Welfare support

Support for financial, housing and personal challenges

Support is available to help you manage personal circumstances that may be impacting your wellbeing or studies. This could include financial hardship, housing or accommodation issues, food insecurity, or other life challenges.

The Student Wellbeing team can provide practical guidance, connect you with relevant services (both on and off campus), and help you explore available support options based on your needs.

Submit a CARE Form

A good place to start on your support journey is clearly defining what your needs are so you can create an individual road map for support. From there you can use Ask Izzy or The Good Shepherd where you can find resources and assistance near you.

Here is a list of community supports for food, emergency relief and welfare you can access:

• Study NSW offers a welfare hub to assist students during the covid pandemic. If you are an international student, also refer to our International Students page, including financial support.
• Hornsby Connect offers a low-cost “Staples” bag containing grocery options, with options for personal hygiene and meat options at an additional cost.
• Reach Community Initiatives in the Ryde area has partnered with OzHarvest to provide frozen meals and Emergency Food Parcels for those who need support.
• Anglicare has emergency food assistance across NSW, and provide advice on financial issues such as rental arrears, assistance with bond and financial counselling.
• Western Sydney MRC has an emergency relief program targeted at immediate needs in times of crisis.
• City of Sydney has a dedicated hotline for non-emergency and non-medical referrals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Rough Edges offers a variety of services including their community assistance program, a solution-focused initiative to assist people with different practical considerations.
• Bay City Care has emergency relief targeted at maintaining dignity and self-reliance.
• Ozharvest provides no-cost food hampers. Register for your hamper today.
• Hindu Council of Australia provides cooked food, dry groceries and food vouchers to students in need. Complete the Crisis Help Form to receive support.
• Lou's place in King’s Cross is providing free takeaway lunchboxes at 12.30pm each day for female international students.
• Christian Community Aid (CCA) provides free food parcels. Call +61 (2) 9858 3222 or visit the CCA’s Eastwood office to receive a food parcel.
• Salvation Army and Vinnies can assist you with the basic costs of living.

Support is available when you need it – just reach out!