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General Information Child Care Assistance for Sole Parents Contact the Department of Health, Housing and Community Services for information. Aboriginal Secondary Assistance Scheme (ABSTUDY) ABSTUDY provides financial help for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students who want to stay at secondary school or go on to further education. It can help school children and also adults returning to study. This scheme is administered by ~epartment of Employment, Education and Training. Young Homeless Allowance This scheme was introduced by the Commonwealth Government on 1 July 1986 for full-time secondary or tertiary students or people receiving a Social Security benefit. Ask at Student Services for more information. Family Allowance Supplement Students who are eligible for a living allowance and who have a dependent child may receive Family Allowance Supplement (FAS) from the Department of Social Security. FAS will be paid to eligible clients at the maximum rate, free of any income test and in addition to family allowance. It is not taxable. You can find out more details and how to apply from your local DSS office. Concession tickets Concession tickets are available for travel to and from Swinburne on public transport. Students who wish to purchase these tickets should go to the Student Administration Office to complete the necessary forms. Only full-time students are eligible for fare concessions. Students must present their student card when applying for a concession form. Australian Airlines and Ansett Airlines concessions are available from The Contact Centre, Student Union or Gom STA Travel Agencies. Full-time students are also eligible for an international student card. Available from The Contact Centre, Student Union. Career Counselling Careers Counselling helps people identify the important factors to consider in order to find a suitable career direction. We can provide you with assistance in choosing a course or relevant training. We have Job and Course Explorer UAC), the computerised career information system. In addition, a careers information library is available for your perusal. The Counselling Service can also assist you in these areas: Job Seeking Skills Housing Stress Management Relaxation Assertiveness Child Care Referrals Welfare information and advice Free Legal Advisory Service An on-campus Legal Advisory Service is available. The solicitor is available for consultations on Thursdays between 12.00 noon and 2 pm. Making Contact Appointments can be made by phone or by dropping in to the Counselling Service. Whenever possible the Counsellor will see you immediately. Phone enquiries are welcome. The Counselling Service is open Monday through to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. After hours appointments, designed especially for parttime students can be arranged by phoning the Counselling Service during office hours. Where to find us We are located at Level 2 in Building U, just above the cafeteria. Computer Cent re Co-ordinator: John Blake, BSc,DipEd. Computer Operators: Cong-Chi Nguyen Steven Rees, AssDipEng Computer Services is responsible for the management of two VKWMS systems, and for a network of about 100 personal computers. This equipment is used to support the academic and administrative functions of the College. One VAX/VMS system is dedicated to administrative use, and the other system has shared administrative and academic useage. Software available for student use includes BASIC, COBOL and Pascal programming languages, and a relationship database. There are also a number of installed packages which are used exclusively by the Department of Library Studies. Presently, student access to VAX.VMS systems is via terminals in room U310, and via PC's running a communications package in room H310. The network of PC's is primarily used to teach word-processing; spreadsheet, database and business management applications. These facilities are being extended to provide access for administrative users wishing to use the available applications. There is a smaller
1992 SWINBURNE UNIVERSIlY OF TECHNOLOGY-TAFE DIVISION PRAHRAN CAMPUS HANDBOOK network of PC's and Macintosh's which are used by the Department of Finished Art for the teaching of Desktop Publishing and Computer Graphics. Equity Unit Equal Opportunity Off~cer (Operations): Julie Roberts,BA Swinburne University of Technology is committed to the concept of equality of opportunity in all aspects of education, training and employment. The University recognises that equal opportunity is a matter of social justice and legal responsibility. The Manager, Equity Unit works within the University management to ensure that the University is meeting its responsibilities in providing an educational and working environment which is free from discriminatory practices. Primary objectives are: to ensure that equal opportunity considerations, including compliance with relevant state and federal legislation, are taken into account in the provision of all educational programs in the University. This includes facilitating the removal of barriers to the full participation of all members of the community in the education system. to develop and implement equity policies and practices in the employment of all University staff. The objectives of equal opportunity have an impact on all aspects of University operations. Any person may contact the Manager, Equity Unit, Mary Jones, Tel: 819 8855 or the EO Officer (Operations) Julie Roberts, located in Room H641, Tel: 522 6708 with any concerns or for further information. Negotiated Targets Strategy The State Training Board has adopted a policy of setting aside places in all mainstream TAFE programs for people from the following disadvantaged groups: women, where they are under represented people with disabilities people who have been or are currently institutionalised sole supporting parents Aborigines and Torres Strait Islanders. If you are in one of these categories please contact the Equity Unit as above to determine if you are eligible for special entry. Students with Disabilities The EO Officer (Operations) acts as a contact/resource person for students and staff with disabilities. This assistance may include the provision of support such as attendant care, notetakers, interpreters for hearing impaired, or the provision of special equipment. The University has an Integration Committee policy which brings together all the relevant sectors of the University to identify and put in place the most appropriate assistance and service required for each individual student. Any student with a disability may use the parking bays designated 'Disabled' in the service vehicle carpark off St. John's Street by both paying for a Prahran Campus parking permit and displaying a disabled driver's permit (available from your local council). Any student with a temporary disability (e.g. broken leg) may apply to the Manager, Equity LJnit for a temporary disabled parking permit to allow them to park in the parking bay designated 'Disabled'. If you have a disability and are considering applying for any course offered at Swinburne University of Technology you are strongly advised to discuss your application with the Manager, Equity Unit, well before the enrolment date. Sexual Harassment The University is committed to providing a working and learning environment that is free from sexual harassment. For information on the University's policy and procedures contact Julie Roberts or Mary Jones, Equity IJnit on 522 6708. International Student Unit Liaison Officer: Pamela Stewart The International Student Unit was established to provide a focal point for Swinburne's International activities. This includes being responsible for all matters relating to the implementation of Swinburne's international program and co-ordinating academic links with overseas tertiary institutions. All enquiries for study at Swinburne by non residents of Australia should be directed to the unit to ensure that Australian government admission policies are followed. The co-ordinator of the ongoing welfare of overseas students is also a responsibility of the unit. The unit also operates a student hostel for international and Australian students.
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