New international students will enjoy a fun ‘welcome to Australia’ afternoon, starting with an inspiring traditional welcome to country by the local Indigenous community, followed by a native wildlife show in which students will be able to get up close to Aussie animals including wallabies, snakes, a dingo, a crocodile and a lizard.
Tim Tam and Vegemite tasting along with learning some Aussie slang are also on the agenda at this afternoon of Australiana.
MEDIA OPPORTUNITY:
* Photo and filming opportunities of new international students up close with Aussie animals – wallabies, snakes, a dingo, a crocodile, a lizard.
TIME: 2.30-5pm Monday 26 February (please contact the media office for specific timings).
WHERE: La Trobe University, Bundoora Campus. Western Lecture Theatre.
PARKING: Pay parking in Car Park 1.
Media contact: Claire Bowers – c.bowers@latrobe.edu.au - 9479 2315 / 0437 279 903.
