Support for defence members

Current and former defence members, who register with the Veteran Tertiary Support Program, can access benefits and support while studying with us, including:

Looking after you

• The InclusionUC team will provide you with specialised one-on-one support and information to facilitate participation in your educational journey specific to your situation.
• Free counselling services through the UC's Medical & Counselling Centre.
• Access to the Veterans and Families Club which aims to provide social connection and peer support for former defence members and their immediate family members studying at UC to feel connected with each other, and with the University as a whole.
• Access to Student Wellbeing and Support who will help you settle into study as seamlessly as possible via a range of tailored events, initiatives and programs. These include UC’s successful Student Mentor Program, accommodation and financial support, access to Legal Aid on campus, regular support pop-ups and an array of activities at O-Week.
• An individual consultation with Study Skills to help ensure you cultivate the skills and confidence that will lead to study, and know where to seek support if you need it.
• Access to special consideration conditions for exams and assignments as defined in the Assessment Procedure.
• Access to the UC Student Mentor Program which is designed to ease you into your study journey in a fun and supportive way. Your UC Student Mentor will provide individual support throughout your first semester, answering your questions and helping you make connections.
• Access to Five2Study resources which can help you successfully transition from Defence to civilian life, get the best out of your studies, and help address any transition stress.

Keeping you fit and healthy

• Free health services through the UC's Medical & Counselling Centre.
• Subsidised physiotherapy, optometry, nutrition and dietetics, exercise physiology, occupational therapy and counselling/psychology services through the UC Health Clinics. The UC Health Clinics offers client-focused health consultations and classes.