Important Message

New York Film Academy Australia ("NYFAA") is pleased to announce that as of Monday June 22nd, we have commenced a gradual return to on-campus learning. This was largely due in part to the Queensland Government’s easing of restrictions and NYFAA taking a proactive approach to managing the impacts of COVID-19 by implementing a COVID Safe Plan which is guided by the principle that the health and wellbeing of NYFAA's community members and the community at large is the highest priority.

Returning to Campus:
Film, Acting and Production Workshops have now recommenced at NYFAA's Southport Campus. The majority of classes during Stage 2 of the Queensland Government's Roadmap to easing restrictions will remain online. Our faculty have designed their courses to take advantage of the Zoom education platform and ensure that we achieve our educational goals. With the government’s plans to ease restrictions further in mid-July, this will allow us to further increase our on-campus activities.

Safety and Health Practices for On Campus programs:
NYFAA has implemented strict COVID Safe measures in accordance with evolving public health guidance and best practices for institutions of higher education. This includes increased hygiene practises; hospital grade disinfectant cleaning; additional safety, compliance and assurance measures; maintaining physical distancing; reconfiguration of classrooms; staggering classes; introducing COVID-19 risk management strategies; mandatory daily health check-in policies and face masks or coverings as recommended in all NYFAA facilities and productions.

NYFAA will make adjustments or additions to practices according to the current conditions of both campuses and as necessary for the well-being of the community.

NYFAA's COVID-19 Task Force continues to meet daily to analyse the latest recommendations and information from the DoH (Department of Health) as well as federal, state and local public health and education authorities to ensure that we are coordinating our efforts to implement guidelines and best practices in accordance to these agencies.

Student Wellness - To promote and sustain student wellness, our student support services are providing online counselling service, creative virtual student life activities, and focused online assistance to those needing help acclimating to the altered learning platform. Other important NYFAA student support services and offices are also accessible online and remain active in addressing students' needs.

Recruitment - NYFAA has temporarily moved its in-person Open Day activities online. Our team remains available Monday through Friday to work with prospective students on the application process.

Virtual Meetings - NYFAA's Recruitment Specialists would be delighted to meet with prospective students virtually to discuss our programs, locations and answer all questions related to the NYFAA experience. Please contact us at arisa.kajiyama@nyfa.edu with any questions and to set up a virtual information meeting. We look forward to hearing from you.

Virtual Open Day - NYFAA will continue to conduct our Open Day on a regular basis - please see the schedule of upcoming virtual events here.

Online Workshops - NYFAA is currently offering an array of "Hands-Online" workshops in all disciplines, to learn more visit:

Until the time comes that we can once again be together, please know that the NYFAA community has grown stronger than ever before and is here to support you. Stay safe, and reach out to us with any questions or assistance you may need to goldcoast@nyfa.edu.

Helpful Government Links:

Australian Department of Health
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

Queensland Health
https://www.qld.gov.au/health/conditions/health-alerts/coronavirus-covid-19

Frequently Asked Questions - COVID-19
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert

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