​LTSA is proud to operate the Student Advocacy Service, for La Trobe University students.

 

We provide advocacy services to all of La Trobe’s students, both online and across the La Trobe campus network. This service is funded by Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF) and is independent of La Trobe University decision-making.

 

Student Advocates can support you with:

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• Academic progress

• Academic or general misconduct

• Appeals

• Complaints

• Equity and LAP issues

• General support and referral

• Placement issues

• Remission of debt

• Review and remark

• Responding to a Safer Community matter

• Special consideration

• Other issues

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Student Advocates will support you by:

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• Listening to what you have to say

• Providing information to help you understand options

• Empowering you to have a voice

• Implementing action to address your needs

• Resolving issues through communication and action

• Student Advocates can make referrals, talk to people on your behalf, and be there with you at meetings and hearings.​

 

Our Student Advocates are guided by the La Trobe Advocacy – Services and Independence Charter.  The Student Advocacy service is free and confidential and available to all La Trobe students, no matter where you are located.

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Contact Student Advocacy via

• email: studentadvocacy@latrobe.edu.au

• phone: (03) 9479 6663​

 

Our working hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am - 5 pm.

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In case of emergency:

• Call 000 or La Trobe University Crisis Line 1300 146 307 or Text: 0488 884 100 (5.00 pm–9.00 am weekdays, and 24 hours on weekends and public holidays).

• Contact La Trobe counselling and emergency support.

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Work with us!​

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We are searching for a regional Victoria based Senior Student Advocate!

Do you have an extensive work history as an advocate in a Higher Education setting?

Does working in a small team with a social justice and intersectional lens, and a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach speak to you?​  Are you located near one of our offices in Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton or Wodonga?  If so, this might be just what you're looking for! 

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

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Please note, this position is advertised on SEEK.com.au in Bendigo, Shepparton, Mildura and Wodonga.  The above PD is relevant to all advertised roles.

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