USASA’s Financial Wellbeing Service is a free, confidential and non-judgmental program available to all UniSA students. Financial health and mental health are intrinsically linked. The state of our mental health and wellbeing can make it harder to get on top of our finances and can lead to experiences of financial stress, which can further impact our mental health.
We know that improving your financial literacy can positively affect our mental wellbeing and other areas of our lives. Through an empowering approach, we are here to support you with one-on-one support during challenging times. By creating engaging content, we aim to prevent financial difficulty through consumer economics education. If you are dealing with financial stress related to debt, rent, utility costs and budgeting problems, a USASA financial wellbeing officer may be able to help you. Our team can help identify your options and give you the necessary information. If you are dealing with financial stress related to debt, rent, utility costs and budgeting problems, a USASA financial counsellor may be able to help you. A financial wellbeing officer can help identify your options and give you the necessary information." USASA Financial Counsellor is located at the City West Campus or via Skype, Zoom or telephone. Book an appointment.
Have you just paid lots of bills and putting food on the table is going to be a struggle? Accessing emergency food support may benefit you in more ways than one. Book an appointment to assist with emergency food support.
Uni life is go go go and keeping on top of everything can be exhausting. Financial Counsellors may also be able to help in gaining access to emergency financial support. The Financial Counselling Grant Support Program is now open. To find out more about applying book an appointment below. Book an appointment to look at your options.
Developing a budget is about understanding where all your money goes. This is the first step to taking control of your finances and making it work for you. The team is available to work through this process individually and ensure you have the support you need. Start developing your spending plan with this handy excel template or PDF friendly version - need a bit of help navigating the process? Book an appointment today. Book an appointment to start developing your budget.
It is strongly advised that students requiring assistance make an appointment to see a Financial Counsellor as soon as possible. Financial counselling operates through a therapeutic framework, recognizing that many factors impact financial problems such as social and health issues, the USASA Financial Counsellor will assist where appropriate with referrals to ensure you can overcome these issues with support, one step at a time.
To make an appointment, use the online form or click the button below. The USASA Financial Counsellor is located at the City West Campus or via Skype, Zoom or telephone.
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To make an appointment, use the online form or click the button below. Financial Support is located at the City West Campus, or via Skype, Zoom or telephone.
It is strongly advised that students requiring assistance make an appointment to see a Financial Officer as soon as possible.
To make an appointment, use the online form or click the button below. Advocates are located at the City West Campus, or via Skype, Zoom or telephone.
It is strongly advised that students requiring assistance make an appointment to see a Financial Counsellor as soon as possible.