Student support

By Jeremy Thomas

It is understandable that unexpected things can happen to you while studying at university. This is why student support is such a major aspect at MQU.

Imagine for a second:

 After the unlucky event of breaking both of your legs in a car accident, your partner suddenly calls and is asking for a divorce. They've now left you all alone to fend for yourself…Great! To make matters worse, your boss leaves a message on your phone….simply put, you've been fired.

I guess the above example was a bit dramatic I admit, but I’m sure you can understand that life can be a little unfortunate at times. Luckily for students at Macquarie there is support for such events.

·         Childcare services – Are you studying with kids? No biggie. There are two childcare centres located on the grounds of Macquarie. Both Banksia cottage and Gumnut cottage provide a safe and fostering environment for your kids while you’re out doing the hard yards at university.

Banksia cottage: ph. (02) 9850 7781

Gumnut cottage: ph. (02) 9850 7740

                                                

·         Counselling – If you have any particular psychological or emotional problem, this is definitely the place to go. Trained professionals can help you with any sort of problems you may have! Did I mention it’s free?

Ph. (02) 9850 7497 

·         Disability service- Having a disability, whether permanent or temporary, can be a difficult aspect to cope with at university. Luckily there are trained staff that can provide help in any sort of circumstance you may have.

Ph. (02) 9850 7497

·           Medical service- Macquarie University provides its own general practitioner service. If you have any sort of health issues this is of course the best place to be.

Ph. (02) 9812 3944

·         Security- Of course priority number is your safety! Security services operate 24/7 on campus with regular patrols, monitoring alarms and CCTV.

Ph. (02) 9850 7112

·         Welfare service- If you’re having monetary problems, renting issues, legal issues or academic progress issues then the student welfare service can help you.

 Ph. (02) 9850 7497

Published on Feb 20, 2013

Campus Wellbeing and Support

Level 2 C8A Lincoln Building, 

Macquarie University NSW 2109