At your service

The staff of the Counselling Service are here to help you - why not make the most of it?

Through our COMPASS Programs we provide a confidential consultation and advisory service for all staff in regard to student welfare and development, either over the phone or in person. We run many different programs, workshops and seminars for students and some specifically for staff or students in a support role. We also aim to contribute to different aspects of campus life and a sense of community on campus through innovative programs and collaborations with other faculties, schools and departments and with student organisations.

For Academic Advisors

We have two services which Academic Advisors may find useful:

Tell us what you want !

Counselling Service team members are available to present tailored programs in your Faculty or School. To discuss what you need and how we can tailor a seminar for you please contact the Counselling Service on 9385-5418 or email the director of the service Annie Andrews. Alternatively, have a look at the seminars and workshops we are currently offering students and then fill out an online request form for staff telling us what you would like. Alternatively you can email our Outreach Coordinator Joyce Chong.

Examples of previous seminars presented in Schools and Faculties include:

• Time Management
• Stress Management
• Procrastination
• Campus Care Program - Assisting Students at Risk
• Relaxation Skills
• Secrets to Succeeding at Uni
• Hypotheticals (panel discussion for O-Week)
• and more...

The Counselling Service can tailor a program to your needs!

Example of Recent Seminar

Our Campus Care Program - Assisting Students At Risk was recently held for staff involved in the First Year Experience network. The focus of this seminar is to equip staff to recognise factors that place a student at risk, identify who is at risk, as well as teach basic strategies for assessing the seriousness of a situation and intervening in an appropriate way. A list of services/who to contact for help is also provided and staff are given the opportunity to consider different case scenarios and what action they might take. If you would like to have the Campus Care Program seminar in your department, school or faculty, please contact us below.

Other Services for Staff

Don't forget that UNSW provides many other great services for both academic and general staff including:

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