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University life can sometimes be hard.ÌýIf you need immediateÌýor ongoingÌýsupport, you can contact the following for free, confidential, and anonymousÌýadvice:

Urgent mental health (within Australia)

IÌýamÌýstudying locallyÌýandÌýneed immediateÌýsupport forÌýmental healthÌýor suicide preventionÌýfor myself or someoneÌýelse.

Lifeline (24-hour)Ìý
13 11 14

Mental Health Line (24-hour)
1800 011 511

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Urgent mental health (outside Australia)

IÌýamÌýcurrentlyÌýoverseasÌýandÌýneed immediate mental health supportÌýor suicide preventionÌýfor myself or someone else.

UNSW Security (24-hour)Ìý
+ 61 2 9385 6000

Medibank hotline (24-hour)Ìý
+61 2 8905 0307 (you don’t need to be a Medibank customer)

General mental health support

I needÌýinformation and resources toÌýmanage my mental health during my studies, face-to-face or online.

UNSW Psychology and Wellness (9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday):
02 9385 5418

Out of hours? Call the UNSW After Hours Mental Health Support Line (5pm-9am and 24 hours on weekends):
02 9385 5418

Text a counsellor after hours (5pm-9am and 24 hours on weekends) on 0485 826 595.

  • I need to meet with a Support Advisor for help and information about university life, student visas, wellbeing, academic performance, family pressure, reducing my study load, program leave, fee remission, time management, stress, anxiety or anything else.

  • I need to speak with a counsellorÌýfor a free telehealth orÌýface-to-faceÌýappointment.

    Psychology and WellnessÌý9385 5418Ìý

  • I need educational adjustments to help manage my studies and my disability, medical and/or mental health condition.

    Equitable Learning ServicesÌý(ELS)Ìý9065 1500

  • I need to report a mental health emergency or physical threat on campus, or activate a welfare check, including after hours or outside of Australia.

    Security (24-hour)Ìý9385 6666

    Triple ZeroÌý000

  • I need support and advice about an incident or need to report sexual harassment, assault or misconduct.

  • I would like general guidance on wellbeing, staying healthy and safe in my personal life.

  • I am concerned about another student’s mental health or wellbeing and would like someone to check-in with them.Ìý

    Email Jo Cassidy

  • I am concerned about an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander student or have a query about our Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community, such as advice on culturally appropriate communication and protocols.

    EmailÌýADA Indigenous

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  • I want to live chat with a student mentor, who can answer my questions and help me find the right support for my circumstances.

  • I want to make social connections with other students, either on campus or online.

  • I want to learn more about clubs, volunteering, sport, events, wellness and more.

  • I am an international student looking for information on the programs and services available to support me during my time at UNSW.

  • I am an international student looking to connect with a Support Advisor for help with adjusting to life at UNSW and the broader community,Ìýunderstanding student visa conditions, personal issues, financial difficulties, accommodation and more.

  • I need help to develop and refine my academic skills through booking a personal consultation, workshop or course.

    EmailÌýAcademic Skills Support

  • I am aÌýstaff memberÌýconcerned about a student’s wellbeing and am looking for advice from a mental healthÌýclinician, orÌýwould like to request a support advisor to checkÌýin on this student.

    Mental Health ConnectÌý9348 0085 (staff helpline, M-F, 9am-5pm)