Thursday, May 27, 2010

'Culture Cards' - A Step to Rejuvenate Relationships.

Over 1.6 lakh international students, including those from India will be given a 'Culture Card' by the Victorian government which will enable them to attend some of the city's best cultural events.

The 'Culture Card' was launched on Tuesday by Skills and Workforce Participation Minister Bronwyn Pike, Committee for Melbourne CEO Andrew MacLeod and North Melbourne Football Club Captain Drew Petrie.

The new move will give international students living in Victoria a virtual key to some of the state's best attractions as according to official s said . Pike said the Culture Card would ensure international students get the best from their study experience in Victoria.

Majority of 1.65 lakh international students, majority of whom are from India and China.

Pike said the Culture Card was part of the local Government's plan to ensure international students get a warm welcome when they arrive in Victoria. "Combined with the Culture Card, we now have a suite of services that are providing international students with the support, information and assistance they need." MacLeod said Culture Cards would be distributed through universities and education providers when international students arrive in Melbourne.


courtesy ndtv.com

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