Introduction to Health and Wellbeing

Presented by

Counselling PsychologistMonash University Counselling Service

(directorate of ) HEALTH & WELLBEING HUB

Student Financial Aid & Loans Off-campus Housing Advice International Students’ Support

Health Service Counselling Service Safer Community Chaplaincy Family and Childcare Service Occupational Health and Safety.

HUB 1st floor Western extension of the Campus

Centre Good place to ask for help if uncertain what

you need Staffed by student advisors with knowledge

of all the areas just listed Reception for the Counselling Service

HEALTH & MEDICAL SERVICEStaffed by male & female General Practitioners

Bulk billing for Monash studentsGeneral Medicine

Health AdviceSports MedicineTravel needsSexual HealthEmergencies.

COUNSELLING SERVICE Registered psychologists or social workers Confidential and FREE for staff and student “Drop-in” for first visit/then by appointment (Monday to

Friday 11am-3pm except Wednesday 12-3pm) Clinical & support groups Safer Community program/Community Care Line Psychiatric registrar for assessment WILL ALWAYS RESPOND TO A CRISIS/EMERGENCY

(within business hours) Access to After Hours support.

MINDFULNESS

Counselling team supports a weekly mindfulness session

1.15 – 1.45 in the Narthex of Religious CentreResume 3 March 2010

Mindfulness for Academic Success (MAS) 6 - week program using Mindfulness technique to help students lower their stress levels and improve their grades

SAFER COMMUNITYStudents and staff are encouraged to contact the Safer Community staff if they:

Feel threatened or unsafe Have concerns about a person’s behaviour Are worried about a person harming themselves or

someone else Wish to clarify issues of responsibility, confidentiality or duty

of care

Safer Community telephone: 9905 1599Email: safercommunity@adm.monash.edu.au

CHAPLAINCYThe Religious Centre offers a place

of worship for a wide variety of faiths

Chaplains are available for pastoral counselling, mentoring and

discussionStudents run a variety of groups.

FAMILY AND CHILD - CARE SERVICE

Services for all campuses coordinated from Clayton

Available to students and staff Information on childcare options

on and off-campus Vacation Care Programme.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSINGTenancy information and adviceHome-stay and boarding information

Available at Clayton:Monday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. HWD HUB – KathrynTuesday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Bldg 47 – Kristine

Other times – enquiries at the HUB (blg 10, 1st floor, Campus Centre)

STUDENT FINANCIAL AID Student Loans including emergency funds)

InformationApplications

Centrelink benefitsInformationApplications

Budgeting Advice.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ SUPPORT

Provide assistance at orientation Ongoing support for International

students Mentoring programsAdvice on visa issuesLanguage exchangeFamily supportFarewell programs.

ASKING FOR HELPIt is NOT a sign of weakness to ask for help when it is needed – it is considered appropriate behaviour

SO - DO NOT let things get too bad before you talk to someone about what you are thinking and feeling. Even if it is not directly study-related, we know that what affects you personally, affects you academically. Do not feel guilty or ashamed to talk to a counsellor or academic advisor.

If you want to talk to someone:Uni Counselling Service is a good place to start.Most campuses have daily ‘drop-in’ sessions and will always respond to a crisis.

CLAYTON 9905 3156CAULFIELD 9903 2500

After Hours Counselling (all campuses) 1300 361 008OR

Monash Research Grad. School 9905 3009Monash Postgraduate Association 9905 3197