Melbourne School of Engineering

Transition: general support

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chaplaincy

The University Chaplaincy provides support and guidance for all students irrespective of religious beliefs.

784-786 Swanston Street
Carlton
T: 8344 7566 or 8344 4825
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/chaplains

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counselling service

The University's Counselling Service is a free and confidential service available to all students. The counsellors are qualified and experienced psychologists and social workers with an understanding of a wide range of problems. Appointments with a counsellor can be made in person or by phone.

Level 2, 138 Cardigan Street
T: 8344 6927 and 8344 6928
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/counsel

 

disability liaison unit

disability liaison & mental health

Support is available for students with physical or mental health issues. Refer to the website below for further information and contact details.
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/courses/ugrad/assessment/disability.html

disability liaison unit (DLU)

The DLU provides information and support to students with a disability and assists them to participate fully in University life.

Richard Berry House
Masson Road, Parkville Campus
T: 03 8344 7068 (Voice)
T: 03 8344 4369 (TTY)
E: DLU-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

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financial aid

Student Financial Aid is located on the ground floor of the Baldwin Spencer Building. The service provides:

  • financial planning advice
  • information on loans and bursaries
  • help with Centrelink or tax problems

T: 8344 6053
E: finaid-info@unimelb.edu.au
services.unimelb.edu.au/finaid

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health services

The University Health Service have staff who have skills in a variety of areas including sexual health, allergies, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Both male and female doctors and nurses are available for strictly confidential consultations, and can provide certificates and letters for students applying for special consideration or special examinations. Services include general practice, occupational health, and psychiatry.

The Service is located at:
138-146 Cardigan St, Carlton
T: 8344 6904 or 8344 6905
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/health

Other public health services available to students include:

  • Royal Melbourne Hospital
  • St. Vincent's Hospital
  • Royal Women's Hospital
  • Alfred Hospital
  • Eye and Ear Hospital
dental services

Students with a health care card can obtain free dental treatment at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne on Swanston Street if they are treated by a student under the supervision of a dentist or dental specialist.

Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne
720 Swanston Street, Carlton
T: 9341 1200
E: dhsv@dhsv.org.au
www.dhsv.org.au

The Student Union Dental Service provides subsidised dental services for students with a Health Care Card. An appointment needs to be made and payment for the service must be made before the treatment.

The Dental Service
138-146 Cardigan Street,
Carlton
T: 8344 7234

optometry clinic

The Optometry Clinic will bulk bill eye examinations to Medicare.

The Victorian College of Optometry
Corner of Kepple and Cardigan Street,
Carlton
T: 9349 7400

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housing

Student Housing Service

The Student Housing Service provides housing information to students via noticeboards, the Internet, and personal advisors. A range of housing options is available including: residential colleges, hostels, share houses, rental properties and homestays.

Baldwin Spencer Building (ground floor)
T: 8344 6550
E: housing-info@unimelb.edu.au
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/housing

indigenous education

The Centre for Indigenous Education (CIE) provides support services for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It will also assist students by liaising with academic and administrative departments.

Old Physics Building, Deakin Course
T: 8344 7722
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/cie

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international student services (ISS)

International Student Services in the International Centre provides ongoing support and services for international students. Contact International Student Services for:

  • international orientation
  • visa issues and questions
  • welfare and general support
  • advocacy
  • information on bringing families to Australia and Schooling
  • advice on where to go for help

ISS activities include:

  • orientation for international students
  • language support program for spouses
  • international student e-mail newsletter
  • returning home program

International Centre
John Smyth Building, Swanston Street
T: 8344 4505
E: iss-info@unimelb.edu.au
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/international/contact.html

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melbourne university overseas student service (MUOSS)

MUOSS provides welfare, recreational and cultural activities for international students, and is considered to be the "international arm" of the Student Union. Students can use the facilities in the MUOSS lounge to relax, socialise and eat lunch in a friendly and fun atmosphere.

MUOSS Lounge
Union House (2nd floor)
T: 8344 4801

scholarships

General information on scholarships available to Engineering students can be viewed at the following website:
www.eng.unimelb.edu.au/scholarships/ug_schol.html

Specific enquiries regarding scholarships can be directed to Elise Everest in the Faculty of Engineering:
T: 8344 7247
E: everest@unimelb.edu.au

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student administration

The Student Administration office provides information and support to students regarding:

  • current student enrolment
  • examinations
  • graduations
  • MET concession card applications
  • results and academic transcripts
  • student fees
  • student ID cards

Raymond Priestly Building (first floor)
(enter via external stairs & balcony, north side)

T: 8344 4772 (undergraduate)
8344 8016 (postgraduate)
8344 6016 (academic transcripts)
8344 8022 (examinations)
8344 6017 (graduations)
9349 4731 (results for current students)

E: sa-undergrad@unimelb.edu.au
sa-postgrad@unimelb.edu.au
sa-grads@unimelb.edu.au
sa-exams@unimelb.edu.au

www.studentadmin.unimelb.edu.au/student/index.html

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student services information centre

The Student Services Information Centre is the University's central information point for all students. It provides information on a wide range of student services, general campus information, online resources, maps, guides and other printed materials. The staff can also make referrals and appointments.

159 Barry Street
University Square (cnr Grattan & Barry Street)
T: 8344 1699 or 8344 1696
www.services.unimelb.edu.au

student support centre

The Student Support Centre houses Student Financial Aid, Student Housing Services, and Careers and Employment. It is located on the ground floor of the Baldwin Spencer Building.

T: 8344 6650
E: sss-info@unimelb.edu.au
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/sss

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student union advisory service

The Student Union Advisory Service (SUAS) has trained staff to assist students with a range of academic and personal issues via free and confidential consultations. Areas that SUAS can assist with include:

  • legal issues
  • overseas student issues
  • housing issues
  • grievances with the University
  • special Consideration
  • academic rights and assessment
  • unsatisfactory progress hearings
  • discipline Hearings
  • women's issues
  • mature-age student's issues
  • harassment and discrimination

SUAS
Union House (third floor)
T: 8344 6546
E: suashelp@union.unimelb.edu.au
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/suas

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student union legal service

The Student Union Legal Service provides advice on general legal issues and problems.

Union House (third floor)
T: 8344 8687
www.union.unimelb.edu.au/legal/

university information centre

The University Information Centre is aimed at prospective local undergraduate students and the general public, but it provides a wide range of brochures regarding courses, fees, accommodation, and student services, as well as campus maps and public lecture programs.

Richard Berry Building
Swanston Street
T: 8344 6543 / 6124
www.services.unimelb.edu.au/admissions/

See also student services information centre (above)