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

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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 Problems
	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