{"id":353,"date":"2021-10-21T16:20:33","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T08:20:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=353"},"modified":"2026-02-05T09:14:16","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T01:14:16","slug":"wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Student Wellbeing Advisory Service"},"content":{"rendered":"<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"video-panel\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Video panel\"\n        data-variant=\"content\"\n        data-type=\"short\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n    \n\n    \n<a class=\"video\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=lOTVuRKNQ0U?mute=1\" target=\"_blank\" data-fancybox data-ratio=\"16:9\" data-options='{\"smallBtn\" : \"true\"}'>\n                \n        <div class=\"video__button\" data-variant=\"large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2.jpg\"\n                alt=\"Group photo of the Wellbeing team - play video\"\n                srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2026\/02\/MG_7933-3-1-ratio-2.jpg 1500w\"\n                sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n            <div class=\"video-panel__content\">\n            \n                            <p>You&#8217;re not alone at Curtin. If you&#8217;re struggling with a study or personal issue, or you just don&#8217;t know where to go or who to ask, our Student Wellbeing Advisors can help.<\/p>\n<p>Our service is free and confidential for all Curtin students.<\/p>\n\n            \n                    <\/div>\n    <\/mimas-block>\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"tabs\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Tabs\"\n        data-segment=\"all\"\n        data-easy-tabs>\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-to-reach-us\">How to reach us<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>You can contact us by phone, email or in person, Monday to Friday. If you call us after hours, you will be able to leave a message. One of our Student Wellbeing Advisors will contact you as soon as possible the next working day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs--horizontal \">\n    <div class=\"tab-group-wrap tab-group-wrap--sticky\">\n        <ul role=\"tablist\" class=\"tab-group\">\n                                                <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-curtin-perth-and-online-students\"\n                           role=\"tab\"\n                           aria-selected=\"true\"\n                           aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-curtin-perth-and-online-students\"\n                           id=\"tab-dom-curtin-perth-and-online-students\"\n                           class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                            Curtin Perth and online students\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-kalgoorlie\"\n                           role=\"tab\"\n                           aria-selected=\"false\"\n                           aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-kalgoorlie\"\n                           id=\"tab-dom-kalgoorlie\"\n                           class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                            Kalgoorlie \n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <li role=\"presentation\" class=\"tab-group__item\">\n                        <a href=\"#tabpanel-dom-overseas\"\n                           role=\"tab\"\n                           aria-selected=\"false\"\n                           aria-controls=\"tabpanel-dom-overseas\"\n                           id=\"tab-dom-overseas\"\n                           class=\"tab-group__link\">\n                            Overseas\n                        <\/a>\n                    <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"tabs__tabs\" role=\"presentation\">\n                                    <div role=\"tabpanel\"\n                     aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-curtin-perth-and-online-students\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-curtin-perth-and-online-students\"\n                     class=\"content tab-content--desktop\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h2\">Curtin Perth and online students<\/h3>\n                    <div id=\"tab-1\" class=\"tab__item__content is-active\">\n<ul>\n<li>Call our student wellbeing hotline on <a href=\"tel:1800 244 043\">1800 244 043<\/a> (free call).<\/li>\n<li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au<\/a>. We will get back to you within two working days.<\/li>\n<li>Visit us in person in Curtin Connect Building 102, Curtin Perth, Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm. Select a student wellbeing ticket and a concierge will direct you to the confidential space. Find us on the <a href=\"http:\/\/properties.curtin.edu.au\/maps\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">campus map<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                            <div role=\"tabpanel\"\n                     aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-kalgoorlie\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-kalgoorlie\"\n                     class=\"content tab-content--desktop\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h2\">Kalgoorlie <\/h3>\n                    <div id=\"tab-2\" class=\"tab__item__content is-active\">\n<ul>\n<li>Call your student wellbeing advisor on <a href=\"tel:61 9088 6029\">(08) 9088 6029.<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:kalgoorliewellbeing@curtin.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kalgoorliewellbeing@curtin.edu.au<\/a>. We will get back to you within two working days.<\/li>\n<li>Visit us in person. Come say hello at Student Support Services, Building 701 Room 114, Monday to Thursday, 8.30am to 2.00pm.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                            <div role=\"tabpanel\"\n                     aria-labelledby=\"tab-dom-overseas\"\n                     id=\"tabpanel-dom-overseas\"\n                     class=\"content tab-content--desktop\">\n                    <h3 class=\"h2\">Overseas<\/h3>\n                    <div id=\"tab-3\" class=\"tab__item__content is-active\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you are overseas, please call <a href=\"tel:+61 8 9266 2662\">+61 8 9266 2662<\/a>. This will connect you to our advisors who can assist you directly or refer you to support at any of the Curtin campuses.<\/li>\n<li>Email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studentwellbeing@curtin.edu.au<\/a>. We will get back to you within two working days.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block block-name=\"notification\" class=\"\"\n             data-segment=\"all\" data-variant=\"notice\" aria-label=\"notice\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\" style=\"--icon:url(https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/themes\/mimas\/src\/img\/icons\/ico-info.svg)\" aria-hidden='true'>\n                                <\/span>\n    <section><p>If you&#8217;re in an emergency and need immediate help, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/health\/emergencies\/\">Emergencies and after hours help page<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"cards-image\"\n        data-segment=\"dom\">\n\n    \n<div class=\"block-heading\"\n     data-segment=\"dom\"\n     data-style=\"\"\n     data-align=\"default\"\n>\n\n                                <h2 class=\"block-heading__title \" id=\"how-we-help\">How we help<\/h2>\n            \n                        \n                                <div class=\"block-heading__content\"><p>Often, just speaking to a Student Wellbeing Advisor can solve a small issue easily or if the issue is larger you can feel like a weight has been lifted off your shoulders.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n            \n            \n                <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"card-grid\" data-card-size=\"standard\" data-card-count=\"3\" data-card-background=\"transparent\">\n                    <div  id=\"we-listen\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"we-listen\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"We listen\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0914jpg_1500-1-aspect-ratio-2-1.jpg 1500w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">We listen<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>When you contact Student Wellbeing, you&#8217;ll be introduced to an advisor who will listen to your query or concerns, and try to understand your situation. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"we-work-with-you\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"we-work-with-you\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"We work with you\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0835jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-2.jpg 1500w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">We work with you<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>We work with you to resolve your issue or source other relevant information and assistance. We also follow up with you to provide further support and advice if required. <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>                    <div  id=\"confidentiality\" class=\"card card--image\" data-type=\"img\" aria-label=\"confidentiality\"><div class=\"card__top\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"card__image\"\n                                 src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4.jpg\"\n                                 alt=\"Confidentiality\"\n                                 srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-1000x500.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-480x240.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4-1260x630.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2021\/11\/AMMON-20210921-Curtin-Student_Engagement-Shoot02-Tue21-0890jpg_1500-aspect-ratio-2-1-4.jpg 1500w\"\n                                 sizes=\"(min-width: 2560px) 2560px, (min-width: 1920px) 1920px, (min-width: 1440px) 1440px, (min-width: 1024px) 1024px, (min-width: 768px) 768px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"inner\"><div class=\"card__title\"><h3 class=\"\">Confidentiality<\/h3><\/div><div class=\"card__content\"><p>We keep a confidential record of help provided so we can better assist you should you contact us again.<\/p><p><a href=\"#modal=wellbeingconfidentiality\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\">More about confidentiality<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>            <\/div>\n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"accordions__container\"><div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Assessment-extension-and-deferred-exam-application\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Assessment-extension-and-deferred-exam-application\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Assessment-extension-and-deferred-exam-application\">Assessment extension and deferred exam application<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Assessment-extension-and-deferred-exam-application\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Apply for deferred exam by following the <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/assessment_extension>assessment extension<\/a>&nbsp;process.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Your application must satisfactorily demonstrate that there are&nbsp;exceptional circumstances&nbsp;beyond your control that prevent you from completing the exam.<\/p>\n<p>Applications&nbsp;must&nbsp;be submitted PRIOR to your exam,&nbsp;but a late request may be accepted up to five working days after the exam date if you are able to provide a reasonable written explanation as to why the application was delayed, with suitable evidence where available.<\/p>\n<p>Assessment Extension request reasons and expectations for supporting documentation are provided in the table below. Additional documentation may be accepted at the discretion of the decision-maker. All supporting documentation will be submitted in English.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table border=1 cellpadding=1 cellspacing=1 style=width:500px;>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Reason<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Supporting Documentation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Student injury, illness or medical condition<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>A signed medical certificate or statement on relevant official letterhead from a Medical Practitioner or other approved health professional registered by the relevant National Medical Board. Official Statement on relevant official letterhead or email from Curtin email address from Curtin University\u2019s Psychological and Counselling Services, AccessAbility Services, outlining how circumstances have impacted the student\u2019s ability to submit the assessment item on the due date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Family issues (e.g. family injury, illness or bereavement)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Death Certificate, funeral notice or other similar formal document, such as a Police report or statement. Any form of supporting documentation accepted under the Student injury, illness or medical condition category listed above. Statutory declaration outlining the relationship to the impacted family member if this is not evident without clarification.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Participation in Defence Force or Emergency Services<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Emergency Services: Official Statement of support on official letterhead or from a relevant email address detailing the mandatory service requirements or participation in a recognised Emergency Services callout. Defence Force: Official Statement on relevant official letterhead or relevant email address detailing that the student is rendering Defence Service.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Work commitments that student is required to attend at short notice; which are involuntary and unavoidable<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Official Statement on company letterhead from the employer supporting claims of involuntary, unavoidable and unscheduled work commitments. For self-employed students, sufficient detail to adequately explain why work commitments are both unavoidable and unexpected will be provided.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Elite Athlete sporting activity participation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Official Statement of support from the University\u2019s Elite Athlete Co-ordinator outlining how circumstances have impacted the student\u2019s ability to submit the assessment item on the due date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Obligatory Religious or Cultural Requirements<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Official Statement of support from the student\u2019s religious or cultural leader, or the University\u2019s Multifaith Officer, outlining how obligatory religious or cultural requirements will or have impacted the student\u2019s ability to submit their assessment item on the due date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Further reasons including social and welfare<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>If other documentation to support the student\u2019s request (as per the above categories) is not available, an Official Statement of support from the University\u2019s Student Wellbeing Advisor outlining how circumstances have impacted the student\u2019s ability to submit the assessment item on the due date.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<p>Documentation provided to support an Assessment Extension request will be directly applicable to the reasons provided, include the dates you were affected by the relevant circumstances, specifically support the extension time period requested by the student and avoid including material of a graphic or potentially disturbing nature.<\/p>\n<p>You will receive an&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/it\/studying-online\/email-occ\/ target=_blank>Official Communication<\/a>&nbsp;message detailing the outcome of your application.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-to-withdraw-from-your-course\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-to-withdraw-from-your-course\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-to-withdraw-from-your-course\">How to withdraw from your course<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-to-withdraw-from-your-course\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Curtin has a range of <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/study-support\/ target=_blank>study<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/personal-support\/ target=_blank>personal support services<\/a> available to assist you with your study journey. If you are wanting to take a break from your studies, you may be eligible to take a <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/managing-your-course\/leave-of-absence\/ target=_blank>leave of absence<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Before proceeding with a withdrawal request, please ensure you are aware of the <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/faq\/a_id\/203>census date<\/a>&nbsp;and <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/faq\/a_id\/2826>last date to withdraw<\/a>&nbsp;as listed on the <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/academic-calendar\/ target=_blank>Academic Calendar<\/a>, as a withdrawal may incur financial or academic penalties.<\/p>\n<p>If you wish to <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/essentials\/managing-your-course\/withdrawal\/ target=_blank>withdraw from your course<\/a> entirely, you must first <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/faq\/a_id\/2763>withdraw from your units<\/a>&nbsp;via eStudent. Please then submit a written request to Curtin Connect through our <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/ask target=_blank>online&nbsp;enquiry form<\/a>&nbsp;by selecting the <strong>Managing your course<\/strong>&nbsp;option, followed by the&nbsp;<strong>Course withdrawal<\/strong> option. You will receive an email confirmation once your withdrawal request has been processed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you are studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA), you will need to amend your enrolment through the <a href=https:\/\/www.open.edu.au\/account\/student\/sign-in target=_blank>OUA Student Hub<\/a> or by <a href=https:\/\/www.open.edu.au\/contact-us target=_blank>contacting OUA<\/a> directly.<\/p>\n<p>Upon being withdrawn from your course, you will also lose access to OASIS functions such as your student email account, Blackboard, and eStudent, as well as <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/faq\/a_id\/3943>Microsoft Office 365<\/a>&nbsp;immediately. You will need to backup any important files, emails etc. prior to your loss of access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Alternative-assessment-and-examination-arrangements\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Alternative-assessment-and-examination-arrangements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Alternative-assessment-and-examination-arrangements\">Alternative assessment and examination arrangements<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Alternative-assessment-and-examination-arrangements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>The process for arranging an alternate assessment or examination will vary depending on the reason for needing one; disability or medical support requirements, on religious or social inclusion grounds, or because of commitments to an elite athlete program.<\/p>\n<p>To find out more, view Curtin\u2019s <a href=https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/disability\/help\/exams\/>Alternative examination arrangements<\/a> page.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-to-request-to-reduce-your-study-load\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-to-request-to-reduce-your-study-load\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-to-request-to-reduce-your-study-load\">How to request to reduce your study load<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-to-request-to-reduce-your-study-load\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Domestic students do not require approval to study less than 100 credits in a semester, but you may have study load conditions if you are receiving a scholarship or financial assistance.&nbsp;Sometimes external organisations may set study load conditions&nbsp;(e.g.&nbsp;<a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/faq\/a_id\/2760 target=_blank>Centrelink<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;Transperth).&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>International students on a subclass 500 student visa are required to maintain&nbsp;full-time enrolment (100 credits per semester)&nbsp;to ensure their degree is completed within the normal course duration. If you are an international student requiring a reduced study load (underload), you must seek approval to do so prior to amending your enrolment to ensure you are not&nbsp;breaching the conditions of&nbsp;your&nbsp;student visa.<\/p>\n<p>It is a an Australian Federal Government requirement that your reasoning for a reduced study load is considered to be&nbsp;compassionate and compelling, and your application will be assessed by the Global Curtin Compliance team in accordance with this stipulation.<\/p>\n<p>To seek approval, you must submit an application through our <a href=https:\/\/students.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/ask target=_blank>online&nbsp;enquiry form<\/a>&nbsp;along with your supporting documentation, following&nbsp;the steps below:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Locate the tile called <strong>Enrolment (General) and Class Registration<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click&nbsp;<strong>Request to reduce study load&nbsp;- International<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>The tile will then flip over, revealing some related FAQs. Click the purple button that says <strong>Submit enquiry<\/strong> to complete your application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-How-to-apply-for-a-Leave-of-Absence\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"How-to-apply-for-a-Leave-of-Absence\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-How-to-apply-for-a-Leave-of-Absence\">How to apply for a Leave of Absence<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"How-to-apply-for-a-Leave-of-Absence\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Follow the steps below to apply for a <a href=https:\/\/curtin.t1cloud.com\/T1Default\/CiAnywhere\/Web\/CURTIN\/Forms\/FillOut?formDef=83f3af62efe4b958af1fe4320f030501&amp;suite=CES target=_blank>leave of absence<\/a>:<\/p>\n<p>1.&nbsp; Log in to <a href=https:\/\/oasis.curtin.edu.au\/>OASIS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2.&nbsp; Click on the 'My Studies' tab<\/p>\n<p>3.&nbsp; Scroll to the 'Study Essentials' section from the right side menu<\/p>\n<p>4.&nbsp; Select the <a href=https:\/\/curtin.t1cloud.com\/T1Default\/CiAnywhere\/Web\/CURTIN\/Forms\/FillOut?formDef=83f3af62efe4b958af1fe4320f030501&amp;suite=CES target=_blank>Leave of Absence<\/a> link<\/p>\n<p>5.&nbsp; Complete the required fields on the form and submit.<\/p>\n<p>\nImportant LoA information: Please read the information below to ensure you are aware of any&nbsp;additional information or conditions that may impact you when applying for an LoA.<\/p>\n<p>Applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis. More information can be found on the <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/managing-your-course\/leave-of-absence\/ target=_blank>Leave of Absence webpage.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An approved leave of absence allows you to take a break from your course for a period of up to 12 months while retaining your place in the course. If you stop continuous study without an approved LoA, your course status may be set to <a href=https:\/\/future.connect.curtin.edu.au\/app\/answers\/detail\/a_id\/2761 style=TEXT-INDENT: 0in target=_blank>Absent Without Leave (AWOL)<\/a>, and you will need to re-apply for your course if you wish to continue your studies.<\/p>\n<p>OUA students<br \/>\nPlease <a href=https:\/\/www.open.edu.au\/contact-us target=_blank>contact OUA directly<\/a> to apply for leave. You must have completed at least one unit of your course to be able to apply. More information can be found on the <a href=https:\/\/www.open.edu.au\/account\/student\/sign-in?requestUrl=\/student-hub\/support\/take-a-leave-of-absence target=_blank>OUA Leave of Absence webpage<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>HDR students<br \/>\nPlease follow the process outlined on the <a href=https:\/\/students.curtin.edu.au\/essentials\/higher-degree-by-research\/hdr-forms\/ target=_blank>HDR forms, guidelines and policies<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p>Curtin transnational campus students<br \/>\nIf you are studying at one of Curtin\u2019s transnational campuses, please liaise directly with your local administration team for advice.<\/p>\n<p>Studying overseas<br \/>\nContact Curtin\u2019s Go Global team via email at <a href=mailto:goglobal@curtin.edu.au>goglobal@curtin.edu.au<\/a> and complete the <\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">More information<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        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