Relationships

  1. Students
  2. Support
  3. Personal support
  4. Social support
  5. Relationships

Fostering positive relationships

The Welfare Service provides support, information, advocacy and referral on a wide range of relationship issues.

We provide support on issues including, but not limited to:

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  • family relationships
  • intimate relationships
  • healthy relationships
  • domestic and family violence matters
  • gender and sexuality matters
  • sexual health matters
  • parenting as a student and support for parents
  • childcare options.

If you require support at a time when our office is closed, you may wish to use our emergency contacts list.

Identifying harmful behaviours and planning for safety

Harmful behaviours indicative of violence are not always physical and can take many forms including:

  • sexual
  • psychological
  • verbal
  • financial
  • spiritual.

Recognising parts of our relationships that harmful to your wellbeing is a crucial step.

If there is violence in your relationships, it is important to think of ways to stay safe which can be completed through making a Safety Plan. 1800 Respect has details on this. You can work with the Welfare Service to develop one together by calling 9850 7497.

If you notice you are using harmful behaviours or violence and want to seek support, the Welfare Service can provide a non-judgmental space to provide information, support and referrals for those who use violence.

The Welfare Service can discuss your options, provide support and referrals, including guiding students through Victim Services and other domestic and family violence services. Submit a CARE report to discuss your options.

Navigating family as a student

Studying while managing family commitments can present new concerns to consider. Some students attempt to find independence through their university life, or some students need to balance the needs of their children while studying.

Some things you can do to help balance your family commitments are:

  • actively speak about what you have learnt with the family
  • ensure you are balancing time to study regularly along with other commitments
  • be clear about the boundaries you need.

If you would like to discuss concerns relating to relationships in the family, you can contact the Welfare Service through a CARE report to discuss your options.