Support, services and facilities

Student Support ServicesLa Trobe University takes student support very seriously. We aim to provide our students with all the assistance they may need to achieve their best, from careers and employment advice, counselling and accommodation services to day-to-day details such as accessing emails.

Academic Language and Learning Unit

The Academic Language and Learning (ALL) unit works closely with teaching staff in all faculties and campuses to ensure that all La Trobe students – including those from non-English-speaking backgrounds – develop high-level academic speaking, writing, reading and numeracy skills required for successful learning in their courses.

Library

The La Trobe University Library houses some 2 million items including books, journals, electronic and audio-visual resources. Students at all campuses have access to the full range of library resources, with speedy delivery between campuses. The Borchardt Library on Melbourne campus is recognised as one of the leading university libraries in Australia.

Careers and employment

Our careers and employment advisers can help you determine and achieve your career goals by providing career advice and preparing you for the job market.

Counselling

La Trobe can provide help and support with any concerns or issues you may have, from dealing with exam stress to financial worries, depression and relationship difficulties.

Disability support

Disability advisers offer assistance and resources to support students with a disability, mental health issue or ongoing medical condition.

Equality and Diversity Centre

The role of the Equality and Diversity Centre is to promote the full and equal participation of all students and staff at La Trobe University and to foster an environment free of discrimination and harassment.

Indigenous student services

Our Indigenous student support services can provide help with applying to study at La Trobe, scholarship information, and ongoing assistance to enrolled students.

Mature age student support

A range of special services and support is offered to mature age students, including orientation and bridging programs, social events, and a Part-time Evening and Mature Age Student Organisation (PEMSO).

Security and safety

At La Trobe, we aim to create a safe and supportive study environment and have a security presence at all our campuses. At our Melbourne campus, we also have an after-hours service to escort students to their cars or accommodation.

Medical services

Medical services are either on or near our campuses to help you stay healthy and safe, while enjoying university life. On campus medical services are located at:

  • Melbourne campus:
    La Trobe University Private Hospital: (+61 3) 9473 8951
    Medical Centre: (+61 3) 9473 8885
  • Bendigo campus Medical Clinic (+61 3) 5444 7770.

Religious services

Chaplaincy services are provided across many of our campuses. They provide a variety of activities to help you make the most of university life, meet new people and think through issues from a spiritual perspective. Muslim prayer facilities are also available at most campuses.

Child-care

Child-care facilities are located on or near our Melbourne, Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo and Mildura campuses.

Student services and associations

La Trobe’s Division of Student Services is an information and referral service operated by students for students. The Division’s affiliated students associations, including the La Trobe University Student Union provide a wide range of activities and social events that enrich university life.

La Trobe University Student Union – Melbourne campus:

Joining the Student Union will provide you with access to a wide range of facilities and services at La Trobe. It will also provide you with exclusive member benefits and discounts on campus.

Other affiliated associations include: