Join a 3-week program where you’ll collaborate with Pollinate Group in India to empower communities through social entrepreneurship, conducting hands-on research to improve access to vital services like water, power, and sanitation.
Course details
This course (commencing in session 8, 2024) will take you on a once in a lifetime learning opportunity to Bangalore, India. This program, which comprises a 1 week intensive at UniSC and 2 weeks working in India, will see students working with Pollinate Group a social enterprise who empower women as leaders of change to distribute products that improve health, save time and save money for the world’s most neglected communities.
During the Pollinate Group Community Planning and Social Entrepreneurship Fellowship Program, UniSC students undertake the verification and mapping of informal communities and their built environment.
You will research and establish the form of community access and dispersion of services including water, power, technology and sanitation. You will also conduct interviews with community members about their work, household circumstances and their need for such services.
Additional research focuses on the materials, design and environmental conditions within communities. You gain experience communicating complex information in cross-cultural situations. At the conclusion of the program, you present your data and recommendations to Pollinate Group, in addition to submitting a final report based on your analyses.
Program leaders
UniSC students will be led by Dr Nicholas Stevens and Laura Dodds.
Nicholas has significant experience in establishing and leading cross-disciplinary international student field trips to explore higher density urban living and infrastructure delivery.
Laura holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Human Services) and a Master of Social Work, with extensive experience in child protection, including working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Since 2022, Laura has been a full-time academic at UniSC, specialising in children's rights, forensic social work, and childhood trauma.
Important dates
Expression of Interest closes - 6 October 2024
Program dates: 25 November - 16 December 2024
Program summary
Where: India
When: 25th November 2024 - 16th December 2024
Costs: $5,700* (approximately)
UniSC course: ENP200
Teaching period: Session 8, 2024
Program leader: Dr Nicholas Stevens and Laura Dodds
* A return flight to your destination will be organised by Program leaders and booked through UniSC's corporate travel provider FCM. This cost is indicative and will be finalised at the point of booking.
- UniSC undergraduate students that have competed at least 8 courses in your respective program and;
- Can enrol in ENP200
As this tour is supported by NCP funding, you should also be aware of the NCP Mobility Grant criteria:
a) an Australian citizen
b) not a citizen or permanent resident of a host location in which they will undertake a mobility project
c) enrolled in a UniSC onshore campus and undertaking a bachelor degree or bachelor honours degree
d) will receive credit/count towards the course requirements for the student's bachelor degree, bachelor honours degree or concurrent diploma
e) meets the age requirements 18 and 28 years* inclusive at the commencement of the Mobility Project.
*Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students do not need to be aged between 18 and 28
You will be working on a real-world project and get the chance to internationalise your UniSC education and support the work of Pollinate Group in India. You will:
- Visit and spend time understanding urban communities in India.
- Be part of a high performing group of 10 to 12 participants.
- Work in teams of 3 to 4 on strategic projects.
- Join people from diverse areas of study.
- Collaborate across cultures with your peers and the Pollinate Group.
- Engage with a range of textual, multimedia and case-study resources.
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Program Fee |
$3,000 |
Program of activities Pollinate Group |
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Flights |
$1,800^ |
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Accommodation |
NA |
Included in Program Fee |
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Transfers in-country |
NA |
Included in Program Fee |
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Meals |
$150* |
Included in Program Fee (less lunch) |
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Visa |
$100* |
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Local transport |
$150* |
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Excursions |
$250 |
Optional |
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Other |
$250 |
E.g. Vaccinations |
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FINAL COST |
$5,700* |
* These amounts are indicative, and you will be provided with more detailed costings after you have submitted your Expression of Interest.
^ A return flight to your destination will be organised by Program leaders and booked through UniSC's corporate travel provider FCM. This cost is indicative and will be finalised at the point of booking.
What is not included in the costings?
- Airport transfers to Brisbane
- Passport (students arrange their own)
- Tuition fee for associated course of enrolment (e.g. ENP200)
Funding
New Colombo Plan funding.
This program has received New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility program funding, awarded by the Australian government. Eligible students will receive an offer for a $3,000 grant to support their participation in the program.
If you submit a successful Expression of Interest you will be invited to complete an NCP Eligibility form. You can review the general eligibility criteria here, however please note the criteria may vary depending on the project and eligibility will be assessed on the point of receiving a completed NCP Eligibility form.
OS-HELP
Overseas Student HELP loans (OS-HELP) are provided by the Commonwealth government to eligible HECS-HELP students undertaking various international experiences for credit. Eligible students can borrow up to $9,504 AUD for study in Asia. Please visit the OS-Help website to read the eligibility criteria and further information.
What next?
Step 1: After submitting your Expression of Interest (EOI) the academic will review submissions and make final selections.
After the EOI deadline passes and if you are selected to proceed, they will send your details to the Global Mobility team. The Global Mobility team will provide you with a range of forms to complete in International SONIA.
- SONIA – is the system we use to manage student placement activities at UniSC.
If there are vaccination requirements, or other requirements, you need to meet to participate in the course (such as a blue card) we will ask you to provide evidence that you meet these requirements.
Step 2: Various teams at UniSC assess your responses and determine your eligibility to enrol in the associated course. You will be advised if you have been successful in receiving a place on the Short-Term Mobility Program by being allocated to the placement in SONIA International. You will be enrolled in the associated course on USC Central.
Step 3: You will be advised if you have been successful in receiving an NCP Mobility Grant (where available).
Step 4: You will register with any Third-Party Provider involved in the delivery of the program (if applicable).
Step 5: UniSC will send you details regarding flight costs associated with your program and your flights will be booked via UniSC Travel.
Step 6: Attend pre-departure sessions and apply for OS-HELP
Alongside this, you will be provided additional information specific to the program by the academic involved in the delivery of the Short-Term Mobility Program.