Mentoring, Support and The Student Association

For more information please contact Ervina Ng on 08 9433 0586

First Year Mentoring Program

The Student Life Office coordinates a mentor program to assist new students with the transition to university life. If you feel daunted by coming to university this is a great way to help overcome any anxiety you might experience. You will soon find out that many students are going through similar emotions as you. The Mentor Program is specifically designed to make you feel at comfortable in your new surroundings, meet fellow students and become familiar with the various resources available to you at Notre Dame. 

Students will be introduced to their mentor and fellow students or Mentees on Wednesday 1st August. At 10.30am students gather for a short hands-on introduction to the Blackboard software followed by the “Link Up Lunch” where you will meet your online team. Remember to register before 30th July so we can send you more detailed information.

To join the Mentor Program, please fill out this application form and return it to the Student Life Office or email us on eng1@nd.edu.au.

Application Form
Information Hand Out


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Academic Support Program

The aim of the Student Academic Support Program is to enhance your learning experience in the course of your studies with Notre Dame University. To achieve this, the Student Life Office provides a range of free services to ALL students, regardless of their year or course of study.

What we offer:

  1. Lunchtime workshops

A series of one hour workshops are conducted on Wednesdays from 12.30pm – 1.30pm during term time for all students. You can register for the workshops at the Student Life Office. The topics for the workshops include oral presentations, academic writing, referencing, using library database of journals, exam preparation etc.

  1. Academic Helpdesk

Need help with your assignments? Not quite sure how to start your essay? You can, individually or in small groups, seek advice and assistance on assignments, projects or any workshop topics from an experienced tutor in an informal and relaxed setting. To make an appointment to meet with a tutor, drop by the Student Life Office.  The Academic Help Desk is located in St Teresa’s library.

  1. Study Skills Handouts

You can pick up free handouts on relevant study topics such as tips on time management, essay-writing, effective note-taking, stress management, how to prepare for exams etc. Drop by the Student Life Office to check it out! You can also visit the library website, http://hip.nd.edu.au/uPortal/ (click on the tab ‘support’) on how to do academic references and using the various library databases for your reports.

For more information, please contact Student Life Officer, Ervina Ng at 9433 0586 or email eng1@nd.edu.au.

Academic Support Program Semester 2, 2008

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Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)

Indigenous university students have access to tutorial support. This scheme is government funded and can be arranged by the university. Higher Education students can access up to 2 hours tuition/subject per week during semesters and up to 5 additional hours for exam preparation.  VET students can access up 2 hours/week throughout the semester.
For more information or to sign up, please contact

Fremantle: Ervina Ng at The Student Life Office, situated near the chapel, or,email her on eng1@nd.edu.au
Broome: Joanine Howard, Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Studies office.
  Phone: 9192 0639 or email jhoward7@nd.edu.au
Sydney:

Nyrissa Jones at the Campus Life & Ministry Office.
  Phone: 8204 4429 or email njones3@nd.edu.au

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Mature Age Support Network

We invite motivated mature age students to assist us in organising relevant activities on campus and a support network for our mature age student body. If you would like to be involved, please email Ervina Ng on eng1@nd.edu.au

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Student Association

Through the Notre Dame Student Association, student clubs and groups provide another avenue for social and personal development as well as fostering a sense of community. The Student Association aims to support the needs of Notre Dame students. It liaises directly with student groups to ensure that student rights are protected and concerns are appropriately addressed.

The Student Association is the voice of the students of Notre Dame. Every student is automatically a member of the association and is entitled to its services and benefits. Its mission is to serve the best interests of the student body by interacting with the University Administration, organising social events and providing support and assistance to the student body.

The Student Association Committee is elected by the students of each school to ensure that all students are well represented.

The Student Association provides:

  • Representation on the University Student Affairs Committee
  • Publication of Quasimodo, the Notre Dame student newspaper
  • Support for student clubs and societies
  • Organisation of the annual Student Association Ball and Cocktail Party
  • On-campus social sport
  • Lost-property service
  • Information on education and youth issues.

For more information on the Notre Dame Student Association or to get updates on what’s happening on campus please check out there website http://www.nd.edu.au/freosa/index.shtml

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