Advocacy & Welfare

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Holiday season hits hard when you’re on a student budget. Gifts, travel, food, even the basics can add up fast.The good ...
17/12/2025

Holiday season hits hard when you’re on a student budget. Gifts, travel, food, even the basics can add up fast.

The good news is being a UNE student comes with perks.💚

From discounts across UNE Life services to deals with major brands, you’ve got more support than you might realise.

Make your money stretch a bit further, whether you’re buying a small gift for someone or just trying to get through the week.

Have a look at what’s available. It’s there for you.

👉 See all student discounts-https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/student-discounts/



UNE Armidale Campus UNE Tamworth UNE Sydney UNE Taree Austin Page College Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies

Getting an academic misconduct notice is stressful. It can feel like everything is on the line. Take a breath. You’re no...
09/12/2025

Getting an academic misconduct notice is stressful. It can feel like everything is on the line. Take a breath. You’re not alone in this.

Academic misconduct is when someone gains an unfair advantage in an assessment. That can look like:
👉 copying work
👉 using AI to write or generate your answers
👉having someone else complete work for you
👉reusing your old assignments
👉not referencing properly

If you’ve received an allegation, don’t respond straight away. Reach out to us first. We’ll help you understand the process, what’s being asked of you, and how to respond in a way that gives you the best chance of a fair outcome.

Reach out:
📩 [email protected]
📞 6773 3116
📅 Book a chat (link in bio)



UNE Life UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Tamworth University of New England, AU Austin Page College Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies

Feeling a bit overwhelmed? You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚The Advocacy and Welfare team can help connect you wi...
24/11/2025

Feeling a bit overwhelmed? You don’t have to figure it out alone. 💚

The Advocacy and Welfare team can help connect you with the right support at UNE — whether that’s counselling, mental health services, the Academic Skills Office, or Student Accessibility & Wellbeing. We can even walk you through how to book an appointment if you’re not sure where to start.

If you need urgent mental health support, you can contact the UNE After-Hours Mental Health Support Line — available 24/7:
📞 Call 1300 661 927
💬 Text 0488 884 169

👉For more details on the services available, visit our website- https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/

Thinking about withdrawing from a unit but don’t want a fail on your record?You might be eligible for a Withdrawal Witho...
04/11/2025

Thinking about withdrawing from a unit but don’t want a fail on your record?

You might be eligible for a Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty or a Remission of Fees — depending on your situation.

💡 Withdrawal Without Academic Penalty (WWAP)
- If you withdraw before the WWAP deadline, your GPA won’t be affected, and your grade will show as ‘W’ (withdrawn) instead of ‘N’ (fail).
- If you’ve missed the deadline, you can still apply for a retrospective WWAP if extenuating circumstances affected your ability to finish the unit.

💰 Remission of Fees
- If serious circumstances stopped you from completing your studies, you can apply for a Remission of Fees up to 12 months after withdrawing (or the end of trimester).
- If approved, your fees are refunded and your grade changes to a withdrawal instead of a fail.

Need help applying or figuring out what evidence to include? That’s what we’re here for.

📩 [email protected]
📞 6773 3116
📅 Book a chat – https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/contact/



University of New England, AU UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Taree UNE Tamworth UNE Life Mary White College Wright College & Village Duval College Austin Page College Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies

Scholarship applications can feel a bit confusing, and sometimes you just need another set of eyes on it.Advocacy and We...
30/10/2025

Scholarship applications can feel a bit confusing, and sometimes you just need another set of eyes on it.

Advocacy and Welfare can help you:
🔹Review your application
🔹Suggest supporting documents
🔹Make your responses clearer and more engaging

Give yourself the best chance at securing a scholarship for 2026.

🔗Find more information and ways to get in touch on our website- https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/contact/



University of New England, AU UNE Student Journey UNE Sydney UNE Tamworth UNE Taree Austin Page College Duval College Wright College & Village Mary White College Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies UNE Armidale Campus

Sexual health isn’t something to ignore — it’s a key part of looking after yourself and the people you’re intimate with....
27/10/2025

Sexual health isn’t something to ignore — it’s a key part of looking after yourself and the people you’re intimate with.

Whether you’re looking for info on contraception, STI testing, consent, or healthy relationships, we’ve put together resources to help you make informed choices.

👉Head to our website to learn more and keep yourself and your partners safe-https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/life-health-welfare/

Got questions or need support? Reach out to the Advocacy and Welfare team.

📩 [email protected]
📞 6773 3116
📅 Book a chat via our website



UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Taree UNE Tamworth Austin Page College Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies

Sometimes results don’t feel right. If you believe you’ve been unfairly marked, you may be able to lodge an assessment a...
15/10/2025

Sometimes results don’t feel right. If you believe you’ve been unfairly marked, you may be able to lodge an assessment appeal.

Scroll through to learn:
👉 What an appeal is
👉 When you can apply
👉 How the process works

If you’re unsure, Advocacy and Welfare can walk you through the process and help you work out your next steps. Link in bio.



UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Taree UNE Tamworth Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Austin Page College Robb CollegeSt Albert's College - UNE Albies

Need more time to finish your assessments? Here are a few options that might be available to you ⏳🔹 ExtensionsDepending ...
29/09/2025

Need more time to finish your assessments? Here are a few options that might be available to you ⏳

🔹 Extensions
Depending on your school, short extensions can sometimes be given automatically. Check your unit’s MyLearn site for details.

🔹 Deferred exams
If something unforeseen prevents you from sitting an exam (or performing as well as you normally would), you can apply to defer. This means sitting your exam in the next trimester’s exam period.
You’ve got 5 days after your last exam to submit your application. Some schools also offer early deferred exams — if that’s available, you’ll be offered this option once you apply.

🔹 Special extension of time (SET)
If circumstances mean you need more than just a couple of weeks, you can apply for a SET. This allows you to complete assessments up until the last day of teaching in the following trimester. Applications must be made within 5 days of the start of the exam period.

If you’re unsure what’s right for you, reach out to Advocacy & Welfare. We can help you understand your options.

Reach out to the team- https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/contact/



UNE Life UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Taree UNE Tamworth Austin Page College Duval College Wright College & Village Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies Mary White College

📝 Deferred exams (special exams) explainedAs we head into Trimester 2 exams, it’s important to know your options if some...
15/09/2025

📝 Deferred exams (special exams) explained

As we head into Trimester 2 exams, it’s important to know your options if something unexpected stops you from sitting an exam — or impacts your performance on the day.

👉 Scroll through to learn what a deferred exam is and how to apply.

If you’re worried about your situation or need support with the process, Advocacy & Welfare is here to help.

🔗 Reach out to the team- https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/contact/



UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Taree University of New England, AU UNE Tamworth Austin Page College Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies UNE Life

Every voice matters.The National Racism@Uni Survey is your chance to share your experiences and help shape a safer, more...
12/09/2025

Every voice matters.

The National Racism@Uni Survey is your chance to share your experiences and help shape a safer, more inclusive university community.

If you’re a UNE student, you should have received the survey link in your UNE email inbox back in August.

👉Haven’t filled it out yet? Take a few minutes to complete it and play your part in making uni better for everyone.



UNE Armidale Campus UNE Sydney UNE Tamworth University of New England, AU Mary White College Duval College Wright College & Village Austin Page College Robb College St Albert's College - UNE Albies

FAQ: Failed an assessment? Here’s how appeals work⬇If you’ve failed an assessment and believe the marking wasn’t fair, y...
09/09/2025

FAQ: Failed an assessment? Here’s how appeals work⬇

If you’ve failed an assessment and believe the marking wasn’t fair, you’ve got 10 working days (2 weeks) from the result to appeal.

Our Advocates can help you:
• Focus your appeal on one assessment, not the whole unit
• Identify where the marking didn’t match the guidance you were given
• Prepare a strong case for review

A successful appeal means your work is independently re-marked.

📩 [email protected]
📞 6773 3116
📅 Book a chat with us- https://www.unelife.com.au/advocacy/contact/

Struggling to meet a deadline? You might be eligible for a Special Extension of Time (SET).This quick scroll-through bre...
02/09/2025

Struggling to meet a deadline? You might be eligible for a Special Extension of Time (SET).

This quick scroll-through breaks down what SETs are, when to apply, and how to do it right.

📲 Know your options — swipe through and get on top of it.



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