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Where to get help

Here you will find all the contacts you may need for support for on an off university campus.

If you are in immediate danger and require urgent assistance, we encourage you to call '000'.

If you are on-campus, you can also call campus security on 6201 2222.

University support

UC Medical and Counselling Centre

Operating hours: 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday
Contact number: (02) 6201 2351

Student Wellbeing

Operating hours: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Contact details: (02) 6206 8841 or wellbeing@canberra.edu.au

UC Security

Available 24 hours
Contact details: (02) 6201 2222

Security Chaperone Service

On request, a member of our Security team can escort you to and from your vehicle or closest bus stop to campus, at any time of the day or night. Please remain where you are and one of our friendly security team will meet you and walk with you to your destination.

Contact details: 6201 2222

UC Crisis Line

For after-hours support, weekends and public holidays

Contact details: 1300 271 790 or text: 0488 884 227

The 91Porn has partnered with Lifeline to deliver the UC Crisis Line to ensure that staff and students can seek immediate relief from emotional distress, can safely manage threats to life or safety, and explore coping strategies in both the short and long-term, particularly when out of hours support is needed. The University Crisis Line is available to all students regardless of location.

Staff support

Contact the UC Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for independent and confidential counselling support for UC staff and their immediate families.

National support

  • 1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732, or 
  • Lifeline: 13 11 14, or lifeline.org.au
  • QLife: 1800 184 527, or qlife.org.au
  • MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78, or mensline.org.au
  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636, or beyondblue.org.au

Support at UC Bruce Campus Key Contacts

UC SecurityIf you need assistance on campus please contact UC Security on (02) 6201 2222. Security staff will liaise with police, ambulance and/or UC support services as necessary. Security also escorts students and staff around campus after hours.
Director of Student LifeThe Director Student Life is a students point of call for advice, support and referrals. Please contact the Director Student Life via email
UC Medical & Counsellingthe UC Medical & Counselling Centre provides medical and health advice and assistance and a free counselling service for students - call (02) 6206 2351.
Student WellbeingThe Wellbeing Team offer students support, care and connection with any concern that you may face. We can support you with any personal, financial or study issues and referral to other internal and external agencies - call (02) 6206 8841.
Multi-Faith Centre (MFC)The MFC Chaplaincy team offers pastoral care services to all staff and students.  Pastoral care is provided in a safe and confidential environment
UC Students' Representative Council (UCSRC) Women's OfficerContact the Women's Officer for confidential and impartial advice on problems you may be facing.
Living on campus?A good place to get advice or assistance is to contact the Senior Residential Advisor or Coordinator.

ACT External Support Services

Belconnen Police Station

General Inquiries: (02) 6256 7777
Canberra HospitalPhone: (02) 6244 2222
CALMS (Canberra After-Hours Locum Medical Service)Phone: 1300 422 567 
Calvary HospitalPhone: (02) 6201 6111
Crisis Assessment and Treatment Team (CATT)

Phone: (02) 6205 1065 or: 1800 629 354 (24 hours)

The is a seven day 24 hour outreach service. Their role is to provide a highly accessible and responsive acute mental health assessment and treatment service in the most appropriate setting.

Canberra Rape Crisis Centre

Phone: (02) 6247 2525

provides counselling information and support for women and children who have experienced sexual violence. The Centre can help with referrals and information about legal or medical concerns.

Domestic Violence Crisis Service (DVCS)

Phone: (02) 6280 0900 (24 hours) / TTY hearing impaired: (02) 6228 1852

Theprovides crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, information, support and practical assistance for people subjected to, or using, violence and abuse in relationships, giving priority to those subjected to violence. DVCS is able to meet people in a safe space to talk over any issues you are facing. The DVCS is also able to help you access crisis and long-term accommodation.

Canberra Sexual Health Centre

Phone: (02) 5124 2184 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00pm)

The provides free and confidential information, counselling and treatment. The Centre is staffed by doctors and nurses trained in the area of sexual health. A walk-in clinic, which does not require an appointment, is open during the working week.
Women's Health Service

Phone: (02) 6205 1078

The ACT provides a range of free services including nursing, medical and counselling services for women by women, from locations in Civic, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Phillip and Belconnen.

Sexual Assault Counselling for Men – SAMSSA

Phone: (02) 6287 3935 / Emergency Contact: 6247 2525

(SAMSSA) provides a support network for men who have experienced sexual violence.

Lifeline

Phone: 13 11 14 (24 hours, 7 days)

qualified counsellors provide support to callers 24/7.

Gay Information Counselling Service (GICS)

Phone: (02) 6247 2726

If you are unable to contact the GICS, callers from the ACT may call 1800 18 4527 between 7.30pm and 10pm local time. Your call will be diverted to the Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW.

Lesbian Counselling Service

Phone: (02) 6247 8882 (6.30pm-8.30pm, Monday).

QLife Counselling Serviceoffers phone chat counselling from 3pm-Midnight in your State or Territory, everyday.
Phone: 1800 184 527 (3pm-12am, 7 days)

Support at TAFE Queensland Key Contacts (all locations)

TAFE Queensland South Bank and Mt GravattIf you need assistance on the Brisbane campus please call (07) 3244 5095 or email studentsupport.services@tafe.qld.edu.au
NameRoleContact Details
Vanessa CrawfordDean (A/g), Higher EducationPh: (07) 3244 5711
Email: Vanessa.Crawford@tafe.qld.edu.au
Sallyann BowerOperations Manager, CADD and UC Appointed OfficerPh: (07) 3244 6479
Email: UCAppointedOfficer.tafeqld@canberra.edu.au

Queensland External Support Contacts (all locations)

Queensland Police Link:Ph: 131 444
Queensland Sexual Assault Help Line:Ph: 1800 010 120.
1800 Respect:Ph: 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day). is Australia's national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Bravehearts:Ph: 1800 272 831 or (07) 5552 3000. is Australia's leading child protection organisation.
Lifeline:Ph: 13 11 14 (24 hours a day). qualified counsellors provide support to callers 24/7.

Support at TAFE NSW Northern Sydney Key Contacts

NameRoleContact Detail
Lynn Van Der WagenCourse Convenor - B. Event & Tourism ManagementPh: (02) 9941 5350
Email: Lynn.Vanderwagen@tafensw.edu.au
Barbara Baker-RichardsUC Appointed OfficerEmail: UCAppointedOfficer.nsi@canberra.edu.au

NSW External Support Contacts (all locations)

NSW Rape Crisis Centre:Ph: 1800 424 017 or (02) 9819 6565.
1800 Respect:Ph: 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day). is Australia's national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
Domestic Violence Line, Department of Community Services:Ph: 1800 656 463 (24 hours a day).
Bravehearts NSW:Ph: 1800 272 831 or (07) 5552 3000. is Australia's leading child protection organisation.
Lifeline:Ph: 13 11 14 (24 hours a day). qualified counsellors provide support to callers 24/7.

Support at Global Business College of Australia Key Contacts (GBCA)

NameRoleContact Details
Edmond WanStudent Support Officer and UC Appointed OfficerPh: (03) 9326 9677
Email: UCAppointedOfficer.gbca@canberra.edu.au
Wen ShaoAcademic Director Ph: (03) 9041 3050
Email: wen.shao@gbca.edu.au

VIC External Support Contacts (all locations)

Sexual Assault Crisis Line:Ph: 1800 806 292 or (03) 9344 2725 / (03) 9344 2744. .
1800 Respect:Ph: 1800 737 732 (24 hours a day). is Australia's national sexual assault, domestic and family violence counselling service.
CASA Forum: lists Victorian Centres against Sexual Assault.
Bravehearts Victoria:Ph: 1800 272 831 or (07) 5552 3000. is Australia's leading child protection organisation.
Lifeline:Ph: 13 11 14 (24 hours a day). qualified counsellors provide support to callers 24/7.