At the Gold Coast Student Hub we're here to help you by providing free information and practical support for all domestic and international students on the Gold Coast.
FOOD RELIEF – GROCERY PACKS & FROZEN MEALS
Gold Coast international students are eligible to register for a free grocery pack and up to three frozen meals each week. Registrations are essential. Collection can be made at the Gold Coast Student Hub, 43 Nerang Street, Southport on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 4pm. You will need to bring along your Student ID card.
We will release new spots every Friday for the following week. If registrations have closed when you visit our website, please understand that our supply is limited and come back to register on Friday when new spots are released for the following week. Please bring a cooler bag if you would like to collect frozen meals. This initiative will continue through until July.
If you need our support in the meantime, we are here to help you – please book a Student Support appointment below.
Student Support
Our independent student counselling service provides individual support to all students. We're here to help you respond to any situation, from immediate health and wellbeing issues to assisting you with access or referrals to social and community services.
Consultations are confidential and are designed to help you with all aspects of your student life. These are free and can take up to 60 mins, so booking your appointment is essential.
- Student Support is available Monday to Friday via:
- Phone call
- Video call (Zoom)
- Face to face.
- Face to face appointment is ONLY available on Monday.
- Specify which type of appointment you want in the "Comment" field before booking.
Career Support
We provide individual career advice for all current Gold Coast students through our independent career and employability officers. One on one appointments are available each Wednesday and Friday via mobile phone or video call (Zoom)
Consultations are confidential and designed to help you with all aspects of your career. These are free and can take up to 60 mins, so booking your appointment is essential.
In line with the Federal Government's current social distancing policies regarding COVID-19 the Virtual Hub is hosting group employability support sessions online every Wednesday from 11.30am - 12.30pm. If you would like to join one of these sessions you can do so through numerous platforms via the Virtual Hub.
Justice of the Peace
A Justice of the Peace service is available for students at the Gold Coast Student Hub. In Australia a Justice of the Peace is authorised to witness and attest many documents, including the certification of copies taken from original documents, statutory declarations and affidavits.
This service is upon request only, please send your query to info@goldcoaststudenthub.com to confirm availability and timings.
QSTUDY Student Support Hotline
All Queensland students have access to 24/7 QSTUDY state-wide phone support, including referrals for international students. Phone: 1800 778 839 (Free call on most Australian mobile phone networks).