UTS MENTAL HEALTH AND PERSONAL WELLBEING SERVICES
While studying law is a very rewarding experience, at times the workload can become stressful and challenging. This page contains information on many different support services that UTS and the broader community offers to students - from counselling services to mental health support lines.
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If you have any suggestions, questions or comments about the support services offered below, please contact our Wellbeing Director at wellbeing@utslss.com or our Vice President of Education at vpe@utslss.com
MENTAL WELLBEING SERVICES
BATYR:
Help break down the stigma surrounding mental health issues and change how those with mental health problems are perceived. Programs are available to enable students who have experienced mental ill-health to share their stories with others. These programs are run by Batyr, a non-profit organisation engaged by UTS to help empower and educate young people around mental health.
For further details on these programs visit: https://www.facebook.com/BatyrUTS?ref=br_tf
UTS COUNSELLING SERVICE:
The UTS Counselling Service is open Monday-Friday, five days a week, offering confidential sessions with counsellors. UTS is now offering sessions over Zoom to ensure safe social distancing.
To book a session please email student.services@uts.edu.au or +61 2 9514 1177
For further information visit:
WORKSHOPS AND GROUP COUNSELLING SESSIONS:
From managing exam and assignment stress to workshops on mindfulness and preventing procrastination - the UTS Group Counselling Service has a workshop for everyone. These sessions are currently run over Zoom.
For more information, visit:
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UTS PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC:
The UTS Psychology Clinic is another great resource on offer at UTS. This service offers very affordable private sessions with trained psychologists that are in their final year of training, under the supervision of a registered psychologist. Sessions cost only $12.50 for a concession holder for 60 minutes. For appointment enquiries, please contact the UTS Psychology Clinic by phone or email.
Phone: 02 9514 7339
Email: clinicalpsychology.clinic@uts.edu.au
Location: One Hundred Broadway Clinic, One Hundred Broadway (Corner Broadway and Abercrombie Streets), Ultimo NSW 2007
Non-UTS students: can access this service for $25 per appointment.
Please note: Zoom and face-to-face appointments
are currently available.
UTS MEDICAL SERVICE:
Affordable and confidential appointments can be made by staff and students with accredited healthcare professionals at The University Health Service. To book an appointment:
To access this service, call (02) 9514 1177.
The health service is located on level 6,
room 01.06.001 of Building 1.
Mental Health support or advice and treatment for any health problem can also be attained by visiting your local General Practitioner Doctor (GP). Your GP may complete a Mental Health Care Plan and refer you for free or discounted sessions with a psychologist.
International students residing in Australia can also access this service through their Overseas Student Health Cover. Appointments are available face-to-face or over the phone
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SERVICES
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
UTS offers an in-house Financial Assistance Team to assist students with all sorts of financial needs, including applying for a loan, grants for textbooks, study-related living expenses, technology costs and rental subsidies when living in UTS housing. Book an appointment by calling from Monday-Friday 9:30am-4:30pm on +61 2 9514 1177
Currently all appointments are by phone, with the Financial Assistance staff telephoning you at the time of your scheduled appointment. If you have a preference for Zoom, please email Financial Assistance. Email - financial.assistance@uts.edu.au www.uts.edu.au/current-students/support/financial-help/financial-assistance-programs
ONLINE AND TELEPHONE SERVICES
UTS Sexual Assault Support Line on: 1800 531 626
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UTS Security can also be contacted by dialling 6 from any campus phone or calling 1800 249 559 (24 hours).
LIFELINE:
If you require immediate help please contact Lifeline, a confidential and 24-hour telephone crisis support line 13 11 14.
R U OK?:
R U OK? is a harm prevention charity that encourages people to stay connected and have conversations that can help others through difficult times in their lives. The website contains fact sheets, guides and information on ways for you to start a meaningful conversation with someone who may be struggling https://www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask
LGBTIQA+ SERVICES
TWENTY10 GLCS:
Twenty10 GLCS Provides a range of support services and social spaces for people of diverse genders, sexualities and sexes in NSW. Services are aimed specifically at people aged under 26. Their website includes methods of accessing support, including housing, and is full of resources that may be helpful. https://www.twenty10.org.au/
QLIFE:
QLife provides anonymous and free LGBTI peer support and referral for people in Australia wanting to talk about sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships. We know that sometimes issues with your University experience bleed into other spheres within your life, so it is important that you seek the support you might not know you need. https://qlife.org.au/
QUEER COLLECTIVE AT UTS:
Students can visit the Queer Collective space for peer support on campus, located in Building 5.
To gain access to the space and to join the Queer Collective, please contact
queer@utsstudentsassociation.org
For more information, please visit: https://utsstudentsassociation.org.au/collectives/queer
UTS ALLY PROGRAM:
The UTS Ally program creates awareness of issues related to sexual and gender identity, supports the rights of all students and staff regardless of sexual orientation and gender, and supports and celebrates an inclusive, diverse and safe university community, based on respect and dignity.
An Ally is a trained volunteer who provides safe contact for students and staff identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual and intersex, and those questioning their sexual or gender identity.
What do Allies do?
Allies have a special Ally sticker or poster on their office door or on display in their workspace when they are present. Allies have a folder of resources that they can use
to assist people who enquire. They are also a safe person from whom to seek help if you need assistance or believe you may be in danger. Please contact equity@uts.edu.au
for more information.
ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
The Accessibility Service is the University’s central contact point for all students living with one or more disabilities, medical or mental health conditions. The Accessibility Service provides assistance and support to access services, and to make requests for assessment arrangements and reasonable adjustments.
Please contact this service via the email accessibility@uts.edu.au or +61 2 9514 1177.
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICE
Legal advice is provided on a range of matters including tenancy, employment, traffic and criminal offences, civil matters, consumer claims, debts, family issues, business, and many other areas. The UTSSA Student Legal Service can also certify documents as true copies, and witness statutory declarations and other formal
documents.
The service is run by a solicitor who is assisted by two trainee lawyers. All legal advice is provided by the solicitor and all matters are dealt with in strict confidence.
Website: www.utsstudentsassociation.org.au/services/student-legal-service
Email: studentlegalservice@uts.edu.au
Phone: 02 9514 2484