SEC has a dedicated team to support students adjusting to study and life in Australia. 

For general student queries, support and to contact your international student officer, email to [email protected]. 

For learning support, speak to your trainer to discuss any support needs or contact our academic support team via email at [email protected].

Reading Writing Hotline

Telephone: 1300 655 506             

Website: http://www.readingwritinghotline.edu.au/

The Hotline can provide you information about:

• Classes close to you
• Help by mail or computer
• Teachers and other people who can help
• Websites and books that can help you to learn

External assistance 

Lifeline

[Telephone: 13 11 14]

Anyone can call Lifeline. The 13 11 14 service offers a counselling service that respects everyone’s right to be heard, understood and cared for. They also provide information about other support services that are available in communities around Australia. If you feel that you might need telephone counselling, you can call about anything that might be troubling you.

Reach Out

[Website: reachout.com.au]

Reach Out is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times and find ways to boost their own mental health and wellbeing. Their aim is to improve young people’s mental health and wellbeing by building skills and providing information, support and referrals in ways they know work for young people.

Redfern Legal Centre

[Website: http://rlc.org.au/our-services/international-students]

The Redfern Legal Centre gives free, confidential legal advice to international students living in New South Wales.

Beyond Blue

[Call 1300 224 636 or visit beyondblue.com.au]

Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.