Even though your classes are taking a break if you’re enrolled in Semester 2, that doesn’t mean all your student support services are also taking a break. Make the most of them during your downtime, so you’re ready to hit the ground running when you get back.
La Trobe has many support services to help you out and ensure you’re feeling confident in your studies. And the best part? They’re all FREE!
Support services available to students during the break:
| Service | Services Available |
| ASK La Trobe | ASK La Trobe will be available via phone, LiveChat and Virtual Drop-In (Zoom sessions) as normal. View service opening times. You can also continue to view the FAQs or Ask a Question online. |
| Employability | To view current career opportunities, check out Career Hub, Employer Connect, and Careers Directory on a regular basis. You can also use our interactive Career Ready OnLine to access career building resources. Remember to view our Career Essentials workshops covering tips to improve your LinkedIn profile, Resume, Cover Letter, and Interview skills and for more information visit the Career Ready Website. You can continue to submit activities for the Career Ready Advantage Awards at any time. Work towards achieving your Career Ready Advantage Awards in 2023. |
| Future Students | The Future Students team will be operating as normal over the break. You can reach out to them via live chat, over the phone or email. Visit their webpage to find out more. |
| Health, Wellbeing and Inclusion | The La Trobe University Crisis Line will be available. Call 1300 146 307, or text 0488 884 100. You can also visit the Health and Wellbeing resource hub for online resources. |
| Indigenous Student Services | If you need assistance during the break you can still contact Indigenous Student Services by emailing Indigenous_studentservices@latrobe.edu.au Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus students will continue to have 24 hour access to the Ngarn-gi Bagora Indigenous Centre (Room 228, Level 2, Agora East Building). |
| International Student Support | 24-hour student assistance hotline This is a special after-hours telephone hotline for international students at La Trobe University. We care and want to help you with anything you might be worried about. If you need help at night or on the weekends call 1800 758 360. This is a free call from landlines anywhere in Australia. Standard call rates apply from mobile phones. You can contact the after-hours hotline from outside Australia by calling +61 2 8905 0325. |
| Graduate Research School | The Graduate Research School will be open as normal. During the break, graduate researchers will still have access to all forms, candidature, progress and scholarship information through StudentOnLine. Additional resources which may assist you regarding your candidature are also accessible on the Graduate Research School website. |
| Library Learning Services | Check out Library Learning Services Online, a single place in the LMS to find eLearning tools across La Trobe University. You can access self-paced learning activities when it suits you and from wherever you are. The Learning Hub Online brings together resources like Achieve@Uni, Studiosity and LinkedInLearning videos, along with specially designed resources. |
| Library | The Library will be open as normal. Check out the Library’s opening hours to find out more. The Library provides access to ebooks, journal articles and many other resources online, any time through Library Search. |
| La Trobe Student Union (LTSU) Advocacy services | LTSU Advocacy Services are still available. Register for support anytime online via Get Advocacy Support. |
| Safer Community | Safer Community will remain open during the break. If your matter is urgent or you need immediate assistance you can contact: · Campus Security on 03 9479 2222 or Emergency Services 000. · La Trobe University Crisis Line on 1300 146 307 or text 0488 884 100. For more information about Safer Community and other La Trobe University support services, please visit our website. |
| Student IT Support | Student IT Support will be available via phone, LiveChat and Virtual Drop-In (Zoom sessions) as normal. Contact Student IT Support. There’s also a range of resources available online via the Student IT Support page. |