Novel coronavirus (COVID-19)
Update: July 9th 2020
The situation with COVID-19 continues to change at a rapid pace. It is posing unprecedented challenges for the health and wellbeing of our communities and for the continuing operations of Stirling.
Stirling institute of Australia is announcing a range of measures. Our office will remain open and our classes will continue, but with some significant changes to the way we teach.
From Monday 13th of July, access to virtual classrooms will be available to students via Zoom.us.
Our priority remains, as always, the health and wellbeing of our staff, students and wider community.
We recognise our community may be feeling anxious and we are reminding them of the various supports available. SIA has entered into an agreement with Nexus psychology to provide an ongoing Employee Assistance Program.
Please contact 1300 790 265 for further details.
For those who are currently or soon to be undertaking work placement in an Aged Care facility, please see a release by the Department of Health here.
FAQ
Virtual Classroom
A Virtual Classroom is an online classroom that allows participants to communicate, view presentations, interact with learning resources and work in groups.
Each of our SIA groups has it’s own virtual classroom, which aligns with your academic timetable.
Click the following link to install the software/app and join your class.
Attend
Text and emails will be sent to students inviting them to join the virtual classrooms.
Virtual classrooms will be available from 9:00am and your attendance will recorded automatically as you sign in and sign out.
Please note, your attendance is required at all session, either face to face or via our virtual classroom. Student participation will be monitored and reported.
If support is required, please click the following link: https://bit.ly/391L1NK
Our Student Support team is available Monday - Saturday between 9:00am - 3:00pm on 1300 790 265 if you require further assistance.
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