Out-of-home care & care leaver support

We offer a range of support for students who are in out-of-home care, or have left an out-of-home care arrangement.

If you are currently living in, transitioning out of or have previously lived in out-of-home care (including foster, residential, kinship and permanent), we are here to help you.

Our teams can assist you in your transition to Higher Education or TAFE and provide you with ongoing assistance to set you up for success.

Support services

We have a range of services you can use throughout your studies to assist you to reach your academic goals and make the most out of university life.

Welfare advice
Our senior advisers provide free and confidential assistance in welfare, finance and housing support.
Welfare advice
Moondani Balluk
A culturally safe and supportive place for Aboriginal students at Victoria University. Moondani Balluk means ‘embrace people’ in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people.
Certificate IV in Disability
Disability & accessibility support
If you have a disability or medical condition, we can provide you with an Access Plan for study/assessment adjustments and provide you with support resources.
Learning advice
VU provides a range of face-to-face and online advice for all students, including help with assignments, writing, maths and study skills.
Counselling
We know that adjusting to university life can be difficult and we are here to help you. We can support you in your personal, psychological, academic and social development.
Career advice
VU Employ is here to provide you with advice and support along every step of your career journey to ensure you are job and career ready.
Housing advice
If you are finding it difficult to find accommodation in Melbourne or joining VU from interstate, we can help you.
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