Resources
Wellbeing and support services
Safer Community Program
The Safer Community Program is here to help.
If you, or someone you know, have experienced discrimination, bullying, sexual harassment, sexually assault, or other concerning, threatening or violent behaviours, the Safer Community Program provides support, referrals and information to assist you.
Contact us
Security escorts
University security officers staff the Security Control Room and patrol the campus 24 hours a day. They are available to escort University staff and students to their car, closest public transport/taxi pickup point, college or other locations on or in the near vicinity of the central campus. If you can, pre-book this service or give us a call on +61 3 8344 4674 or 1800 246 066.
Campus security
Trained Security Officers patrol the Parkville campus 24 hours a day and are responsible for the safety of the University community and the security of its property. Report any incidents or suspicious activity immediately.
- General enquiries: +61 3 8344 4674
- In an emergency: +61 3 8344 6666 or 1800 246 066
Blue emergency telephones
Blue emergency telephones around the campus give you direct intercom access to Security and are monitored by video surveillance. To activate, just press the Emergency button.
Stop 1: connecting students and services
With our staff working side-by-side, you'll be able to access the right service when you need it - online, on the phone and in person.
Counselling and psychological services
Counselling and Psychological Services provides professional counselling, workshops, and consultancy services for students and staff. Counsellors are experienced psychologists and social workers, offering a confidential, responsive and respectful service, regardless of your cultural background, beliefs or lifestyle. The Counselling and psychological services website contains details of our range of services and online resources, all aimed at maximising your full academic and/or working potential.
Counselling and psychological services website
Student equity and disability support
Student Equity and Disability support works with students, academic and professional staff and relevant members of the broader community to recommend and implement reasonable adjustments in accordance with the University’s policies and relevant State and Federal Government legislation.
Student equity and disability support website
Student housing, financial aid, and student support
Student welfare is at the centre of all of our services. We understand that housing, finances and wellbeing are closely connected to your success as a student and we're here to help you achieve your best.
Health service
The University of Melbourne Health Service provides health care for both local and international students, staff and their dependents.
Chaplaincy
Chaplains are representatives of different faith groups in the wider community, who are placed in the University by their respective faith group with the approval of the Vice-Chancellor. Chaplaincy is one way that religious groups connect with and serve the University community.
Occupational Health and Safety
Health and Safety information and resources for staff, students and contractors of the University of Melbourne.
University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU)
The Student Union is a diverse and exciting place committed to supporting all students, and to providing quality experiences on campus that create a community for students, staff and visitors.
Students automatically have access to all Union services, including:
- a community of other like-minded students
- art, culture and fun
- support services to provide help when you need it
- representation on the issues that affect you
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Graduate Student Association (GSA)
The University of Melbourne Graduate Student Association Inc. (GSA) is the student representative body for postgraduates at the University of Melbourne. The GSA supports graduate students and speaks up within the University and in the wider community to help graduate students and improve postgraduate education, research and welfare.