Earthquake in Japan
In the aftermath of the significant damage caused by the earthquake and subsequent tsunami in Japan on the 11th March, the Melbourne University Law School is conscious of the distress students may be experiencing, especially the students with loved ones in Japan.
Melbourne Global Mobility has spent most of this morning trying to reach Melbourne University students who are on exchange in Japan and they will continue to monitor the situation daily.
If you are concerned about Australians who are in Japan then the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade recommends that you should try to contact them directly, in the first instance, and if unsuccessful then to contact the DFAT 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 or 1300 555 135.
The International Committee of the Red Cross has established a website to help restore contact between people who have lost touch because of the earthquake in Japan:
http://www.familylinks.icrc.org/eng/familylinks-japan
Those students who have been adversely affected by the devastation of the earthquake are encouraged to contact the Melbourne Law School Student Centre on 8344 3605. Students should also be aware that the University of Melbourne offers a free Counselling Service to students who feel they would benefit from seeing an experienced psychologist or social worker who can offer a confidential, responsive and respectful service. They can be found at Level 2, 138 – 146 Cardigan Street, Carlton and can be contacted on 8344 6927/8.