Health and Wellbeing Support
Health and Wellbeing Coordinator
Student Living has a dedicated, highly-qualified Health and Wellbeing Coordinator that is here to support you with any concerns you may have in regards to Health and Welfare. Our Health and Wellbeing Coordinator is focused on supporting you in navigating your academic life in the most successful way possible and that includes ensuring you are happy, safe and healthy.
To chat to the Health and Wellbeing Coordinator call (02) 4913 8888 and ask to be transferred or visit the Student Living office.
This is a FREE and CONFIDENTIAL service for residents.
After-hours duty officers (AHDO)
For after-hours support, the After-Hours Duty Officers (AHDOs) are here to help with basics like lock-outs and emergency maintenance as well as emergency situations where you or a friend may need help.
As an extension of the Student Living Support and Safety and Campus Security teams, the AHDOs work to provide a safe and inclusive environment to ensure that after-hours support is provided to all residents.
After-Hours Crisis Support Line
The University of Newcastle operates an after hours crisis support phone line between 5pm to 9am weekdays, and 24 hours over the weekends and public holidays.
This service is operated by a team of qualified crisis support specialists who can support you to find relief from current distress, explore coping strategies, and safely manage any immediate threats to life or safety. The service offers immediate and short-term crisis support only, not an ongoing counselling relationship, therapy or treatment.
To access the After-Hours Crisis Support Line:
- Call 1300 653 007
- Text 0488 884 165 for SMS chat option
The service offers immediate and short-term crisis support only, not an ongoing counselling relationship, therapy or treatment. If you’d like to, you can also seek help from the Counselling team for ongoing treatment.
Other health and wellbeing resources
Contact | Phone |
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Lifeline | 131 114 |
Alcohol and Drug Information Service | 1800 250 015 |
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Helpline | 1800 737 732 |
Suicide Call Back Service | 1300 659 467 |
Kids Help Line | 1800 55 1800 |
Mensline Australia | 1300 789 978 |
QLife | 1800 184 527 |
UON Counselling (Callaghan) | 4921 6622 |
UON Counselling (Ourimbah) | 4348 4060 |
UON Medical Centre (Callaghan) | 4921 6000 |
UON Medical Centre (Ourimbah) | 4348 4060 |
Podiatry Clinic | 4394 7280 |
Oral Health Clinic | 4348 4164 |
Student Advisors | 4921 5000 |
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.