{"id":58038,"date":"2026-05-11T15:14:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:14:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/?p=58038"},"modified":"2026-05-11T15:14:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T05:14:23","slug":"are-rising-costs-of-living-affecting-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/are-rising-costs-of-living-affecting-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Are rising costs of living affecting you?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We know that rising living costs \u2013 including fuel \u2013 may be making it harder for some students to get to campus or manage day-to-day expenses. We know this is a challenging time for many students, and we want to reassure you that La Trobe is actively responding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are expanding our existing services to&nbsp;support you&nbsp;with your studies. For students&nbsp;who are currently on, or about to begin&nbsp;placement&nbsp;for&nbsp;your&nbsp;studies,&nbsp;we&nbsp;are&nbsp;increasing our support as we recognise that placements for students can add pressure and uncertainty at this time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial and academic support<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>Depending on your circumstances and course there are several&nbsp;supports&nbsp;available.&nbsp;If&nbsp;you\u2019re\u202ffeeling the impact, we may be able to support you with financial bursaries and scholarships to ease financial pressures.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re\u202funsure where to start, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/ask-us\/advising\">Student Advising<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\">Wellbeing Services<\/a> can help point you in the right direction&nbsp;and provide advice about your study options as you approach Census date. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Help shape cost-of-living and transport support<br><\/strong>We want to better understand what you\u2019re experiencing, so we can figure out what support would actually help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why we\u2019re inviting you to complete our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/cost-of-living-and-transport-survey\/\">Cost of Living and Public Transport Survey<\/a>. The insights you share will shape future support options and services at La Trobe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/latrobe.questionpro.com.au\/t\/ARolyZSCdk\">Complete the survey<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>*Terms and Conditions available\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/2026_Cost-of-Living-Survey_Terms-and-Conditions.pdf\">here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-1&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-1\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Financial support and bursaries<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-1\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-1-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Financial support and advice<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<br>You can access\u202ffree\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/financial-counselling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">financial counselling<\/a> through the University\u2019s Wellbeing Services. Financial counsellors can help you explore options, manage short-term financial stress, and connect you with relevant\u202fassistance.\u202fOur Counsellors are available&nbsp;virtually, by phone or in person.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Industry&nbsp;Placement Bursary &#8211; $1,100<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>For&nbsp;domestic and international&nbsp;students who have&nbsp;a confirmed&nbsp;placement in&nbsp;InPlace&nbsp;(minimum&nbsp;70-hour placement).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Placement starting between 1 Jan \u2013 30 Apr 2026&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications assessed early May 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/industry-placement-bursary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on how to apply<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Placement Travel Bursary &#8211; $680\u2013$1,365<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>For&nbsp;domestic and international&nbsp;students who have&nbsp;a confirmed&nbsp;placement in&nbsp;InPlace&nbsp;(minimum 10 placement days) and&nbsp;travel&nbsp;more than 120km one way from their term address.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Placement starting between 1 Jan \u2013 30 Apr 2026&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications assessed early May 2026&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/placement-travel-bursary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on how to apply<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Distance Support Bursary <\/strong>(previously called the Placement Financial Support Bursary)<br>For domestic and international students&nbsp;required&nbsp;to travel for a placement, $50&nbsp;payments are available to help with increased fuel costs if you do not have reasonable access to public transport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>OR<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Studying at a regional campus and required to travel to campus for compulsory face\u2011to\u2011face learning, such as labs or practical classes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Available during May 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications assessed daily. Payments paid Wednesdays and Fridays.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/search\/forms\/fuel-crisis-bursary-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/search\/forms\/placement-financial-support-bursary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/search\/forms\/fuel-crisis-bursary-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">to apply<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Access Bursary &#8211; $1,000<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>For&nbsp;domestic&nbsp;students experiencing financial&nbsp;hardship, difficult&nbsp;circumstances&nbsp;or&nbsp;a medical condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications&nbsp;open&nbsp;May 2026, paid after Semester 2 Census&nbsp;date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on how to apply<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disaster Relief Bursary &#8211;&nbsp;$500<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>For&nbsp;any&nbsp;students affected by a currently&nbsp;recognised&nbsp;disaster&nbsp;(e.g.&nbsp;floods, bushfires).&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Same-day assessment, next-day payment&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/search\/forms\/disaster-relief-bursary-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on how to apply<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commonwealth&nbsp;Prac&nbsp;Payment (CPP)<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>&#8211; $338.60 per week<\/strong>&nbsp;<br>For domestic students in Education, Nursing, Midwifery or Social Work who have mandatory placement averaging more than 30 hours per week; are receiving Income support;&nbsp;or&nbsp;are&nbsp;meeting&nbsp;the &#8216;Need to Work&#8217; test.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Applications should be&nbsp;submitted&nbsp;close to placement start date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\/other\/commonwealth-prac-payment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Information on how to apply<\/a>&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-2&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow 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connect you with financial counselling, guide you to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/study\/scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">scholarships or bursaries<\/a>, and support you with academic or personal concerns that may be affected by travel or financial pressures.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Suburban or&nbsp;regional university study hubs<\/strong><br>Reminder that you can always study at one of our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/mylatrobe\/how-study-hubs-can-help-you-achieve-your-academic-goals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suburban or&nbsp;regional university study hubs<\/a>&nbsp;if you are struggling to travel to campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Wellbeing support<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Wellbeing and mental health support<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<br>A range of\u202ffree\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health and wellbeing services<\/a>\u202fare available to support you during challenging times.\u202f&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>After&nbsp;hours&nbsp;mental health and wellbeing support<\/strong>\u202f&nbsp;<br>If you need support outside business hours, the\u202fLa Trobe University Crisis Line\u202fis available:\u202f&nbsp;<strong>Call:<\/strong>\u202f1300 146 307&nbsp;or&nbsp;\u202f<strong>Text:<\/strong>\u202f0488 884 100\u202f&nbsp;<br>The service is available 5pm\u20139am on weekdays&nbsp;and 24\/7 on weekends, public holidays and university closure dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bulk billing doctor appointments<\/strong><br>Bulk billing lets you access free healthcare with your Medicare card.<br>It means you don\u2019t pay anything when you see a GP, because Medicare covers the<br>full cost of the service. Find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/bulk-billing?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeKjN2ZVV8Ns6kA7pajUUC1GJhgCDccUiMqF9QfP3PNYwgHGvngp28fTpEHPA_aem_QYq3nY9lXY89R-1eW-zilg\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.health.gov.au\/bulk-billing?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPMTczODQ3NjQyNjcwMzcwAAEeKjN2ZVV8Ns6kA7pajUUC1GJhgCDccUiMqF9QfP3PNYwgHGvngp28fTpEHPA_aem_QYq3nY9lXY89R-1eW-zilg\">bulk billing doctor<\/a> near you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;autoclose&quot;: false, &quot;accordionItems&quot;: [] }\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/accordion\" role=\"group\" class=\"wp-block-accordion is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\">\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Free public transport (31 March to 31 May)<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Public transport is free across the state from Tuesday 31 March to Sunday 31 May. This includes Melbourne trains, trams and buses; and regional trains, coaches and buses (including intertown and regional town bus services). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1 June public transport in Victoria will be half price for all passengers (full fare and concession) until 1 January 2027.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/transport.vic.gov.au\/news-and-resources\/news\/free-public-transport-across-victoria\">Transport Victoria<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the Victorian Government has made public transport free during April and May, we understand this does not help everyone\u2014particularly students living in areas with limited access to public transport. La Trobe&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/transport-central\">Transport Central <\/a>looks at other ways you can get to campus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-5&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-5\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Food relief&nbsp;<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-5\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-5-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>La Trobe offers&nbsp;support to students who are experiencing hardship and may require food aid, and referral to services in local communities.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/food-relief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Food relief<\/a>&nbsp;services&nbsp;are&nbsp;available to you on campus or in your local&nbsp;community.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/students\/support\/wellbeing\/services\/food-relief\" style=\"background-color:#e2231b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">La Trobe food relief<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Victorian Government <a href=\"https:\/\/www.premier.vic.gov.au\/labor-delivers-food-relief-families-doing-it-tough\">has announced<\/a> additional funding for food relief organisations including Foodbank Victoria and regional food shares. Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/findfood.foodbank.org.au\/\">Foodbank Find Food tool<\/a> to search using your postcode and find food relief near you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/findfood.foodbank.org.au\/\" style=\"background-color:#e2231b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find Food tool<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:24px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>La Trobe is continuing to&nbsp;monitor&nbsp;the&nbsp;rising&nbsp;cost of&nbsp;living and may make&nbsp;additional&nbsp;services available. <br><br><strong>This is a difficult period, and you are not expected to manage it on your own. 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