Other support services
Counselling services
WideBay TAFE provides confidential and professional counselling services to assist students throughout their term of study. Counsellors provide guidance and support to students in a variety of ways. Services include:
- personal counselling and support in times of crisis
- stress management, relaxation techniques and strategies to overcome depression/culture shock
- course and career planning
- personal counselling for any difficulty associated with study
- study skills, time management and examination techniques as well as assistance in coping with family and relationship difficulties.
Research and information centres
WideBay TAFE offers the latest technology and most up-to-date resources to assist students while studying. These include research and information centres, where students can access computers at a time convenient to them. Full-time tutors are on hand to provide assistance and advice. Research and information centres incorporate Libraries containing a comprehensive collection of books, magazines, newspapers, multimedia, video and computer equipment. Internet access is also available for students at each campus.
These research and information centres allow students to access relevant and timely training in areas such as computing software and business studies, with staff available to provide advice.
High School students
International High School students will be enrolled in our Academic English Course in order to ensure they receive the necessary support in this area. The students also receive support and guidance through involvement in the CARE program. The CARE program links groups of students with a teacher and provides them with support in study skills, time management, self esteem and teamwork.
Participation in these groups ensures the student is able to receive support and achieve their full potential.
Airport reception
Brisbane Airport pick up is available at the cost of AUD $130 to those students who request it. WideBay TAFE requires a minimum of 5 days notice for this service.
Transfers from Brisbane to Hervey Bay can be arranged for AUD $130. Note: There may be a delay in departing on the bus depending on your flight arrival times. Buses can take up to 5 hours to travel to your Wide Bay destination due to stopping at other locations before reaching the Wide Bay. Daily flights to the Fraser Coast depart from Brisbane and Sydney and free airport pickup can be arranged when flying into Hervey Bay.
For travel arrangements see our Travel to Wide Bay - Gateway to Fraser Island section.