Connect with support
The counsellor can refer you to other services within the university or the community if needed. We are also able to find you a female or male counsellor due to the cultural importance of women’s and men’s business to some Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students.
Students come to counselling for many reasons, including relationship and family issues, life events and trauma, stress, anxiety, depression and suicidality, self-harm, along with concentration and academic issues.
How to connect:
- Call The Wollotuka Counsellor on +61 2 4921 6622.
- Email rachael.howard@newcastle.edu.au
- Drop into the Wollotuka Counsellor’s office at Birabahn SAS213.
- Ask a staff member to refer you.
- Or complete this online form and we will do our best to be in contact within 48 hours.
If you require support outside of business hours you can contact the University After-hours Support Line on 1300 653 007 / SMS: 0488 884 165.
Yarning is:
culturally safe.
client-centred.
trauma informed and holistic.
a place to explore options.
available face to face; zoom or by phone appointment , and you are able to bring a support person.
Yarning can help you understand what is going on for you. A counsellor can also allow you to see other options and there are always options – sometimes it is hard to see that when you are facing barriers or experiencing distress.
For immediate help 24/7:
- Triple Zero 000 in an Emergency.
- 13Yarn 13 92 76.
- Lifeline 13 11 14.
- Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.