Offering support for those affected by the Afghan crisis
![agora and square buildings from high above](/content/dam/media/place/DJI_0556_0558-HDR.jpg)
Aerial drone shot of the Advanced Technology Centre at Swinburne's Hawthorn campus.
In summary
- Swinburne offers support for those affected by the Afghan crisis, including our students, staff and alumni from Afghanistan
- Wellbeing and support services are available
- Practical support can be made through donations to the Australian Red Cross Afghanistan Crisis Appeal
Swinburne University of Technology is deeply saddened by the unfolding crisis in Afghanistan and offers our thoughts and support to students, staff, alumni and their families in our Afghan community.
We acknowledge the concerns of our students, staff and alumni from Afghanistan, and are deeply concerned for the safety of those in Afghanistan.
Swinburne has contacted our Afghan students to remind them of the support services available to them at this time, including a range of wellbeing services.
We also invite all staff members who are concerned about the situation to make use of Swinburne’s wellbeing and support services available, including the Employee Assistance Program.
We understand many in the Swinburne community would like to offer practical support at this time. If you would like to provide financial assistance, we encourage donations to be made through the Australian Red Cross Afghanistan Crisis Appeal.
-
Media Enquiries
Related articles
-
- University
The future of fashion: Swinburne launches groundbreaking tech-focused fashion course
Swinburne University of Technology is fusing high tech and high fashion to launch a new forward-thinking Bachelor of Design (Fashion).
Thursday 25 July 2024 -
- University
Swinburne achieves first Cygnet Award through SAGE Athena Swan program
Swinburne has achieved its first Science in Australia Gender Equity (SAGE) Athena Swan Cygnet Award.
Monday 01 July 2024 -
- University
Future of National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) secured
NICA will transition from Swinburne to the Australian College of the Arts (Collarts), as part of a new agreement that secures the future of circus arts in Australia.
Monday 22 July 2024 -
- University
Swinburne among world’s top 15 universities for scientific impact
Swinburne has been ranked in the top 15 universities in the world for scientific impact across all disciplines, based on the proportion of a university’s papers that belong to the top 1 per cent most cited in the 2024 CWTS Leiden Rankings.
Friday 19 July 2024 -
- University
Opinion: The missed opportunity in the Australian Universities Accord
The Federal Government’s announcement of the Australian Universities Accord Implementation Advisory Committee is welcome, but the glaring omission of dual sector representation is a missed opportunity.
Monday 17 June 2024