Parents guide

Parent Guide: Indian Student Safety in Australia

Trust-focused guide for parents in India supporting a student in Australia, covering housing, safety, emergency contacts, records, work rights, health, and SETU.

Last reviewed: 25 April 2026

What Indian students should check

Use this checklist before you make a decision, pay money, accept work, travel, or sign documents in Australia.

  • Ask for the student's address, campus contact, OSHC provider, and emergency contacts.
  • Encourage written rental agreements and saved receipts.
  • Do not pressure students to accept unsafe housing or underpaid work.
  • Use official sources for visa, work, health, and tenancy decisions.

Practical next steps

Keep the process simple: verify the official requirement, save evidence, and act early if something feels unclear.

  • Share first-week, rental scam, emergency, and Fair Work guides.
  • Ask the student to keep key records accessible.
  • Use SETU as a practical support and documentation tool.

How SETU helps

SETU India AU is built for the practical student moments that need a clear record, a local check, or a safer next step.

  • Helps students organise rental and safety records.
  • Gives families a clearer view of practical setup tasks.
  • Supports evidence collection if something goes wrong.

FAQ

Can SETU replace official advice?+

No. SETU helps Indian students organise practical information, records, and next steps. For visa, legal, tax, medical, or financial decisions, always check official sources or speak with a qualified professional.

Official Sources to Check

SETU provides practical information and record organisation. Always verify important visa, legal, tax, medical, tenancy, or financial decisions with official sources or a qualified professional.