International
Merage Group Pty Ltd [03825A], trading as Western Sydney Technology College, entered voluntary administration on Monday 11 March 2024. SV Partners has been appointed as the administrator.
The Tuition Protection Service (TPS) activated on Wednesday 13 March 2024 and will be working to assist the international students affected by the closure of Western Sydney Technology College.
Information about the Tuition Protection Service
The International Students webpage and the TPS Student Support Process following an Education Provider Default resource contain information about how the TPS can assist international students affected by an education provider closure.
If you have questions about the Western Sydney Technology College closure, please contact the TPS by:
- emailing support@tps.gov.au
- calling 1300 131 798
Student records
Students are strongly encouraged to obtain an up-to-date copy of their student records from Western Sydney Technology College.
If you are unable to obtain a copy of your students records for the units of study you have already completed, the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) may be able to assist. The ASQA website includes information about how ASQA can help students and how to get a copy of your student records.
Meetings with students
The TPS held an online information session for students on 15 March 2024. A link to the recording of that webinar and the accompanying slides are under the ‘resources’ section of this page.
Face to face meetings were held at the SV Partners offices in Sydney on Tuesday 19 March 2024.
Visa information
Any questions regarding your visa status, working arrangements and travel should be directed to the Department of Home Affairs. The Department of Home Affairs can be contacted by calling 131 881 (in Australia) or +61 2 6196 0196 (outside Australia).