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.

Recently 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 better placement support and more ways to build practical experience for your career

We did: We increased placement and industry project opportunities embedded in courses and expanded support online and in person to help you gain valuable industry experience.

Explore the PlaceReady LMS Hub

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 and made it easier to find and access help, including bursaries, financial counselling and food aid.

Discover cost-of-living support

You said: You want easier access to learning resources, study spaces and support, wherever you’re studying

We did: We helped you study closer to home through the Northern Study Hub and other study hubs across the country, while also improving the accessibility of resources in the LMS.

Find a study hub near you

You said: You want wellbeing spaces to feel calmer, more welcoming and easier to access

We did: We made changes to the Health and Wellbeing Centre at Bundoora to create a calmer, more accessible space.

Take care of yourself

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 did: We launched the UniSafe app and our plan of how we will respond to the National Code for Gender Based Violence.

Learn about Respect at La Trobe

You said: You want Orientation to be easier to access and fit around your schedule

We did: We made Orientation more flexible by launching on-demand sessions available all year and combined key events into fewer days.

Explore on-demand resources

You said	We 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. 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. We introduced a weekly online drop-in service where you can easily chat with a Career Ready Ambassador for support to develop your career skills using our handy Career Ready resources.
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. We increased online and on-campus support for your learning at the Library, with more training, workshops and events. We launched new tools and resources to help you use AI responsibly.
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. We introduced outside standard hours counselling appointments and expanded ASK La Trobe service hours during busy periods, so that there’s more support available when you need it most.
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. We awarded more than $25,000 to students under the Student Experience Grants program in 2025. Projects include the Queer Lounge revamp, LMS 101 video, LinkUp in Cyber and the Aboriginal Cultural Engagement and Archaeology Excursions. We expanded opportunities for you to connect and collaborate through initiatives such as the Student Council and student-led clubs.
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.
You need more support when commencing and completing your placement.	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 published helpful guides, resources and checklists on the Placement LMS subject.
You weren’t always sure how to get help to feel safe on campus and wanted more options to access on-campus support.	We launched the UniSafe app and our plan to respond to the National Code for Gender Based Violence, including new programs and workshops.
The current cost of living crisis was impacting your financial and academic wellbeing.	We expanded our financial, academic and wellbeing support services to help you stay engaged and succeed in your studies.
Starting uni and knowing where to find the right information felt overwhelming and confusing.	We rebuilt the New to La Trobe website and launched the New Student Guide to make starting at La Trobe clearer, simpler and easier to navigate

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