| 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. Kristine will be able to advise you or refer you to an appropriate service. Kristine can help you if :
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you have personal/cultural problems |
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think you may have chosen the wrong course |
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need help you with decision making
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have been harassed or discriminated against |
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have attendance problems |
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have administrative problems or complaints |
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have problems adjusting to your new life |
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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 Assault |
| NSW 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 |
| Interpreting Service |
131450 |
| Bank Account and Money Matters |
| All major banks have a branch in George St, Sydney City. |
| Most shopping centres have Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) facilities. |
| Shopping |
| World Square |
| Town Hall Arcarde |
| Wynyard Arcard |
| Chinatown |
| Circular Key |
| The Rocks |
| Darling Harbour |
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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