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WELLBEING SUPPORT

Whether you need practical advice on time management, or emotional guidance on dealing with homesickness, we’re here for you every step of the way.

FIND SUPPORT STUDENT COUNSELLING

Student Counsellors with experience in specific aspects of emotional wellbeing are available to offer guidance and support on any aspect of life that might be affecting your academic journey.

With thousands of students passing through our campuses, we’ve developed valuable insights into the challenges you might face and we’ve tailored a comprehensive range of support services to help you tackle any barriers to academic success, health or happiness.

Current students can book for a virtual or face-to-face appointment with our Student Counsellors via online booking. Make an appointment for support with welfare and wellbeing issues including:

  • Student safety
  • Loneliness and/or homesickness
  • Personal relationships
  • Academic difficulties and stress
  • Financial problems
  • Personal trauma
  • Employment options
  • Concerns regarding friends and family
  • Personal health
  • Reporting sexual harassment and/or sexual assault

 

Appointments for current students
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As a member of the Griffith Community, you can also access Griffith University’s free counselling and wellbeing service and some additional student services.  After hours CRISIS number for this service: 1300785442

If you require further assistance or encounter problems, the Overseas Students Ombudsman website contains information for students and private providers in English and 21 other languages.

I have used the student counselling team. They offered amazing support and have helped me with my emotional growth. The confidence I have right now is thanks to them.

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SUPPORT AT GRIFFITH COLLEGE

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SERVICES

Healthy living is an essential part of successful study! The Griffith University Health Service located on the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses offers bulk-billing for medical consultations for international students with a current OSHC policy and for local students covered by Medicare.

The health service provides:

  • Free nursing consultations
  • Emergency and first aid treatment
  • Preventative medical treatment
  • Treatment of ongoing/recurring conditions
  • Routine pap smears
  • Sexual health advice including testing and treatment
  • Immunisations and overseas travel vaccinations and advice
  • Referrals for x-rays, specialist treatment and ultrasounds
  • ECG recording
  • Pregnancy testing and shared care
  • Confidential needle exchange and support program
  • Health information
  • Ancillary health services include psychiatry, optometry, massage and acupuncture
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SAFE CAMPUSES

We are committed to providing safe and inclusive communities, on-campus and online, which are free from harassment, bullying, discrimination and assault.

We encourage all members of the Griffith community to call out, report and seek support if disrespectful behaviours occur.

  • For Griffith University Campus Security: Phone 1800 800 707
  • Student Counselling and Wellbeing: Book an appointment via Digital Campus or ask for assistance to connect with the team  via reception
  • Crisis Support (24 hours / 7 days): Phone 1300 785 442
  • Report or disclose online (can be done anonymously)

In case of an emergency:

  • For Police, Fire of Ambulance: Immediately phone 000 or 112 from a mobile

Campus Support is available:

    • Brisbane City

(07) 3735 6900, Griffith College Reception – Level 5

    • Gold Coast

(07) 5552 7777,  Griffith University Campus Support – Academic 1 (G01) Room 3.39

(07) 5552 8500, Griffith College Reception – G52 Level 4

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