Support Services

Here at WIT and across UNSW, we understand that everyone might experience stressful circumstances beyond their control. UNSW provides a variety of confidential support services including:

Counselling services

UNSW offers confidential telehealth and face-to-face consultations. For more information, visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/couns elling

Psychology and Wellness

Your well-being is UNSW and WIT’s number one priority. Psychology and Wellness offers confidential consultations to help you manage your personal situation or provide useful information on where you can seek additional help For more information, visit https://wwwstudentunsweduau/counselling/appointment

Mental Health Connect

Seeking a reliable source for mental health support may be difficult, and UNSW understands this. UNSW Mental Health Connect can provide guidance on where and how to seek support, whether it be virtual or face-to-face For more information, visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/mhc

Equitable Learning Services

If you are experiencing a health/mental health condition or disability that is impacting your studies, you can apply for the Equitable Learning Services This free and confidential service provides practical support for anyone whose studies are adversely affected For more information, visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/els

International Student Advisors

If you are an international student, international student advisors are a great way to clarify any general inquiries, including content concerning student visa conditions, accommodation and more. To book an appointment, visit https://wwwstudentunsweduau/consult

Student Support Advisors

Personalised advice regarding your university life, student visas, wellbeing, academic performance and other general points can be extremely helpful You can gain such information by booking an appointment with a student support advisor with the following link https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/advisors

Peer Mentor Connect

Peer Mentor Connect allows you to connect with a senior student mentor who will assist you with general enquiries concerning student life, course enrolments, how to connect with the UNSW community and more To access this service, visit https://wwwstudentunsweduau/pe er/chat

Arc Legal and Advocacy Services Online

Arc’s legal advocacy team offers legal advice concerning tenancy issues, academic/student misconduct, Centrelink, employment, visa and immigration services, UNSW complaints and more. To make an appointment, visit https://arclegalsetmorecom/

Financial Assistance

Government support

All eligible domestic students can access Commonwealth Assistance from the government to assist with paying for their studies Centrelink payments including Abstudy, Austudy, Youth Allowance, Pensioner Education Supplement and Student Start-up Loan are also available for eligible individuals.

UNSW support

UNSW also offers financial assistance via scholarships, Fee Payment Plans and interest-free loans for eligible domestic and international students. For more information, visit https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/loans