Student Wellbeing

Holmesglen understands that despite the lifting of restrictions, many of our students are still experiencing financial hardship. If you are having difficulty affording or accessing food, please contact us to discuss your circumstances and the different ways that we can help. Holmesglen is continuing to provide frozen meals and pantry items to students in need, with the kind support of our community partners.

Email us at Studentwellbeing@holmesglen.edu.au or call us on 9564 1649.
Holmesglen continues to provide support services if you are feeling anxious or stressed about the impact of Coronavirus. Your safety and wellbeing are our priorities.

What services are available to me?

We are still available to help you with any academic, personal or professional support you may need. The following free services are available to all students.

Student Wellbeing
T: 9564 1649
E: studentwellbeing@holmesglen.edu.au

Personal, career and financial counselling
Welfare and disability support
Campus doctors
Foodbanks

Some Student Wellbeing services may currently only be provided as a phone or online service.
Apprentice Central
T: 9564 1888
E: appcentral@holmesglen.edu.au
An Apprentice Support Officer may assist with:

Employment issues
Personal/family matters
Financial stress or hardship
Legal issues
Housing and accommodation support
Learning support

Learning Skills Centre
T: 9564 1880

Study support

Skills and Jobs Centre
T: 9564 2755
E: sjc@holmesglen.edu.au

Employment support

Is financial support available for students experiencing financial hardship?

If you are a Holmesglen student experiencing financial hardship due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) impacts, we offer a range of options to assist with paying your tuition fees.

New students or students with currently outstanding fees may enter into a payment plan contract to assist with fee payments.
Students already on a payment plan may apply to defer their next instalments for a period or reduce the instalment amounts payable and extend the term under their current payment plans.

Visit our payment plans page for more details, or call 03 9564 1846 to speak to our friendly Information Office staff. International students should email InternationalStudentAssist@holmesglen.edu.au to arrange a telephone appointment with our International Student Support team.
A range of scholarship and grant options are available to students experiencing hardship. Before applying, learners should ensure they meet the relevant eligibility and selection criteria, as well as observe any opening and closing dates.
Visit the following pages to find scholarship and grant opportunities:

Scholarships
Holmesglen Access Scholarship – up to $2,000 to support learner tuition fees
Apprentice Support Fund – up to $2,000 to support apprentice tuition fees
Peter Grundy Scholarship – up to $1,000 to support international student tuition fees
Holmesglen Foundation Grants – direct payments of up to $500 to support local or international students who encounter unexpected financial need counselling

Holmesglen has a professional financial counsellor available to provide free, confidential advice to all students, both local and international. To find out more about the service, visit our financial counselling page. You can book an appointment online by emailing studentwellbeing@holmesglen.edu.au or phoning 9564 1649.
All of the above options are available to our apprentices. Apprentices can also contact our Apprentice Central team for additional support.
Phone: 03 9564 1888
Email: appcentral@holmesglen.edu.au

What if I have been tested for Coronavirus, or have been in contact with a case of the virus?

If you have been tested for Coronavirus or have been in contact with a case of the virus, please notify the Institute immediately by calling the dedicated Holmesglen Information Line on 9564 1900. Phone lines are open 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday.

It is important that you also stay away from campus and follow government advice.
If you have tested negative and are well enough or cleared to return to campus, let us know by calling the dedicated information line.

If you test positive from either a PCR or RAT then you must notify the Institute as a priority. Call our hotline on 9564 1900 or email connect@holmesglen.edu.au

Please do not come on campus if you have any COVID-19 symptoms.

How can I keep connected with other students?

Our Online Community is available 24/7 to keep you engaged with your classmates and peers. We’ve also created videos, articles and discussion groups to help you navigate working remotely, or simply to make the most of your Holmesglen experience. Keep an eye out for new groups, free webinars and helpful tips.

How can I find out about job opportunities?

Our Skills and Jobs Centre is a free service to all students. Our career advisors can help you identify your career goals in line with your skills, strengths and interests. Support includes career counselling, developing a career plan, and workshops. To gain work experience, we can help you find and apply for:

practical placements
volunteer work
internships
professional employment programs.

You can view job vacancies and information through our Online Community

The Victorian Department of Education and Training (DET) website has information for apprentices and trainees who have been suspended or lost their job and need help. Visit the DET information here.

The National Apprentice Employment Network has developed a register to connect apprentices and trainees who have lost their jobs with new employers. Register with the network here.