Transcript Presented by - Monash University

Introduction to
Health and
Wellbeing
Presented by
Counselling Psychologist
Monash University Counselling Service
(directorate of )

HEALTH & WELLBEING
HUB

Student Financial Aid & Loans

Off-campus Housing Advice

International Students’ Support
 Health Service
 Counselling Service
 Safer Community
 Chaplaincy
 Family and Childcare Service
 Occupational Health and Safety.
HUB
1st floor Western extension of the Campus
Centre
 Good place to ask for help if uncertain what
you need
 Staffed by student advisors with knowledge
of all the areas just listed
 Reception for the Counselling Service

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICE
Staffed by male & female General Practitioners
Bulk billing for Monash students
General Medicine
Health Advice
Sports Medicine
Travel needs
Sexual Health
Emergencies.
COUNSELLING SERVICE
 Registered psychologists or social workers
 Confidential and FREE for staff and student
 “Drop-in” for first visit/then by appointment (Monday to
Friday 11am-3pm except Wednesday 12-3pm)
 Clinical & support groups
 Safer Community program/Community Care Line
 Psychiatric registrar for assessment
 WILL ALWAYS RESPOND TO A CRISIS/EMERGENCY
(within business hours)
 Access to After Hours support.
MINDFULNESS
Counselling team supports a weekly
mindfulness session
1.15 – 1.45 in the Narthex of Religious Centre
Resume 3 March 2010
Mindfulness for Academic Success (MAS)
6 - week program using Mindfulness technique to help
students lower their stress levels and improve their
grades
SAFER COMMUNITY
Students and staff are encouraged to contact the Safer
Community staff if they:
 Feel threatened or unsafe
 Have concerns about a person’s behaviour
 Are worried about a person harming themselves or
someone else
 Wish to clarify issues of responsibility, confidentiality or duty
of care
Safer Community telephone: 9905 1599
Email: [email protected]
CHAPLAINCY
The Religious Centre offers a place
of worship for a wide variety of
faiths
Chaplains are available for pastoral
counselling, mentoring and
discussion
Students run a variety of groups.
FAMILY AND CHILD CARE SERVICE
 Services for all campuses coordinated
from Clayton
 Available to students and staff
 Information on childcare options
on and off-campus
 Vacation Care Programme.
OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Tenancy information and advice
Home-stay and boarding information
Available at Clayton:
Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HWD HUB – Kathryn
Tuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg 47 – Kristine
Other times – enquiries at the HUB
(blg 10, 1st floor, Campus Centre)
STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
 Student Loans including emergency funds)
Information
Applications
 Centrelink benefits
Information
Applications
 Budgeting Advice.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’
SUPPORT
Provide assistance at orientation
Ongoing support for International students
Mentoring programs
Advice on visa issues
Language exchange
Family support
Farewell programs.
ASKING FOR HELP
It is NOT a sign of weakness to ask for help
when it is needed – it is considered
appropriate behaviour
SO - DO NOT let things get too bad before you talk
to someone about what you are thinking and
feeling. Even if it is not directly study-related, we
know that what affects you personally, affects
you academically. Do not feel guilty or ashamed
to talk to a counsellor or academic advisor.
If you want to talk to someone:
Uni Counselling Service is a good place to start.
Most campuses have daily ‘drop-in’ sessions
and will always respond to a crisis.
CLAYTON
CAULFIELD
After Hours Counselling (all campuses)
OR
Monash Research Grad. School
Monash Postgraduate Association
9905 3156
9903 2500
1300 361 008
9905 3009
9905 3197