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Student Advocacy & Support

Phone: +613377 2200

Address: University of Queensland Union 4072

Website: www.uqu.com.au/supporting-u

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25.01.2022 The Queensland Government is partnering with the Australian Red Cross, to ensure people have access to support during their period of self-quarantine. This service includes a regular telephone call to check-in on the person’s wellbeing and to identify any practical support they may need help with. For example, organising the delivery of groceries, access to educational materials, replacement of medications etc. People who are self-quarantined must call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) for further advice and to register for support. Staff at 13 HEALTH can connect people through to a local public health unit and other health support services.

25.01.2022 RELIEF FOR RESIDENTIAL TENANTS A crisis payment of up to $500 a week for up to four (4) weeks ($2000 maximum), is now available to Queenslanders who are homeless, or at imminent risk of becoming homeless and have exhausted these options: - are renting a property currently or will shortly move into a new tenancy;... - have lost their job and have applied to Centrelink for the COVID-19 income support; - are waiting for their application with Centrelink to be approved; and - have evidence negotiating a payment approach with their lessor/landlord directly, or via their property manager, as well as evidence of conciliation with the Residential Tenancies Authority but cannot reach agreement. More information and eligibility is available online from the Residential Tenancies Authority, or by calling 1800 497 161. If you have legal questions around residential tenancy issues you can book a legal appointment or if you are currently at risk of becoming homeless you can book a welfare appointment with Student Advocacy & Support: www.uqu.com.au/supporting-u Source: www.treasury.qld.gov.au//support-for-landlords-and-tenants/

20.01.2022 Looking for some fresh ideas on how to stay entertained and mentally stimulated during quarantine? Check out our latest blog for few tips on how to look after yourself in quarantine. And don't forget; if you are in quarantine and struggling with the isolation and want to talk, you can make an appointment with a SAS welfare advocate. ... https://bit.ly/3dD4VSu

20.01.2022 Social media gives us access to information, increased opportunity for connection and interaction and undoubtedly has many benefits for relationships. However there is also a down side to this technological wonder. While there is research that suggests there are positives to social media use there is also plenty of research that ironically suggests that too much interaction with this technology, designed to help us to connect can actually increase feelings of isolation and loneliness and exacerbate mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. Read more on our latest blog post: https://bit.ly/3bsu2VQ

20.01.2022 Recognising the signs of stress in your own body might be new to you. But, you're not alone. Stress can have all kinds of crazy effects on your body that many people don’t even realise are stress related. Check out our blog post for the common signs to look for that can indicate you may be stressed and in need of a break. ... https://bit.ly/3fe7kTJ See more

17.01.2022 We understand that the current COVID-19 situation may be causing you stress and anxiety. We want to assure you that our top priority remains your welfare. We've created a dedicated place on our website to make it easy for you to view the latest updates and information, and to access articles and resources. https://bit.ly/2VsgR2u

15.01.2022 Social media is a real lifesaver while in quarantine. However it’s important to remember that too much social media exposure in quarantine can have negative impacts on your mental health. We've put together few things to be aware of while using social media at this time of isolation, confusion and fear. Read more on the blog now: https://bit.ly/2A0ZyNC

12.01.2022 Looking after your mental health while in COVID-19 quarantine is important. Being stuck indoors, worrying about things that are happening in the world can make it easy to fall into an unhelpful headspace. Sometimes the simple act of refocusing your attention to the positives, finding the beauty in what we have and enjoying all the small things that still exist for us day to day is a good way to redirect your headspace to something more positive. Check out the blog post now: https://bit.ly/35amvcP

10.01.2022 Have you failed a course? Not sure what your options are? Check this out as a starting point and if you still need assistance, book an appointment with our Student Advocacy & Support team: https://bit.ly/30FmnQO

03.01.2022 If you are thinking about deferring your studies this semester as a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), we've put together a few things that you might want to consider before you decide. Read the blog now: https://bit.ly/2JoZJnn

02.01.2022 For the most up to date information about what government support you may be entitled to, please take a look at the below websites: Student payments: https://ww...w.servicesaustralia.gov.au//people-who-dont-get- Job seekers: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//job-seekers-coronavi People who don't have payments but have lost their job: https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au//people-who-dont-get-

01.01.2022 If you need assistance understanding your working conditions for your student visa; then join us for a 1 hour webinar session to help learn what you can and can't do while working on a student visa. Jack, our resident migration agent will focus on 11 key working conditions of the student visa while providing you with the opportunity to ask any question you may have in relation to working on a student visa. Register, for this FREE information session now! ... https://bit.ly/31qSPXn See more