Students with Families

If you plan to bring your family or dependents (wife, husband, partner or children) with you to Australia, you will have to consider specific arrangements for their visas and living arrangements. You will also need to budget your living costs accordingly.

Nomination of Student Dependents
For further information on student dependents on a student visa, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

International students with children have unique needs and WAIFS will provide support and assistance for you and your family to adjust to your new life in Australia.

A Perth publication, you may find helpful is Kids in Perth.

If you have any questions about your children’s needs that you can not find the answer to please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to find the answer you need.

Spouse/Partner Work Entitlements:
Spouses/Partners are able to work 48 hours per fortnight throughout the student visa and not just in term time. They can start work when the student visa main applicant has commenced studying.

Please visit the Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) website for further information.