Introducing KopiTalk

Introducing KopiTalk ☕️🧠👥

KopiTalk is a student-led initiative driven by a single goal; to raise awareness and address mental health problems in Malaysian students studying in Australia.

KopiTalk was the brainchild of a roundtable discussion at the Australian National Leadership Summit (ANLS) held in January 2018 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The discussion saw a general consensus surrounding lack of mental health aid catered to the social and cultural nuances of the Malaysian dilemma. As a result, all 52 Malaysian Student organisations on behalf of 10,000 Malaysian students collectively agreed to create a mental health website that would cater to the needs of Malaysians in Australia.

The website was named "KopiTalk" - kopi (coffee in Malay) and Talk, signifying the need for discourse on such matters. This initiative is currently spearheaded by MASCA's former National Welfare Director, Suwarna Ramanathan who is studying medicine in UNSW. She is joined by 5 other students at the core level and is supported by MASCA National at a more administrative level.

KopiTalk aims to encourage conversations on current dilemmas and issues considered taboo in hopes of raising awareness.

Find more on their website: https://www.kopitalk.masca.org.au/

Mind Your Mind - Manage Stress before it Manages You (January 19, 2019)

Mind Your Mind - The BETT'R Way
Manage Stress before it Manages You

When: 19 January 2019 - 14:30pm
Where: Royal Selangor Club, Bukit Kiara
Fee: RM18 for University of Melbourne Alumni (RM25 for others)

Interactive session with Dr. Johnbey Loy, Joan Low of Thoughtfull & Justin Victor of Befrienders.

Register at: bit.ly/mindurmind

Enquiries: umaa.my@gmail.com

The Malaysian IH Experience by Phillip Tan

A tribute to the International House experience by a Malaysian alumni, Phillip Tan

https://ihouse.unimelb.edu.au/home/features/the-malaysian-ih-experience

Alumni Bursary for Malaysian Students at University of Melbourne (apply by 10 Sep)

Dear Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne,

About the Alumni Bursary for Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia is pleased to announce a bursary for Malaysian students studying at the University of Melbourne. This financial aid is made possible by the generous donations of senior University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia members who only wish to give back to the community and lend a hand to Malaysian students studying at our alma mater who are in need.

The bursary is in the form of a cash amount of AU$2,500.00 awarded directly to the Malaysian student. There are no terms of repayment or conditions attached to the bursary; it is intended to alleviate the financial burden of Malaysian students in need.

Interested applicants should submit their applications before 10 September 2017 and ensure that they meet the following criteria for Eligibility:

1. Must be a Malaysian citizen currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne on a full fee basis
2. Have undergone at least one semester i.e. first semester students are not eligible to apply
3. Achieved a minimum of a pass for all subjects under study
4. Currently holding a part-time job in compliance with Australian immigration and employment regulations
5. Not a beneficiary of other scholarships or bursaries

There is a limited amount to the bursary, and applications are encouraged to be made soonest possible. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

The applications will be reviewed by a panel of respected senior alumni. Where applicable, the applicant may be interviewed via Skype or other methods of communication. Successful applicants will be notified by the University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia via email (umaa.my@gmail.com). The decision of the award of the bursary by the University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia is final.

Deadline: Apply as soon as possible and no later than 10 September 2017.

Please download the form here.

Alumni Bursary for Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne 2016

Dear Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne

About the Alumni Bursary for Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne

The University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia is pleased to announce a bursary for Malaysian students studying at the University of Melbourne. This financial aid is made possible by the generous donations of senior University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia members who only wish to give back to the community and lend a hand to Malaysian students studying at our alma mater who are in need.

The bursary is in the form of a cash amount of AU$2,500 awarded directly to the Malaysian student. There are no terms of repayment or conditions attached to the bursary; it is intended to alleviate the financial burden of Malaysian students in need.

Interested applicants should submit their applications (download application form here) before 10 Jun 2016 and ensure that they meet the following criteria for Eligibility:

1. Must be a Malaysian citizen currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne on a full fee basis
2. Have undergone at least one semester i.e. first semester students are not eligible to apply
3. Achieved a minimum of a pass for all subjects under study
4. Currently holding a part-time job in compliance with Australian immigration and employment regulations
5. Not a beneficiary of other scholarships or bursaries

There is a limited amount to the bursary, and the award of the bursary is based on a first-come-first-served basis to eligible applicants. Incomplete application forms will not be considered.

The applications will be reviewed by a panel of respected senior alumni.  Where applicable, the applicant may be interviewed via Skype or other methods of communication. Successful applicants will be notified by the University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia via email (umaa.my@gmail.com). The decision of the award of the bursary by the University of Melbourne Alumni Association Malaysia is final.

Deadline: Apply as soon as possible and no later than 10 June.

Any queries: e-mail umaa.my@gmail.com

To the 2015 bursary recipients, I trust that you have honoured your donors by excelling in all that you do.

We wish each and every Malaysian student all the best in the 2016 academic year.

Kind regards,

Gloria Goh

President

UMAA Malaysia

Three (3) Bursaries Of A$2000 Each For Malaysian Students For Academic Year 2015

Dear Malaysian Students at the University of Melbourne,

ANNOUNCEMENT OF THREE (3) BURSARIES OF A$2000 EACH FOR MALAYSIAN STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC YEAR 2015

Greetings from the members of the University of Melbourne Alumni Association in Malaysia (UMAA).  We are a 26-year old association which comprises alumni from various faculties of the University of Melbourne.  We are proud of our alma mater and UMAA provides us with the opportunity to maintain an active and strong network among Malaysian alumni as well as foster a close relationship with the university.

UMAA and its members support the spirit of giving and have embraced the BELIEVE Campaign that the university had initiated.  The alumni have noted with sympathy that the cost of living has escalated for Malaysian students in Melbourne.  

In this spirit, two of our esteemed alumni have graciously offered to fund up to three(3) bursaries, each A$2000 to alleviate the financial burden of Malaysian students in need.

What should you do?

Download the Bursary Application Form and complete the details.

Who can apply?

1. Must be a Malaysian citizen currently pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate studies at the University of Melbourne on a full fee basis
2. Have undergone at least one semester i.e. first semester students are not eligible to apply
3. Achieved a minimum of a pass for all subjects under study
4. Holding or has held a part-time job in compliance with Australian immigration and employment regulations
5. Not a beneficiary of other scholarships or bursaries

Due Date

3 April 2015

Selection of Successful Applicants

A panel of respected senior Malaysian alumni will vet the applications.  Successful applicants will be notified by the UMAA via email (umaa.my@gmail.com).  The decision of the award of the bursaries by UMAA is final.

We would like to wish all current Malaysian students at the University of Melbourne a rewarding academic year.

We wish to thank our donors for their generosity.

Yours sincerely,

Gloria Goh

President

University of Melbourne Alumni Association

Malaysia