Student services

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander support

The Registrar is available to assist students with their study support or other requirements, including the administration of the Scholarship Program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Please contact The Registrar: [email protected]

Academic Support

There is a range of support services for you at Wentworth Institute that will assist you in your academic studies.

All our staff have student consultation times as shown on subject outlines to meet with students to discuss any problems they may be having.

Head lecturers for each course are available to support you and help. Contact them face to face or via email to arrange a time to meet with them.

Students may attend academic writing support classes or receive individual assistance with a qualified support person. These classes are invaluable for learning how to structure an essay or report, how to avoid plagiarism and how to write effectively. Classes are advertised on subject Canvas sites. For further information see:

Academic Systems Support

The Academic Support Systems Manager has an office on Level 5. He can help staff and students with any issues that they may be having accessing emails, Moodle, uploading assessments and managing software applications.

The Academic Support Systems Manager:
[email protected]
Monday to Thursday, 10.00 am to 6.00 pm.
Friday by appointment

Careers

The Wentworth Institute library provides students and recent graduates with a range of resources to help with career education. For actual assistance in writing a resume or attending an interview, see English Support Classes.

Librarian, Level 1 Library
[email protected] The Wentworth Institute library provides students and recent graduates with a range of resources to help with career education. For actual assistance in writing a resume or attending an interview, see English Support Classes.

Complaints Management and Resolution

The Registrar works within the Academic and Non-academic Grievance Handling Policy and will explain how WIN Higher Education deals with all types of complaints from staff, students and the public. This will cover complaints about unfair and/or disrespectful actions or decisions, as well
as complaints about bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, vilification and victimisation.
The Registrar: [email protected]
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays

Counselling Service

Professional counselling for personal issues is available from an external provider at no cost to WIN students.
Contact the Registrar [email protected]
Wayne Gillespie, Psychologist
[email protected]
Suite 508, Level 5, St James Trust Building
185 Elizabeth Street, Sydney NSW 2000

For 24-Hour Emergency Crisis Numbers:
Mental Health Line 1800 011 511
Beyond Blue Counselling 1300 224 636

Disability Service

The Disability Service provides support and assistance to future and current students with disabilities and chronic health conditions to help them reach their full academic potential.

Please contact The Registrar: [email protected]

English Support Classes

Wentworth Institute’s ELICOS Centre provides a friendly and supportive learning environment that caters to the needs of our international students who are having difficulties with their English Support classes are available to assist students, including General English and English for Academic Purposes

You can contact the ELICOS Centre by sending an email to [email protected]

IT Support

The IT Manager is responsible for managing all the hardware and internet access. Contact him directly if you have any issues with your laptop, computer or accessing the internet.

IT manager, Steve Li, Level 1, IT Support office
Email: [email protected]

Legal Advice
For students in need of legal advice or assistance, the independent legal centres below are recommended:
 
Redfern Legal Centre, Sydney
 
Redfern Legal Centre provides free legal services and community legal education and factsheets, to the local catchment as well as statewide.
 
Redfern Legal Centre provides advice and representation in tenancy and renter's rights, credit, debt and consumer law, First Nations justice, Financial Abuse in intimate partner relationships, employment law, police accountability and through a health justice partnership with Sydney Local Health District.
 
Redfern Legal Centre has an International Student Legal Service, which assists international students across New South Wales with a variety of legal issues including tenancy and renters rights, employment law, disputes with education providers, and credit, debt and consumer law.
 
You can seek assistance from Redfern legal Centre by filling in a webform, calling or visiting our office.  To complete webform or for other contact details visit: https://rlc.org.au/contact-us
 
Legal Aid ACT, Canberra
 

Legal Aid ACT is free and confidential. We provide free legal information, non-legal support, and initial on-off legal advice no matter what your income is. If you are eligible, we can also provide ongoing legal advice and representation. For ongoing legal assistance, you will need to apply for a grant of legal aid. We help with different legal problems, not just criminal charges. Call our Helpline on 1300 654 134 to find out if we can help you with your legal issue.

Website: https://www.legalaidact.org.au/

Library Support

The Wentworth Institute library is a hub of information for students and the qualified librarian is available 5 days per week, to assist students with accessing information and using the online databases.

Librarian, Level 3 Library
[email protected]

Security

The Campus Manager is responsible for the safety and security of all students, staff and visitors. He is also responsible for ensuring the security and accessibility of all campus buildings and facilities. Report all suspicious activity, characters or theft to the Campus Manager.

Campus manager, Steve Li, Level 1, IT Support office
Email: [email protected]

Student Welfare Service

The Student Welfare Service offers advice and support on a range of personal matters including where to go for advice on financial issues, tenancy issues, as well as accommodation and health related issues.
Contact the WIN Registrar [email protected] (Tues, Weds, Thurs) for information.

Academic Calendars and Timetables