Student Welfare Services

Falling behind with the rent? Got a problem with Centrelink? Having a disciplinary meeting and don´t know what to do? It would be nice to get a break and just be able to concentrate on nothing but study while we´re at uni, but life sometimes manages to get in the way.

Thankfully, there´s somewhere you can go on campus to help you out. Student Welfare Services have staff who are professionally trained to deal with problems affecting students – anything from academic appeals and exclusions, Centrelink problems, financial issues, discipline and other problems that sometimes crop up during the session. Welfare officers can offer advice and ongoing support and advocacy to help you work through the unexpected problems that sometimes catch you by surprise. If you´re having a hard time financially, the service is where to get help with emergency food vouchers, book vouchers for academic textbooks, and loans for university and living expenses during session.

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 any support needed in accessing the right services.

Contact Us

Blacktown / Hawkesbury Campus
Jennifer Kensey- Welfare Services Team Leader
(02) 9852 4046 / (02) 4570 1965
0414 231 517
j.kensey@uws.edu.au

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

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

Parramatta Campus
Katrina Townsend- Welfare Officer
(02) 9685-9366
k.townsend@uws.edu.au

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

The Postgraduate Association of the University of Western Sydney (PAUWS) also offers tailored postgraduate welfare services. Go to: http://www.pauws.asn.au/ for more information.