1. Endangered Primate rescue centre Vietnam
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

2. Who are they?
Vision
A future where Vietnam’s biodiversity is valued and its primates are secure in a safe and healthy habitat.
Mission
Provide rescue and rehabilitation to endangered and critically endangered primates that have been confiscated from illegal wildlife trade.
Find out more
NFP established in 1993
20% most endangered primates in world found in Vietnam
2014 Leipzig Zoo became primary partner with Cuc Phuong National Park authorities
Home to 150 primates from 15 species – 7 of which are found nowhere else in the world
Sonya Prosser worked at Zoo’s Victoria for 20 years before going to EPRC
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

3. location Cuc Phuong National Park, Nho Quan, Ninh Binh Province
3-4hrs by road from Hanoi
DFAT advice – normal safety precaution
Do some of your own research
DFAT Smartaveller, the sanctuary handbook etc.
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5. Accommodation ERPC bungalow or National Park Room.
Twin-share (same gender unless otherwise requested)
Private bathrooms, air conditioning & Wi-Fi
It’s rustic! Walking distance to centre.
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

6. Placement activities Assisting local keepers Food preparation
Feed animals
Clean, repair and construct
Build and install enrichment items
Gardening and upkeep of grounds
Assist in data collection and collation
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

7. Costs & funding $1,300 fee - what’s included?
3 x weeks accommodation in ERPC bungalow or National Park Room
3 x meals a day whilst at the sanctuary
What other costs do I need to cover?
Tuition fee, airfares, visa, vaccinations, laundry service, general spending money, souvenirs etc.
Is there any funding available?
OS-HELP -
A government loan of up to $6, 567
(no interest loan)
WIL Bursaries -
A Deakin grant up to $2,500
Can I apply for funding now?
If you’ve:
Completed 8 credit points, paid $500 deposit & been enrolled in the unit YES!
Will I get funding?
OS-HELP – if you meet the eligibility you generally get it.
WIL Bursary – finite funds so apply ASAP.
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

8. Eligibility, Application, & Selection
Can I use this unit for SLE225? Yes – provided you meet:
Eligibility
65 WAM & completed 8 credit points & STP010 by end of T2
Application
Applications close Friday 12 May
Apply online through the Deakin Abroad Application Portal
Selection = Interview Tuesday 23 May
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

9. Eligibility, Application, & Selection
Can I use this unit for SLE301? Yes – provided you meet:
Eligibility
Completed a previous international unit
Completed 12 credit points and STP010 by end of T2
Enrolled in EnvSci course (W&CB, EM&S, MB, F&A)
Application
Applications close Friday 12 May
Apply online through the Deakin Abroad Application Portal
Selection = Interview Tuesday 23 May
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

10. OS-Help and SLE225 / SLE301(XOS)
OS-Help is available for students enrolled in SLE225 and/or SLE301(XOS)
The same OS-Help criteria is applicable for both units (completed at least 8CP and need at least one unit to return home to etc..)
You can only get 2 OS-Help loans and they must be at least 6 months apart
You cannot apply for OS-Help until you are enrolled in either SLE225 or SLE301(XOS) which will be Sept for SLE301 and Nov for 1st year students
Deakin University CRICOS Provider Code: 00113B

11. Enrolling into SLE225 or SLE301(XOS)
Cannot do this yourself
We will enrol you once your have been accepted into your chosen international program and all approvals have been met through Deakin International and the unit chair
Enrolment for SLE301 will not happen until the university opens enrolments for next year which will be in September

12. Flights / visas / vaccinations
We highly recommend that you try to travel as a group
VISA organised through ERPC to be collected at airport on arrival
Vaccination and health requirements for work with EPRC include proof of a negative status to the following:
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B & TB
Tetanus vaccination (up to date)
Essential that you book an appointment with your travel doctor – these are guides only!

13. Important dates Activity Date Applications close Friday 12 May
Interviews
Tuesday 23 May
Offers made
early June
T1 results released
6 July
$500 deposit due
1 August
$800 balance due
15 September (SLE225)
1 October (SLE301)
Pre-departure session
early October
Placement starts
Saturday 18 November
Placement ends
Friday 8 December
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14. Contact details International placement queries:
SEBE International team
Unit Chair SLE301 and SLE225:
Associate Professor Raylene Cooke
Office: Wildlife Pod – building T, level 3
Burwood Campus
Phone:
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