Swinburne Education Agent Week 2026
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Welcome to Swinburne!
欢迎 | Bienvenidos | स्वागत | Chào mừng | ආයුබෝවන් | Selamat datang | សូមស្វាគមន៍ | مرحباً | Maligayang pagdating | স্বাগতম | 歡迎 | Karibuni | 환영합니다 | Willkommen | வணக்கம் | Bienvenue | خوش آمدید
We are looking forward to welcoming you to our Hawthorn campus in Melbourne for an exciting, informative and memorable Education Agent Week. This year is extra special because you will experience firsthand our biggest student recruitment event of the year — Open Day 2026.
Prepare for your trip
If you have any questions before you depart or need assistance while you are in Melbourne, please get in touch with your Regional Manager. Take a look at our agenda to see what is planned for each day. We cannot wait to connect with you and celebrate together!
Melbourne is known for its "four seasons in one day" weather, which can change rapidly. Winter temperatures can drop below 5° Celcius, especially from late evening to early morning. To help you participate comfortably throughout the week, please pack:
- warm clothing and comfortable shoes (particularly for Open Day)
- smart casual attire (for sessions in general)
- cocktail attire (for Wednesday evening)
- broad-spectrum sunscreen and skin moisturiser
| Region | Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| China, Hong Kong SAR, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan | Lucy Zhang Regional Manager, North Asia | lucyzhang@swinburne.edu.au |
| Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia and Vietnam | Sherry Zhang Regional Manager, Southeast Asia | sherryzhang@swinburne.edu.au |
| Bangladesh and India | Prachi Hajela Head of South Asia | phajela@swinburne.edu.au |
| Sri Lanka | Uchini Seneviratne Country Manager, Sri Lanka | useneviratne@swinburne.edu.au |
| Germany, Kenya, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan and the Philippines | Rodrigo Becerra Regional Manager, Rest of the World | rbecerra@swinburne.edu.au |
Bruce Li Channel and Partner Success Manager | bruceli@swinburne.edu.au |
Settle in after you arrive
Bookmark
We recommend bookmarking this page or keeping it open on your phone throughout the week.
Accommodation
You will stay at MainStay Suites at 616 Glenferrie Road within walking distance from our campus.
Campus WiFi
You can connect to the Events@Swin network on our campus and use swin0526 as the password.
Social media
We encourage you to share your experience throughout the week using the hashtag #SwinburneAgentWeek26.
Stay safe and well
Need assistance?
- Call Swinburne Security on +61 3 9214 3333 for 24-hour assistance on our campus.
- Call 000 for emergency situations that require the police, ambulance or fire department.
- Contact your Regional Manager for general queries and assistance.
Shopping for essentials
- The closest supermarkets are Coles (689 Glenferrie Road) and Woolworths (4 Wakefield Street).
- There are also a number of pharmacists nearby, including Chemist Warehouse (674 Glenferrie Road).
Browse your itinerary
We have planned an exciting week filled with engaging activities both on and off campus. Refer to the agenda to learn who you will be meeting and where you will need to be. In the meantime, check out the highlights from last year's Open Day to get a preview of what you can expect this year.
Please wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes, as you will be exploring various locations across our campus.
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
Welcome to Education Agent Week Plan your Open Day session |
9am–10am | FS level 1 |
Open Day (including campus tours) |
10am–4pm | Hawthorn campus |
| Wrap-up | 4pm–5pm | FS level 1 |
Free evening |
5pm onwards | Dinner recommendations in Hawthorn and Melbourne CBD. |
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
| Housekeeping | 9am–9.15am | GS217 |
| Welcome to Country | 9.15am–9.45am | Indigenous Learning Circle at Wakefield Gardens |
Morning tea with Vice President, External Engagement and Executive Director, Future Students and Marketing |
10am–10.45am | GS217 |
| International Student Advisors briefing with Associate Director, International Student Advisory and Support | 11am–12pm | |
Lunch |
12pm–1pm | |
| School of Social Sciences, Media, Film and Education showcase (including facility tour) | 1.30pm–4pm | |
| Study Abroad briefing with Associate Director, Global Mobility | 4pm–4.30pm | |
| Vocational Education briefing with Associate Director, Strategic Initiatives | 4.30pm–5pm | |
| Dinner | 6pm–8pm | ATC206 and Swinburne Virtual Universe |
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
| International Admissions presentation (including regional consultations) | 9am–11am | GS217 |
| Genuine Students overview | 11.15am–12pm | |
Lunch |
12pm–1pm | |
| School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies showcase (including facility tour) | 1.30pm–4pm | |
Social media content creation We encourage you to collaborate with your students who are currently at Swinburne. |
4pm–5pm | |
| Free evening | 5pm onwards | Dinner recommendations in Hawthorn and Melbourne CBD. |
Please wear cocktail attire for the evening session in the Skylounge.
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
| School of Business, Law and Entrepreurship showcase (including facility tour) | 9am–11.30am | GS217 |
| Employability and Work Integrated Learning briefing | 11.30am–12.30pm | |
| Lunch | 12.30pm–1.30pm | |
| School of Health Sciences showcase (including facility tour) | 1.30pm–4pm | SPW |
| UniLink, Foundation and ELICOS briefing with Swinburne College Director | 4pm–4.45pm | GS217 |
| VIP cocktails with Swinburne Executive Group | 6pm–8pm | Skylounge (AMDC level 3) |
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
| School of Design and Architecture showcase (including facility tour) | 9am–11.30am | GS217 |
| Lunch | 11.45am–12.45pm | |
| School of Engineering showcase (including facility tour) | 1pm–3.30pm | |
| Selling Swinburne playback | 3.30pm–5pm | |
| Melbourne Museum tour (including dinner) | 6pm–9pm | Melbourne Central Business District (CBD) |
Free evening You are welcome to explore Melbourne CBD after 9pm or return to your accommodation with our Regional Managers. |
9pm onwards | Dinner recommendations in Hawthorn and Melbourne CBD. |
| Activity | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Departure from accommodation Our Regional Managers will meet you in the lobby. |
8.30am | MainStay Suites |
| Keynote address | 9.30am–10.30am | Hawthorn Hotel |
Morning tea Farewell ceremony |
10.30am–11.30am | |
| Check out from accommodation | 11.30am onwards | MainStay Suites |
Meet our leaders
Bronte Neyland
Vice President, External Engagement
Professor Laura-Anne Bull
Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education, Experience and Employability
Chris Pemberton
Interim Chief Operating Officer
Explore your dining options
Our campus is located in Hawthorn – a leafy suburb with plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants. During your free evenings, you may also like to explore Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD). Simply hop on a train from Glenferrie station.
| Category | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Australian pub | The Auburn Hotel | 85 Auburn Road |
| The Hawthorn Hotel | 481 Burwood Road | |
| The Kilburn | 348 Burwood Road (closed on Mondays) | |
| Cafe | Axil Coffee | 322 Burwood Road and 677 Glenferrie Road |
| Laurent Bakery | 703 Glenferrie Road | |
| Chinese | Triple Taste | 725 Glenferrie Road |
| Desserts | Haigh's Chocolate | 701 Glenferrie Road |
| Yo-Chi | 673 Glenferrie Road | |
| Fusion health food | Fishbowl | 698 Glenferrie Road |
| Greek | Plaka Gyros | 673 Glenferrie Road (closed on Mondays) |
| Indian | D' Tandoor | 352 Burwood Road |
| Laung Laachi | 361 Burwood Road | |
| Indonesian | Nelayan (halal) | 787 Glenferrie Road (closed on Tuesdays) |
| Italian | Pasta Go Go | 648 Glenferrie Road |
| Pasta Prego | 705 Glenferrie Road | |
| Rococo | 797 Glenferrie Road | |
| Japanese | Hakata Gensuke | 860 Glenferrie Road |
| Tokyo Table | 638 Glenferrie Road (closed on Mondays) | |
| Zen | 388 Burwood Road | |
| Korean | Sinjeon K-Street | 367 Burwood Road |
| Malaysian | Laksa Garden |
724 Glenferrie Road (closed on Tuesdays) |
| Mexican | Fonda | 651 Glenferrie Road |
| Spanish | De Barcelona | 710 Glenferrie Road |
| Thai | Fatboy Thai Kitchen | 791 Glenferrie Road |
| I Spicy | 674 Glenferrie Road (closed on Saturdays) | |
| Vietnamese | Sai Gon Home Kitchen | 739 Glenferrie Road (closed on Mondays) |
| Wine bar | Small Patch | 707 Glenferrie Road |
Curious about Melbourne's culinary scene? Our International Recruitment team has curated a list of their favourite dining spots in the CBD.
Casual options
Discover where locals go for delicious, authentic meals on a typical weeknight.
Shanghai Street
Chosen by Robert McDonald
(Associate Director, International Recruitment)
Lulu's Malaysian Hawker Melbourne
Chosen by Lucy Zhang
(Regional Manager, North Asia)
DoDee Paidang
Chosen by Sherry Zhang
(Regional Manager, Southeast Asia)
HK Cafe Melbourne
Chosen by Shanara Atukorala
(Event Producer, International Recruitment)
| Category | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Old Beijing | 31 Artemis Lane |
| Shanghai Street | 342 Little Bourke Street 303 Elizabeth Street |
|
| Filipino | Barkada Pinoy | Level 1 / 6 Sutherland Street |
| Inasal Express | Shop GD 079 (Melbourne Central Shopping Centre) | |
| Hong Kong | HK Cafe Melbourne | 171 Russell Street |
| Indian | 3 Brothersss | 513 Elizabeth Street |
| Indonesian | Kata Kita | 266 La Trobe Street |
| Kenangan Kecil | 507 Elizabeth Street | |
| Italian | La Cucina | 628 Little Bourke Street |
| Max on Hardware | 54 Hardware Lane | |
| Japanese | Ippudo | Shop 18 Artemis Lane (QV Shopping Centre) |
| Superhiro | 211 Swanston Street | |
| Korean | Diner on Franklin | Shop 1 / 245 Franklin Street |
| Samsam Chicken | 207 Swanston Street | |
| Malaysian | Lulu's Malaysian Hawker Melbourne | 27 Hardware Lane |
| Mamak | 366 Lonsdale Street | |
| Sri Lankan | Ceylon Wok | 108 Bourke Street |
| Thai | DoDee Paidang | 353 Little Collins Street 245 Swanston Street |
| Soi 38 | 38 Royal Lane | |
| Vietnamese | Pho Bo Ga Mekong | 241 Swanston Street |
Upscale options
Discover where locals go to celebrate special occassions with memorable dining experiences.
Daughter in Law
Chosen by Rodrigo Becerra
(Regional Manager, Rest of World)
The Meat & Wine Co
Chosen by Bruce Li
(Manager, Channel and Partner Success)
| Category | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | Daughter in Law | 37 Little Bourke Street |
| Southeast Asian fusion | Chin Chin | 125 Flinders Lane |
| Hochi Mama | 35 Little Bourke Street | |
| Rice Paper Scissors | 15 Hardware Lane | |
| Japanese | Ishiya Stonegrill | 152 Little Bourke Street |
| Spanish | Movida Aqui | Level 1 / 500 Bourke Street |
| Steakhouse | The Meat & Wine Co | 3 Freshwater Place |
Check out useful websites about Melbourne
If you need help getting around or preparing for the weather, take a look at these handy links.
Learn more about Swinburne
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Swinburne Open Day
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International students
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Information for international agents
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