Published: 3rd March 2020
That’s why we have a range of medical and counselling services available to our students, to help support and nurture you every step of the way.
Counselling
The Murdoch University Counselling Service has a team of qualified and experienced counsellors, dedicated to promoting student wellbeing and resilience through online and face-to-face support.
If you’re needing a little extra support or advice, the counselling team has the skills to help you with a wide range of personal, psychological and study-related issues, including:
- Time management
- Exam stress
- Managing emotions
- Mental health
- Grief and loss
- Building resilience
The counselling service is completely confidential and offered free to enrolled students. Additionally, if you need one-on-one help, you can make an appointment with one of our experienced counsellors and receive up to six free sessions per calendar year.
If you're needing support after hours, there are a range of services to help and assist you. These services are specially trained in the area of mental health, and we strongly encourage you to reach out, should you be requiring any assistance:
Mental Health Emergency Response Team
Metro region 1300 555 788 (local call)
Peel region 1800 676 822 (free call)
Visit the website Mental Health Emergency Response Team
Crisis Care Helpline
Call +61 8 9223 1111
Visit the website Crisis Care
Lifeline
Lifeline can be contacted 24 hours a day to assist in crisis situations.
Call 13 11 14
Visit the website Lifeline
Suicide Call Back Service
Free nationwide professional telephone and online counselling for anyone affected by suicide.
Visit the website Suicide Call Back Service
The Samaritans
A 24 hour service offering non-judgemental emotional support to anyone feeling lonely, despairing, suicidal, or those at risk of becoming so.
Visit the website The Samaritans
Seeing a doctor
Murdoch University Medical Service has a dedicated multidisciplinary team, providing services and advice to promote the wellbeing of the Murdoch community.
Available to all Murdoch students to assist with your health needs, the medical service can help support you in making positive, proactive health choices with:
- Consultations
- Immunisations
- Workshops and events
To see a doctor after hours, call 13 SICK (7425) or book online through homedoctor.com
Other Murdoch health and wellbeing services
We are committed to ensuring that students with disability, or students who are carers for people with disability, can access specific services and facilities to enable equal participation in study.
Connect to your favourite social media groups and start networking with people with similar interests.
There are a range of initiatives and programs available to assist you while you are studying, including Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure on campus. Our new MurdochSafe app gives you quick access to all the safety and emergency services you need – on and off campus.
If you are experiencing financial or personal hardship there are financial support options available to help you meet your goals.
