Resilience Stories: A Celebration of International Student Journeys

Phoenix ~ Hopes | Dreams | Resilience

This is a story stitched together with longing. Yours. Mine. Ours. A restless tide of voices moving through time, bearing hope like an ember, carrying dreams like fragile glass, bending but refusing to break. Phoenix is an act of remembering. It is the echo of resilience, the murmur of journeys carved by fire, by fear, by fierce, unrelenting hope. We reach, we fall, we rise again.

Come. Watch. Listen. Speak.

Event Details

🎟️ Event Name: Resilience Stories: A Celebration of International Student Journeys

📅 Date & Time: 3rd April, Wednesday at 5:30pm - 7:00pm 

📍 Venue: Monash College, Ground Floor ‘Bean Bag Room’

🎓 This event is free, thanks to our partner Monash University!

The international student community moves like a current, unseen but unstoppable. They are the dreamers, the architects of elsewhere, the quiet force shaping the world in ways too subtle to measure. This is their story. This is our story. Share your resilience journey with us.

This event will bring together international students, educators, and key stakeholders for the premiere of our documentary on resilience. The film captures the real and often unseen experiences of international students—navigating challenges, finding belonging, and building their futures in Australia. Through storytelling, we hope to amplify these voices, foster meaningful discussions, and inspire action on improving the student experience. In addition to the documentary/ campaign launch, we’ll also be unveiling Future Forte’s plans for 2025—including key initiatives, leadership programs, and advocacy efforts that aim to create lasting impact for international students in Victoria.  

What to expect

  • Hear inspiring stories from students about their journeys and achievements. 🎤

  • Discover how students overcame challenges while studying abroad. 🌎

  • Learn how resilience helps in building a successful future. 💪

  • Be part of a supportive community that empowers and uplifts each other. 💙

Attendees & Stakeholders

  • Students from Monash University, and other Victorian universities

  • Representatives from education institutions, government bodies, and community organizations

  • Key figures in the international education sector, including advocates for student welfare and policy changes

Make your stories heard.

Celebrating resilience and empowerment of international students through storytelling and community engagement.