Student services

Student wellbeing and safety

Support, services and opportunities to help you succeed academically and in life.

Health and wellbeing

Support to help you thrive at university

Looking after your wellbeing and safety is about feeling supported, no matter your background. Our teams offer counselling, urgent triage, specialist care coordination and wellbeing initiatives — connecting you with the right support whenever you need it.

Services

A coordinated approach to your care — whatever you need, we'll connect you to it.

Out-of-hours crisis support

Free and confidential 

Talk or text about anything affecting your wellbeing

Available to all currently-enrolled students

  • Weekdays: 5pm–9am
  • Weekends & public holidays: 24 hours
Call 1300 107 441 Text 0488 884 163
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Other crisis and emergency numbers (24/7)

  • Emergency or immediate danger → 000 
  • Any campus security concern or distressing incident → University Security 1800 500 911 
  • Sexual assault → Yarrow Place 1800 817 421 
  • Mental health crisis → SA Health Mental Health Triage Service 13 14 65 
  • Someone to talk to → Lifeline 13 11 14

Choose a pathway for your current situation

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Wellbeing, safety and counselling

We can assist with:

  • Free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support
  • Referrals and care coordination
  • Specialist support services
  • Assistance through challenging or complex circumstances
  • Support for urgent wellbeing and safety concerns
Book an appointment
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Health and wellbeing promotion

Opportunities to:

  • Build skills and confidence for your wellbeing
  • Join workshops, programs and events
  • Connect with health and wellbeing initiatives
  • Get support early, before things build up
Explore the wellbeing hub
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Contact Student Assist

Adelaide University's front door for student services, connecting you with the right support, information and services.

Phone: 1300 877 903

Make an online enquiry
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Health and medical services

Are you looking to make a health or medical appointment? There are various options on campus. 

University-owned GP practice with GPs, nurses and allied health on site.

Locations: City West, City East, Elizabeth, Magill, Whyalla.

Visit Adelaide University Health Clinics

Independent GP practice on City East campus. Full range of health and medical services.

Visit University Health Practice

Out of hours, away from a campus clinic, or need a referral?

Explore other services and resources 

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LGBTQIA+ support

Services and resources to help you feel at home, whether you're exploring who you are, finding community, or supporting someone you love.

Coming soon. 

Multi-faith support

Chaplains, prayer rooms and pastoral care across all campuses. Open to everyone, whatever your faith or beliefs.

Find multi-faith support

Access and inclusion

Inclusive practices and support plans to help you succeed at university.

Find accessibility support
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Respect at AU

Find support if you or someone in the university community has experienced concerning behaviour.

Report an incident or find support

Peer support

Student-led wellbeing, advocacy and community programs from the Adelaide University Student Association.

Visit AUSA

Financial wellbeing

Cost of living support, emergency assistance, food pantries and tools to help you manage your money.

Get financial support
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Quiet spaces

Find a calm place to work, study or take a break. 

Find your space
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