Your opinions matter to us, which is why we regularly ask for feedback on your experiences through student surveys.
You Said, We Did is how we show you that we’re listening and taking real action based on what you’ve told us.
Ready to see your feedback in action? Here are four changes we’ve made recently. You can also head to the You Said, We Did page to see more ways your voice has shaped the La Trobe experience.
You said: You want better placement support and more ways to build practical experience for your future career.
We did: We increased placement and industry project opportunities embedded in courses and strengthened pre-placement support, so you can access help in the way that works best for you.
This includes the PlaceReady LMS Hub, Welcome Zones and expanded in-person support, as well as the new Start Smart bundle to help international health students prepare before arriving in Australia.
You said: Cost-of-living pressures are impacting your studies and making it harder to manage the costs of food, placement and other study-related costs.
We did: We introduced new financial support, like the Distance Support Bursary that helps with the costs of travelling to placements.
We also made it easier to find and access financial support to help with cost-of-living pressures, including bursaries, financial counselling and food aid through the LTSU Food Bank at Bundoora and the LTSA Student Pantry at the Melbourne (City) and regional campuses.
You said: You want easier access to learning resources, study spaces and support, wherever you’re studying.
We improved access to learning wherever you’re studying through the Northern Study Hub in Broadmeadows and Epping, Country Universities Centres and other study hubs across the country.
We also improved the accessibility of resources in the LMS, making it easier to access alt text and video transcripts
You said: You want wellbeing spaces to feel calmer, more welcoming and easier to access.
We did: Supported by SSAF funds, we updated the sensory and physical environment of the Health and Wellbeing Centre to improve its comfort and accessibility, including adjusted lighting, sensory and calming resources, more accessible layouts and accessibility signage.
You said: You weren’t always sure what support is available to help you feel safe at uni, including where to go if you need help.
We launched the UniSafe app at our Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus, making it easier to get Security support when travelling around campus after dark.
We also launched our plan of how we will respond to the National Code for Gender Based Violence through Respect at La Trobe, including new programs and workshops.
You said: You want Orientation to be easier to access and fit around your schedule.
We did: We made Orientation easier to access in ways that suit you by launching on-demand sessions available online all year, welcoming online students to on-campus activities and combining key events into fewer days to better fit your schedule.