TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Student Services

Please replace this with appropriate alternate textHunter TAFE offers a comprehensive range of student services and support, including careers advice, libraries at all 15 campuses, childcare, health services, counselling and accommodation. Some services can be accessed online through this and other websites, while each campus also has its own facilities and resources. Whatever your needs or circumstances, Hunter TAFE has the people, resources and facilities to help you focus on your studies and training.




Aboriginal Education and Training Unit

The Aboriginal Education and Training Unit provides Aboriginal communities and individual students with advice and guidance on TAFE programs. The Unit works with Aboriginal people to identify education and training needs by developing individual education plans to properly assess and identify the right course for students. The Unit is committed to establishing partnerships with Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and organisations.

The Unit provides students with specific services such as:
  • Assistance with the enrolment procedure
  • Tutorial support
  • Individual case management
  • Student transition services
  • Student common room and mentor room
  • Advice about applying for Abstudy


For further information please contact (02) 4923 7466.

Multicultural Education Unit

Hunter TAFE's Multicultural Education Unit ensures that all ethnic groups in the community are aware of the educational support services available especially for them. This involves the promotion of equity and access for services for ethnic and racial minorities through affirmative action to ensure there is no discrimination on racial or ethnic grounds.

The unit also promotes services that are sensitive to a broad spectrum of cultures and appropriate to potential clients in the Hunter's multicultural community. Courses offered under the Multicultural Education Unit include English for Specific Purposes vocational programs, Learner Support and Cross Cultural Awareness and Communication.

For further information, please contact:
Multicultural Coordinator
Zachary Ekandi
(02) 4923 7437
zachary.ekandi@tafensw.edu.au

Accommodation

Hunter TAFE can help you find somewhere to live.

Download the current:
Hunter TAFE Accommodation Guide
Independent Student Living Guide

Contact: Accommodation Officer
Phone: 02 4923 7365
Email: hunteraccommodation@tafe.nsw.edu.au

Drop in at Newcastle Campus, Block F, room FG.39

Childcare

Carinya is TAFE's childcare centre based at the Newcastle Campus. Open 5 days (8am to 5.30pm) Full-day or half-day sessions available. Phone: (02) 4923 7253
Visit the Carinya website for more information.

Disability Services

For further information on our disability services units, please click here.

Gym and Massage

Massage, Sport and Fitness facilities on Newcastle Campus. 
 

  • Personalised exercise programs
  • Circuit trainin
  • Massage therapy  


Phone 02 4923 7136

Library Services

Hunter TAFE libraries provide a supportive learning environment for students and staff. Friendly, qualified library staff offer professional assistance with locating information resources and provide training in information searching skills. Resources Libraries provide books, audiovisual items and magazines.

The Hunter TAFE Library Online Website provides access to:
'Ask a Librarian' reference service TAFE NSW library catalogue
Electronic resources, including eBooks (password access for external use is required - contact your Campus Library)
Photocopying, printing and computing facilities.

Borrowing
Your TAFEcard is your library card for the duration of your enrolment. It allows you to borrow from any TAFE NSW library. Keep your TAFEcard, as it is a permanent ID card which will be re-activated whenever you take up study with TAFE again. Keep your TAFEcard with you at all times.

You are responsible for all items borrowed on your card. Library items must be returned by the due date. Fines and charges are payable for items returned late or damaged, or if you fail to return items. You can also borrow from The University of Newcastle library. A fee applies. Ask at any campus library for details.

Online Services

Enrol with Hunter TAFE for an online account with a secure email account Student Portal & eServices (enrolment details, module results, change contact details & notifications)
Useful websites for accessing resources, See the code of conduct & acceptable usage policy

Wireless Internet Access

Hunter TAFE students are able to access wireless connections to the Internet from either a personal or TAFENSW wireless ready notebook/laptop via a web browser. 

Refer to the Connection Brochure for configuration settings.

Wireless FAQs