Where can I get help?
Help is available to students experiencing difficulty.
Accommodation Services
If you are looking for accommodation, initial enquiries can be directed to staff at Campus Central. However, if you are experiencing serious issues with your current accommodation, advice and support is available for you. Simply email, or arrange an appointment by visiting Learning Connection or by ringing (08) 8302 0877.
Student Guides
Student guides are available to help students to find a place to live, help with orientation in and around Adelaide and the UniSA campuses, as well as to provide practical assistance to get settled in Adelaide. Student guides are on duty at UniSA Welcome Areas at the beginning of each study period.
Contact Learning Connection at the University if you are unsure of the location of the Welcome Area on your campus.
Useful organisations
Tenancies Branch
Free tenancies advice and information for renters
Level 1,
91-97 Grenfell St, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8204 9544
Useful information is available on their
website
, including in languages other than English.
Community Mediation Services
Free dispute resolution service across the Adelaide metropolitan area, as well as country areas.
Financial Assistance
Housing SA can help with the bond. You need to make an appointment to see them and complete an application form. Housing SA will consider your circumstances, including how long you plan to be in South Australia, and may cover your bond. Housing SA may also provide assistance with the first one week's rent.
Phone any Housing SA Office: 131299
Housing SA also administers a Student Housing Program for eligible tertiary students.
Rent Assistance is available to people receiving some Centrelink payments. Contact your local Centrelink office.
Trace-a-Place and Service to Youth Council
Practical advice and assistance to homeless people under the age of 25
years. Referrals to emergency accommodation, shelters and other supported
accommodation options. Share accommodation matching service, tenancy advice and advocacy for private rental issues
are also available. Visit their
website for more details.
72 Currie St, Adelaide
Ph: (08) 8211 8466
Freecall: 1800 807 364
Emergency Housing
Here you will find a number of organisations which assist with emergency housing and advice.
Migrant Women’s Support and Accommodation Service
Provides
emergency accommodation and help for migrant women and children escaping
domestic violence.
Ph: (08) 8346 9417
Aboriginal Hostels
Advice and referrals to
Aboriginal
hostels.
Ph: (08) 8342 6950
Crisis Care
Overnight emergency service for people at risk.
Phone counselling, crisis assessment and referrals to longer term support
agencies.
Ph: 131 611