Accessing support

We understand that it can feel daunting to access support for your mental health and wellbeing, especially if it’s the first time that you’re doing this. You may be worried about opening up to someone that you don’t know, or not know what to expect when you first reach out for support. We want to reassure you that all university support services are here to provide a safe, welcoming, confidential and non-judgemental environment.

Some students have voiced concerns that they think accessing support could negatively impact them in the future, for example by registering with DASS or applying for mitigating circumstances, but this is absolutely not the case. This worry shouldn’t stop you from accessing any support that you might need and you are doing the right thing in reaching out.