Where do I go if I need help?

UMSU is here to help you navigate your way through University life. We have a number of support services available to help you with cost-of-living, course issues and more.

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Advocacy Service 

The professional advocates at UMSU Advocacy can provide you with expert, confidential, free and independent advice on a range of issues you might encounter with the Uni, including misconduct, special consideration, academic progress, complaints and more.

Find out more:

Need to talk to someone?

Self-help resources:

 UMSU Advocacy

 

 

 


If you run into problems with anything legal (including renting, employment, visas, discrimination, fines, and more), our qualified lawyers at the UMSU Legal Service provide UniMelb students with free and confidential legal advice and financial counselling.

Find out more:

Need an appointment?

Self-help resources

 UMSU Legal

 

 

 


Union Mart

Union Mart combats the cost of living by providing a wide variety of food, drink and household products for free to hundreds of students every week, on a no‑questions‑asked honesty system.

Find out more:

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Location

  • Union Mart (G30, Building 1888)

 Union Mart

 

 


Sexual Harm Response Coordinators

If you’ve experienced or witnessed sexual harm or harassment, the UMSU Sexual Harm Response Coordinators can support you to access services, make complaints, and give you independent, confidential advice.

Find out more:

Book an appointment

Use the contact form or email: umsu-shrc@union.unimelb.edu.au

Location
  • Level 2, Building 168

 SHRC Contact Form

 

 

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