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Author: Shanaia Chen

Workshops

October 1, 2020
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Recent events have forced businesses to move to online platforms to continue serving their customers’ needs. As we move to digital innovation, more and more job opportunities which requires knowledge in technological advancement opened. As an example – knowledge in web development, SEO, and digital marketing. If you want to take this time to leverage your skillset, General Assembly prepared a number of online workshops in coding, marketing and design. General Assembly is a pioneer in education and career transformation, specializing in today’s most in-demand skills. The leading source for training, staffing, and career transitions, we foster a flourishing community…

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Emergencies/After Hours Help Outside of University

August 10, 2020
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Please contact the following for emergencies: Life Threatening or Emergency Situations24 hours, 7 days a weekPh: 000 Lifeline – Telephone counselling24 hours, 7 days a weekPh: 13 11 14 DirectLine – Alcohol and drug telephone counselling24 hours, 7 days a week.Ph: 1800 888 236 Online counselling:www.counsellingonline.org.au GriefLine – Bereavement support and referral6 a.m. noon to 3 a.m., 7 days a weekPh: 1300 845 745Online counselling: www.griefline.org.au Mensline – Counselling, information and referral for men24 hours, 7 days a weekPh: 1300 789 978 Suicide Prevention Hotline24 hours, 7 days a weekPh: 1300 651 251 Nurse on Call – guidance on health…

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Online Self-Help

August 10, 2020
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Sometimes, we prefer to work on our personal wellbeing alone by reading articles or accessing technological applications. Below are some resources that may be useful. Websites Google Apps IOS Apps

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Better Access to Psychological Services

August 10, 2020
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Sometimes, international students prefer to access psychological services outside of their universities. Below are the steps as well as relevant links to these services. Steps Ask the psychologist on the payment method when making an appointment (either upfront or claim the bill from the psychologist and send it to the OSHC provider). Ask the GP to refer you to a psychologist. Call the psychologist and ask how much an appointment will cost. Advise the psychologist on the mental health plan. Contact the OHSC provider and provide them with the MBS Item number, get information on the following: a)Would it be…

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Ethno-Specific Services

August 10, 2020
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We have compiled a list of ethno-specific services catering to people who wish to receive counselling in their own language. Current languages include Arabic, Cambodian, Chinese (Cantonese/ Hainanese/ Hakka/ Mandarin), Gujarati, Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Telugu, Urdu and Vietnamese.

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