Accommodation - School of Rural Health - University of Melbourne

STUDENT WELFARE
Ambulance Membership
Students are required to obtain their own Ambulance
membership. A current Health Care Card can also be used
in responding to a bill from the Ambulance Service. Recent
changes to Victorian legislation provide for the acceptance
of all types of HCC – including those issued for low income
purposes. More information is available from Centrelink.
Counselling Services
The welfare of students is a primary concern of the staff
of the RHAC. If you are experiencing problems the Clinical
Dean, Sub-Deans or your Academic supervisor are available
to assist you (refer to Contact section of this Handbook).
Student Welfare
Should you wish to talk to a professional counsellor,
the RHAC can direct you to appropriate services. The
University’s counselling service is highly confidential and
offers the opportunity to seek assistance and support on a
wide range of issues including:
• Financial issues
regarding student loans
or Centrelink
• Personal and emotional
concerns
• Relationship issues
• Study or academic
problems
• Stress and anxiety
• Work related progress
• Parenting issues
• Health concerns
• Domestic or family
violence
• Loneliness and
depression
• Grief or bereavement
• Study skills development
• Assistance with special
consideration
• Disability issues
The counsellor can offer personal counselling, practical
advice and ongoing support. Referral onto specialist services
can also be arranged, where required.
Student Support Officer (03) 5823 4504
Parkville Counselling Service
Students also have access to the Parkville Counselling
Service. (www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel )
The welfare of
students is a
primary concern.
counsellors can
offer personal
counselling,
practical advice
and ongoing
support. Referral
onto specialist
services can also
be arranged.
1800 671 559 / (03) 8344 6927
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