Welfare Help

General Information

ANUSA employs a Welfare Officer, Bronwyn Evans, who is able to provide free information, advocacy and referral on a range of welfare related issues to students. Bronwyn has been with ANUSA for over 10 years, and is extremely experienced with student welfare issues. All support is provided in a student friendly environment and is confidential So, if you are having financial or welfare problems, come in and speak to our Welfare Officer.

Bronwyn can provide information, applications and appeal assistance on Government Income Support Benefits provided by Centrelink, such as Youth Allowance, Austudy, Abstudy, disability support pensions, parenting payments and health care cards.

Bronwyn can also provide financial assistance, such as an Emergency Loans, applications for the undergraduate loan scheme, budgeting and financial counselling, referrals to services within ANU and referrals to other welfare services.

Bronwyn can also provide housing advice, and can help you explore the various housing options and make informed choices.

The Welfare officer is located in the ANUSA office in building (No. 17a) (above the Commonwealth Bank in the Concessions (Bldg No. 17)).

Opening Hours

[These hours are correct as of July 2009]

No appointments are necessary, but you can arrange one if you want. Email: sa.welfare@anu.edu.au

Tax Help

From July to October each year, the Welfare Officer hosts the ATO Taxation Help Program. It is a service where low-income earners can have their tax returns prepared for free by ATO trained volunteers. In addition, general taxation information is provided all year round.

If your tax affairsd are simple and you earn less than $35,000 per annum, you could be eligible for FREE help with your tax return.

To arrange an appointment, contact the ANUSA Welfare Officer, Bronwyn Evans on 61255849.

Scholarships and Awards

Go to the following link for a comprehensive list of scholarships that you may be able to apply for:http://www.myfuture.edu.au/

Undergraduate Loan Fund Application

ANUSA provides a short-term loan service to undergraduate students who have financial difficulty remaining in full-time study. These loans generally provide temporary assistance to cover the General Services Fee, field trips, academic books and child-care costs. The scheme does NOT lend money to pay for HECS or tuition fees.

The manner in which the loan is provided is flexible and is done through the Credit Union with a guarantee by the University Committee. The loan needs to be repaid within a certain time, and academic results or even graduation may be withheld until the loan is repaid.

For more information, contact the ANUSA Welfare Officer, Bronwyn Evans on 61255849 or emailsa.welfare@anu.edu.au

Download Undergraduate Loan Fund Application forms.