Student Support and Wellbeing Services
At Connected Training, we understand that your well-being is paramount to your success as a student. If you find yourself facing challenges or in need of personal support, there are several professional organizations ready to assist you. These include but are not limited too the following listed on this page.
Remember, you are not alone. These organisations and Connected Training are here to provide compassionate support and guidance whenever you need it.
Disability Support Services
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS): NDIS provides funding and support to people with disabilities to help them access services and achieve their goals. Visit www.ndis.gov.au or call 1800 800 110.
Expression Australia: (previously known as the Tasmanian Deaf Society) provides support and advocacy for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Visit www.expression.com.au
Mental Health Support Services
Lifeline: Lifeline provides crisis support and suicide prevention services to people in distress. Call 13 11 14 or visit www.lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue: Beyond Blue offers information, support, and resources for people experiencing depression, anxiety, and related mental health issues. Call 1300 22 4636 or visit www.beyondblue.org.au
Headspace: Headspace provides early intervention mental health services to young people aged 12-25. Visit Headspace or call 1800 650 890.
Mental Health Council of Tasmania: The Mental Health Council of Tasmania is a peak body representing mental health consumers, carers, and service providers in Tasmania. Visit the Mental Health Council of Tasmania or call (03) 6224 9222.
Financial Support Services
Services Australia: Services Australia is the Australian Government agency responsible for delivering a range of social security payments and services. Visit Services Australia for more information.
Tasmanian Council of Social Service (TasCOSS): TasCOSS is a peak body representing the interests of low-income and disadvantaged Tasmanians. Visit TasCOSS or call (03) 6231 0755.
National Debt Helpline: The National Debt Helpline is a free, confidential hotline to help you tackle debt problems and access financial counselling services. Visit the National Debt Helpline or call 1800 007 007.
Legal Support Services
Legal Aid Tasmania: Legal Aid Tasmania provides free legal advice and representation to Tasmanians who cannot afford a private lawyer. Visit the Tasmania Legal Aid or call 1300 366 611.
Tenants’ Union of Tasmania: The Tenants’ Union of Tasmania provides information and advocacy for tenants renting in Tasmania. Visit the Tenants’ Union of Tasmania or call (03) 6223 2641 or 1300 652 641.
Community Legal Centres Tasmania: Community Legal Centres Tasmania is a network of community-based legal services that provide free legal assistance to disadvantaged Tasmanians. Visit Community Legal Centres Tasmania for contact details.
Career and Employment Services
Workforce Australia: Workforce Australia is the Australian Government’s employment services program, designed to help job seekers find and maintain employment. Visit Workforce Australia for more information.
Skills Tasmania: Skills Tasmania is the state government agency responsible for vocational education and training in Tasmania. Visit Skills Tasmania for information on vocational training and apprenticeships.
Job Access: Job Access is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Visit Job Access for more information.
Counselling and Support Hotlines
Kids Helpline: Kids Helpline provides free, confidential telephone and online counselling for children and young people aged 5-25. There are also resources for parents and educators. Call 1800 55 1800 or visit Kids Helpline
1800RESPECT: 1800RESPECT is a national helpline for people experiencing domestic and family violence. Call 1800 737 732 or visit 1800Respect
Health Direct: Health direct provides free, trusted health information and advice, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call 1800 022 222 or visit Healthdirect
Relationships Australia – Tasmania: Relationships Australia Tasmania provides a variety of support with the aim for people to live positive lives and have healthy relationships with each other and themselves. Visit Relationships Australia Tasmania or call 1300 364 277
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