Book an appointment with AFTRS Counsellor Via the link below
We want you to have a rewarding experience during your studies here, but there may be times that you are struggling or need some extra support.
Our friendly Student Engagement Managers and the AFTRS Counsellor can help. Click the link below to book meetings with them.
CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICES
NSW Mental Health Line: 1800 011 511
Suicide Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636 / online chat
SANE Australia: 1800 187 263
QLife: 1800 184 527
Butterfly (Eating Disorder Support): 1800 334 673 / online chat
Rape & Domestic Violence Services Australia
SELF-HELP RESOURCES
AFTRS has partnered with Headpsace to offer all AFTRS students free membership to the Headspace app. You can create your account here (please note: you will need to use your studentnumber@student.aftrs.edu.au email address to register)
COPING
Article: 10 Tips on Coping with the Hard Stuff
Article: Coping Mechanisms: Dealing with Life’s Disappointments in a Healthy Way
STRESS & ANXIETY
Short video: Understanding the basics of anxiety
Article: How to Manage your Anxiety and Stress
Article: Journaling to Cope with Anxiety
Free Online Assessment & Support Tool: MindSpot
Free Short Course: Understanding Anxiety, Depression & CBT
STUDY, WORK & MONEY
Articles: Reach Out – Study, Work and Money
Article: Learning Anxiety – 10 Ways to Calm your Mind
Article: Student Budget Hacks
Article & Budget Calculator: Manage your Money on a Student Budget
GENERAL WELLBEING
Free Short Course: Nature Connectedness
Free Short Course: Digital Wellbeing
Free Short Course: Nutrition and Wellbeing
Free Short Course: Exploring Play: The Importance of Play in Everyday Life
OTHER RESOURCES
