Student support
Student Support Services
Student Support Services in the Residences Building give students a single point of contact for free and confidential support, information and referral. Students can come for help with:
- personal issues (e.g. adjusting to study, exam stress, counselling)
- complaints and grievances
- finances, budgeting and student loans
- accommodation
- health and welfare
- academic and study skills
- disability support
- courses/subject advice
- tertiary admission applications
- scholarships.
Other La Trobe support information
Careers and employment
The Careers Development Centre can help you make informed career, course and employment decisions. W: Careers Development Centre
Counselling
We all experience difficult and confusing times in our lives. La Trobe counsellors can provide help and support with any concerns or issues you may have, from dealing with exam stress to financial worries, depression and relationship difficulties. W: Counselling Service
Disability support
Our Disability Liaison Officer can assist students in assessing their needs and provide supports to ensure they are able to participate fully and to the best of their ability. W: Disability Support Services
Equality and diversity
The role of the Equality and Diversity Centre is to promote the full and equal participation of all students and staff at La Trobe University and to foster an environment free of discrimination and harassment. W: Equality and Diversity Centre
Financial assistance
Indigenous student support
Our Indigenous Student Services Officer provides services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. For more information, see the Office of the Director, Indigenous Education site.
International student support
IT support and computer skills
We have a wide range of computer services and facilities to support students during their studies. Free email is provided to all students while they are enrolled, and there’s online IT training to ensure our graduates have good computing skills. If you want to gain confidence in using a computer for university assignments, Sunraysia Institute of TAFE offers a certificate I in IT. For more information see the Sunraysia Institute of TAFE website.
Mature age student support
We offer workshops for mature age students returning to study.
New student support
W: New students
Study skills
The Academic Language and Learning Unit provide resources and support to help students build the academic skills they need for university. Students can attend study skills workshops and get individual advice and help.
Contact Mrs Nalenie RamjaunT: (+61 3) 5051 4017
E: n.gungadurdoss-ramjaun@latrobe.edu.au
