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Support and wellbeing

Support and Wellbeing provides a range of free, confidential services to students. We are here to help you succeed on your journey by providing personalised holistic support to achieve your goals. Our services provide individual counselling, health and wellbeing support, information about academic or personal support options and referrals to external services.

Immediate assistance

If you are in Australia and need immediate assistance please call or text the 24-hour UOW Student Wellbeing Support Line:

UOW Security is also on hand 24/ 7 if you're on campus.

Support and wellbeing services

Accessibility & Inclusion

Personalised assistance for students experiencing temporary or permanent disability or medical condition/s, so they can achieve their study and career goals.

Counselling services

A free counselling service providing support with a wide range of personal, academic, social and psychological issues that may be impacting your life.

Student Support Coordinators

SSC's are experts in connecting you to support services and providing general advice and guidance. Get free, confidential advice and support, no matter what the issue.

Other wellbeing support

24-hour wellbeing support line

If you're feeling distressed or you're struggling, the wellbeing support line is available 24/7 via phone or text to help you manage those feelings.

Violence, abuse or harassment support

Support and advice for students who have experienced or witnessed behaviour that is threatening in any way.

Medical clinic

Grand Pacific Health (GPH) is located on the UOW Wollongong campus. All students are bulk billed and GPH offers services including male and female General Practitioners, nurses and psychology services.

Wellbeing workshops

Free and confidential workshops that will provide you with practical skills for managing your emotions, motivation, and relationships, as well as the tools you need to support your friends and family.

LGBTQIA+ community support

The Allsorts Queer Collective is a social and support group run by queer people for queer people. Allsorts strives to provide a safe and comfortable space for LGBTQIA+ students.

Being Well, Living Well module

An online module via Open Learning focused on helping you to live well, feel well, stay safe and spend well.

Community support services

A list of community services and programs available to support you.