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Counselling Service
Students may speak with the Director of Studies, Kristine Shead, to discuss any concerns they may have. Feel free to talk to her about your adjustment to student life and any other problems that may be affecting your studies. She will advise or refer you appropriately.
Kristine can help with if you:
have personal/cultural problems
think you may have chosen the wrong course
need help you with decision making
have been harassed or discriminated against
have attendance problems
have administrative problems or complaints
have problems adjusting to your new life
need guidance on your career path
Individual assistance from specialised counsellors is available:
First Light Care Associate
2/627 George St
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9211 9988
Contact person: Euphine Siu
Appointment required.
Confidential.
In addition, the following agencies offer assistance:
24 hour Crisis Emergency Contacts:
Lifeline - 131 114
Police: a free call-000
Salvo Care Line - 9331 6000
Salvo Suicide Prevention/ Crisis Line - 9331 2000
Salvo Youth Line - 9360 3000
Sexual AssaultNSW Rape Crisis Centre - 98196565 or 1800 424 017
Eastern and Central Sexual Assault Services - 9515 3680
Crisis Service-ask for after hours crisis workers - 9515 6111
Alcohol and Drug Counselling
Alcoholics Anonymous (24 hours) - 9799 1199
Victims of Crime Support Line
24 hour information, support and referrals - 9374 30000
Emergency Accommodation
Women’s refuges-referral to a women’s refuge - 9560 1605
Interpreting Service:131450
Bank Account and Money MattersAll major banks have a branch in George St, Sydney City. Most shopping centres have Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) facilities.
Shopping
The closest shopping center is World Square shopping center.There are many convenience stores near by the college as well. The Café shop just is next door of the ANC.
Work Permission
Generally, students and their dependants are allowed to work 20 hours work per week while the course or training is in session.Students may work full-time during holiday periods.
Renewing Your Visa
You are response for renewing your visa when it is expiry; see Department of Immigration, Indigenous and Multicultural Affairs (DIAC)website www.immi.gov.au for information.
The Near Medical Centre
HSBCBuilding, PavilionPlaza, Mezzanine Lvl
580 George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9261 9261
Safety
In general, Sydney is a safe place to live. However, you must be aware of potential dangers and risks whilst traveling around the city, avoiding lonely or gloomy places, especially at night - walk with a friend or stay with a crowd, avoiding empty train carriages, taking an aisle seat.
Driving In Australia
Overseas students are permitted to drive using their home country's driver's license.Overseas students also can apply for a driver's license test.You can contact the Roads and Traffic Authority (RTA) on 13 22 13 for more information.
Mailing Services
There is local Post office located at corner of George and Market Street, Sydney.
Transport in Sydney
The motor car, bus, train, ferry are the main forms of transport used in Sydney, look up the website for bus/train/ferry timetables and fares. Orientation Program
ANC student liaison will organize student orientation to the AustralianNationwideCollege.On first day of the college, orientation includes: welcome student, introduction to staff, a tour of the college, made familiar with the facilities, given a Student Handbook and course information, answer questions and give information about:
Stay in Australia
Accommodation, finances and further study
Requirements to receive a qualification
Certificates issued on successful completion of the course
How student’s skills, knowledge and attitudes will be assessed?
Recognition of prior learning or recognition of current competency
How student can appeal if they don’t agree with their assessment outcome?
How student can complain if they are not satisfied with any part of the course?
How student can get extra help with learning?
Course timetable
Course content
Emergency evacuation procedures
Your obligations as a student at ANC including attendance requirements.
Requirements of the ESOS Act 2000 and the National Code
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