Need help now?
If you are feeling worried, anxious, depressed or just not your usual self, help is available:
Mental Health Connect is your first point of contact to get help at UNSW. Fill out the confidential form, and then we will contact you about the best help options for you, whether that be with a UNSW service or with an external provider. Mon- Fri: 9am - 5pm.
After Hours Mental Health Support Line: +61 (2) 9385 5418, 5pm-9am and all weekend, or TEXT 0485 826 595. Available for all students based in Australia.
Medibank Health & Support Hotline: +61 (2) 89050307, Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For international students, not in Australia.
Reporting Sexual Assault/ Harassment: Equity, Diversity and Inclusion can support you if you have been a victim of sexual assault or harassment.
UNSW Support Services
Help and Support
UNSW Psychology and Wellness provides a confidential counselling service to all students enrolled at UNSW. Psychology and Wellness is open Monday to Friday:9am to 5pm. Appointments are made through Mental Health Connect.
Student support can help you with any challenges that may be affecting your studies, whether that be academic, financial, wellbeing concerns or visas. student.unsw.edu.au/advisors
Equitable Learning Services: Provides practical support to ensure that your health condition doesn't adversely affect your studies
Academic skills support: Helping you with the skills you need to succeed at uni.
Special consideration: Find out more around the requirements around special consideration at UNSW.
Arc Legal - can help you work out what the next step could be if you are facing any legal challenges
Nura Gili - is a point of contact for Indigenous students on campus
Mental Health Connect
Call (02) 9385 5418 Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm. For non urgent inquires, fill out the confidential form so we can help you find the help you need.
After Hours Support
Need some support after hours?
Mon-Fri, 5pm-9am and anytime on the weekends
Call: (02) 9385 5418
Text: 0485 826 595
For students based in Australia.
International Students
Feeling worried, anxious or not your usual self?
Not in Australia? Call +61 2 8905 0307. Anytime of the day or night (24/7).
Urgent Help
Emergency Contacts
Mental Health Line
If you or someone you know needs help, the Mental Health Line offers professional help and advice, and referrals to local mental health services.
LifeLine
Crisis support and suicide prevention, 24/7. Call 13 11 14 now.
Triple Zero (000)
If you or someone you are with is in immediate danger please call 000, or go to your nearest hospital emergency department immediately.