RUSU Compass is now OPEN for face to face drop-ins!
We are also available via email.
EMAIL US
DROP IN FOR A CHAT:
CITY
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
10am to 4pm,
Building 12, Level 4
BRUNSWICK
Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays,
10am to 4pm,
Building 514, Level 1
BUNDOORA
Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays,
10am to 4pm,
Building 202, Level 2
(Behind the RUSU front counter)
Compass Drop In Centre is a safe space for students with any questions or concerns.
We are from the RUSU Welfare Department with centres at the City, Bundoora and Brunswick campuses.
Compass Drop In Centre is a stepping stone for students to information and services within RMIT and out in the community.
At Compass, we are here to support students by offering advice, information and referrals regarding a wide range of psychosocial issues students experience. Being a university student is hard and there are many life stressors that pop up during study. We offer support in areas such as (but not limited to) mental health, relationship issues, homelessness, financial stress and much more.
How can Compass help?
What do we do?
Compass is a service that supports RMIT students by offering advice, information and referrals regarding a wide range of issues that students experience during their time at university.
What can we help with?
We can help all students with a range of issues, including mental health, financial stress, relationship issues, homelessness and many more. We can provide you information about other free services within RMIT and out in the community. We are here help and listen.
Drop in to our centres on campus, or email us at compass@rmit.edu.au to speak to a Compass Coordinator. We are available Monday to Thursday 10-4pm and will return your email as soon as possible outside of those hours.
Compass Resources
RUSU Community Resources
RUSU has compiled a list of resources to help you out if you are struggling. Many of the resources listed below are accessible via telephone, web or email.
www.rusu.rmit.edu.au/rusuresources
RMIT Counselling
Do you need to talk to a profession about your mental stress or worry? RMIT Counselling is free for all currently enrolled students. There can be a wait for an appointment, please book one ASAP. Book online via the RMIT Connect portal.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/health-safety-wellbeing/mental-health-counselling/counselling
RUSU Student Rights
This RUSU service exists to help students understand the rules and processes that affect them at RMIT. We can assist students who might be in distress or experiencing disadvantage, with academic and other university process related issues.
Visit: www.rusu.rmit.edu.au/studentrights or email student.rights@rmit.edu.au
Do You Need Crisis Assistance?
RMIT After Hours Urgent Mental Health support:
Phone: 1300 305 737
Mobile: 0488 884 162
Do you need housing now?
Do you need food now?
Contact Lifeline (24/7):
131 114
Lifeline Website
Compass Events
Important Compass dates throughout the year
Compass and our volunteers are looking forward to running events on campus in 2023. Here is a list of some of our regular Compass events:
- Compass Marketplace
- Stress Less Week
- World Mental Health Day
- RUOK? Day
- RUSU & RMIT Calm Zone
Highlights from previous Compass event
Here are some of our previous events:
Meet the Compass Team
Meet Jenna and Thea - Qualified Social workers
Jenna works at the City Campus, Monday to Thursday, 10am–4pm.
Thea works at the Brunswick Campus, Monday, 10am-4pm and Bundoora Campus, Tuesday to Thursday, 10am-4pm.
Volunteer with Compass
We love our Compass Vollies!
We are happy to have our amazing volunteers back on board in 2023! Our volunteers can do shifts in our drop in centre and also help us organise and run events. To volunteer with us you must be studying social work, psychology, youth work or relevant community service courses.
Here's a taste of what it is like to be a Compass volunteer.
For more info and how to sign up, head to the RUSU volunteer page.
Get in contact with Compass...
Email: compass@rmit.edu.au
