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The Welfare Department of UMSU University of Melbourne Student Union Essentially, we cover everything at university that is outside education.

The Welfare Department of UMSU provides services and benefits to make campus life as inclusive and enjoyable as possible for all students at the University of Melbourne. We are responsible for connecting students, supporting students’ rights against discrimination and marginalisation, and promoting both physical and mental health awareness. Our main goals are to connect domestic and international

students, promote both physical and mental health awareness, and support students’ rights at work and during everyday life. Our three focus points this year include:

1. Establishing better connections between domestic and international students.
2. Actively promoting both physical and mental health awareness to the student community.
3. Supporting and legitimising the rights of students at work and during everyday life. If you come across any issues, from work place bullying to campus discrimination, a good first step is to ask the Welfare department. We can direct you to a relevant service, and we're here to provide as much support as possible. Feel free to email us at [email protected] or pop by our office on Level 1, Union House. To find out more about our programs visit our website:
http://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/need-help/welfare/

01/06/2026

5 days of activities by UMSU Welfare at Stress Less Week! Thank you everyone who attended, as well as our amazing Welfare volunteers, who helped with food distribution, crowd management, social media, and many other behind the scene tasks🩵 All the best for exams!

29/05/2026

Thank you for your support in Semester 1!

Please note that Union Mart and Welfare Brunch operations will be paused during SWOTVAC and the exam period.

Welfare Brunch will resume in Semester 2 with an updated schedule(keep an eye on our Instagram!).

Union Mart operation time in July and Semester 2 will be announced closer to the date.

27/05/2026

📣Last chance to stock up on frozen meals before SWOTVAC!

We will be running an extra frozen meal giveaway session this Friday from 11am–12pm at Union Mart. Come by and grab some meals to keep in your freezer for the exam period!

Both meat and vegetarian options will be available 🍱

22/05/2026

Come check out our Wednesday and Thursday activities for Stress Less Week ✨💓

We have got Therapy Dog Session, Welfare BBQ, Jewellery Making Workshop, and of course Welfare Brunch to help you recharge before exams 🐶🍔💍

Keep an eye on our Instagram for all the latest updates and event details 👀

20/05/2026

Stress less with UMSU Welfare before exams hit 💓

Stress Less Week is coming and we have got a whole range of events planned for Week 12 to help make your student life a little more manageable ✨ From free food to fun activities, we have you covered!

Keep an eye on our Instagram for all the latest updates and event details 👀

18/05/2026

The University of Melbourne’s Safer Community Program is a confidential support service for students experiencing or witnessing inappropriate, concerning, or threatening behaviour. This can include bullying, discrimination, harassment, stalking, sexual misconduct, family violence, and more.

The team can provide support, advice, referrals, and help navigating reporting options, whether something happened on or off campus.🙌🏻

Contact them via:
Monday to Friday between 9am–5pm
📞 (03) 9035 8675
📧 [email protected]

For emergencies on campus, contact University Security: 03 8344 6666 or 1800 246 066 (free call).
For emergencies off campus, contact emergency services (police and ambulance) on 000.

10/05/2026

Look after yourself as the weather gets colder and studies get busier 🥶📚

The University of Melbourne Health Service is an on-campus medical clinic providing accessible and confidential healthcare for both domestic and international students 💚

Services include GP appointments, diagnosis and treatment for everyday illnesses, prescriptions, referrals, mental health support, sexual health services, and more. Both in-person and telehealth appointments are available.

📍138–146 Cardigan Street, Carlton VIC 3053

Take care of yourself this semester ✨For more information, please visit the University Health Service website 🔗

27/04/2026

Have you ever used the University Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS)? 💬
Got thoughts on how it could be improved?

UMSU Welfare × UMSU Disabilities are teaming up to give you a space to share your experiences, ideas, and feedback to help shape a better support for students 🙌

Free food provided 🍕

🗓 Monday 4 May
⏰ 1–3PM

22/04/2026

As new partnerships secured by the 2026 team begin to roll out, we’re excited to announce that we will be increasing capacity on Wednesdays and Fridays from 200 to 250 to better meet the demand we have been seeing in recent weeks💓🥳

These days have consistently filled up the fastest, and this change will help more students access support when they need it most🛒

While we understand that other days can also reach capacity quickly, with limited resources, we have to prioritise where demand is highest for now, which is on Wednesdays and Fridays. We will continue to work hard to expand our partnerships to expand the support we can provide for students.❤️‍🔥

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Melbourne, VIC

Website

http://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/welfare

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