Welfare Toolkit
Access services to support your wellbeing. The Student Welfare Service can provide a range of information and referrals to additional services. Book an appointment via welfareservice@westernsydney.edu.au or 1300 668 370 (option 5).
Sexual health
Sexual health isn't just about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). It's caring for yourself physically and emotionally when you’re in a sexual relationship. Sex should be pleasurable and safe and must be based on consent.
- The Sexual Health Info Link Helps to answer questions regarding sexual health, HIV and Sexually Transmitted infections
Monday to Friday 0900 to 530pm Call 1800 451 624
- NSW Sexual Health Clinics
For sexual health information and advice, or to find your closest appropriate sexual health service, call the NSW Sexual Health Infolink on 1800 451 624 or visit NSW Sexual Health Clinics
- There are 5 sexual health clinics across the greater western Sydney region (WSLHD, SWSLHD and NBMLHD) - Parramatta, Mt Druitt, Liverpool, Kingswood and Katoomba. Clinic websites can be found here via Know Your Local Linktree: https://linktr.ee/knowyourlocal
Want to know more about healthy sex, STI testing, or condoms?
Nurse Nettie is an online service that provides qualified sexual health information to young people living in New South Wales, Australia. Run by a team of qualified sexual health nurses, Nurse Nettie is here to help answer any questions you may have about sex or sexual health.
ACON is here for community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders
Sexual health information and support specifically for international Students
https://internationalstudents.health.nsw.gov.au/safe-sex-and-screening/
Drugs and Alcohol
Drugs and alcohol can play a large part in the social culture at university. Be informed about the impacts that drug and alcohol use can have on physical and mental wellbeing.
The Alcohol and Drugs Foundation
– Information about drug and alcohol services
– Access online counselling support for drug and alcohol issues
DrinkWise – Alcohol information and support services.
Family Drug Support – Support and information for families of alcohol and drug users. Ph: 1300 368 186
NSW Quitline – Free and confidential 24 hour phone service to assist you to quit smoking. Ph: 13 78 48
Student Parents & Carers
The University understands that juggling your studies alongside caring responsibilities can be challenging. The Family and Carer Supports webpage and Student Parent and Carer Toolkit provides information about policies and services available to support you on your University journey.
Domestic and Family Violence Resources
Domestic and family violence is a pattern of behaviour to gain power and control. There are many different types of abuse including psychological or emotional violence, sexual violence, financial abuse, physical violence and spiritual violence.
It can happen to anyone regardless of ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender, age, social background or culture and can occur in any relationship.
No matter what your relationship to someone is, sexual, domestic and family violence are never ok.
Source: 1800RESPECT
For immediate crisis intervention when life may be in danger, call Emergency Services on Triple Zero (000) or go to your local hospital emergency department.
1800RESPECT - 24/7 online counselling service. Ph: 1800 737 732
NSW Domestic Violence Line - 24/7 online counselling service. Ph: 1800 656 463
Lifeline - 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention service. Ph: 13 11 14
Mensline Australia - 24/7 online counselling service for men. Ph: 1300 78 99 78
Kids Helpline - 24/7 online counselling service for young people aged 5 - 25. Ph: 1800 55 1800
National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline - 9am to 9pm weekdays and 10am to 4pm weekends and public holidays.
Ph: 1800 880 052/ ITS: 13 14 50/ NRS: 1800 555 677
The Immigrant Women’s Health Service - Counselling, health and legal service for immigrant women. Ph: 02 9726 4044/ 02 9726 1016
Translating and Interpreting Service - Free phone service to access an interpreter in your own language. Ph: 131 450 24/7
Accommodation
Link to Home is a statewide telephone service providing information, assessment and referral to specialist homelessness services, temporary accommodation and other appropriate services for people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
1800 152 152
Additional Support
Can't find what you're looking for? Visit our Wellbeing Resources webpage to learn about other services including 24/7 support.
