Student Wellbeing
University College prioritises student wellbeing and mental health by acknowledging the personal, academic, and social needs of all students. Each student is recognised and valued for being their own unique person, and a multitude of holistic programs and supports foster a foundation for students to develop positive wellbeing in accordance with their own individual interests and needs.
The Head of College, Dean of Students, Dean of Studies and the Student Wellbeing Coordinator work collaboratively when dealing with issues relating to pastoral care and maintain an open door policy for students to discuss issues of concern.
Dean of Students
Weekdays during office hours
The Dean of Students is responsible for student wellbeing, and is assisted by a team of support staff.
Student Wellbeing Coordinator
Weekdays during office hours
The Student Wellbeing Coordinator is responsible for wellbeing programming and activities, and is available for counselling appointments five days a week during business hours.
Youth Workers
Daily 10:00pm - 6:00am
The Youth Worker team support student wellbeing by responding to community issues, assisting with emergency situations, and performing security checks around campus during the overnight hours from 10.00pm - 6.00am, seven days per week.
Resident Tutors
Weekdays: 5.00pm - 11.00pm
Weekends/Public holidays: 8.00am - 5.30pm
The Resident Tutors on site have an academic and mentorship role. They support students through provision of the tutorial program, their participation in the sporting, social and cultural activities of the College, and the academic mentoring program for first year students.
Resident Tutors are available for student support:
5.00pm - 11.00pm weekdays
8.00am - 5.30pm on weekends and public holidays
After Hours support
For after hours and weekend support, call the duty phone on 0416 113 147
Student Wellbeing Coordinator appointments
Counselling appointments
Counselling appointments are offered both in person and via Zoom.
Appointments can be made by scanning the QR code which will take you to the booking site for appointments.
You can also email studentwellbeing@unicol.unimelb.edu.au or text 0436 112 929 for an appointment.
If a student's mental health needs are deemed to be greater than can be supported within the College environment, the Wellbeing Coordinator or Dean of Students will assist students in a collaborative manner to seek appropriate external resources.
Student Privacy
The College will respect the privacy of students wherever possible and is particularly concerned with maintaining confidentiality in respect to matters relating to their health and wellbeing.
Counselling appointments with the Student Wellbeing Coordinator are strictly confidential, meaning students can expect information shared in sessions to remain private. In matters where there is a duty of care to student safety or concern for wellbeing, students can expect that the Student Wellbeing Coordinator will share relevant information in a confidential manner with only those parties whom need to be involved to best support student interests.
There may be circumstances in which the College may owe a duty of care to individuals that cannot be discharged unless the institution takes action on information provided in confidence. For example, where information concerns potential harm to the individual or to others, the College must weigh the duty of confidentiality against the potential harm.
OTHER RESOURCES
Monthly Wellbeing Newsletter
