Swin-eCounselling - Resources
This section contains a list of useful resources to help you
deal with personal difficulties and improve your study skills.
This is a good place to start if you have a question about
some common issues that affect students and young adults.
If your question is not answered by these resources, check
out the Frequently Asked Questions section, or send your question
to a Swin-eCounsellor.
Click on one of the following items to view a list of resources in that area, or enter your search criteria below. A detailed list of all helpful services and resources used in the Swin-eCounselling pages can be viewed in the links directory.
- Emergency contact numbers
- Grades and Stress - Resources you can use to improve your grades and stress less over study
- Mental Health - Resources you may find useful in dealing with mental health concerns
- New & International Students - Resources for students that are new to Melbourne or Swinburne
- Relationships - Resources for dealing with relationship difficulties
- Addictive Behaviour - Resources for students struggling with Drugs and Alcohol or Gambling
- Study and Career - Resources for students concerned about their course or career goals
- Financial Difficulties - Resources to help you manage any financial issues while studying
- Sexual Health - Resources for students concerned about Pregnancy, STD's or Sexual Assault
- Workshops and Community Programs - Information on workshops specifically provided for Swinburne students to address a range of study and/or personal issues
- Information about Counsellors, Psychologists, Psychiatrists and Social Workers and what they do
Grades and Stress
- Information and Resources on Exam Anxiety
- Information and Resources on Working in Groups
- Information and Resources for Mature Age Students
- Information and Resources for Students Struggling with Motivation
- Getting Around to One Day Doing Something about Procrastination
- Information and Resources for Managing Study Workloads and Other Commitments
- Information and Resources for Managing Stress
- What Happens if I Fail a Unit? Information and Resources for Managing Study Problem
- Information on Disadvantage and Special Consideration Procedures
- Information and Resources on Becoming a Successful Student
- Information and Resources on Time Management
- Information and Resources on Creating a Successful Study Timetable
- Download a Blank Study Planner(word doc)
- Information and Resources for Managing Conflict with Other Students or Staff
Mental Health
- Information about Depression and related resources
- Information about Anxiety and related resources
- Information about Psychosis and related resources
- Information about Eating Disorders and related resources
- Information and resources for Family and Friends
- Information about Anger and related resources
- Information about Grief and Loss, and related resources
- Information about Self-harm and related resources
- Information about Suicidal Ideation and Prevention, and related resources
- Information about Sleep Difficulties and related resources
- Mental Health information in other languages
New to Melbourne or Swinburne (Including International Students)
- Information on accessing Translators and Interpreters
- Information and resources for International Students
- What information is available in my Language?
- Information on adjusting to life in Melbourne (for rural and interstate students) - Contact the Swinburne Regional Students web site
- Information and resources about Culture Shock
- Information and resources for Indigenous persons - Contact the Swinburne Indigenous Programs web site
Relationship Difficulties
- Tips for Dealing with Difficult Housemates
- Information and Resources for Students Feeling Lonely
- Difficulties with Romantic Partners
- Difficulties with Friends
- Difficulties with Family members or Parents
- Information about Anger and related resources
- Information and resources for dealing with Sexual Assault
- Information and Resources for Managing Conflict with Other Students or Staff
- Information and resources for Gay and Lesbian issues
Addictive Behaviour (Drugs & Alcohol, Gambling)
- Information on Alcohol use, and related resources
- Information on Cannabis use, and related resources
- Information on Ecstasy use, and related resources
- Information on Gambling, and related resources
- Information on Ice, and related resources
- Information on Smoking, and related resources
Study and Career
- Resources to help you explore career options - Contact Swinburne Careers and Employment
- Information and resources for students concerned about their course and/or career prospects - Contact Swinburne Careers and Employment
- Information and resources for students Returning to Study after a long break
Financial Difficulties
- Information on costs associated with studying, and where to get help with finances - Contact Swinburne Student Finance
- Information on finding employment while studying - Contact Swinburne Careers and Employment
- Information about Centrelink benefits for students - Contact Swinburne Student Finance
Sexual Health
- Pregnancy information and resources
- Information and resources on Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Safe Sex - Contact the Swinburne Health Service
- Information and resources for dealing with Sexual Assault