Port Macquarie Students
The great thing about the Connect 2 Success program is that it can be accessed from anywhere, regardless of your campus or location as we are happy to communicate via email or the telephone!
For those of you who study away from our main campus, Connect 2 Success could be that vital link to the main campus resources you have been looking for. Our advisors can contact you by phone or email.
For Port Macquarie students the following services may assist you in finding you the support you need.
Library and Learner Support Centre
The TAFE North Coast Institute and the University of Newcastle have a reciprocal library agreement which entitles students from one organisation to limited library borrowing rights at libraries within the other organisation. Library staff assist with locating information resources that support teaching and learning, and provide training in information skills.
Port Macquarie campus library provides a quiet place to study and access to card-operated photocopiers, computers, scanners and audiovisual equipment. For further information about Library services, please visit the Library.
Counselling and Careers Services
The Counselling and Careers services can provide support and advice in some of the following areas;
- Career and Study Choices for a changing world of work
- Study skills, time management, exam anxiety
- Personal issues: relationships, decision making, grief and loss
- Managing health issues including dealing with anxiety, depression and stress
The Counselling Service is free and confidential and available to all students. You can make an appointment through the Main Office or drop by the Counselling Unit in C block. Alternatively you can phone our counsellors direct on 65816212.
Disabilities Services
Students enrolled with the University of Newcastle can access the University Disability Liaison Officer by emailing student-disability@newcastle.edu.au or by contacting the TAFE Disability Consultant located at the Port Macquarie Campus. There are a range of support services to assist people with disabilities, including assisting with tutorial support, special exams, special classes, sign language interpreters, note takers, large print material, Braille and physical access. The Disability Consultant is located in Building D and can be contacted on (02) 6581 6275.
Accommodation Services
The Off-Campus Accommodation Service provides information about rental accommodation and maintains a database of current accommodation options provided by other students, people in the community and real estate agents. To access this service, visit the Off-Campus Accommodation website. You can also contact the Accommodation Enquiry Centre by emailing AccommodationEnquiry@newcastle.edu.au or telephone (02) 4924 1444.
Student Online Services
As a student of the University of Newcastle you have access to a variety of online services. To access these services including eBilling, HECS invoices, course variations and examination timetables, please view Online Services.
