Lots of support along the way

Academic Language and Learning Unit

The Academic Language and Learning (ALL) unit works closely with teaching staff in all faculties and campuses to ensure that all La Trobe students – including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds – develop high-level academic speaking, writing, reading and numeracy skills required for successful learning in their courses.

To achieve those ends, the ALL Unit staff:

  • collaborate on course and subject design
  • advise on teaching and learning strategies
  • teach/co-teach special undergraduate and postgraduate subjects, tutorials and workshops
  • provide professional development for staff.

For more information and links to resources, visit student learning.

Accommodation Services

The Division of Residential Services manages a wide variety of student accommodation designed to meet students’ needs, including on-campus residential colleges. It can also provide information about privately-run accommodation near our campuses.

Careers and Employment

Our Careers and employment advisers can help you determine and achieve your career goals by providing career advice and preparing you for the job market. The careers website also contains a number of resources, including a database of casual, part-time and full-time job vacancies.

Counselling

We all experience difficult and confusing times in our lives. La Trobe 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.

Disability Support

Disability advisers offer assistance and resources to support students with a disability, mental health issue or on-going medical condition.

Equality and Diversity Centre

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.

Indigenous Student Services

Our indigenous student support services can provide help with applying to study at La Trobe, scholarship information, and on-going assistance to enrolled students.

  • Melbourne campus: Ngarn-gi Bargora
  • Bendigo campus: Aboriginal Tertiary Support Unit (ATSU) & Dja Dja Wrung Aboriginal Association
  • Mildura campus: Dulka Yuppata Koori Cultural Centre
  • Albury-Wodonga campus: Albury-Wodonga support services
  • Shepparton: Student support officer (+61 3) 5444 7812

Information Technology (IT) Services

We have a wide range of computer services and facilities to support students during their studies. Free email is provided to all students for the duration of their enrolment as well as online IT training to ensure our graduates have good computing skills. Many lectures are also captured into audio or audio/video streams that can be reviewed by students in their own time.

Mature Age Student Support

A range of special services and support is offered to mature age students, including orientation and bridging programs, social events, and a Part-time Evening and Mature Age Student Organisation (PEMSO). Services may vary across campuses.

Security and Safety

At La Trobe, we aim to create a safe and supportive study environment and have a security presence at all our campuses. At our Melbourne campus, we also have an after-hours service to escort students to their cars or accommodation.

Medical Services

Medical services are either on or near by our campuses to help you stay healthy and safe, while enjoying university life. On campus medical services are located at:  

  • Melbourne campus:
    La Trobe University Private Hospital: (+61 3) 9473 8951
    Medical Centre: (+61 3) 9473 8885
  • Bendigo campus Medical Clinic (+61 3) 5444 7770. 

Religious Services

Chaplaincy services are provided across many of our campuses. They provide a variety of activities to help you make the most of university life, meet new people and think through issues from a spiritual perspective. Muslim prayer facilities are also available at most campuses. 

Student Services and Associations

La Trobe’s Division of Student Services is an information and referral service operated by students for students. The Division’s affiliated students associations, including the La Trobe Student Union provide a wide range of activities and social events that enrich university life.

La Trobe University Student Union – Melbourne campus:

Joining the La Trobe Student Union will not only provide you with access to a range of entertainment, social and cultural activities, sport and recreational opportunities, welfare and support services, but also with access to exclusive member benefits and discounts on campus.

Other affiliated associations include: