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Student Support

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 Skills Assistance

Our language and academic skills (LAS) advisers can assist you with the transition to university life including writing, reading, note-taking, oral presentations, time management, exam preparation and language skills. Each faculty has its own adviser, and support is also available at all campuses. A specialist ESL unit at Bundoora campus works with students who have English as a second language. You may also want to look at our student learning resources.

Accommodation Services

The Division of Residential Services manages a wide variety of student accommodation designed to meet students’ needs, including on-campus residential colleges. It can also provide information about privately-run accommodation near our campuses.

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. The careers website also contains a number of resources, including a database of casual, part-time and full-time job vacancies.

Counselling

We all experience difficult and confusing times in our lives. 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 on-going medical condition.

Equity and Access

The role of the Equity and Access Unit 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 on-going assistance to enrolled students.

Information Technology (IT) Services

We have a wide range of computer services and facilities to support students during their studies. Free email is provided to all students for the duration of their enrolment as well as online IT training to ensure our graduates have good computing skills. Many lectures are also captured into audio or audio/video streams that can be reviewed by students in their own time.

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). Services may vary across campuses.

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 (Bundoora) 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 by our campuses to help you stay healthy and safe, while enjoying university life. On campus medical services are located at:  

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

Student Services and Associations

Student Services act as an information and referral service for the student community. Our service organisations aim to support students by representing their interests and are operated by students for students.

Melbourne (Bundoora) campus:

The Guild aims to provide services and activities which enhance the entire University community. Joining the Guild will not only provide you with access to a range of entertainment, social & cultural activities, sport & recreational opportunities, welfare & support services, but also with access to exclusive member benefits and discounts on campus. We also have an association for international students.