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You said, we did

Your voice is the driving force behind meaningful change at La Trobe. Through listening to students, surveys and consultation forums, we gain valuable insights into your La Trobe experience and your ideas about how we can improve the student experience.

Recent actioned student feedback

Results and insight that you have given us have informed a range of improvements and actions to enhance academic policies, campus facilities and overall student life for you. Here's a snapshot of some developments at La Trobe thanks to your feedback.

You said: You want to feel connected to the La Trobe student community

You said: You want to feel connected to the La Trobe student community

We did: We have awarded more than $25,000 to students under the Student Experience Grants program. Projects include the Queer Lounge revamp, LMS 101 video, LinkUp in Cyber and the Aboriginal Cultural Engagement and Archaeology Excursions.

Discover Student Experience Grants

You said: You want to feel confident accessing Library services that support your learning

You said: You want to feel confident accessing Library services that support your learning

We did: We increased online and on-campus support for your learning at the Library. This included expanding Discipline Hubs, as well as more training, workshops and events.

Access training, workshops and events

You said: You want to be confident when choosing your career path, applying for jobs and getting career support

You said: You want to be confident when choosing your career path, applying for jobs and getting career support

We did: We redesigned CareerHub to make it simpler to navigate and find what you need. Whether it’s completing the Career Ready Advantage Award, finding jobs or accessing workshops and resources, it's now easier than ever to build your career skills.

Visit CareerHub

You said: You need more support when commencing and completing your placement

You said: You need more support when commencing and completing your placement

We did: We now have Placement Support Staff available to answer your placement questions in person and online. You can find them in our Welcome Zones or online via the LMS subject: PPO Placement Partnering and Operations. We’ve also published helpful guides, resources and checklists on the Placement LMS subject.

Get placement help

You saidWe did
You need more support to plan and develop your career skills.
  • We launched the new Career Readiness Check. This quick and easy online questionnaire gives you access to personalised updates about events, programs and resources to support every stage of your career development.
  • We now run free Employability Expos at Melbourne (Bundoora) and Bendigo campuses. At these Expos, you can explore career pathways, connect with top employers and learn about job opportunities, placements and graduate programs.
You need easier access to resources to support your learning.
  • We improved our LMS by introducing templates to streamline your experience and ensure comprehensive content is always available.
  • We’ve continued to build the Library’s “digital and free” project, increasing the number of free, high-quality texts available to all students.
You want more accessible wellbeing services, including counselling and legal support.
  • We’re making it easier to access counselling when you need it. We’ve reduced wait times by adjusting staffing, including the introduction of new case managers, and we now offer online group counselling sessions.
  • We’ve expanded the Health and Wellbeing Centre at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus to create one central access point where you can speak to someone and find the services you need. You can also explore our full range of services online, including financial counselling, mental health support and legal services.
You need better spaces and equipment on campus to support your studies.
  • We’ve expanded Library online services hours to 9 am–6 pm and increased the opening hours of the Library. During semesters, you can now access the Library 24 hours a day at the Bendigo and Melbourne (Bundoora) campuses and 8 am–midnight at the Albury-Wodonga campus.
  • We’re continually improving campus spaces. This includes the recent Shepparton campus transformation and expanded clinical labs at Albury-Wodonga and Mildura, as well as new student accommodation in Bendigo. Work is also underway at our Melbourne (Bundoora) campus to deliver our University City, with $5 billion of investment in new developments, thanks to joint funding from La Trobe and the State Government.
You want new and exciting ways to meaningfully connect with your fellow students and peers.
  • We launched the Peer Connect Hub. This brings together all the ways you can connect with your peers at La Trobe, including student clubs and societies, volunteering or leadership opportunities and our Student as Partners Network.
You want a student-led body to represent and advocate on behalf of all La Trobe students.
  • We established the La Trobe Student Council – an independent, student-led Council that will consult with the student body and collectively advocate for student ideas and feedback.

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