Student Hub: Melbourne - Flinders St

Subject Selection now open!

Classes have limited spaces so make sure you plan ahead and lock in your subjects now!

Enrolling into your subjects is easy! Here's how:

1. Refer to your Course Structure
2. Use the Subject Selection tool within 'My Account' to choose your classes

Subject Selection Events

Subject selection for T3 rolls out over the next few days, and to help get you informed and ready about your class choices, Flinders Campus will host a number of events:

Week 11: Tea and Fortune Cookies
Wednesday 21st August from 11:00am-11:30am and 2:30pm-3:00pm
GF Student Lounge

Stress Less Week

From 19th - 23rd of August (Week 11) - Stress Less Week is here to help calm your mind and body as the trimester wraps up.

Events include:
 - RSPCA Cupcake Day
 - Chair Massage
 - Yoga Sessions
 - Netflix and Chillout Zone
 - Mindfulness

+ more!

Check out the program for more information.

Wear it Purple Day 

Wear it Purple Day is Friday 30th of August and we'd like to encourage everyone to wear purple to celebrate!

On campus activites on the day:

• Donation station
• Hair colour, nail and face painting booth
• Purple baked goods of various kinds!

If you're not on campus that day and would still like to participate, please donate to this wonderful cause here: https://www.wearitpurple.org/donate

Nursing Forum

The Victorian Statewide Practice Forum for Enrolled Nurses is for ENs who work in public sector mental health services. In the context of ever changing Mental Health Services, this forum will address current and emerging issues for ENs in mental health. The forum provides a valuable opportunity for ENs to network with peers, share practice based learning, and consider existing and potential workforce development needs.

Guest speakers:

Christine Cummins: Mental Health Nurses from Bendigo & author of Dignity in a Tea Cup
Petrina Halloran: Policy Manager Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia 

When: September 12th
Where: IBIS Hotel Melbourne, 15-21 Therry St, Melbourne
Time: 8:30am - 4:30pm

Register here

Are you a Billy Blue or Media Design School student?

We’re challenging you to think beyond traditional ideas and create the unexpected; to reframe how you see the world around you. We’re inviting you to submit an image that shows light in an original and innovative way. 

The brief

Using equipment hired (for free) from the Design Technology Store on campus (the MDS AV Hub on the Auckland campus), or using your own, we challenge you to explore light in an original and innovative way. This can be natural or artificial; illuminating and enhancing a subject or even the subject itself. Clichéd images should be avoided. Digital manipulation in post is permitted, but to only enhance the authenticity of the moment captured. Details on applicable adjustments see below under the heading Digital Manipulation*.

Open to all students at Billy Blue College of Design, Torrens University Australia and Media Design School, you will need to sign up to Frontier to participate and submit. All entries will be shown in the gallery below and later judged for prize-winning submissions. See prizes below. Judges will be selected from each campus to ensure fairness. For more information.

Submissions close midnight 26 August 2019

Prizes

First prize: $800.00
Second prize: $400.00
Third prize: $100.00

Interior Design Student Mentoring

30 minute one-on-one sessions are available for InDesign, Photoshop, SketchUp, SUPodium and AutoCAD

To book, contact: britney.thomas@laureate.edu.au

Group workshops are also available:

Software skills workshops, T2 2019 [Weeks 1-12]

Having trouble using Adobe Software? Don't know your InDesign from your Photoshop?

Join us for design software workshops, facilitated by one of our design lecturers.

You will receive assistance with developing or up-skilling existing skills in InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere and DreamWeaver/Atom (coding skills).

• Make sure you have the latest version of the Adobe Creative Suite installed on your computer.

SESSIONS WITH MEL

Do you need help with Adobe Illustrator, InDesign or Photoshop? Mel is now running these as drop in sessions (no booking required) where you can come and receive 1:1 help with your software issues. 

Bring your laptop to level 5 library and meet Mel at any time during the following sessions: 

Trimester 2 2019 Sessions: 

• Tuesdays 10am - 11am
• Wednesdays 10am - 11am and 3pm - 4pm
• Thursdays 12pm - 2pm

SESSIONS WITH DANNI

30 minute, 1:1 design software sessions are available from 10th June.

After Effects, Premiere and DreamWeaver/Atom (coding skills) with Danni Liu

• Wednesday: 12pm – 2pm 
• Friday: 11:30am – 2pm

Book Here

SketchUp Workshops, T1 2019 [Weeks 5-12]

Need help to make sure that you're using SketchUp to industry standard? Having trouble using SketchUp for your assessments? 

Join us for our weekly SketchUp workshops on Wednesdays, facilitated by one of our design lecturers!

You will receive assistance with developing or up-skilling your existing skills in SketchUp.

BOOK AN ON-CAMPUS SESSION

• Click on the button below to select a workshop you wish to attend. Workshops are held every Wednesday, 10 a.m.-11 a.m. in Room 5.15
• Make sure you have the latest version of SketchUp Pro or SketchUp Make installed on your computer.
• Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can start on time.

Book On-Campus Session 

BOOK AN ONLINE SESSION

Can't make it to campus or studying Online? We have you covered!

• Click on the button below to select a workshop you wish to attend. Workshops are held every Wednesday, 3 p.m.-4 p.m. AEDT via this link
• Make sure you have the latest version of SketchUp Pro or SketchUp Make installed on your computer.

Book Online Session

Our Flinders Street Campus is in the heart of the Melbourne CBD. Situated next to St. Paul’s Cathedral, opposite Federation Square and a short walk from Flinders Street Station. It is close to everything Melbourne has to offer.

With a focus on building a creative, social and collaborative learning environment for all students, the Melbourne campus brings a fresh and career-focused approach to your learning. During your time at the Melbourne campus you can look forward to:

• Small class sizes with direct access to academic staff
• Dynamic online learning with on-demand access to your course materials
• Opportunities to hear from industry professionals

Facilities

We have a wide range of campus facilities available to students to help you get the most from your education.

• Student break-out areas
• Library
• Campus wide Wi-Fi​
• Counselling consultation room
• Photography studios

Student lockers

Free lockers are available on Levels 2 and 3.

See Student Services to register and you'll be assigned a locker for the year.

How to get here:

Public transport nearby:

Flinders Street Station: 2 minute walk

Tram stops: 2 minute walk
Routes: 1, 3,5,6, 16, 35, 64, 65, 70, 72 and 75

• Visit PTV Journey Planneror call 1800 800 007
• Student Transport Concession Information

Car Parking

The closest car park is Wilson Parking - Flinders Gate.
Early bird parking is $16 - you must have your ticket validated on level 4 before 10am and exit after 2pm

You can also book parking online ata discounted price - see WilsonParking for details.

Diploma of Nursing

Find your Course Structure document below. Your Course Structure lists the subjects you need to successfully complete to achieve your qualification.

HLT514115 - Diploma of Nursing

Student Support

Supporting you through your studies is a high priority for us.

All nursing campuses have staff dedicated to support students such as the Program Coordinator and Learning Advisor.  Counselling services are also available.

Clinical Placement

Students are required to undertake 400 hours of unpaid Clinical Placements which may be located anywhere in Australia.

Clinical Simulation Labs

All nursing students have access to Clinical Simulation Labs where experienced educators will teach required skills and assist in linking theory to practice.  All lab sessions are compulsory. Correct uniform is required to be worn when attending these lab sessions.

Professional behaviour

• Standards for Practice:  Enrolled nurses
• Social Media Policy

Uniform Requirements:

• Think Education Polo Shirt only. NO long sleeve or visible tops under the College Polo.
• Cardigans/jumpers may NOT be worn whilst on duty.
• Navy blue/black tailored trousers or skirts - excludes jeans, tracksuit pants, hipsters or cargo pants.
• Enclosed navy blue or black NON-SLIP shoes as per WHS requirements – NO canvas, joggers or slip on shoes.

Hair

• Must be kept neat, clean and tidy at all times.
• Long hair must be tied back or fastened in such a manner so as not to hang below the collar.
• Hair ties, bands, combs and other hair fasteners are to be at a minimal and of a neutral colour or navy.
• Facial hair – clean-shaven or neatly trimmed beard.
• Approved headwear must be clean, neat and tidy.

Fingernails

• Must be kept neat, clean and well-manicured.
• NO ACRYLIC NAILS OR NAIL VARNISH
• Fingernails should not be visible over the top of the end of the finger when the hands are held with the palms up.

Jewellery

• One plain wedding band, one set of sleepers, studs, or small earrings that sit on the lobe of the ear and do not pose a danger to the patient, resident or student are the only items of jewellery to be worn during placement.
• Facial or other visible body piercing is NOT acceptable. If visible, or stud is non removable, it must be covered by skin coloured tape.

Throughout your studies you may find you need IT assistance. IT services are able to assist you with basic network access such as connecting to Wi-Fi or how to use printing facilities.

Accessing the internet

Campus WiFi connection details:

• Wireless name: ThinkWireless
• Password: thinkb81

Printing, scanning and copying

Content: For study related printing, scanning and copying, please visit Student Services or the Library on Level 5
 

Troubleshooting or Questions?

For troubleshooting please email itservicedesk@think.edu.au or contact Student Services.

Design Technology Store

The Design Technology Store provides the campus community with access to cameras, lighting and other equipment to support teaching and learning activities. Equipment available from the Media Equipment Store includes:

• Design Technology Store
• 3D printing
• AV club
• Design Technology tutorials & manuals
• VR / AR

Book equipment

The online booking portal can be used to place a reservation at any time. Pick-up and drop-off must occur during the opening hours.

Booking specialist facilities and services

Students have access to a variety of facilities and services:

• Photography Studio
• VR Room
• Design Software support
• Counseling services

To view available times, or to make a booking please visit Student Services or book online

Please note: Due to equipment health and safety reasons, Photography Studio bookings may only be made by Photography students, alumni and lecturers. Thank you for understanding. 

Your safety is our highest priority. To ensure you stay safe and know what to do in the case of an emergency please read through the information below.

Student Safety

To ensure you stay safe on and off campus we recommend you take the following precautions:

• Avoid being on campus or travelling alone at night
• Be alert and aware of your surroundings
• Avoid dark, vacant and deserted areas
• If an incident does occur please let a member of staff know so we can support you and work alongside local police to minimise risk and promote safety.

Security on campus

After hours emergency, call 000 or your local Campus Director – Mark Kennedy on 0478 302083.

• Wear your student ID card at all times
• Never leave your belongings unattended
• Do not bring unnecessary valuables to campus
• Report suspicious behaviour or anything you feel may be unsafe
• Report all injuries and incident to Student Services and complete an incident report form
• If you need assistance or to report any medical conditions, please see student services (Eg. insulin, asthma inhaler, medication)

Designated Assembly Area

The designated assembly area for the Campus is located outside of St Paul Cathedral on Flinders St.

We are a collective of volunteer students that advocate for positive change in the student community and strive to create an inclusive and dynamic study environment.

Here's what we're about

As students, we're all here to gain skills and pursue our career goals. The ability to bring our thoughts and ideas directly to management, and to exist in an inclusive community can help make our study experience great.

Your Student Representative Council (SRC)works together to make our community a better place. We achieve this by working within our three pillars: Community, Advocacy and Decision Making.

We do things like:

• Bringing community events to life
• Hosting fundraising initiatives
• Helping the campus make better decisions for students
• Advocatingand representing the student body

Your feedback is important

 

To fulfil our role as student advocates, we need to hear from you.

Share with us your thoughts, comments and suggestions on how we can make your student experience even better.


Provide feedback to your SRC

Joining the SRC is a great way to get involved in your community, meet awesome people, build your leadership skills and contribute to helping the student body get heard.

Perks of joining the SRC

Being an SRC member comes with its share of rewards. Not only are you able to make lasting friendships and have an impact on your community, you will also benefit from:

• A chance to develop your leadership skills
• Actively working to make your campus a great place to be
• Learning about teamwork and developing your organisational skills
• Being able to access exclusive development workshops for SRC members
• Being formally recognised for your contribution to the campus and Laureate community