Student life support
University is full of new, fun, and exciting experiences, but if you find yourself worrying about things, we’ve compiled some professional, specialist support options below so you can confide in someone or get some support or resources for staying healthy.
Support key:
IS: Students whose first language isn’t English / International Students
FN: Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander/First Nations Students
QS: LGBTQIA+SB Students
SD: Students with a Disability
Resources
Me, or someone I know, is experiencing alcohol and/or drug related harm
Using drugs and alcohol might seem like a normal part of a university experience, but that doesn’t mean they won’t negatively impact you. If you’re worried about your own, or someone else’s drug and/or alcohol use, you can access free non-emergency support from the following services:
St Vincent’s Hospital Alcohol and Drug Information Service (ADIS)
📞 (02) 8382 1000 - Sydney Metro Area (Available 24/7)
📞 1800 250 015 - National Hotline (Available 24/7)
🔗 Alcohol & Drug Information Service - St Vincent's Hospital Sydney
💛 A free and confidential counselling helpline for those in NSW with concerns about alcohol or drug use and misuse.
NSW Health local health districts
🔗 Find your local health intake telephone line on NSW Health’s website.
💛 For people who are concerned about their own or a friend or family member’s drug and/or alcohol use.
Sydney Drug Education and Counselling Centre (SDECC)
📞 02 9977 0711
🔗 SDECC - Contact Us
💛 A not-for-profit organisation providing drug and alcohol counselling services, specialising in supporting people aged 12-25.
FN, IS, SD
ACON
🔗 Alcohol & Drugs - ACON
💛 ACON run harm reduction services for the LGBTQ community.
FN, QS, SD
Me, or someone I know, is experiencing gambling and/or gaming Harm
If you have a gambling-related issue or you’re worried about a friend or loved one, GambleAware can help, by offering education, resources and tips to be gamble aware and how to gamble more safely. If you or someone you know needs more help or support, GambleAware also offers free and confidential counselling and professional support services such as financial counselling.
GambleAware can organise culturally competent, specialist support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, and support in 40 different languages. FN, IS
🔗 Learn more on the GambleAware website ↗
I need sexual health support
The University Health Service offer advice on contraception and STDs. Please look at their website for information about how they can help, how to make an appointment, and how much it will cost.
🔗 For more info on the University Health Service click here ↗
Sydney Sexual Health Clinic (SSHC) provide non-judgement and confidential expertise in testing, treatment, prevention and support for HIV and STIs. They offer Thai and Mandarin clinics too, and support everyone, including sex workers, the LGBTQIA+SB community, Aboriginal and Torres and Strait Islander people, people living with HIV and people who inject drugs. FN, IS, QS
🔗 SSHC’s website has information about how to contact them and how they can help ↗