1998 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

26 I Higher Education I General University Information
Swinburne at LiJydale
Lilydale campus is served by train and buses. The campus is on the Lilydale train line.
Numerous buses leave from Lilydale Station.
Parking
Enquiries, Facilities and Services Group
Hawthorn campus
(03)92148760/92148999
Li/ydale campus
(03)92157111
Prahran campus
(03)92146748
Limited off-street parking facilities are provided forfull-time and part-time students.
Conditions of use
Use of car parks is strictly atthe owner's risk and is subjectto:
a current Swinburne parking permit or sticker valid forthe car park in question
being clearly displayed on the windscreen;
availability of space in the car park;
the car being within a marked bay;
any fees or charges being paid;
the driver's observance of parking signs or directions given by any of Swinburne
Parking or Security Officers.
Parking permits
Available from Facilities and Services. Student identity card is required.
Part-time students
Evening and other part-time students may not leave cars in Swinburne car parks
during the day while they attend work.
Short course students
Students require a parking permit issued by the office organising the course.
Availability of space is not assured.
Hours of access
The main car parks open at 7.00am and close at 1 0.30pm. Parking Fees range from
$1.00 for up to one hour, $2.00 up to two hours and $3.00 all day. Car parks on some
campuses are open twenty-four hours. Students are warned against leaving cars in
parks overnight.
Infringement of parking rules
Failure to comply with parking regulations could incur a Parking Infringement Notice
of up to $40.00. Under the Road Safety Act 1986, the fines are enforceable in court.
Those who abuse the system are also liable to have their parking privileges
withdrawn and the parking permits for their cars revoked.
Students with disabilities
Consideration is given to the provision of reserved spaces for students with physical
disabilities. Enquiries should be directed to the Equity Unit, Hawthorn (03)9214 8855
and Prahran (03)92146743.
Motorcycles and bicycles
Campus motorcycle parking and bicycle rack locations can be obtained from Facilities
and Services at each campus.
Location of carparks
On-campus parking areas are indicated on the campus maps in this Handbook and on
the reverse of parking applications and permits. Subject to change.
Multi-deck Carpark (Wakefield Street)
The complex provides parking for more than 680 cars. The five deck car park will
solve many ofthe problems local residents and the Swinburne community has faced
as Swinburne has grown.
Student Services
Director
z. Burgess
Room BA206e, Business & Arts Building, Hawthorn
Monday-Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Telephone: (03)92148423
Prahran Campus
Coordinator
H. Kalaboukas
Room PK228, Building PK, Level 2
Monday:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Tuesday -Thursday: 9.00am - 6.00pm
Friday:
9.00am -4.00pm
Telephone: (03)92146720
lilydale Campus
Coordinator
E.Wallis
Room LA232, Building LA, Level 2
Monday-Friday:
9.00am - 5.00pm
Telephone: (03)92157103
The following services are available to all students and staff. The majority of
services listed atthe Hawthorn campus are also available atthe Lilydale campus and
the Prahran campus. Swinburne students can use services at any campus.
Counselling Service (Hawthorn)
Deputy Director Student Services
R. MacDonald
Room BA206f. Business & Arts Building
Monday, Tuesday & Friday:9.00am - 5.00pm
Wednesday & Thursday:
9.00am - 6.00pm
Telephone: (03)9214-8622
The Counselling Service is available to students and their partners, staff and
graduates up to 12 months after completion of their course. The Service is free and
strictly confidential.
The service includes individual counselling by appointment or on a 'drop-in' basis,
group workshops for students and staff and consultancy to staff to enhance their
work environment. The counsellors, who are registered psychologists, assist with
areas such as:
Life skills and personal development
Relationship and interpersonal education
Effective strategies for stress management and problem solving
Cross-Cultural Counselling and Workshops for:
Adjustment to Australian society and university life
Cross-cultural communication
Awareness of cultural differences
Specialised strategies to improve learning and academic performance
The Learning Skills area enhances student learning and assists students who are
having problems with their learning. Counselling and workshops are offered in the
areas of:
Study techniques
Learning approaches and strategies
Time management/organisation
Exam preparation/anxiety
Overcoming procrastination
Improving motivation
Reading, listening and note-taking
Educational counselling
Swinburne University of Technology 11998 Handbook