Welfare and Support Services

Student Welfare Support Services

The following issues are the types of things students often need to discuss:

• Cultural adjustment
• Homesickness
• Study pressures
• Illness or injury
• Financial difficulty
• Discrimination or harassment
• Anxiety or depression
• Alcohol or drug problems
• Absenteeism
• Relationships
• Accommodation
• Grievance and appeal
• Personality differences with a teacher or fellow class members

Location

The Student Services office is located on Level 10 of the Northpoint Building.

You can phone 9492 3271, email studentsupport@billyblue.com.au or make an appointment at the Think: Student Services counter.

Hours

The Student Support Manager is available Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm.

You can contact the Student Support Manager in person (if available), by phone or email

Our Student Services Coordinator

Christine Miniawy

Christine has a psychology degree from Macquarie University and has had over 5 years of experience working as an adult counsellor. She has also worked as a school counsellor and is familiar with the various issues that many young people face. Christine is a member of the Australian Psychological Society. Students experiencing personal problems should make an appointment with Christine, who can talk with you directly or provide referrals to local services .