Success and Wellbeing Services
- Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by life and study?
- Is something getting in the way of your course work or attendance in class?
- Would you like to talk to someone about how things are going who can offer you support to tackle challenges?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, then Success and Wellbeing Services may be able to help!
What is Success and Wellbeing Services?
Free support for every student, from the moment they enrol, throughout their studies, and for 12 weeks after they’ve completed their course.
Success and Wellbeing Services (SWS), is designed to empower students through access to flexible, timely, and confidential support when you need it. We assign an experienced and dedicated Success and Wellbeing Coach to provide tailored support to help students get back on track, and bring their goals within reach.
SWS is a State Government funded program where we work in partnership to make sure each VET student gets the support they need and can succeed in their training, irrespective of their life situations.
Life is hard. It’s full of ups and downs and changes and trials. And sometimes, it can be extremely overwhelming and demanding.
If you are struggling, Reach out. We’ll help out.
This could look like support with:
- getting on top of your studies
- organising access to Wi-Fi
- overcoming a tricky conflict with a training provider
- paying course fees
- balancing family and work commitments with study
- dealing with a physical or mental health issue that’s making it tough to study
- finding suitable accommodation
- connecting you with childcare options
- exiting a situation of family and domestic violence
- providing career advice to set you up for success while transitioning into work
- and much more.
Contact
If you think Success and Wellbeing Services may be right for you, please talk to your trainer who can refer you for support. You can also contact the Success and Wellbeing Coach directly.
Jess Linsell - 0461 320 855
Mandy Baxter - 0499 721 488
Dianne Cooper - 0403 269 258
Common Questions
What does SWS not provide?
While support for you to develop your study skills can be provided, SWS does not provide Literacy and Numeracy (L&N) training. The training provider you are enrolled with will have already assessed any gaps in your L&N skills and can discuss next steps if you need additional help.
Who can access SWS?
If you are doing a subsidised VET course and have support needs that are making it hard for you keep studying or keep up with your studies, you are eligible for LSWS. You can check online to see if your course is on the Subsidised Training List or ask your training provider.
If I am at school can I access SWS?
Yes, school students enrolled in a subsidised VET course can access SWS from 1 July 2021, once you have been through the VET Readiness Orientation (VETRO) process and enrolled in your VET course.
And after I leave training?
You can keep getting support from SWS for up to 12 weeks after you have left your course to help you move onto your next course or onto work. If you find a job or other life circumstances mean that you leave before you finish your course you can still get this support.
What are my obligations?
You need to work with the Success and Wellbeing Coach to create your support plan. Once you agree that the plan has the right supports and you sign your consent that information about your support needs can be shared with appropriate people, you are ready to go. You will also need to agree to the Student Code of Conduct that includes making sure you put in effort to make the plan work as agreed.
Do you have a question about any of the information here?
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