OZiHOUSE Group Launches ozihelper, a Delivery Service That’s Supporting International Students

In light of recent developments with COVID-19, OZiHOUSE Group, a Melbourne based international student services and accommodation provider launched a new service called ozihelper.

This new concept delivery service for Melbourne CBD and the Box Hill area aims to help everyone who, in the midst of business and delivery shutdowns and restrictions, is left without a way to reach a store or would rather stay home. 

At the same time, ozihelper is creating opportunities for one of the most financially impacted groups - international students that are left without a way to cover their housing, living, and educational expenses during this difficult time.

So many of them are now faced with an even harder choice: try finding a new source of income or withdraw from studies. This can have devastating impacts on both the Australian economy and the education of a younger generation.  

Seyun Kim, CEO of OZiHOUSE Group, explains how ozihelper helps keep the Australian economy afloat during the COVID-19 crisis: "Over the past few months, we’ve all heard the media highlight the amount of revenue we are losing from international students not returning to Australia or dropping out from their degrees.” 

Given that international education makes up a large chunk of Australia’s export sector and education-related personal travel being the third-largest export that is steadily increasing each year, it’s important that international students are cared for during this time. 

He continues: “The primary goal of launching ozihelper is to help our international students during this pandemic, and at the same time giving our fellow Australians the opportunity to connect with and support the international student community whilst filling a gap that suspended supermarket deliveries have left as a result of stockpiling.” 

He is well aware how crucial international students are for Australia: “In the long run, keeping both international students and Australia residents safe by offering new services will help reduce the impact of the crisis on our overall economy".

With ozihelper, students can continue their earnings through three distinct services: 

- By helping with grocery delivery for those Australians who wish to stay at home

- By delivering food from local restaurants without the steep percentage charge to restaurant owners from other companies. 

- By helping with moving, buying specific non-food items, and doing deliveries between households that can’t have contact. 

Students are also encouraged to utilise this opportunity to engage with the local community by sharing their favourite “taste of home” recipes on social media. Those interested in the meals can then order the groceries needed to make the meals themselves and students will deliver everything that’s needed. 

While ozihelper helps them earn, it also connects them with the local community and builds a stronger safety net for them. 

Ananda Prasetio who is among the first to use ozihelper, is thankful for the opportunity: "Lots of small businesses we usually work for have closed due to the shutdown restrictions. Being non-residents, we can’t receive any of the government support packages either so ozihelper allows us to keep an income stream.” 

When asked about the delivery concept, Ananda applauds the idea: “I am humbled by the opportunity to support all the people who can't visit their local shops or go out during this time and I’m looking forward to doing my part to keep others safe." 

About ozihelper:

ozihelper is a Melbourne based delivery service established to support international students during the COVID-19 pandemic. ozihelper is part of OZiHOUSE Group. One of the largest student services and accommodation providers in Victoria, housing over 1000 students every year. OZiHOUSE group recruits students from all over the globe, who come to Melbourne to study English and experience all the wonders that Melbourne and Australia have to offer.

Orders can be placed via WeChat/Kakao or Line: ozihelper or call 0405 686 598 

Website: www.ozihelper.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ozihelper/

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