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Rethinking Student Health, Wellbeing and Success in a High-Cost World

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International student success is no longer defined by academics alone. The latest 2025 State of Student Healthcare Report reveals a complex, interconnected reality where financial pressure, healthcare access, mental wellbeing, and social integration collectively shape outcomes.

Drawing on insights from students across 88 nationalities, this webinar explores the widening gap between expectations and lived experience—from the 85% facing higher-than-expected living costs to the 82% concerned about healthcare affordability, and the persistent challenges in navigating unfamiliar systems .

But the story is not just one of challenges. With 60% of students expressing optimism for the future, the data highlights resilience—and a clear opportunity for institutions, policymakers, and partners to act.

In this session, QS and Allianz Partners will unpack:

    • The global relevance of Australia’s student experience trends
    • How financial stress, health literacy, and social belonging intersect
    • Why pre-arrival and ongoing support models need rethinking
    • Practical strategies for institutions, insurers, and sector partners to enhance student outcomes at scale
Join us to move beyond isolated interventions and toward a more integrated, student-centric approach—one that supports not just student survival, but long-term success in international education. 
Our Panel Member - Dr Sarah Todd

Now Principal Consultant with QS, Dr Sarah Todd is an experienced senior executive leader and non-executive board member, with expertise in higher education leadership, international education and global engagement.She is former VP Global at Australia’s Griffith University and Pro Vice Chancellor International at NZ’s University of Otago, as well as having been Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean at Otago Business School. Sarah is an effective communicator and has particular strengths in stakeholder engagement, strategic partnerships, advocacy, risk management, governance and policy development. Her local, national and international board and committee experience is significant, and includes chair and international presidency leadership roles. 
Our Panel Member - Miranda Fennell

Miranda Fennell is Executive Head of Health at Allianz Partners Australia where she leads the organisation’s health strategy with a focus on delivering customer‑centric, sustainable health solutions for international students and visitors.
 
Miranda joined Allianz Partners in 2011 and has held a broad range of senior leadership and C‑suite roles across finance, risk, compliance and executive management, including Chief Financial Officer, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer and Acting Chief Executive Officer. Across these roles, she has led the business through significant regulatory change, complex transformation programs and periods of disruption, while strengthening governance, financial performance and organisational culture.
 
In her current role, Miranda is focused on improving outcomes for international students and visitors through evidence-based solutions. She is particularly passionate about advancing the State of Student Healthcare Report (SOSH), championing data-led insights to better understand and respond to the needs of international students. Miranda is also a strong advocate for addressing broader wellbeing challenges including food insecurity, supporting initiatives in partnership Foodbank Australia to improve visibility and access to essential support.

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