PRNewswire Brisbane [Australia], April 8: Allianz Partner
has partnered with Foodbank Australia to help ease the burden of financial hardship and food insecurity among international students studying in Australia. This year Allianz Partners and the Foodbank will host seven market-style events at campuses in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. This partnership will provide over US$120,000 in meals to more than 3,300 students this year. At each program, international students will be given the opportunity to receive a meal worth up to US$50, which can include fresh fruits and vegetables, main dishes such as pasta and rice, and frozen nutritious ready-made meals. The partnership follows a report from Monash University (2023), highlighting the financial pressures faced by international students.The study reveals a trend of financial stress, particularly in access to nutritious food, causing mental and physical health to deteriorate across countries, said Miranda Fennell, executive head of health and international student spokesperson for WellBean, a partnership the International An active step towards improving well-being. Amid growing difficulties, students studying in Australia, "The rising cost of living has led international students to rely on charitable organizations to meet their most basic needs, highlighting the need for support," “We want to ensure the broader international student community is getting the support they need so they can focus on their education and enjoy the full experience of living in Australia,” said Miranda Fennell, CEO of Fennell Foodbank Australia. Brianna Casey states that there is a reported[1] correlation between hunger and concentration "We know that it becomes more difficult to concentrate and focus when you are hungry which ultimately impacts the ability to learn. "University is hard enough without the added pressure of not knowing where your next meal is coming from," Ms Casey said. This partnership with Allianz Partners will enable many university students up and down the eastern seaboard to access nutritious food.” With staff receiving regular volunteer opportunities at Foodban Australia sites in Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland On Allianz Partners' culture of support [1] Foodbank Rumbling Tummies 201 About Allianz Partners Allianz Partners is the world leader in B2B2C insurance and assistance, offering global solutions that span international health and life, travel insurance, automotive and assistance Has happened.Customer driven, our innovative experts are redefining insurance services by providing future-ready, high-tech high-end products and solutions beyond our products that are seamlessly embedded into our partners' businesses or sold directly to customers. and are available through two commercial brands in Australia: Allianz Globa Assistance and Allianz Care. Present in more than 75 countries, our 19,400 employees speak 70 languages, handle more than 58 million cases each year, and are inspired to go the extra mile to support our clients around the world. For more information, please visit: www.allianzpartners.com.a [https://www.allianz-partners.com/en_AU.html Social Media Follow us on LinkedIn Allianz Partners Australian [https://www.linkedin. com/company/allianzpartnersaustralia/ (Ad Disclaimer: The above press release is provided by PRNewswire.ANI will not be responsible in any way for its content)