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Support throughout
your studies
The University of Melbourne offers one of the most
comprehensive student support networks in Australia.
SERVICE DIRECTORY
If you‘re looking for help but don‘t know where to start, try the Student Services Finder:
STUDENT SERVICES
Academic Skills
Services to assist you in developing
academic and English language skills.
Careers & Employment
Expert, up-to-date careers advice
and information.
Chaplaincy
Pastoral and spiritual care
and confdential support and
encouragement to all students and
staff, whatever their faith.
Children‘s Services
Two University-operated day care
centres for children of students
and staff.
Counselling and Psychological
Services
Free, confdential counselling.
Diagnostic English Language
Assessment (Dela)
Diagnostic tool that identifes the
academic language skills you may
need to develop further in order to
excel in your studies.
Disability Liaison
Advice, information and services
to reduce the impact of health and
disability-related issues.
Eye Care Clinic
Glasses and contact lenses at
signifcantly reduced costs for
students.
Financial Aid
Support with fnancial issues relevant
to students, including interest-free
loans, Centrelink advice and cost-of-
living estimates.
Graduate Centre
A dedicated centre for graduate
students which houses the Graduate
Student Association, the Melbourne
School of Graduate Research,
computer facilities, study carrels and
kitchens.
Health Service
Comprehensive bulk-billing health service
for students and their dependants.
International Student Services
(ISS)
Services and programs for
international students and their
families, including:
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Online pre-departure briefngs
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Orientation events
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Emergency contact for family or
relatives
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Student support
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Visa and migration advice
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Language support for partners
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Networking opportunities with
fellow students.
See page 125.
Library
One of the largest in Australia, the
University of Melbourne Library
operates in 12 locations and offers
extensive services, facilities and
study spaces.
Melbourne University Sport
Broad range of professional health
and wellness services in modern,
fully equipped facilities.
Murrup Barak Melbourne
Institute for Indigenous
Development
Range of social and academic
support services for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander students.
Security
Promotes personal safety and theft
prevention. A 24-hour security escort
service is available to all students.
Student Housing
Information about housing options
and services. See pages 22–23.
Student Union
Wide range of cultural and
extracurricular activities as well
as support services for students,
including advocacy and legal.
Our libraries
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Books and other items
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languages