Mental Health Services in Vietnam

This program has 10 x $3000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available to assist students with the costs associated with this program

This New Colombo Plan funded program will give you a first-hand experience of the challenges facing the delivery of mental health services in a south-east Asian nation.

During your two weeks abroad, you will learn about the limiting nature and challenges of delivering health services in Vietnam, and how front line mental health services may be provided with limited resources, to the benefit of the social and emotional well-being of the people. You'll meet with university staff and students of psychology programs, as well as engaging in activities such as basic language lessons, cultural site tours and organisational visits designed to enable you to gain a well-rounded appreciation of the history, culture, and people of Vietnam.

The self-ticketing nature of your travel will allow you to explore Vietnam and beyond either prior to, or on completion of the program.

Scroll down to watch our recent webinar to find out more about this wonderful opportunity

Program itinerary

Program overview

There are 10 x $3,000 New Colombo Plan mobility grants available for this program for eligible Australian undergraduates

Led by: School of Psychology

Cost: $6200 - funding of $3000.00 may be available to eligible students

For further details see the financial information tab.

Dates: 26 Oct 2024 - 8 Nov 2024

Places: 10

This program will require minimum numbers to proceed.

Applications

Closed

Eligibility

This program is offered by the Faculty of Business, Justice and Behavioural Sciences and the School of Psychology.

Students studying the following courses are encouraged to apply:

  • Bachelor of Psychology
  • Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology)

Academic Recognition

  • PSY219 - Psychology International Experience
  • PSY220 - International Cultural Experience - students using this subject will not be eligible to apply for OS-HELP or NCP funding.

This will require enrolment in, payment of and successful completion of relevant subject.

Financial Information

Program cost

$6200 - funding of $3000.00 may be available to eligible students

Additional details

Exact costs to be advised on notification of successful application.

Students may be eligible to apply for either:

  • Vice-Chancellor Travel Grant of $400. Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab)  before payment can be made.
  • New Colombo Plan Mobility Grant of $3000. The Mobility Program is open to Australian (Australian citizen) university undergraduates aged 18 to 28. Participation by undergraduates over 28 is permitted in some circumstances (as outlined in the 2021 Guidelines). Students must complete all predeparture requirements (see pre-departure tab)  before payment can be made. Please contact csuglobal@csu.edu.au for an application form.

If you’re studying in a Commonwealth supported place and you undertake this program you may be eligible for OS-HELP.

If you are accepted into this program Charles Sturt Global will work with you to check your eligibility for the loan.

Program deposit and due date

$1000 non-refundable deposit due: Within two weeks of notification of successful application.

You must have a valid passport or be in the process of applying for one by the first deposit payment date. Your passport must have a minimum of six-month validity from the program's return date.

Program costs include

  • In-country program fee
  • Academic supervision
  • In country transport for program activities
  • accommodation
  • some meals

Program costs exclude

  • Charles Sturt University subject fees
  • airfares
  • Visas
  • Passports
  • Travel insurance
  • Immunisations (if required)
  • Additional local transport
  • Additional meals
  • Sightseeing/recreational activities
  • Souvenirs, gratuities and incidentals.

Pre-departure

All participants will be required to complete mandatory pre-departure requirements. This includes the provision and completion of the following

  • Flight Itinerary*:  You must submit a copy of your E-ticket that clearly lists your dates, flight number/ times from the day you leave Australia until the day you return and confirmation these flights have been paid for.
  • Travel Insurance*:  You will need to ensure you have the appropriate medical and travel insurance from the day you leave Australia until the day you return.  You must submit a copy of your certificate of insurance and your Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). At a minimum your insurance must include:
    • Medical Expenses $500,000
    • Repatriation Expenses $15,000
    • Personal Liability $1,000,000
    • 24hr Emergency Assistance Included
    • COVID 19 cover
  • Passport:  You must submit a copy of your passport (the page where your photo is).
  • Pre-departure modules: You will be registered for online pre-departure training
  • Registration with World Travel Protection (WTP): The app provides immediate access to 24-hour emergency medical assistance (in the event that your own insurer is unavailable), security alerts and detailed country reports. You will need to enable World Travel Protection to access your location so you can receive real-time travel and security support if an incident occurs.
  • Student Declaration form: This will be provided with your acceptance email.
  • Emergency contact form: This will be provided with your acceptance email

In addition to the above requirements your program leader will host a number of online predeparture meetings that you will be expected to attend.

Useful links

Mental Health Services in Vietnam webinar

This webinar will show you what to expect from our upcoming 2024 program. Please note - dates have now moved to 26 October - 8 November 2024 so timelines will vary.

Enquiries

Further enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to:

Charles Sturt Global

Phone: +61 2 6338 4021
Email: csuglobal@csu.edu.au

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