ICMS Student Wellness Hub
If students are feeling overwhelmed at any time, or if a personal problem arises, that affects their academic studies, the Wellness Team is the first place to seek advice.
Wellness and Support
Immediate Help
Emergency Services
If there is risk of imminent harm to you or someone else, call Emergency Services on 000.
If you need to speak with someone urgently about yourself or someone else you are concerned about, please use one of the following numbers or websites.
Lifeline
Short-term support for people who are overwhelmed and having difficulty coping or staying safe. Access Lifeline’s crisis support chat.
Prefer to talk on the phone? Call 13 11 14.
Beyond Blue
For anxiety, depression and suicide prevention, talk it through using Beyond Blue’s online chat. Prefer to talk on the phone? Call 1300 22 4636.
Headspace
Support for 12–25 year olds doing it tough, including mental health, drug and alcohol issues. Use the Headspace online chat service. Prefer to talk on the phone? Call 1800 650 890.
1800 RESPECT
For 24/7 telephone counselling, information and support regarding intimate partner and family violence, call 1800 737 732.
Mensline Australia
For a support and information service for Australian men with 24/7 telephone counselling, call 1300 78 99 78.
Supporting your wellbeing
A general sense of wellbeing and good mental health is essential to a student’s learning and development, and critical to academic success.
ICMS is committed to the personal wellbeing of its students physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. We recognise that personal wellbeing is important for students to progress academically with a positive approach to their education and campus experience.
There is an extensive range of support networks in place at ICMS. There is also access to professional counselling, when required.
Student wellness
The ICMS Student Wellness Team works hand in hand with the Student Success Centre. If students are feeling overwhelmed at any time, or if a personal problem arises that affects their academic studies, the Student Wellness Team is the first place to seek advice. Team members cater for our college’s diverse range of cultures and ages.
Students have the opportunity to consult the Student Wellness Team for:
- Advice and support in their academic studies
- Referral counselling
- Referral to other health services (eg. doctors, clinics)
- Residential accommodation assistance, if required
Of course, privacy is paramount. Book an appointment.
Read our Student Wellness Policy.
Critical Incidents
Seek assistance for and report an incident that significantly impacts a person’s wellbeing, including critical incidents.
Spiritual support
Living Water is an inter-denominational Christian group at ICMS. Anyone is welcome to come along to weekly meetings to explore matters of faith, run by the college Chaplain. See the Residential Experience Team for details.
LGBTQIA+ support
ICMS is committed to ensuring that all students are supported to have a positive student experience while studying at the college, while feeling supported within the ICMS community. Students are encouraged to contact the Student Wellness Team if they need assistance.
Sexual harm support
Behaviour that is intimidating, abusive, disrespectful or threatening, including instances of sexual harm, sexual touching or sexual assault (sexual intercourse without consent) is NOT acceptable within our community or on our campuses.
If an incident of the above mentioned occurs to any student or member of staff, you can access support (even if the incident does not occur on campus). Read more on the Sexual Harm webpage.
- NSW Sexual Violence Helpline – 1800 424 017
For anyone in New South Wales impacted by sexual assault (including friends, families and supporters). Available 24/7. - Sexual, Domestic and Family Violence Helpline – 1800 943 539
For anyone in Australia whose life has been impacted by domestic or family violence. Available 24/7. - Sexual, Domestic and Family LGBTIQ+ Violence Helpline – 1800 497 212
For anyone from the LGBTIQ+ community whose life has been impacted by sexual domestic and/or family violence. Available 24/7.
Residential support
The ICMS Residential Experience Team is responsible for the overall welfare of on-campus students, including those residing at Claremount Beach House and Wanganella House. The team provides leadership and support on various day-to-day matters, including comfort, safety and security, and health and wellness.
Most importantly, the Residential Experience Team is committed to ensuring that residents feel right at home at ICMS. Each term the Resident Leaders (RLs) who live on campus organise a diverse range of events and activities to promote community building and help students adjust to college life.
RLs also provide an enjoyable and safe environment to all residents, while acting as student leaders and role models. RLs are trained to assist in the day-to-day management of residential floors and IN ensuring the security of the ICMS building and its contents.
Contact us
If you have an enquiry, please submit a support ticket.
Student Success Centre Manager (for students) – call +61 2 9466 1024
Manager on Duty – call 0429 994 590