Some health services you can access

• Mental health support and referrals
• Sexual and reproductive health information and advice
• Check-ups and health screening
• Pain relief, feeling unwell or specialist referrals
• Vaccines, special immunisations and travel medicines (Some of these services may attract fees. Contact the clinic to find out what you will need to pay.)

Fees…no out-of-pocket!

The clinic offers a bulk-billing service to students, children under 16 years and Concession card holders.  A practice fee may apply for other patients or for consultations not eligible for a Medicare rebate. International students with valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) card can also use this service at no additional cost.

Location and hours

La Trobe University Medical Centre’s GP Clinic is operated by Latrobe Community Health Service and open to La Trobe Uni students, staff and the general public. The clinic is located at Level 1, Health Sciences 1 Building, La Trobe University Budnoora and is open from Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm, and on Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. To make an appointment phone (03) 9473 8885 or book an appointment online. 

Looking for other bulk billed clinics?

It’s now easier than ever to find GP clinics that offer bulk billing or no-cost services https://www.health.gov.au/bulk-billing

The post La Trobe University Medical Centre GP Clinic (bulk billed for students) appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

Not only is riding fun and good for you, it’s also a more sustainable transport option. As a little extra motivation, anyone who rides to uni on the days listed below can enjoy breakfast on us – just show your helmet at the collection point to pick up your café voucher.

No registration required.

2026 Bikers’ Brekkie dates

• Wednesday 4 March
• Thursday 16 April
• Tuesday 12 May
• Wednesday 5 August
• Thursday 10 September
• Tuesday 6 October
• Wednesday 14 October (Ride 2 Uni Day)

Bikers’ Brekkie details

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Simply show your helmet and collect your voucher from the Sustainability representative stationed at Caffeine Café between 8.00am and 10.00am.

All food and drinks will be served on Reusable Revolution crockery, supporting La Trobe’s commitment to reducing waste.

Albury–Wodonga campus

Show your helmet and collect your voucher at La Moka Café between 8.00am and 10.00am.

Bendigo campus

Show your helmet to the on‑site bike mechanic behind the LSU building (near the flag poles) between 9.00am and 11.00am to collect your JD Café voucher. You can also get a free bike check while you’re there!

The post Bikers’ Brekkie 2026: Ride to uni and enjoy a free breakfast appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

We are expanding our existing services to support you with your studies. For students who are currently on, or about to begin placement for your studies, we are increasing our support as we recognise that placements for students can add pressure and uncertainty at this time.

Financial and academic support 
Depending on your circumstances and course there are several supports available. If you’re feeling the impact, we may be able to support you with financial bursaries and scholarships to ease financial pressures. 

If you’re unsure where to start, Student Advising or Wellbeing Services can help point you in the right direction and provide advice about your study options as you approach Census date.

Help shape cost-of-living and transport support
We want to better understand what you’re experiencing, so we can figure out what support would actually help.

That’s why we’re inviting you to complete our Cost of Living and Public Transport Survey. The insights you share will shape future support options and services at La Trobe.

As a thank you for your time, you can also choose to go in the draw to win one of two $200 Mastercard gift cards when you complete the survey.

*Terms and Conditions available here

La Trobe is continuing to monitor the rising cost of living and may make additional services available.

This is a difficult period, and you are not expected to manage it on your own. Please reach out and make use of the support available to you—we are here to help.

The post Are rising costs of living affecting you? appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

We want to better understand what you’re experiencing, so we can figure out what support would actually help.

That’s why we’re inviting you to complete our Cost of Living and Public Transport Survey. The insights you share will shape future support options and services at La Trobe.

As a thank you for your time, you can also choose to go in the draw to win one of two $200 Mastercard gift cards when you complete the survey.

Why your feedback matters

Everyone’s situation is different. You might be living at home or in uni accommodation, relying on public transport or driving to uni, studying online or heading to campus most days.

Hearing from a wide range of students helps us understand the different pressures people are facing – and what would make the biggest difference right now.

Your feedback will help inform support options that make it easier to stay engaged with your studies and uni life.

Share your experiences

The survey takes around 5 minutes to complete, and your responses are anonymous.

Once you’ve filled out the survey, you can provide your email address to go in the draw to win one of two $200 Mastercard gift cards.

*Terms and Conditions available here

Need support?

If rising costs of living are affecting you, support is available at La Trobe.

This is a tough time, and you’re not expected to manage it on your own. Please reach out and make use of the support available to you – we’re here to help.

The post Help shape cost-of-living and transport support appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

Family violence is not always obvious. It could affect someone you see every day – a friend, classmate or family member. If something doesn’t feel right, it’s worth paying attention to that feeling.

You don’t need to be an expert to support someone. This May, start the conversation.

Check in with yourself

Ask yourself:

• Do you feel safe where you live?
• Do you feel pressured, controlled or fearful in a relationship?
• Do you feel like you are constantly managing someone else’s reactions?

These questions can be difficult to think about, but you deserve to feel safe at home and in your relationships.

Are you worried about someone else?

You might notice a friend becoming withdrawn, anxious or uncomfortable talking about home. They may seem isolated or be constantly checked up on by someone else.

Sometimes, simply checking in can help someone feel less alone.

One simple question can help

Asking “Are you safe at home?” can feel awkward, but it can open the door to support.

If you ask someone:

• choose a private and safe moment
• listen without interrupting
• believe what they tell you

You do not have to fix the situation. Simply being there can make a difference.

Student Wellbeing Connect is here to support you

If you’re worried about your safety at home or in a relationship – or you’re concerned about someone else – Student Wellbeing Connect is here to support you. Student Wellbeing Connect can provide help in situations where seeing a counsellor might not be enough or you might need something slightly different.

Our team includes social workers and psychologists who can listen, help you explore your options and connect you with other support options when needed.

What you can expect

When you connect with us, we can:

• listen to what matters to you
• support you with personal and study-related concerns
• talk through practical support options
• connect you with La Trobe and community services
• respect your privacy and confidentiality
• work with other university services when helpful and with your consent

How to get support

Student Wellbeing Connect is here to help. You can get in touch by:

• submitting an online enquiry form
• emailing wellbeing.checkin@latrobe.edu.au if you have previously connected with Wellbeing Services
• visiting the Health and Wellbeing Centre at our Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus

More support and resources

There are many internal and external support options for anyone experiencing or witnessing domestic, family or intimate-partner violence.

La Trobe support options

• Emergency support: Call 000 in an emergency, then contact La Trobe Security on 9479 2222.
• Safer Community: Support for concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour, including sexual harm and family violence.
• Wellbeing Services: Free and confidential counselling and wellbeing support for students.
• Crisis Line: Out-of-hours mental health and wellbeing support. Call 1300 146 307 or text 0488 884 100. Available 5pm–9am weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.

External support options

• Lifeline: 24/7 crisis support – call 13 11 14.
• Switchboard: LGBTIQA+ peer support and referral services.
• Beyond Blue: Phone, online chat and mental health support services.
• Headspace: Mental health support for young people aged 12–25.

The post Are you safe at home? Support is available appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

Sunday 17 May is IDAHOBIT, also known as the Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination. It marks the 1990 anniversary of when the World Health Organisation removed homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses.

The day has since evolved through increased recognition of how all LGBTIQA+ communities have been impacted by discrimination. For example, laws policing ‘homosexuality’ were often broadly applied to bisexual, transgender, asexual and intersex people as well.

IDAHOBIT – why does it matter in 2026?

We’ve made some recent advances in LGBTIQA+ human rights in Australia, but challenges still remain. 

• Conversion practices are outlawed in Victoria but remain legal in other parts of the country.
• A 2025 report found that LGBTIQA+ people are less likely to be out at work in 2025 than they were in 2022.
• Intersex infants still face invasive, cosmetic medical procedures across most of the country.
• The Australian Human Rights Commission recently released the Equal Identities Report, highlighting widespread and increasing discrimination against trans and gender diverse people when accessing education, healthcare, workplaces, housing and justice systems.
• Religious exemptions legally allow removal of LGBTIQA+ teachers and students in select schools and workplaces.

Actions you can take

If you want to learn some more practical tips on how we can support our LGBTIQA+ colleagues, students and community, go to the IDAHOBIT website.

Need support?

• Connect with La Trobe’s Wellbeing Services, including Student Wellbeing Connect.
• You can access La Trobe’s Safer Community Service, a free and confidential support service for all La Trobe students and staff.
• If you witness or experience inappropriate, threatening or concerning behaviour of any kind, online, or in-person, please visit the Safer Community website to contact the service. You can use the website to contact Safer Community anonymously.
• Out-of-hours mental health and wellbeing support can be accessed anytime 24 hours a day by calling 1300 146 307 or texting 0488 884 100.  
• QLife: Counselling for LGBTIQ people, by LGBTIQ people. Tel: 1800 184 527 

The post Day Against LGBTIQA+ Discrimination (IDAHOBIT) – 17 May appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

For a lot of us, seeing the news each day prompts us to reflect on how difficult the world has become for so many people. Global unrest has far-reaching impacts, whether it be from the rising price of essentials, concern about war and hostilities or consequences of accelerated climate change.  

Some people may be personally impacted, while others may be showing concern from a distance. Most people will be experiencing some negative reactions about our current social and political environment, but there are ways to manage those responses and stay focused on things like study. 

Connecting with others to support your wellbeing

University Mental Health Day 2026 theme is “human connection”. It’s not just about catching up with mates but also about building and maintaining strong communities to take meaningful action to support one another. 

Here are some ways that you can engage human connection to support your wellbeing and the wellbeing of others:

Personal actions for your own wellbeing 

• Talk to people you love and trust. You might share your worries or seek distraction if you are limiting your media intake.   

• Use your free will to step back from media to protect your peace, giving you space to reset and focus on other things.   

• Reflect on your actions and change what doesn’t serve you or others. You can make small, manageable changes or big moves, it’s your choice.   

• If you need solitude, reflection, prayer or quiet time, find a space to do so. Check out La Trobe’s Spaces For Everyone webpage for options. 

Act for yourself and act for others 

• Find or build a community based on shared, meaningful values and goals. Communities are built on mutual support, acting together to create social change without competition or hidden agendas and a sense of knowing that by supporting others, you are also being supported. You could start by joining a club or society at La Trobe to find your type of people.   

• Listen to minoritised voices, especially those most affected by global issues or who are often silenced. Consider what they’re asking for and how you can support their rights and safety in a way that is manageable for you. 

• If you feel like you have more to give, you could create or join social movements for change – these are groups that ask corporations and people who hold power to stop being complicit in wider social issues. Social movements can be as simple as boycotting a brand that is causing or funding harm, joining a protest or rally or writing a letter/ email to your local member of parliament (MP). 

Find supports 

If you or someone you know is impacted by global events, local stresses or other concerns, you might seek support. There are many types of support available and may include: 

Mental health and wellbeing supports: 

If it is an emergency (you or someone else is in danger), call 000 

La Trobe University Wellbeing Services 

Talk to one of our staff members about anything that’s concerning you and find a range of advice and techniques to support your wellbeing 

University Crisis Line (Call 1300 146 307 or Text: 0488 884 100) 

Confidential, after-hours mental health support for students, offering immediate counselling support and crisis intervention when Wellbeing Services are closed after 5pm and on weekends. 

Beyond Blue (web) 

Australia-wide mental health organisation – the website includes information, services and support and tools to support others 

Lifeline (phone: 13 11 14) 

Australia-wide web and phone service that can give immediate advice and support, from everyday concerns all the way to crisis support. 

Financial or essential resource support: 

La Trobe University Wellbeing Services 

La Trobe University can provide financial counselling and legal counselling services 

La Trobe University Food Bank (Feed La Trobe) – Bundoora 

La Trobe University Food Pantry – Other campuses 

Find essential food, hygiene and home items on campus. Funded and run by La Trobe Student Union (Bundoora Food Bank) and La Trobe Student Association (other campuses Food Pantry) 

National Debt Hotline (phone: 1800 007 007) 

Australia-wide web and phone service that connect you with free financial advisors. You don’t have to be in debt to access this service – you can find someone to give you advice and information to help manage your finances. 

Ask Izzy 

Online catalogue of urgent supports, including emergency food, housing, money, work and health and wellbeing services. Easy to search and find what you need. 

International advocacy:  

Find your foreign embassy in Australia 

Your foreign embassy can help you navigate concerns you may have for people overseas, like friends and family. They can also sometimes help with emergency assistance if you are on a visa in Australia. 

Asylum Seeker Resource Centre  

Information on how to seek asylum or apply for protection visas 

Find a community legal centre 

Community legal centres offer a range of legal services and may be able to assist with navigating international legal concerns. Community legal centres usually offer services free or low cost. 

The post Maintaining mental health and study focus in an uncertain world appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

The portal provides a simple and secure way to report incidents or hazards on campus.

This new portal is part of our commitment to creating a safer, more efficient environment for everyone at La Trobe.

For more information, refer to the User Guides.

For additional support, reach out to the Health & Safety team at ohs@latrobe.edu.au

Thank you for your support during this transition.

The post The new Health & Safety portal is now live appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

Hearing tests are conducted by Master of Clinical Audiology students, under the supervision of qualified Audiologists. The clinics offer a supportive, friendly environment and help to identify potential hearing concerns early, while providing valuable hands‑on clinical experience for La Trobe students.

Clinic dates for adults

• Thursday 14 – Thursday 28 May (availability varies by day)
• For adults or children ages 8 years and above
• Appointments available from 8:30am–4:30pm

Clinic dates for children

• First Monday of every month, starting 2 March 2026
• For children aged 8 months to 8 years
• Appointments available from 8:30am–4:30pm

Location

La Trobe Communication Clinic (LCC)
Level 4 – Health Sciences 1
Melbourne (Bundoora) campus

Enquiries

For more information or to make an enquiry, contact Dr Michelle Loeliger (Audiology Department Clinic Coordinator) at m.loeliger@latrobe.edu.au.

The post Free hearing tests at the Melbourne (Bundoora) campus appeared first on MyLaTrobe.

The pressure to “move on”

Many men feel pressure to quickly get over a breakup. This research suggests that well‑intended advice can sometimes make things harder, not easier.

What recovery really looks like

Healing after a breakup takes time. Real recovery involves space to process what happened and gradually rebuild. This includes:

• Refocussing on daily routines and study habits
• Reconnecting with interests, sports or social activities
• Slowly regaining emotional stability and allowing your motivation to gradually return

Why the right support matters

Support makes a difference, but only when it’s the right kind. The right support can help young men to better understand themselves at their lowest point. Some examples of helpful support include:

• Taking someone seriously.
• Hearing them out without judgment
• Avoid giving pressure, quick fixes, or “just get over it” advice.

You don’t need to rush your way out of a breakup. Real recovery takes time, so give yourself the space to go through it properly.

Some useful resources

• Men’s Wellbeing Podcast –Men’s Wellbeing Conversations — Episode 1: Breaking Up.
• Men’s Health and Wellbeing at La Trobe: Men’s wellbeing counselling is available In-person at the Melbourne campus and via Zoom for all campuses. Book an appointment to speak to a trained staff
• La Trobe University Crisis Line (after hours): 1300 146 307 Text 0488 884 100. Available 5pm–9am on weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays.

The post Men and break-ups – what research tells us appeared first on MyLaTrobe.