Student Services

Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) Student Services provides a dedicated Student Services Officer who can help our students with all aspects of their academic life and any personal problems. To seek help in such matters just contact the Student Services Officer at VIT.

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Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) Student Services provides a dedicated Student Services Officer who can help our students with all aspects of their academic life and any personal problems. To seek help in such matters just contact the Student Services Officer at VIT. You can contact student services for the following reasons:
  • Academic Assistance
  • Accommodation Assistance
  • Any difficulties with your study
  • Computer Lab and Loan Laptops
  • English Language Support
  • Formal Letters
  • General Enquiries
  • Health Care
  • Immigration Enquiries
  • Internship Support
  • Job Assistance
  • Student Break out area
  • Study Guidelines
  • Tax File
  • Visa Assistance
  • Welfare Counselling
  • Work Permit

Policies, Procedures and Forms

Academic Skills and Learning Support Services

Academic Skills and Learning Support with One-one-one Consultations

Academic Skills and Learning Support – Academic Workshops

Student Services Delivery Schedule (All Campuses)

Student Services Procedure and Guidelines (All Campuses)

Procedure for Grievances, Complaints and Appeals

Women’s Information Service

Family Court Support

Developing Academic writing Skills

Developing research skills – Academic skills

Writing a research report – Academic skills

VIT Welfare Counselling Service

  • At VIT we aim to support our students emotionally and mentally so that you can achieve the best outcome for your future.
  • Confidentiality and Privacy: Finding someone to talk to about serious or personal issues without worrying about what happens to that information is important. Mental health professionals are prohibited by law from sharing your confidential information with anyone. The only exceptions to confidentiality are:
    • if you are considered at risk of causing serious harm to yourself or someone else
    • if reporting of information is required by law
    • if your file is subpoenaed by a court of law
    • if mandatory reporting obligations apply, such as in the instances of child abuse and neglect
  • Our services include:
    • Face-to-face sessions from our fulltime staff: Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM
    • Telehealth through video or phone consultations
  • Counselling enquiries and appointments:

Meet our VIT Welfare Counselling team

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Himanshi Bhola

Full-time Welfare Counsellor (Melbourne)

Himanshi graduated with a Master of Counselling degree from Monash University and is a registered Counsellor with the Australian Counselling Association (ACA). Himanshi has previous experience providing individual counselling to diverse population. Himanshi believes that every individual is unique, therefore she aims for an eclectic mix of therapeutic approaches that can foster the individualistic needs of the clients. She has an experience of working with clients to facilitate positive lifestyle, anger management, behaviour change and addiction management. She aims to provide a safe, non-judgemental, and comfortable space for staff and students at VIT.
Languages spoken other than English: Hindi and Punjabi.
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Anushree

Welfare Counsellor (Sydney)

Anushree is a person-centred counsellor with a Masters in psychotherapy and counselling, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia. She has extensive experience with children, adolescents, and adults. Anushree values each client's unique experiences and needs, creating a non- judgmental environment grounded in empathy. Through attentive communication, she helps clients explore their thoughts and emotions, empowering them in self- discovery and growth. Believing in each individual's potential for healing, she tailors her approach to meet specific needs, integrating Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and Trauma-Informed Therapy for a comprehensive and personalized approach to fostering well-being. Languages spoken other than English: Hindi.

Welfare Counselling

Individual Support

VIT provides one-on-one counselling sessions to help cater to personal, academic, social and psychological concerns that students may be facing during their time at university. These issues can have minor to major impacts on your life and it is important to have someone you can talk to in a private and confidential manner.

Emergency/Crisis Contacts

If you have been subjected to sexual violence or are aware of someone going through it, seek support and practical advice from our VIT Counsellors. However, if you do not feel this is the path, talking to someone without having to see them is also an option.

Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment

Victorian Institute of Technology (VIT) takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual assault and sexual harassment and other forms of harmful misconduct. VIT is committed to providing a safe environment for students and staff.

Workshops at VIT

VIT provides group counselling sessions, also known as workshop sessions, to help our VIT students equip themselves with skills to cope with their personal, academic, social, and psychological concerns that one may be facing during their time at university.

Emergencies

Mental health emergencies
  • General Emergency Services: 000
  • VIC - General mental health support: 1300 375 330
  • NSW - Mental health line: 1800 011 511
  • SA - Mental health triage: 13 14 65
Sexual Assault
24-hour services (Anxiety, depression or suicide)
Drugs, alcohol and gambling
Grief and loss

Location of First Aid Kits:

  • Reception, Level 3, 118 Queen Street, Melbourne
  • Reception, Level 14, 123 Queen Street, Melbourne
  • Reception, Level 6, 235 Queen Street, Melbourne
  • Adjacent to kitchens – Ground floor and 1st Floor, 413 Johnston Street, Abbotsford
  • G.03 Student Services Room, Ground floor 157-161 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
  • Room 2.03, 157-161 Gloucester Street, The Rocks, Sydney 2000
  • VIT Kitchen, 14 Adam Street, Hindmarsh, SA 5007

Have any questions?

We're here to help! For personalized guidance and support at VIT, feel free to reach out via phone, email, or visit our campus in person. Your success journey begins with the right information!
If you are already a studying student of VIT and want to avail Student Services Click here