Support for students with disability
If you have a disability or health condition (including mental health), or you are caring for a person with disability, you can access tailored support through our team of professional accessibility advisors.
Our Accessibility Advisors will work with you to develop an access plan that explicitly outlines the support you can receive while studying.
Health and Wellbeing
Murdoch Counselling Service. All Murdoch students can access up to six free counselling sessions per year. The Counselling team prides itself on offering inclusive services, with counsellors trained to support members of diverse communities. The Murdoch Counselling Service also runs a LGBTIQA+ Support Group, and an ADHD Support Group each semester.
The Caladenia Clinic offers counselling and creative arts therapy to individuals, couples and families. We welcome people of all ages, backgrounds, and cultures and have several student counsellors fluent in non-English languages.
Murdoch Psychology Clinic provides students and the broader community with affordable, accessible, and inclusive psychological services, run by Murdoch University Master of Psychology students.
The Medical Service also offers a gender-affirming compression garment subsidy and advice sessions for trans and gender-diverse students.
The Den offers daily interactive social and wellbeing events during semester, hosting the International Café every Wednesday.
Find a cup of tea, a wellbeing dog, and support from a friendly Student Wellbeing and Equity Ambassador in the Base (430.1.001) and the Winter Garden (underneath the Student Hub).
Community and Connection
You can expect support and recreational services at Murdoch University to be respectful and inclusive. Many services at Murdoch also have LGBTIQA+ specific supports and services for students.
Visit Sexuality, sex and gender diversity to find out more.
Settling in and managing your enrolment can be challenging when studying in another country, but there are ways you can make it easier.
Visit International Students to access a hub of helpful resources.
Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre aims to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation in higher education. The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre is committed to supporting all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, including those who identify as LGBTIQA+, through inclusion and visibility initiatives and a supportive and encouraging team.
Discover more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support services to find out about academic, health, community, and financial support during your studies.
Our Multi-Faith Worship Centre is used for group services and on-site chaplain visits.
The Worship Centre is located at Building 515 at our Perth campus. If you would like to visit the Worship Centre after hours, use your Murdoch ID card to enter.
University Support
Student Central is our hub for student support, located in Boola Katitjin, with friendly, supportive, and inclusive staff. Trained staff at Student Central can help you change your name in the university system and get a new student card that properly aligns with your identity and chosen name. They can also direct you to other academic and student success supports.
Bullying, harassment and discrimination can come in many forms and affect people in different ways. While you are at Murdoch, you have the right to be treated fairly and with respect.
Visit Bullying, harassment and discrimination to find out more.
Murdoch University is committed to ensuring our community is free from sexual harm.
The University does not tolerate sexual harm. Murdoch takes a trauma-informed approach to sexual harm, which is reflected in our Sexual Harm Policy.
For support and resources, visit Sexual assault and sexual harassment.
