RMIT U18 International Student Welfare.

V. As the nominated parent, I agree that if no alternative welfare arrangement can be made, a parent will travel to live with and care for my child within the time-frame set by RMIT U18 International Student Welfare.

VI. I understand that maintaining welfare is a condition of enrolment at RMIT, and failing to maintain approved welfare arrangements will result in enrolment cancellation. If a parent does not engage in this rectification action, the relevant Consulate will be informed.

VII. I authorise RMIT to check my child's visa conditions and status using the Department of Home Affairs Visa Electronic Verification Online (VEVO) system.

VIII. Where the student is transferring from another provider, the student must maintain their current welfare arrangements, have alternative arrangements put in place or return to their home country until the new approved welfare arrangements take place.

Agreement

Parent

I agree to the following:

I acknowledge that RMIT must verify that I have agreed to the terms of this Welfare Form.
I undertake that I copied and attached the identification page of my passport/ID card to this document.
I acknowledge that my passport verifies that I am the signatory to this document.
If a parent does not have a passport, an alternative photo ID card can be used. Please refer to Parent ID Signature Verification Instructions.
I authorise the third part/agent to electronically submit this completed form to RMIT.

Attach parent's passport biodata page.

Please upload PDF file only. If passport is not available, please refer to Parent ID Signature Verification Instructions above.

Student

I agree to the following:

I acknowledge that RMIT must verify that I have agreed to the terms of this Welfare Form
I undertake that I copied and attached the identification page of my passport/ID card to this document.
I acknowledge that my passport verifies that I am the signatory to this document.
I authorise the third party/agent to electronically submit this completed form to RMIT.
I acknowledge that RMIT may share my personal information with third parties, including the Australian Government, my parent/guardian(s) and my nominated welfare provider for matters relating to my course, attendance or welfare as a student while I am under the age of 18 years.

Attach student's passport biodata page

Please upload PDF file only

Privacy notice

RMIT is collecting personal information on this form to meet Australian Government and legislative requirements regarding care arrangements for international students under 18 years of age.

To manage your curriculum or otherwise deal with administrative matters relating to your course, attendance or welfare as a student, RMIT may share your personal information to other areas within the university and to third parties such as the Australian Government, the Department of Home Affairs, your nominated welfare provider, or your parent/legal guardian(s)/legal representative.

Examples when RMIT might share your personal information to third parties include:

If there is a concern about your safety or well-being that impacts you or those around you.
If you breach your Confirmation of Appropriate Accommodation and Welfare (CAAW) or other welfare arrangements, including those with third party caregivers or accommodation providers.
If you violate RMIT polices, student conduct rules, or any other legislative requirements related to your study in Australia.
If RMIT contacts you about your attendance or if RMIT intends to notify the Department of Home Affairs about your failure to attend your studies.
Where otherwise required or authorised by law.

RMIT and its entities take reasonable steps to protect your personal information from misuse, loss and from unauthorised access, modification and disclosure.

For more information about these processes, to request support, or to request access to your personal information, please contact isunder18@rmit.edu.au. For further information on how we manage and protect personal information, please refer to the RMIT Privacy Statement.

Welfare Approval Form

Welfare Approval Form

If you're an international student aged under 18 studying at RMIT, submit this form to RMIT nominating where you'll stay and who your caregiver will be while you're in Australia.

Under-18 Welfare Approval Form

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