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POSTGRADUATE SURVIVAL GUIDE 2019
Acknowledgment of country We acknowledge and celebrate the First Australians on whose traditional lands we meet, and pay our respects to the elders of the Ngunnawal people past, present, and emerging.
POSTGRADUATE SURVIVAL GUIDE 2019
PARSA would like to thank the following individuals for their contribution to
the 2019 Postgraduate Survival Guide:
• Giraffe Canberra for the design, layout and printing of this publication.
• Shikha Sud, Huiruo Pang, Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope and Ayla Chorley for
putting together the content and proofreading this publication.
Some of the material in this publication has also been obtained from
websites- ANU, Centrelink, Tenancy Advice, Live in Canberra, Gizmodo,
and Visit Canberra websites.
Disclaimer
Published by The Australian National University Postgraduate and Research
Students’ Association (PARSA). This publication is intended as a guide
only. PARSA accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness
of the material contained in this publication. We recommend that you
exercise your own skill and care, and seek professional advice if necessary,
before relying on any such material. PARSA does not provide any warranty
or take any responsibility for the accuracy, source or any other aspect of the
enclosed website links. The material in this publication has been collected
from a variety of sources and does not necessarily reflect the views of PARSA
as an organisation.
© PARSA 2019 Copyright of material in this publication is owned by PARSA.
CONTENTS
contents
About PARSA 2 Scholarships31 Aussie Slang 52
Financial Help 32 Self-care Tips 53
Welcome to PARSA 2
Advocacy35 Sustainable Living 55
Community 7
Recipes57
Important dates 8 Careers36 Canberra 101 62
Major Attractions in Canberra 63
Student help 10 Services40
Cheap Eats 66
ANU libraries 40
Student Assistance 10 Canberra Nightlife 67
Parents42
PARSA Grants 11 Weekend Getaways 70
Family & Childcare 42
Student Extracurricular Canberra Markets 72
Enrichment Fund (SEEF) 13 Kambri Student Centre 44
What’s on in Canberra in 2019 74
Equip14
Uni life 46 Key contacts 77
Shut Up and Write 15
Academic Help 16 The Clubs Council 46
Accommodation 18 Free and useful apps for
uni students 47
Student Services 21
Tips for uni students to
Student Health and
stay on budget 50
Psychological Services 25
1
Welcome to PARSA, and to the ANU!
The Postgraduate and Research Students’
Association (PARSA) is the democratically elected
representative body for all postgraduate students
at ANU. Our membership is comprised of over half
the total students at ANU, or approximately 13,000
postgraduate students.
Our vision is for "a vibrant postgraduate
community shaping the future".*
WELCOME
TO PARSA
2 *PARSA Strategic Plan 2018-2021
What does PARSA do, and how can we assist you?
about parsa
Our values Advocacy trips within Australia, organising
Our values guide our decision‑making PARSA is the representative the ANU Multicultural Festival,
and actions. As an organisation we body for postgraduate students, and running regular Shut Up and
commit to, and value: providing a strong voice within Write (SUAW) sessions.
University decision-making and
• Student focus Transparency and Sustainability
to Government. We always aim to
• Student leadership be representative of postgraduate As a member organisation we are
• Supporting our community needs and consider the needs of responsible to our community
• Celebrating diversity marginalised and vulnerable groups and must ensure our operations
in our community. and governance are transparent,
• Integrity
accountable, and reflective of our
We pride ourselves on being
Support members’ values. We are committed
constructive and evidence-based in
to ensuring an independent voice
PARSA recognises postgraduate our advocacy.
and to achieve this we require a
students may require wholistic
sustainable financial future for the
supports to enable a positive Community building
organisation. We are focused on
university experience and maintain PARSA connects postgraduate continuous improvement and on
balance in their professional, students through meaningful seeking opportunities to support
academic and personal lives. collaboration and engagement our ongoing financial security in an
PARSA aims to empower across the University and within ethical manner.
students to support their health the broader community. We aim
and wellbeing, and provides to connect students and provide
assistance with financial difficulties, opportunities for engagement with
legal and academic support, every PARSA member. This can
dispute resolution, and leadership include organising family-friendly
and career development. events during Orientation Week,
3
Postgraduate and
Research Students’
Association
Executive
Committee
2018–19
President: Zyl Hovenga-Wauchope Education Officer: Zoë Tulip
parsa.president@anu.edu.au parsa.education@anu.edu.au
Vice-President: Sahar Latheef Equity Officer: Bernardo Cielo II
parsa.vp@anu.edu.au parsa.equity@anu.edu.au
4
The Postgraduate The PRC is elected annually by the
about parsa
membership, and provides direction
Representative and oversight of the Association and
consists of:
Committee (PRC) • The Executive: President,
The PRC is the operational Vice‑President, Education Officer,
student representative side and Equity Officer
of PARSA. • Nine Portfolio Officers:
Coursework, Higher Degree
Officers are responsible for,
By Research, Aboriginal and
provide leadership in, undertake,
Torres Strait Islander, Disabilities,
and perform any operational
International Student, Queer,
day-to-day functions aligned
Women, Environmental,
with their portfolio designation
and Social.
as delegated by the Board or as
otherwise determined by the • Two representatives (one HDR,
President within the scope of the one coursework) from each of the
Board’s delegated functions of each seven Academic Colleges.
respective portfolio designation, For more information, visit our
and are accountable for their website parsa.anu.edu.au/
assigned budgets. aboutparsa/who-we-are.
Officers are responsible to the
President for the undertaking and
performance of their operational
day-to-day functions.
5
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Contact PARSA
PARSA Office, Level 1
Student Centre, Kambri
Australian National University
Canberra, ACT, 2601
Office Hours:
Monday to Friday
9am to 5pm
P: (02) 6125 4187
E: parsa@anu.edu.au
W: www.parsa.anu.edu.au
6COMMUNITY
about parsa
PARSA supports a • PARSA Summer Program PARSA organises many excursions
positive and wholistic • Women’s Week in the year and encourages students
to experience, explore and enjoy
experience of ANU through • ANU Tomorrow
their time here in Canberra and
building a community • Thesis Boot Camp Australia. PARSA experiential
of postgraduates. • Shut Up and Write trips are offered to postgraduate
PARSA recognises the cultural • EQUIP (Skill-up program) students at subsidized costs.
diversity amongst the domestic • Postgraduate Sporting • Beach and surf trips
and international postgraduate Competition • Blue Mountains
students studying at ANU, and aims • Fitness Classes
to deliver a well-rounded student • Ski and snow trips
• Welcome Week • Sydney Sightseeing
life and enriching university
experience. PARSA holds multiple • PARSA Winter Big Day
events each month, and delivers • PARSA Ball For more information on our
a variety of programs which are activities, visit our website and
• PARSA Multicultural Festival
a great way to get involved in the follow us on social media:
university community, broaden your Some of our monthly events include:
parsa.anu.edu.au
experiences by meeting other • PARSA Movie
postgraduates and make new PARSAANU
• Queer catch up
friends or take a well-earned break. parsa.anu
• PARSA Playdate
Some of our programs include: parsaanu
• Sustainability Café
• Orientation Week • Meet-up PARSAANU
• PARSA Summer Big Day • Unwind (fortnightly)
7IMPORTANT DATES
January March May
1 Summer session begins 2 PARSA Big Day 10 Deadline to drop Semester 1
courses without failure
1 New Year's Day (public holiday) 4 Deadline to add Semester 1 courses
27 Reconciliation Day (public holiday)
2 University re-opens 11 Canberra Day (public holiday)
31 Semester 1 teaching period ends
26 Australia Day (public holiday) 31 Summer session ends
28 Australia Day (in lieu) 31 Semester 1 census date June
6 Semester 1 examination
February April period begins
18 Semester 1 Orientation Week 1 Autumn session begins 10 Queen's Birthday (public holiday)
25 Semester 1 begins 8–23 Semester 1 teaching break 22 S
emester 1 examination
period ends
19 Good Friday (public holiday)
30 Autumn session ends
22 Easter Monday (public holiday)
25 ANZAC Day (public holiday)
8important dates
July September November
1 Winter session begins 2–15 Semester 2 teaching break 16 Semester 2 examination
period ends
4 Semester 1 results released 30 Winter session ends
28 Semester 2 results released
15 Semester 2 Orientation Week
October
17–19 July graduation ceremonies December
1 Spring Session begins
22 Semester 2 begins 10–13 December graduation
7 Labour Day (public holiday) ceremonies
29 Deadline to add Semester 2
25 Semester 2 (coursework ends) 25 Christmas Day (public holiday)
courses
31 Semester 2 examination 26 Boxing Day (public holiday)
August period begins
31 Spring session ends
31 Semester 2 census date
9STUDENT Other issues
• Accommodation – Tenancy issues
ASSISTANCE
• Sexual assault/harassment
• Supporting health (mental and
physical) and wellbeing
• Complaints procedures
Please contact us by either phone
PARSA has a dedicated Key areas that we can help include:
6125 2603/6125 5261 or email
Student Assistance Team parsa.assistance@anu.edu.au.
providing a free and Academic
Alternatively, you are welcome to
confidential service. • Appeal Grades drop into the PARSA office to connect
Students may obtain advice, • Response to Academic Misconduct with our team.
information and other • Response to Show Cause notice
supports by attending face Assessment review
• Application of Deferred Exam/
to face meetings or contact Special Consideration and appeals
through email or phone. • HDR supervisory issues Knowing all your facts – PARSA
recommends seeking support from
The Student Assistance Team have a
Financial student assistance about your appeal
collaborative approach and, if other
prior to submission as they are able
supports are required, they will • Emergency Support Grant
to provide insight and feedback to
provide appropriate referrals. • Grocery and Text Book Vouchers support positive outcomes.
• Centrelink
For more information on procedures
• Support for parents relating to assessment appeals, please
• Tax Help visit, anu.edu.au/students/program-
administration/assessments-exams.
10PARSA GRANTS
student help
PARSA Emergency Grant PARSA Family PARSA Indigenous Health
The PARSA Emergency Grant Supplement Grant Assistance Program
(PEG) is available to currently The purpose of the PARSA Family The PARSA Indigenous Health
enrolled postgraduate students Supplement Grant is to provide Assistance Program aims to provide
at ANU. Its purpose is to provide emergency financial assistance financial assistance to currently
emergency financial assistance to eligible enrolled postgraduate enrolled Indigenous Australian
to students experiencing genuine students with dependants who are students in meeting the costs of
and unexpected financial hardship, experiencing sudden or unexpected health and wellbeing programs and
such as covering costs for financial hardship that is adversely activities.
emergency medical, travel or living affecting their education.
expenses. Students whose PEG PARSA Emergency
applications are successful will The main criteria for the grant are
the demonstration of genuine need Accommodation
receive up to $500 from PARSA.
and that continued study may be in Assistance
Students interested in applying for jeopardy. Students are also required
The PARSA Accommodation
the Grant are advised to contact to have successfully accessed the
Assistance Program provides
PARSA to set up a meeting with the PARSA Emergency Grant (PEG)
temporary accommodation to
Student Assistance Team. prior to accessing the PARSA Family
enrolled postgraduate students
Supplement Grant.
who do not have accommodation.
The grant can fund up to seven
(7) nights’ accommodation
at the Youth Hostel Australia
(YHA) Canberra..
11For more information on grant Graduation Ceremony • Debt: if you are in financial
eligibility and how to apply for Assistance Program difficulties and have debt collectors
the aforementioned grants, visit requesting payment or can’t pay
parsa.anu.edu.au/studentsupport.
Application your current debts;
The Graduation Ceremony Assistance • Car accidents: and other motor
PARSA Grocery Program (GCAP) assists students vehicle issues;
Voucher Program who are experiencing financial
• Migration Law: staying in
hardship that would prevent them
The PARSA Grocery Voucher Program Australia after you graduate, visa
attending their graduation ceremony.
aims to provide access to groceries requirements, contract review;
The Graduation Ceremony Assistance
and essential items for postgraduate Program covers the cost of academic • Other legal issues.
students who are in financial hardship. regalia hire for the approved If you need help with a legal issue
Up to $100 of grocery vouchers applicants. please contact Student Assistance to
can be provided for a postgraduate make an appointment with our lawyers
student each semester; subject to Legal Service for free and confidential legal advice.
eligibility requirements. The Legal Service is available to all
As a student there are times where ANU students (undergraduate and
PARSA Book you may need to seek legal advice and postgraduate) from Monday to Friday.
PARSA can help with:
Voucher Program The Legal Service is located in the
• Tenancy: trouble with your landlord, PARSA office at Level 1, Student
The PARSA Book Voucher Program
co-tenants, etc; Centre @ Kambri.
aims to provide financial assistance
to currently enrolled postgraduate • Employment: your current
To make an appointment,
students who require support to work arrangement,
email parsa.assistance@anu.edu.au
purchase program/course related including pay disputes;
or call 6125 5261/6125 2603.
text books.
For more information please see the
PARSA website.
12student help (SEEF)
STUDENT SEEF is designed to support student
programs that enrich the students’
extracurricular experience at the
EXTRACURRICULAR Australian National University.
Extracurricular life is defined as activities, events
ENRICHMENT FUND or projects that fall outside of a student’s usual
coursework or research at ANU.
(SEEF)
Grants are awarded on a competitive basis for:
• conference attendance up to $500 per student
• individuals up to $2,000
• groups of 2 or more students up to $5,000
• ANU Community organised grants up to $5000
• student group conferences on campus up
to $20,000.
This year, PARSA is introducing a new Entrepreneurial
Grant for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures of
students, encouraging and assisting with imaginative
students to achieve their pursuits.
For more information and to
apply visit parsa.anu.edu/seef
or email seef@anu.edu.au. 13Join the PARSA skill-up program
What is Equip? How will Equip What courses will PARSA
Equip provides an opportunity
benefit you? be offering?
for all postgraduate students Improves your skills through Some courses PARSA has offered
to gain practical skills and training, so that you can obtain include; First Aid Course, Microsoft
part-time/casual jobs. Suite Training, Mental Health First Aid,
technical knowledge, to apply
Barista Training, Driving lessons.
for casual and part-time work • Knowledge and skills acquirement
to support studies. • Discovery of new passions For more information on Equip
email us at parsa@anu.edu.au
• Meet like-minded people
and to see our up to date courses,
• Opens you to new work visit parsa.anu.edu.au/whatson/
opportunities equiptrainingprogram/.
• Cultural immersion and
understanding of the
Australian workplace
14student help
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p
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Come together in a supportive
environment to work on your thesis
using the Pomodoro Technique, and enjoy
a free hearty meal courtesy of PARSA.
SUAW welcomes Higher Degree by Research
Students (HDR) to participate.
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We have facilitated sessions to keep the
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inspirational writing juices flowing.
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For more information on SUAW and the
sessions we run, visit parsa.anu.edu.au
or email us at parsa@anu.edu.au.
15ACADEMIC HELP
Academic Skills and Building 45 • Shut up and Write
Learning Centre (close to the Hancock Library) • Higher Degree Research Welcome
P: 02 6125 2972
The Academic Skills and Learning For more information about these
E: academicskills@anu.edu.au
Centre (ASLC) offers all ANU activities, contact the ANU Research
W: academicskills.anu.edu.au
coursework and research Skills and Training team.
postgraduate students free and ANU Research Skills and P: 02 6125 5111
confidential help with their academic E: researchtraining@anu.edu.au
Training Program
work through individual tutorials, W: services.anu.edu.au/business-
workshops, and online resources. The ANU Research Skills and Training units/research-training
Appointments for individual tutorials team run university-wide programs for
can be booked online. ASLC all Higher Degree by Research (HDR) ANU Library Digital literacy
works with students to develop candidates at ANU.
training
the academic, critical thinking and
PARSA, along with ANU Research
communication strategies that are The ANU Library’s Digital literacy
skills and Training, supports and
foundational to all scholarly activities. training supports postgraduate
runs a number of programs where
students’ academic experience by
Academic Skills and Learning HDR candidates can meet and
providing training in research literacy
Centre (ASLC) is located on level 2, interact with other candidates on
and digital literacy.
John Yencken building campus, including:
• The ANU Three-Minute Thesis
Competition
• Thesis Bootcamp
16Workshops offered include: • Word including troubleshooting Interactive online
student help
Library research, Digital research, and help with advanced academic training
Advanced digital research, writing requirements such as
Internet research, EndNote, formatting your thesis. Interactive online training
Research data management, is available through Pulse
• Research consultations with
Presentation techniques, SPSS, Learning Suite in the following
library subject experts anulib.anu.
NVivo, Word for academic writing software packages:
edu.au/about/contacts-feedback
(three workshops) and Working with • Microsoft Office (Access, Excel,
data in Excel. Further information and OneNote, Outlook, PowerPoint,
contact details Project, Visio, Word)
Training calendar available at:
ql.anu.edu.au/libraryevents. P: 612 58886 • Microsoft Office (Mac)
E: digital.literacy@anu.edu.au
Online materials: • Adobe suite (Illustrator,
W: anulib.anu.edu.au/training
Photoshop)
• How to guides – EndNote, NVivo,
• Type IT
Finding theses, journals and more
anulib.anu.edu.au/find-access/ Login at anu.interactiontraining.
how-guides. net/register.aspx. For more
information on academic
Consultations and drop-in
help, as well as training and
sessions (register via email
development opportunities,
digital.literacy@anu.edu.au)
visit training.anu.edu.au.
or 612 58886.
• EndNote including
troubleshooting and advanced
EndNote formatting.
17ACCOMMODATION
ANU has 5,000 students who For a list of student residences, visit Griffin has also launched the Walter
live on campus, making it one anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/ Wing – a dedicated space for the
student-residences. postgraduate and mature ages.
of the largest proportions
The Walter Wing caters specifically for
of on-campus students in For more information on resources
mature age and postgraduate students
the country. and advice for short stay, staging and
through tailored events and student
private rental alternatives, please visit
leaders who understand the needs of
anu.edu.au/study/accommodation/
Graduate accommodation this demographic.
accommodation-alternatives.
The following ANU residences For more information on membership
offer postgraduate accommodation: Non-residential halls and hall activities, visit anu.edu.au/
Toad Hall, University House, students/communities-events.
Graduate House, Burgmann College ANU offers an on-campus residence
experience and support to students
Postgraduate Village, Ursula Hall
living off-campus, enabling all ANU
Housing tips
Laurus Wing, Fenner Hall, Wamburun
Hall and Davey, Kinloch, Warrumbul students to be part of a dynamic on- Postgraduate students
and Lena Karmel Lodge. campus community by participating If you want to live on-campus, an
in inter-hall arts, support and sports application is best lodged early in the
Accommodation cannot be activities. semester prior to the one in which
guaranteed for postgraduate students
The first ‘non-residential hall’ – Griffin you’ll begin your studies. For more
and you should be prepared to seek
Hall – opened in 2010 and is based on information on application and
accommodation off campus.
a similar support and activity model to admission procedures, visit anu.edu.
ANU residential halls and colleges. au/study/accommodation/advice-
procedures.
18Canberra Rental Market A typical rental lease period is If you are struggling to
student help
The rental market in Canberra 52 weeks/12 months, and a rental find accommodation in
is competitive. Students and history is preferable. If you are Canberra, please contact our
full‑time workers from local areas, renting a house you should also Student Assistance Team to
as well as arriving from interstate, expect to pay a bond that is the discuss our Accommodation
compete for the same properties, equivalent of four (4) weeks rent Assistance Program.
driving prices high. and payment of four (4) weeks rent
in advance. International students
You can expect the average cost per are often asked to pay more rent up
person in a share-house within the front to guarantee the house.
following suburbs:
Below are some examples
• Acton: $280 per week of websites that provide
• Braddon: $200 per week property listings:
• Campbell: $200 per week
• ANU housing online:
• Turner: $200 per week housingonline.anu.edu.au
• O’Connor: $200 per week (great for student listings)
• Ainslie: $170 per week • All homes: allhomes.com.au
• Dickson: $160 per week • Gumtree: gumtree.com.au
• Lyneham: $160 per week
• Flatmates: flatmates.com.au
• Hackett: $160 per week
• Realestate.com: realestate.com.au
• Downer: $160 per week
• Student accommodation ACP:
• Watson: $150 per week
australianuniversities.com.au/
Note: these are indicative prices, If your tenancy requires
accommodation/student/act
which depend on many factors signatory of a non-standard
• facebook.com/groups/ ACT Lease, please seek legal
such as furnished/unfurnished,
canberra sharehousing advice prior to committing to
number of people sharing the
house, age of house, etc. a 12 month lease.
19Useful information If you are a tenant or occupant
and you need further information
Defence Housing Australia or specific advice, you can contact
Properties the Tenants’ Union ACT or visit their
An agreement has been made with website at www.tenantsact.org.au.
Defence Housing Australia (DHA) for You’ll find factsheets on common
ANU students and academic visitors to renting issues, sample letters to help
rent various houses direct from DHA. you write to your landlord or property
Visit dha.gov.au. manager, as well as a searchable index
of frequently asked questions.
Housing online If you require further assistance
This is an online accommodation on your legal rights and help
notice board that advertises private you with a dispute, contact
rental, share accommodation, parsa.assistance@anu.edu.au to
private board and accommodation for arrange an appointment with the PARSA
properties located all over Canberra. Lawyer or call 6125 5261/6125 2603.
Visit housingonline.anu.edu.au. Services are free and confidential for
all ANU students.
Financial assistance
ANU provides some assistance to ANU rental properties
students struggling to cope with rental ANU owns a small number of
charges by way of scholarships and rental properties in Canberra
bursaries. Visit anu.edu.au/study/ as “staging” accommodation
accommodation/financial-support. to new graduate students.
Visit anuapartments.anu.edu.au.
20STUDENT SERVICES
student help
Learning Communities For more information, Tjabal Indigenous Higher
visit anu.edu.au/students/ Education Centre
Learning Communities is an communities-events/learning-
initiative of ANU which brings communities The Tjabal Indigenous Higher
together students who share Education Centre is described as
a common interest and who 'the heart of ANU for Indigenous
Dean of Students
collaborate to create an students', providing a meeting place
environment in which everyone The Dean of Students offers and support-base for Aboriginal
can learn. The activities are confidential, impartial advice, and Torres Strait Islander students
interdisciplinary, purposeful and and can help to resolve problems studying at ANU. Here you will
designed to give students an by acting as a neutral intermediary find Indigenous students and staff
opportunity to learn more about between students and the strongly committed to improving
an area which interests them and academic or administrative areas of education outcomes and achieving
which may not ‘fit’ into their chosen the University. study and career goals that
degree programme. positively impact our communities.
The Dean of Students office is
At ANU, learning community located at the Peter Baume Building Tjabal caters to both undergraduate
themes include Aid & Development, 42, University Avenue. To make an and postgraduate Indigenous
Africa, Asia-Pacific, Contemporary appointment, call 6125 4184 or students and offers:
Europe, History, Languages email dean.students@anu.edu.au.
& Culture, Music, Rhetoric, • Academic support and advice
anu.edu.au/students/contacts/
Sustainability and Teaching. • Pastoral care – personal support
dean-of-students
• Advice on cadetships and
scholarships
21• Access to ANU services, such as SET4ANU mentoring facilities; meet other new students
counselling services, health centre program and network with people from your
and academic skills and learning Academic College. Set4ANU Mentors
SET4ANU is a year-long also act as a contact person for any
• Academic & Studies Coordinator to
volunteer program designed to help general questions or concerns you
assist students on campus
new students transition to life at might have and if they don’t have the
• Access to local Indigenous services the ANU. Set4ANU encompasses answers, they’ll help you find them!
and community events a range of online resources and The Set4ANU Mentoring Program
P: (02) 6125 4038 webinars, Campus and Community is open to all new students at the
E: tjabal.centre@anu.edu.au tours, Airport and Jolimont welcome, ANU and is free to join. The program
W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/tjabal- Orientation week and the Set4ANU runs throughout the academic year,
indigenous-higher-education-centre Mentoring Program. commencing in Orientation Week.
In addition to this, PARSA organises New students who register with P: 02 6125 6690
several events catering to Indigenous the Set4ANU Mentoring Program E: set4anu@anu.edu.au
postgraduate students throughout are matched with a later year W: anu.edu.au/students/information-
the year. This involves opportunities student who provides advice and for/new-students/set4anu-program
to meet fellow Indigenous students, guidance over the first few weeks of
events for National Aborigines and the semester, and throughout the Chaplaincy
Islanders Day Observance Committee, year. Set4ANU Mentors can help
(NAIDOC) week as well as advocacy you learn about the ANU campus The Chaplaincy is a place for spiritual
events for important campaigns. and surrounding Canberra area; support, pastoral care and referrals
support services at ANU; how to on a confidential basis. A place to
For more information you can
navigate ANU administrative and be yourself, a place to chat. For all
contact PARSA’s Aboriginal and
online systems; introduce you to students, staff and visitors.
Torres Strait Islander Officer at
parsa.atsi@anu.edu.au. clubs and societies on campus;
learn how to access university
22Open during term time Monday to To register you will need to provide UNISAFE
student help
Friday 10:00am–4:00pm and other current medical documentation
times by appointment. and complete a student registration If you have to move around the
form and send to A&I who will campus at night, it makes sense to:
P: (02) 6125 4246 walk in groups using the Lighted
then arrange an appointment with
E: chaplaincy@anu.edu.au Paths map available from ANU
a Student Access and Success
W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/ Security; catch the free Campus
Officer (SASO). During registration,
chaplaincy Traveller; or call ANU Security
your SASO will make an initial
assessment of your needs based on 52249 (612 52249 from an
Access and inclusion on your documentation and in off -campus phone) and ask if
consultation with you, develop an UNISAFEGUARD Patrol Officers are
Access and Inclusion (A&I) provide
Education Access Plan (EAP) that available to accompany you.
information, advice and support to
ANU students whose participation will outline your recommended The Campus Traveller operates from
in academic studies is impacted reasonable adjustments. Monday to Friday evenings during
by a disability, chronic medical Registration with A&I does not semester. You can contact the
condition, or short-term illness appear on your academic transcript. driver by calling ANU Security on
or condition. A&I also provide 52249. The service runs on campus
For more information on how to
support to students who are carers, only (except when it goes to Fenner
register, please contact:
elite athletes and international Hall or National Library).
students under 18 years old. If you P: (02) 6125 5036
E: access.inclusion@anu.edu.au If you feel the need to be escorted
are a current or prospective student,
W: anu.edu.au/students/contacts/ to or from your place of study
it is essential that you register with
access-inclusion or work, particularly at night,
A&I as soon as possible.
please contact ANU Security on
extension 52249.
W: anu.edu.au/campus-
environment/safety-security/
security-faq
23Interpreters & translators
If you or someone you know needs a translator
or interpreter, you can contact the National
Accreditation Authority for Translators and
Interpreters. It is also worth knowing that you
are entitled to an interpreter free of charge when
dealing with any ACT Government department
or agency (such as shopfronts, schools and
hospitals). Simply ask the staff member you are
dealing with to arrange an interpreter for you.
P: 6255 1888
ANUgreen
ANUgreen is the University’s award-winning
environmental management program. ANUgreen
is committed to:
• Developing innovative solutions to reduce
the environmental impact of the University’s
research, teaching and operations.
• Providing leadership in the pursuit of
sustainability through community engagement
and outreach.
E: anugreen@anu.edu.au
P: 6125 2158
24STUDENT HEALTH AND
student help
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Medical Centre • medical assessments and In addition to the NHC ANU Clinic
pre‑employment medicals on campus, students are able to
The ANU’s on campus health access health services from any of
• childhood and adult
services provider is the National the NHC’s Clinics in the Canberra
immunisations
Health Co-op (NHC). The NHC is region. An up-to-date list of the
a not-for-profit, member owned • men’s health information
NHC’s clinics and services is
co-operative and a fully registered • sexual health assessments available at www.nhc.coop.
Australian Charity. The ANU covers • health risk factor assessments and
the cost of NHC membership for all disease prevention After hours
enrolled ANU students.
• psychologist appointments medical support
The NHC operates a state-of- • minor surgical procedures
the-art health and wellness clinic Health Direct (24 hours health
• sports injury management advice and information)
on levels 2 and 3 of Building 156
in Kambri. The NHC ANU Clinic • travel medicine and immunisation P: 1800 55 1800 (24 Hours)
provides you with a comprehensive • women’s health - cervical cancer Canberra Afterhours Medical
range of health services including: screening, antenatal nurse care Service (CALMS)
• general health check-ups • mental health support P: 1300 422 567
• minor wound management • diabetes management
• assistance with quitting smoking
25Calvary Hospital • Stress relating to fieldwork Canberra Rape Crisis Centre (CRCC)
Closest hospital to the ANU • Important life choices CRCC provides free and confidential
P: 6201 6111
• Health concerns for self or a crisis and ongoing counselling,
Canberra Hospital family member support, advocacy and information
P: 5124 0000 • Relationship issues about medical and legal options.
Counselling centre P: 6125 2442 Support for men, women and children
who experience sexual assault. CRCC
The ANU offers a free and confidential
counselling service to all current ANU For urgent support also have counsellors on campus
5 days a week.
students and staff. Ambulance 000
Police 000 Kids Helpline
Some of the common concerns
(for people aged 25 and under)
graduate students bring to ANU Crisis Support Line
P: 1800 55 1800 (24 Hours)
counselling include: The ANU Crisis Support Line is provided
to help students find immediate relief Lifeline Canberra
• Stress in managing employment,
from emotional distress, provide P: 13 11 14 (24 hours)
family life and study
coping strategies for a current crisis, MensLine Australia (24/7)
• Concerns relating to supervision
manage any immediate threats to P: 1300 78 9978
• Confidence issues regarding life or safety and referral options and
academic work and pathways for longer-term support.
oral presentations
Available 5pm-9am weekdays,
• Motivation or procrastination
24 hours on weekends &
problems
public holidays.
• Being a mature age student
P: 1300 050 327 (Voice calls only)
• Adjustment to living in a
SMS: 0488 884 170
new location
26After hours chemists Medical Centres Ginninderra Medical and
student help
Dental Centre
Ginninderra Pharmacy Belconnen
Tristar Medical Group Corner of Nettlefold St and Coulter
Coulter Dr, Belconnen ACT 2617
P: 6251 5775. Open 8am-10pm 11/100 Eastern Valley Way, Bruce Drive, Belconnen ACT 2617
every day except Christmas. ACT 2617 P: 6112 7111
P: 6253 5444
Opening Hours:
Capital Chemist O’Connor Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 7am–10pm.
O’Connor Shopping Centre, Mon–Fri: 8:30am–6pm. Sat–Sun/Public Holidays: 8am–10pm
Sargood Street Sun 10am–5pm, Closed Saturdays,
O’Connor ACT 2602 Approximate distance from ANU:
Good Fridays and Christmas Day
P: 6248 7050 16-minute drive
tristarmedicalgroup.com
9am–11pm every day of the year.
Approximate distance from ANU: Phillip Medical And Dental
Chemist on Northbourne 15-minute drive Centre
Alinga St & Northbourne Ave 33 Colby Court, Phillip ACT 2606
Jolimont Centre, Garema Place Surgery P: 6112 7000
Canberra City ACT 2601 3 Garema Place, Canberra ACT 2601
Opening Hours:
P: 6162 1133 P: 6257 1000
Mon–Fri: 7am–10pm.
8am–11pm every day of the year.
Opening Hours: Sat–Sun/Public Holidays: 8am–10pm
If you require an ambulance or Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm.
Approximate distance from ANU:
other emergency services dial 000. Sat: 9am–12.30pm
15-minute drive
garemaplacesurgery.com.au
Note: Ambulance services are
not covered by Medicare, but are Approximate distance from ANU:
covered by OSHC. 20-minute walk
27Gungahlin Medical Centre North Canberra Family Practice Opening Hours:
43 Hibberson St, Gungahlin ACT 2912 5b Chandler St, Belconnen ACT 2616 Tue: 8.30am–5.30pm.
P: 6241 0888 P: 6129 5100 Wed: 8.30am–6pm.
Thurs: 8.30am–5pm,
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Fri: 8.30am–1.30pm.
Mon–Fri: 8am–7pm. Sat–Sun: Mon–Thur: 7:30am–8pm. www.shfpact.org.au
9am–12pm Fri: 7:30am–7pm. Sat: 8am–1pm
gungahlinmedicalcentre.com.au northcanberrafamilypractice.com.au Approximate distance from ANU:
4-minute walk
Approximate distance from ANU: Approximate distance from ANU:
20-minute drive 15-minute drive What is Medicare/Overseas
Student Health Care cover?
Florey Medical Centre Group Family Practice
Medicare provides access to medical
Florey Shops, Kesteven St, Florey ACT Suite 25/175 Strickland Cres, Deakin
and hospital services for all Australian
2615 ACT 2600
residents and certain categories of
P: 6259 1444 P: 6162 0463
visitors to Australia. To find out if you
Opening Hours: Opening Hours: Mon–Fri: 9am–5pm. are eligible for Medicare or to obtain
Mon–Thurs: 8:30am–8pm. www.annielim.com.au a Medicare card, visit humanservices.
Fri: 8.30am–7pm. Sat: 8:30am–5pm gov.au/individuals/services/
Approximate distance from ANU:
Sun: 9am–3pm medicare/medicare-card.
12-minute drive
floreymedical.com.au
Approximate distance from ANU: Sexual Health And Family Planning
20-minute drive
Level One, 28 University Avenue,
Canberra City
P: 6247 3077
28Medicare covers: Similar to the PBS threshold, there is If the clinic you visit bulk bills, you:
student help
a Medicare threshold for select
• Free or subsidised treatment by • might be asked to sign a form
health services as well. Once you
health professionals. If the clinic after the appointment and you
reach the relevant threshold,
bulk bills, you would not be will be given a copy.
the Medicare safety net may provide
charged for their services if you • can’t be charged any other costs
higher Medicare benefit for all
have a Medicare card. such as booking, administration
eligible services for the rest of the
• Free treatment and calendar year. You do not have to or record-keeping fees.
accommodation in public register for this service; your doctor
hospitals. visits are lodged with Medicare
Low Income Health
• 75% of the Medicare schedule and will be counted towards Care Card
(mbsonline.gov.au/internet/ the threshold. Postgraduate students receiving
mbsonline/publishing.nsf/ Centrelink benefits, whose income
Content/Home) fee for services Bulk billing is less than $536.00 a week,
and procedures from private are entitled to a Low Income Health
hospitals. Medicare does not Bulk billing is when your healthcare
professional accepts Medicare, or Care Card. Students who provide
cover the hospital stays in their Low Income Health Care
private hospitals. if you are an international student,
Overseas Student Health Cover Card and Medicare card at the
You should also provide your pharmacist should get an additional
(OSHC) as full payment for a service.
Medicare card to the pharmacist discount on your prescription
Not all practices bulk bill and it is
to receive a discount on medication, if it is covered under
best to check with the practice as
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme the PBS. For eligibility requirements,
some may bulk bill for Medicare
(PBS) medication. If you reach visit humanservices.gov.au/
but not for OSHC. You may have to
the PBS threshold, you may not individuals/services/centrelink/
pay for the service upfront and be
have to pay for medication for low-income-health-care‑card.
reimbursed later.
the rest of the year. To determine
if your medication is covered
under the PBS, you can go to
www.health.gov.au/PBS. 29Overseas Student Health • private hospital shared ward
Cover (OSHC) accommodation (only for hospitals
that have contractual arrangements
Most international students must with the overseas student’s
apply for an overseas student health health insurer)
cover for themselves and their
• day surgery accommodation
accompanying dependants if they
undertake formal studies in Australia. • some prosthetic devices
There are several companies that offer • pharmaceutical benefits up to
the service and like all other private $50 per pharmaceutical item to a
health insurance, the OSHC also have maximum of $300 a year for a single
different types of cover that students membership ($600 for a family
can choose from depending on membership). Overseas students
their need. may face significant out of
pocket costs if they do not have
At minimum, each OSHC product
appropriate coverage for treatment
must include cover for:
with pharmaceuticals, particularly
• the benefit amount listed in the oncology (cancer) treatment.
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) • ambulance services.
fee for out-of-hospital medical
OSHC insurers might also impose
services (for example, a general
waiting periods for treatments during
practitioner)
the first 12 months of membership for
• 100 per cent of the MBS fee for pre-existing medical conditions. It is
in-patient medical services (for best to check with the OSHC insurer if
example, surgery) you are unsure.
• public hospital shared ward
accommodation
30SCHOLARSHIPS
student help
ANU offers a wide range of Which scholarships are Graduate Coursework
scholarships to current and postgraduates eligible for? Scholarships
future students to assist with Scholarships are generally Graduate coursework programs
the cost of their studies. categorised by the type of are typically undertaken by
Eligibility for ANU scholarships student (undergraduate, honours, someone who has completed an
varies depending on the specifics graduate coursework or graduate undergraduate degree or obtained
of the scholarship. Some are research) and whether they are a significant relevant professional
based purely on prior academic domestic or international student. experience. Graduate coursework
achievement, others are based Current and future students can programs include graduate
on social equity and access determine which scholarships they certificates, graduate diplomas and
principles, and some are a are eligible to apply for by reading master programs. Scholarships
combination of both. There are the information found under the differ in value and may be offered
also a number of scholarships relevant student type. to cover some or all of the
offered by organisations outside costs associated with tuition,
of ANU. These scholarships are accommodation, materials, cost of
available to ANU students but are living and other expenses.
not managed by the University.
Many of the scholarships offered
by ANU are funded by the
generous support of donors and
benefactors, external organisations,
the Australian Government
and industry.
31Graduate Research
Scholarships
Higher degree research (HDR)
FINANCIAL HELP
programs are graduate-level,
research-focused degrees Indigenous Australians A Commonwealth-supported place
is substantially subsidised by the
usually undertaken by someone If you are an Indigenous student, Australian Government so that
who has completed a previous ABSTUDY may be able to help you students are only required to pay
degree with a significant research go on to further studies. ABSTUDY ‘student contribution’ amounts for
component. HDR programs include consists of a fortnightly living their units of study.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), allowance as well as additional
Master of Philosophy (MPhil) and components to help with the costs The Government administers a
professional doctorates. associated with study. number of HELP loans schemes
to assist students with the cost of
Two of the most popular scholarships For more information on ABSTUDY, their tuition. The right loan for you
available are the Australian visit www.humanservices.gov.au/ will depend on your circumstances,
Postgraduate Award (APA) scholarship individuals/services/centrelink/ eligibility and where you want
for domestic research students, abstudy. to study.
and the International Postgraduate
Research Scholarships (IPRS) for Help paying my fees HECS-HELP is a loan program
international research students. to help eligible Commonwealth
– domestic students
supported students to pay their
For more information on scholarship
As a domestic student, if you are student contribution amounts. Before
eligibility and how to apply, visit anu.
studying at university you will be 2005, this was known as ‘HECS’’.
edu.au/students/scholarships-
offered either a Commonwealth-
support. FEE-HELP is a loan program to help
supported place or a fee-paying place.
eligible fee paying students to pay
their tuition fees.
32SA-HELP is a loan scheme that How do I get the request (or vice versa), you will need to
student help
assists eligible students to pay for all for Commonwealth ensure you have enough of your
or part of their student services and assistance form? FEE-HELP balance left to cover the
amenities fee. The forms are only available from tuition fees for your course.
your provider. Contact the student
Frequently asked administration area at ANU for I’m a permanent visa holder
questions further information. (non-humanitarian subclass)/
New Zealand citizen. Can I get
Do I need to accept my a help loan?
Can I get a help loan if I’m
enrolment offer before I apply
studying part time? Permanent visa holders (non-
for a help loan?
Yes. As long as you meet the humanitarian subclass) may only
Once you have received an offer of use a FEE-HELP loan if they are
eligibility criteria and are studying at
enrolment in a course, your provider undertaking bridging study for
an approved provider, your mode
will normally include the relevant overseas-trained professionals.
of study (part‑time or full-time) will
Request for Commonwealth New Zealand citizens will have
not affect your eligibility to access a
assistance form in the same continued access to lower fees
HELP loan.
package as your other enrolment through a Commonwealth
documentation so you can accept supported placed. New Zealand
I already have a HECS-HELP
your offer and apply for a HELP loan citizens who hold Special Category
debt, can I use FEE‑HELP?
(if eligible – see HELP Paying my Visa (SCV) and meet the eligibility
Fees) at studyassist.gov.au/sites/ An existing HELP debt under any
criteria can get a HELP loan.
studyassist/helppayingmyfees. of the schemes will not affect
Please note being a New Zealand
your eligibility to access another
citizen or holding an SCV doesn’t
HELP loan. The exception to this
automatically grant you a HELP
is FEE‑HELP and VET FEE-HELP. If
loan. If you meet the eligibility
you are accessing FEE-HELP and
requirements you’ll have to present
want to also access VET FEE‑HELP
33some documents to ANU Central the 2019-20 income year will is approved to offer HELP loans.
before the census date of your first top up a person's HELP balance. You can enter your details into the
course in the current semester. You Any compulsory or voluntary eligibility calculator on the Study
can find out if you’re eligible online repayments can be re‑borrowed in Assist home page to find out what
or meet with our lawyers to discuss the future, up to the current HELP loan you might be able to access.
your options. loan limit. Visit, www.studyassist.gov.au.
From 1 January 2020, a combined
Is there a limit to how much I Does my income/financial
HELP loan limit will replace the
can borrow? situation affect my eligibility?
FEE‑HELP limit and will include
For 2019, the new combined HELP FEE‑HELP, VET Student Loans, No. HELP loans are not means-tested,
loan limit will be $104,440 for most VET FEE-HELP and HECS-HELP. so neither your income, nor the
students. For students undertaking Only new HECS-HELP borrowing will income of your partner or family
medicine, dentistry and veterinary count towards a person's HELP limit. will affect your eligibility to access a
science courses, the HELP loan limit Any existing FEE-HELP, VET FEE-HELP HELP loan.
will be $150,000. or VET Student Loans that counted
Note that the higher FEE HELP limit towards your FEE-HELP limit will now Help paying my fees
only applies to courses that lead to count towards the new HELP limit. – International students
initial registration to practice in those
fields. The lower limit will apply to Which help loan am I eligible for? What financial assistance am I
any further study you undertake once The type of HELP loan you may eligible for?
you have gained the requisite level for be eligible for will depend on International students are not eligible
initial registration. your citizenship or visa status, the to access a Higher Education Loan
type of study you are undertaking Program (HELP) loan for their study,
From the 2019- 20 income year,
(higher education or vocational and must pay the overseas student
you can top up your HELP balance
education and training), and whether fees charged by their provider.
by making repayments on your
the provider you are studying at
loan. Repayments starting from
34ADVOCACY
General information for
student help
international students
who intend to study in
Australia may be found at
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au, While PARSA is a service- We will be working in these areas
which provides comprehensive delivery organisation that again in 2019, as well as expanding
information about higher into other areas of concern for
seeks to meet the immediate
education providers and postgraduate students. Find
courses, applying for a place
needs of postgraduate out more about our advocacy
at a higher education provider, and research students, we objectives in the PARSA Strategic
course fees, and scholarships. are also responsible for Plan, parsa.anu.edu.au/aboutparsa/
You may also wish to contact tackling the systemic issues strategicplan.
the institution at which you that affect some or all of If you would like to get involved
intend to study to ask about
our membership. in any of these campaigns
other assistance that may
or are passionate about any
be available. You may wish PARSA focussed on five key
other systemic issues that you
to contact the scholarships advocacy areas in 2018:
would like some support with
office or student support • Sexual assault and sexual addressing, please contact us at
area for information about harassment parsa.advocacy@anu.edu.au.
scholarships and other possible
• Migration and citizenship
funding sources.
• Accommodation
For more information visit
• Parents
services.anu.edu.au/education-
support/student-administration/ • Mental health
international-student-
emergency-aid.
35CAREERS
ANU Careers Services • Interview Skills Registering with CareerHub will also
• Job search strategies give you access to their job and
This service aims to assist students internship vacancies. Their web-based
with exploration of career options • How to enhance employability at
career development tools can help
and choices, to developing skills in ANU
you apply and interview for jobs and
writing applications, and preparing for Contact CareerHub (careerhub.anu. research employers.
interviews and assessment centres. It edu.au) for timings. Bookings are not
also provides employers with advice required. Students will be seen on a
Employment at ANU
on recruitment strategies, how to first‑come first-served basis.
maintain a profile on campus and The University offers two categories
assistance with targeting suitably Careerhub of employment vacancies: those open
qualified and motivated students to all applicants, and others which are
and graduates. Confidential career counselling only open to ANU staff. Within each
appointments are bookable through of these categories, there are
For more information, CareerHub. Careers consultants can vacancies for academic and general
visit careers.anu.edu.au. help with career planning, decision- staff positions. Each of the advertised
making, gaining work experience, positions includes further particulars
Drop-in consultations employment opportunities and on selection documentation,
further study. application cover sheet and contacts
These brief 15-minute sessions are for
quick queries such as: for further information.
• Resume and application For more information,
form checking visit anu.edu.au/jobs.
36Casual Jobs Register the visa holder to work 20 hours For more information about
careers
per week while their course is in minimum wages, hours of work,
The ANU Casual Jobs Register session. This limit does not apply leave entitlements and termination
maintains the details of quality and to any work undertaken as a of employment, please visit
experienced candidates who are requirement of a CRICOS registered fairwork.gov.au/employment.
interested in casual work across the course. When the course is not in
University. When a new opportunity session (eg during semester break), Internships
arises, applicant qualifications, student visa holders can work an
skills and capabilities are matched For more information on
unrestricted number of hours.
against the casual vacancies, internships, phone 02 6125 3593
to meet the University’s ad-hoc and A course is considered “in session”: or email careers@anu.edu.au.
varied business needs. For more • For the duration of the advertised
information, visit anu.edu.au/jobs/ semesters (including periods For-credit internships
casual-employment-for-anu- when exams are being held); Participating in an internship for
students.
• If the electronic Confirmation of credit allows students to combine
To search for casual employment Enrolment (eCoE) is still in effect; their coursework with relevant work
opportunities, visit anu.edu. • If the student is undertaking experience. Students participating
au/jobs and search for the another course, during a break in for credit internships are covered
‘Casual Jobs Register’. from their main course, and the by insurance products offered
points will be credited to their by the ANU Insurance Office for
Since 26 April 2008, people granted
main course. Students who the duration of their internship
student visas automatically receive
have completed their course as placement. Although the ANU
permission to work with their
scheduled based on the dates on typically does not provide financial
visa grant. If permission to work
their CoE, may work unrestricted assistance for students participating
is granted, the primary applicant
hours for the remaining period in for‑credit internships, specific
has condition 8105 imposed on
of their student visa, or until their internship courses may have
their visa. This condition permits
next course begins. scholarships or funding available.
37To receive credit for an internship ANU internships program
opportunity, students will typically (Anip)
have to register for a course that has
an internship component. The Australian National Internships
Program (ANIP) is a hands-on
Not-for-credit internships opportunity for a student to go
into a workplace and undertake a
Although not undertaken for research project for which you will
academic credit, not-for‑credit get significant academic credit.
internships still represent an important Through ANIP, Australian and overseas
way to gain experience and skills university students from any discipline
valuable to employers. As the ANU can be placed with the Australian
does not formally support students Federal Parliament, the Australian
participating in not-for-credit Public Service, the Australian Capital
internships, students participating in Territory Legislative Assembly or Public
available opportunities are not eligible Service, or with non-government
for insurance coverage provided by organisations (including lobby groups).
the ANU Insurance Office.
To be considered for an internship
Students participating in not-for-credit with ANIP, you must apply specifically
internships may receive remuneration to the Australian National Internships
from host organisations depending on Program. All student applications
the placement. and supporting documents must be
Although unpaid not-for-credit sent to the ANIP office, electronically
internship positions exist, students are where possible. For more information,
advised to carefully check the legality visit anip.anu.edu.au.
of such opportunities, as some may
contravene the Fair Work Act.
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