Support and services

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Macquarie University supports and services

Personal support and services are available for staff and students and can be accessed at any time.

This page provides students and staff with links to various support options on- and off-campus relating to matters of diversity and inclusion.

Macquarie University offers several personal support services that you can reach at any time.

wellbeing concerns about your or another student’s physical or mental wellbeing
inappropriate behaviour concerning harassment or other unwanted behaviours involving students
academic misconduct, or make a complaint or feedback on a service or experience.

There are also some several external organisations and services that can provide support and assistance to students and staff.

ACON is NSW’s leading LGBTQ health organisation, providing community health, inclusion and HIV responses for people of diverse sexualities and genders.
Minus18 is an organisation for LGBTQIA+ youth, improving lives through events, workshops, and peer support.
Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre specialises in supporting young people, aged 12 – 25 years, with alcohol and drug counselling services.
1800RESPECT is the National Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence Counselling Service providing information, referrals, and counselling.
Full Stop Australia provides counselling, training, and advocacy to support people impacted by sexual, domestic, and family violence.
Lifeline provides 24/7 crisis support and suicide prevention services.
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.
Black Rainbow Australia is a national organisation supporting the health and wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who identify as LGBTQIA+SB.

These are just a few options, and there might be other support services that are better suited to your situation.