Student Welfare Service

The Student Welfare Service has professionally trained staff to help you work through the unexpected problems that sometimes catch you by surprise.

Academic advocacy, advice and support

Examples of support provided include:

• Help with applications, such as Special Consideration, Review of Grade
• Support at misconduct hearings

Financial support and advice

Examples of areas of support include:

• Textbook vouchers
• Student loans
• Woolworths food vouchers
• Support with Centrelink issues or assistance in applying for benefits
• Financial support workshops

Referral to other services

Sometimes you might need to seek assistance from other services, such as counselling or a government agency. The welfare officers can help you with information and advice about where to go, as well as providing the support needed to access the right services.

Contact us

Email: welfareservice@uws.edu.au

Hawkesbury Campus
Jennifer Kensey - Student Welfare Service Team Leader
Building G7
0414 231 517
j.kensey@uws.edu.au

Bankstown Campus
Katherine Bland - Student Welfare Officer
Building 1
(02) 9772 6338
k.bland@uws.edu.au

Campbelltown Campus
Carmel Votano - Student Welfare Officer
Building 5
(02) 4620 3013
c.votano@uws.edu.au

Penrith Campus
Geoff Brown - Student Welfare Officer
Building K
(02) 4736 0674
g.brown@uws.edu.au

Parramatta Campus
Melissa Bisoglio - Student Welfare Officer
Building EJd
(02) 9685 9366
m.bisoglio@uws.edu.au

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