Student support

At times, you may not be too sure where to go or where to find help. Our Student Wellbeing team provides someone to talk to in a confidential, supportive environment, and can help you with a variety of issues.

• Care and support

Access free, professional and confidential support throughout your time at university.

• Counselling and psychological services

At UWA we believe people work and learn best in a setting marked by mutual respect and where the worth of the individual is valued. We aim to foster an environment that welcomes, accepts and embraces the diversity of our staff and students.

• Inclusion and diversity

The University Medical Centre is a fully equipped and accredited service supporting the UWA community with high-quality safe and confidential care.

• Medical Centre

Find information about childcare services on campus, including the Early Learning Centre for children aged six weeks to five years, after school care and vacation care.

• Childcare services

Find parent rooms and baby changing facilities on campus.

• Parent services

UWA recognises the diversity of backgrounds of its community. We’re committed to supporting you with a diversity of cultural, religious and non-religious backgrounds, and aim to promote interfaith conversation and collaboration wherever possible. Find out more about our Interfaith Calendar, prayer facilities, Chaplaincy program and more.

• Spirituality and faith

UWA's Student Guild also represents a number of religious and spiritual clubs and societies.

• Religious and spiritual clubs and societies

The Campus Security team is available to support students, staff and the UWA community 24/7. UWA offers an after-hours security escort service to car parks, colleges and accommodation immediately adjacent to the University. Uniformed security officers can be called upon to ensure you reach your destination safely.

• Safety and security

UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies (SIS) provides a resource centre for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on campus, including students in the Aboriginal Orientation Course and undergraduate and postgraduate students. The SIS Student Services team provides advice and support to students throughout their studies, and also offers a variety of facilities and services, such as a computer lab, common room and library.

• School of Indigenous Studies

As a new international student, you can get in touch with our dedicated team to get support throughout your studies through one-on-one consultations and help connecting to other services we offer.

• International student essentials 

The International Students’ Department of the UWA Student Guild exists to look after the welfare of all international students studying in UWA.

• International Students’ Department

If you’re currently overseas, we’re continuing to offer online learning in 2021, so you don’t need to delay your degree due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Start your studies at home and join us here in Australia when travel restrictions are lifted. Find out what online learning looks like at UWA.

• Online learning in 2021 

If you have a disability or medical condition, UniAccess can ensure you enjoy university life to the full, from sourcing assistive technologies, to organising alternative examination arrangements.

• UniAccess

The Careers Centre helps UWA students and recent graduates with their career decision making, employability skill development, labour market awareness and industry engagement. Take advantage of the resume and LinkedIn checker, practise your interview skills or find out about the internships available.

• Careers Centre

Work Integrated Learning (WIL) activities provide you with the chance to gain industry knowledge, develop work-ready skills and create lasting networks with industry professionals. Whether you undertake WIL as part of your course or as a co-curricular activity, you'll be better equipped to enter the workforce and pursue your goals.

• Work Integrated Learning

The Careers and Employability Award is a program in which you'll gain practical, hands-on experience, skills and knowledge to embark on an enriching future career journey. This learning approach is highly valued by employers and assists you to become career-ready.

• Careers and Employability Award

Career Mentor Link matches you with a professional, providing you with the opportunity to benefit from the industry knowledge and career experience of your mentor.

• Career Mentor Link

Thousands of employers advertise opportunities for UWA students on CareerHub. These include graduate employment, vacation employment, degree-related part-time employment, non-course related part-time and casual employment, internships, scholarships, work experience and voluntary opportunities. Browse the job listings or set your CareerHub preferences to be alerted when a position of interest to you is advertised.

• Jobs board

Undertake an internship with one of more than 300 organisations to engage in real work, develop valuable transferable skills, create connections and explore ways to apply your knowledge and skills after uni. The McCusker Centre for Citizenship will pair you with a community, not-for-profit, government or business organisation to help make a difference, with possible credit going towards your degree.

• McCusker Centre

Volunteering is a great way to create positive impact, gain valuable skills and have fun. Plus, you can choose from opportunities like day trips and regional trips, to events and micro-volunteering activities. Whether you’re passionate about animal welfare, homelessness, sustainability or something else, the Guild and Volunteering WA can match you with an organisation to suit your interests.

• Guild Volunteering

Bloom is a creative lab dedicated to boosting startups. You’ll be encouraged to take your big idea and turn it into a reality, whether that’s a small business, community initiative or globe-spanning enterprise. As a second-year student, you could choose to apply for Bloom’s Launchpad program, a one-semester unit that counts towards your degree, and gain the business skills and connections needed to share your vision with the world.

• Bloom

As a new student, you can get in touch with your dedicated Student Advising Office for support throughout your studies and connect you with our support services. We offer so many ways for you to get the most out of your time at UWA, from volunteering, joining a Student Guild club, getting involved in UWA Sport, or taking your studies global.

• Getting started

UWAConnect helps you discover the unlimited possibilities of studying at UWA. Broaden your opportunities with this six-week program of activities, events and important announcements. From getting you on track with your studies and career pathways, connecting you with our community, or preparing you as a global citizen, there’s something for everyone.

• UWAConnect

All new students will automatically be connected with a current student UniMentor who’ll help you navigate life at UWA. You can ask them questions, seek advice or attend events. You’ll be invited to join our mentoring program during Orientation so keep an eye on your student email.

The UWA Student Guild offers interest-free loans, grants, budgeting assistance and other financial advice or referrals you may need.

• UWA Student Guild

If you need financial help for emergencies to cover expenses related to your education, we may be able to provide you with financial assistance through UWA’s Study Support Fund.

• Financial support

UWA offers many scholarships that allow our students to successfully complete their course by improving their financial situation.

• Explore scholarships