Welcome to JMC Academy

Your new academic journey begins here...

We’re excited to have you join JMC Academy, where your creativity, passion, and potential will flourish.

September 2025 Orientation Schedule

Full Brisbane Schedule Full Melbourne Schedule Full Sydney Schedule

All students will be required for two days of orientation.

Dean's Welcome

Welcome to JMC Academy! We are thrilled to have you join our diverse and creative community. Whether you are brand-new to tertiary education or continuing your educational journey with us, you are now part of a unique, nurturing, and supportive institute that is designed to help you succeed. At JMC Academy, our mission is to enable our students to reach their full personal and career potential.

We provide an opportunity for students to combine rigorous academic study with professional practice that supports both creative and intellectual stimulation. You will develop not only your creativity and academic skills, but also your critical thinking, communication skills and leadership capabilities.

Our staff and faculty are here to help you along the way by inspiring you, challenging you and supporting you to make this an extraordinary chapter of your life!

Dr. Tim Weir
Dean

Getting Started

There are a few key steps to take as you begin your journey at JMC.

Preparing before the trimester starts and knowing what to expect in the lead-up.
Attending Orientation
Setting yourself up for your first few weeks of classes so that you feel relaxed and prepared.

This page serves as your resource to return to as you get started, helping guide you into a successful first trimester.

Before Trimester Starts

Your guide to preparing before your first trimester starts.

Important dates
Activating your student portals and where to find your enrolment details, course materials, and timetables.
How to get your Student ID card

Check it out!

Orientation

Orientation is fun-filled and designed to welcome you to campus and prepare you for success. Activities include:

Interactive sessions with staff and peers
Introduction to your Head of Department
Explore the campus
Social activities

Undergraduate Postgraduate

Your First Weeks

Your first few weeks of classes are important ones! Knowing your way around and getting connected will help make the transition into study a smooth one.

What to do Next!

Support Services

What other support services are available to me?

Your well-being and academic success are our priorities. JMC Academy offers complimentary counselling and academic support to help you thrive.

Brisbane - Eva Fritz - Booking Link
Melbourne - Jordan Fraser-Trumble - counsellingmelbourne@jmc.edu.au
Sydney - Rochelle Whatman - rwhatman@jmc.edu.au

The Academic Support team are here to help with assignments, academic writing and referencing, developing time management plans, and research.

Brisbane - Monica Clua - mclua@jmc.edu.au
Melbourne - Ollie Wicks - owicks@jmc.edu.au
Sydney - Carmel de Jager - cdejager@myjmc.edu.au

FAQ's

Who can help with course or enrolment queries?

Postgraduate:

For Postgraduate queries please refer to: postgradstudies@jmc.edu.au

Undergraduate:

During Orientation, you’ll meet key staff like your Onboarding Advisor, Student Services team, Campus Director, and Heads of Department. For help before then, reach out to your Onboarding & Engagement Advisors (OEA).

What is FEE-HELP and am I eligible?

Find detailed information about FEE-HELP here.

What can Student Services assist me with?

Travel concessions for TransLink, Opal, and Myki cards

Student ID and photo ID

Timetable inquiries

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and modified study pathways

Starting your academic journey can be exciting but also overwhelming. We’re here to assist you with any questions or concerns.

Contact Us

Rianna Hollsten-Provenzano

Onboarding Engagement Advisor (Brisbane)

Phone:(07) 3360 4500
Email: rhollstenprovenzano1@jmc.edu.au

At JMC, Rianna is our Onboarding Advisor. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and engaging student experience and wants to encourage people to follow an education and career in the creative industries.

Rianna is an actor, writer and musician – and JMC alumni! She continues to write, perform and produce her musical comedy shows. Ri thrives on absurdity and silliness, so if you see her around – stop her for a chat and a laugh!

Once enrolled, Ri is your point of contact for everything from onboarding support to becoming integrated into the JMC community. She is skilled in offering guidance for whatever you may need to commence your studies here at JMC Academy.

Rianna Hollsten-Provenzano

Onboarding Engagement Advisor (Brisbane)

Phone:(07) 3360 4500
Email: rhollstenprovenzano1@jmc.edu.au

Marley Rocha

Onboarding Engagement Advisor [Melbourne]

Phone: (03) 9624 2929
Email: mrocha@jmc.edu.au

Marley Rocha

Onboarding Engagement Advisor [Melbourne]

Phone: (03) 9624 2929
Email: mrocha@jmc.edu.au

Mia Poels

Onboarding and Engagement Advisor [Sydney]

Phone: (02) 8241 8899
Email: mpoels@jmc.edu.au

Mia Poels

Onboarding and Engagement Advisor [Sydney]

Phone: (02) 8241 8899
Email: mpoels@jmc.edu.au

Doreen Pao

International Admissions

Phone: (03) 9624 2913
Email: international@jmc.edu.au

Doreen Pao

International Admissions

Phone: (03) 9624 2913
Email: international@jmc.edu.au

Jasmine Carissa

International Admissions

Phone: (03) 9624 2913
Email: international@jmc.edu.au

Jasmine first joined JMC Academy family in 2017 as an international student from Indonesia studying the Bachelor of Entertainment Business Management and continued her studies with the Masters of Creative Industry. With her experience as a student and the international student ambassador, Jasmine is able to share her own authentic and genuine experience with life at JMC as well as the adventure that is living and studying abroad. Jasmine loves meeting and getting to know students from all over the world and help them pursue their dreams in the creative industry.