Wellbeing Resources for Students and Clinical Educators
The University of Melbourne is committed to supporting the wellbeing of students and clinical educators. This page provides information about available support services, wellbeing resources, and guidance for responding to concerns about student welfare during clinical placements.
Student Resources
If you are a University of Melbourne student seeking wellbeing, counselling, or support services, please visit the Student Hub for information about available resources and support options.
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The Student Health and Wellbeing Digital Hub connects students with a range of health, wellbeing and support services, including counselling, medical care, mental health resources, study support, safety services and community wellbeing programs.
External Clinical Educators
External clinical educators play an important role in supporting student wellbeing during placements. The resources below provide guidance on responding to student welfare concerns, accessing advice, and finding support for both students and educators.
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If you are concerned about a student’s welfare, but feel unsure how to respond, you can access the CAPS secondary consult service.
The link on the website states that it is a service for staff, but this service is also available for our clinical educators to receive confidential advice about University of Melbourne students. This service will call you back within two hours of contact, during business hours.
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If you believe that a student is in immediate risk and requires intervention, you or the student can contact one of the following services:
- Emergency Ph. 000
- Lifeline Ph. 13 11 14
- Beyondblue Ph. 1300 22 4636
- 13 YARN Ph. 13 92 76 – 24/7 free and confidential crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Unimelb 24/7 Mental Health Crisis and emergency support
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Nurse and Midwife Support Support is a 24/7 national independent support service for nurses, midwives and students of nursing and midwifery experiencing health and wellbeing issues.
Phone: 1800 667 877.
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Melbourne Academy of Clinical Educators – regular in-person and online events to support and connect clinical educators develop skills.
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Looking after your own wellbeing enables you to show up for students and clients. Supporting wellbeing on placement is not about doing more - it’s about doing small things consistently, within your role, and within your capacity.
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