It’s no surprise that the team at Ozford do not endorse bad dietary habits.   When I say ‘bad’, you probably know what I mean. Junk food, sugary beverages such as Slurpies and energy drinks. Foods that are high in salt and saturated fat content like, ooh, what’s that ubiquitous multinational fast-food store that’s on almost...Read More

As a result of the turbulent times that we’ve had over these last few years, many of us have been thrust into thinking more about our financial security. At Ozford, we understand that people can experience a certain nervousness about their financial situation, but that’s normal.  The one saving grace for domestic students is that there is Government support and you won’t go...Read More

At Ozford, we understand that music plays a big part in maintaining one’s happiness, wellbeing and focus. Music is a powerful medium that transcends the ages, animal species and it can even communicate with unborn children.   Music goes deep into, what one might consider, the soul to become a part of who we are and what we stand for… or don’t stand for. For many, the connection to music offers a particular...Read More

Studying abroad is a great way to develop a new relationship with that ‘special someone’. You may feel like you’re ready to share your journey and maybe even start a life with someone.  If you study together, you’ve already got something in common and this could be a great chance to connect. However, you might want to go beyond the campus to meet Mr. or Ms. Right.  Here are...Read More

The staff at Ozford are often on the road, driving from place to place, and we all have distinct memories of the dreaded driving test!   However, student Julie* took her drivers licence test to the next level of test day jitters.  Julie was an international student studying in Melbourne.   Julie had already failed her driving test 5 times before, once in her home country and four...Read More

At Ozford, we understand mental health to be a general state of a person’s emotional wellbeing. Mental health can affect how individuals think, feel and respond to others.   Ultimately, we all want to aspire to be in good mental health all the time but, like with physical health, sometimes we’re not as fit as we would like to be and we can fall into a...Read More

Technological addiction, like the overuse of social media via mobile devices, should not be taken lightly. Its impact on mental health has been likened to drug addiction.   Without proper guidance, it is hard to know when enough is enough, when to tell yourself, “I’ve scrolled through enough Facebook and Instagram posts for one night and now it’s time to go to sleep.” Rarely will you utter...Read More

Ozford understands that a lot of information is delivered to us via social media and television with terms and concepts that are often vague, confusing, and sometimes factually incorrect.   One such term that has come to the fore is ‘cancel culture’, which occasionally appears in the media. The use of the term, more often than not, comes...Read More

With summer fast approaching and beaches soon to be filled up with holiday-goers, it’s important you are aware of or are reminded of the safety precautions we should all take to stay safe at the beach. With more than 80% of residents in Australia living on the coastline, it is only natural that we all...Read More

This week saw the graduation ceremony and celebration of Ozford College’s Year 12 Graduates.   The Graduation took place on campus Wednesday evening with students, teachers, and family joining in person and online to attend the event.   This year’s graduates have had the most challenging time of all completing VCE during two years of a global pandemic. Not only...Read More