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The University provides a range of support services and facilities for all students.
Counselling Service
The University Counselling Service is free, confidential
and voluntary. Counsellors help students with:
- personal skills such as motivation, time
management, exam preparation, oral presentations,
working in groups;
- understanding the way the University works,
interpreting ‘official language’, knowing who to ask
about what;
- dealing with difficult personal situations.
Muslim Prayer Room
A new, fully refurbished Muslim Prayer Room is now available at the University of Ballarat. For more information contact the International Student Programs office.
Unijobs
Unijobs is a part time employment service funded by
the Student Association at the Mt Helen campus to
assist students to find work to support their studies. A
jobs noticeboard is also provided outside the Student
Association Office.
However, part-time work is not
guaranteed and international students should not
depend on finding part-time work to supplement their
income or to fund their studies.
Careers and Work Placement
The Graduate Careers Officer is available to assist
students during their course, especially during their final
year, with careers advice and work placement. A
Careers Fair is held in March to enable final year
students to meet potential employers on campus.
Health Services
The Mt Helen Campus of the University of Ballarat has
a friendly and professional health service available to
students from all campuses. Male and female doctors
are available. A referral service operates for dental
treatment. The Health Centre specialises in travel
health, and provides a vaccination service.
Student Learning Support and Development
Assistance is available to students wishing to improve
their study strategies, essay writing or presentation
skills. For further information consult the University’s
website or contact the University's International Student Centre.
Book Shop
A branch of Ballarat Books is located at the Mt Helen
campus, which provides a wide range of services to
students at a discounted rate. Students are able to
purchase prescribed textbooks, reference material,
stationery and a selection of fiction and non-fiction
books.
Childcare
The University of Ballarat Student Association provides
daytime childcare facilities at the Mt Helen Campus in a
friendly, safe and caring environment for children up to 6 years of age. Facilities are also available at the SMB Campus.
Library
The University offers a single integrated library service
across all campuses. Library collections are located in
the E.J. Barker Building at the Mt Helen Campus and in
the E.J.T.Tippett Building at the SMB Campus.
The library collection includes books, journals, audio-visual
materials as well as other resources and provides
workspace for students. In addition access to online
databases, electronic full text documents and training in
internet and research skills is available. Opening hours
vary from campus to campus and are advertised at
each campus and on the library web page.
Fitness and Recreation Facilities
Unisports, located at the Mt Helen campus, provides a
wide range of recreational and health services to
students, staff, and the local community.
Attending the fully equipped gymnasium and eight lane indoor heated
swimming pool are popular activities amongst students.
Unisports and the Student Association provide special
memberships to students.
Additional facilities include a
multi purpose gym, rehabilitation centre, gymnastics hall,
dance studio, two tennis courts, squash courts, an oval
and athletics track.
For further information visit
www.unisports.com.au
Student Association
The Student Association manages a number of services
including a campus shop, café, créche, the Student
Lounge, casual employment service, equipment hire
and a wide range of student clubs and societies.
The Association provides opportunities for meeting other
students through subsidised social events such as band
nights, barbeques, games nights, balls and weekend trips.
For further information visit the Student Association
website at www.ballarat.edu.au/associations/mthelen/ubsa/
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