Support Services @ Notre Dame

Support Services @ Notre Dame

  • Have a question, query or concern? Please reach out to us at saunda@nd.edu.au or to one of our team members listed here.

    We support students.

    For assistance, advice, and/or representation please do reach out.

  • Students at Notre Dame are encouraged to try and do their best. The academic staff want to see each student reach their full potential. There is academic study support available to students including:

  • Student Life are dedicated to providing personal, professional and pastoral services to students at The University of Notre Dame Australia. Through Student Services, you can access information on sports, social and cultural activities, careers and employment advice and counselling referrals.

    For more information, please contact:

  • Notre Dame believes that all members of the University have the right to feel safe and secure, and to be treated with respect and dignity at all times. The University condemns harassment, violence and unjust discrimination of every kind, and asserts that no one should be subject to physical or verbal harassment or abuse. Notre Dame does not tolerate sexual assault or sexual harassment.

    Clubs and Societies must operate in line with this commitment and ensure that events, promotional material, social media accounts, interaction with other Clubs and Societies and the treatment of all students and members is appropriate at all times.

    In an emergency, telephone 000.

    For support within Notre Dame, please reach out to:

    • Sydney Campus Respect Officer, Charlotte Armstrong

      Email: sydney.respectofficer@nd.edu.au

      Phone: (02) 8204 4687

    • Campus Security

      Broadway: 0403 458 011

      Darlinghurst: 0406 318 213

  • The University of Notre Dame Australia has established a Student Hardship Fund for students who are facing difficult challenges. The prime purpose of the fund is to help and assist students who need emergency relief whilst continuing their studies at Notre Dame Australia. More information can be found here:

  • We know that right now there is a lot of uncertainty around COVID-19 and what it means for us as a community. SAUNDA want you to know that whatever you are feeling, no matter who you are, your feelings are valid and we are here for you.

    Amongst the uncertainty, let’s make sure that we are there for each other, we stay informed and most importantly that we take care of ourselves. Please find more information here:

  • Campus Ministry at The University of Notre Dame Australia supports the Objects of the University by seeking to create a context of Catholic faith and values within which students learn and the University community is formed and developed.

    It provides opportunities where students and staff can experience and express their faith through a variety of liturgies, structured religious education opportunities, and practical service experiences for people in need in our community. Campus Ministry supports the students and staff of Notre Dame in their efforts to build a Christian faith community.

    For more information, please visit this Facebook group:

  • Notre Dame provide students with free, confidential counselling and psychological support in a safe, professional environment. Counsellors and psychologists can help you with a range of issues, including anxiety, stress, depression, loss and grief, relationship difficulties, gender and sexuality concerns, financial difficulties and addiction and substance abuse. Counselling can help you develop strategies to address your concerns, improve mental health and wellbeing and achieve your academic goals.

Support Services @ Notre Dame

Support Services @ Notre Dame

  • No person in Australia has to face their darkest moments alone.

    • Call — 13 11 14 (24/7 Crisis Support)

    • Text — 0477131114 (12pm to midnight AEST)

    • Online Chat — 7pm to midnight AEST

  • Beyond Blue provides information and support to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health.

    • Call — 1300 22 4636 (24/7 Crisis Support)

    • Online Chat — 1pm to midnight AEST

  • This is a free counselling service for suicide prevention & mental health via telephone, online & video for anyone affected by suicidal thoughts, 24/7.

  • QLife provides Australia-wide anonymous, LGBTI peer support and referral for people wanting to talk about a range of issues including sexuality, identity, gender, bodies, feelings or relationships.

    • Call: 1800 184 527 (3pm - midnight)

    • Online Chat (3pm - midnight)