Student wellbeing

Monash University provides a range of internal and external support services to ensure your health and wellbeing remain a priority throughout your studies.

Monash University counselling services

Counselling is free for all Monash students. Counselling can help you with problems like coping with study or university life, stress, anxiety and depression, loneliness, negative feelings and suicidal thoughts. Counsellors are offering telehealth (video or phone) consultations.

  • Appointments: 03 9905 3020
  • 24/7 after-hours counselling for students: 1300 788 336
  • 24/7 after-hours counselling for staff: 1300 360 364
  • More info: Monash University Health Services

External Counselling Supports

24/7 crisis and mental health support

  • Lifeline Australia
    Confidential crisis support and suicide prevention services.
    Phone: 13 11 14
  • Suicide Call Back Service
    Phone and online counselling to people affected by suicide.
    Phone: 1300 659 467.
  • Suicideline
    Counselling and support for people at risk of suicide and anyone experiencing mental health issues.
    Phone: 1300 651 251

Family violence and safety services

  • EDVOS (family violence services)
    24/7 support services for women and children experiencing family violence in Melbourne’s eastern region.
    Phone: 1800 015 188
  • Orange Door
    Help and support for family violence and families in need of support with the wellbeing and development of children.
  • Safe Steps Family Violence Response Centre
    Specialist support services for anyone in Victoria who is experiencing or afraid of family violence.
  • 1800 Respect
    24/7 confidential counselling and support for people affected by sexual assault, domestic or family violence and abuse
    Phone: 1800 737 732

Support for international students

International Student Engagement Team (within Monash University) can provide on-going specialised support and other services for international students at Monash. They can provide support, advocacy, information and contacts for accommodation, food, health and clubs.

How to connect: To get in touch with the International Student Engagement team, contact Monash Connect and ask to speak with the International Student Engagement team.