Support services
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE offers the following support services to all students:
Counselling services
Disability services
Financial support
Harassment support
Indigenous student support
International student support
Learning support
Student support coordinator
Counselling services
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE provides counselling services to assist students in exploring career and training pathways. Whether students need course and career guidance or just someone to talk to in a confidential setting, a counsellor is available to assist.
Counselling services include:
- course and career guidance - alternative pathways to education outcomes, Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC) guidance and tertiary entrance
- personal counselling - decision making, help with study skills, problem solving and goal setting, stress management and time management
- youth allowance and Austudy information
- accommodation register.
Bundaberg College: (07) 4150 5839
Hervey Bay College: (07) 4120 6238
Maryborough College: (07) 4120 2529
Gympie College: (07) 5480 3603
Disability services
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE supports people with a disability. It is recommended that students with a disability contact the disability services officer/counsellor for a confidential appointment prior to enrolment. Discussions regarding program requirements can take place and specific needs can be addressed.
Further information about Wide Bay Institute of TAFE's commitment to the inclusion of people with a disability in its vocational education and training programs may be obtained from the institute disability services officer.
Contact the disability support officer for Wide Bay Institute of TAFE on (07) 4150 5703.
Financial support
Are you looking for financial assistance?
For information about financial assistance or other support services relating to your study, please contact a Customer Care Officer on 1300 656 188. We are committed to making your enrolment as simple as possible.
Harassment support
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE strongly supports the rights of students and staff to work in an environment that is free from harassment. Sexual harassment refers to any behaviour of a sexual nature that causes a person to feel offended, intimidated or humiliated.
Wide Bay Institute of TAFE provides the services of a Harassment Officer. This officer is trained to provide information about the range of options available to resolve issues of sexual harassment.
Bundaberg College: (07) 4150 5843 (female), (07) 4150 5768 (male)
Hervey Bay College: (07) 4120 6252 (female), (07) 4120 6310 (male)
Maryborough College: (07) 4120 2497 (female), (07) 4120 2504 (male)
Indigenous student support
The indigenous student support officer assists indigenous students studying either on campus or through other Institute programs. Assistance is available to manage issues such as Abstudy, career counselling and managing study programs.
Bundaberg College: (07) 4150 5731
Hervey Bay College: (07) 4120 6414
Maryborough College: (07) 4120 6414
Gympie College: (07) 4120 6414
International student support
The international student support is dedicated to providing Wide Bay Institute of TAFE's international students with outstanding services such as:
- assistance upon arrival in Queensland, Australia
- orientation to Wide Bay Institute of TAFE and local community
- homestay accommodation arrangements
- apartment/flat accommodation arrangements
- visa and passport assistance
- social activities
- quarterly newsletters informing you of what's happening at Wide Bay Institute of TAFE
- study assistance
- personal support.
Institute wide: (07) 4120 6427 or email: international.wbit@deta.qld.gov.au
Learning support - two areas
Learning support can assist all students - full time, part time, any age, any subject area, in a variety of situations with:
- tips on lecture/class note taking
- getting started and writing assignments
- proof reading/editing
- exam preparation
- library research
- computer and search skills
- organising and planning one's time
- setting goals and priorities
- job application preparation
- resume writing.
Disability
The student with a disability may receive additional support from a disability tutor to participate in education and training if the disability is likely to have an impact on their academic outcomes. The disability may include:
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learning
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physical
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mental
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hearing, or
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vision impaired and health conditions.
Please contact the Disability Officer on (07) 4150 5703 if you think your disability may fit into these categories and you require support.
Literacy/Numeracy
Inform your teacher if you require support with literacy and numeracy.
Student support coordinator
The student support coordinator at Wide Bay Institute of TAFE 's Hervey Bay campus provides support to students related to work practices, attendance and behaviour, and aims to foster positive working relationships between students and teachers. Contact the Hervey Bay student support coordinator on (07) 4120 6282 or 0408 192 071.