Services on campus

The Learning Centre offers a variety of free programs designed to enhance the academic performance of students at all stages of their university studies. In addition to their academic programs, the centre also provides language support for students whose first language is not English. If you feel you can benefit from additional language support, specific language units are available.

The Curtin Business School Communication Skills Centre also provides a free support service for all students enrolled in Curtin Business School.

We provide a comprehensive housing service to students and staff, with nearly 1,200 places available for student accommodation on or near the Bentley campus and an extensive database of private accommodation options.

The Curtin University Bookshop stocks a wide range of textbooks, stationery, newspapers, magazines, novels, cards, art material, computer equipment and much more.

The Student Guild operates a Second-hand Bookshop where students can buy and sell used textbooks and other study equipment including lab coats, calculators and lecture pads. Secondhand textbooks can often be purchased for considerably less than new books.

Curtin is the only university in Western Australia with a Centrelink office based on campus. Located in the Student Guild precinct, Centrelink is open during normal office hours and provides a full range of welfare services including Austudy and rent assistance to eligible students.

The Curtin University Early Childhood Centre is a not-for-profit business on the Bentley campus, staffed by experienced, qualified carers. The centre offers a high number of places for children aged less than 2 years in five nurseries. There are also two groups for 2 to 3 year old children and two groups for 3 to 5 year old children.

If you wish to take advantage of the service, you should register your child's name on the centre's waiting list as soon as you're accepted for a Curtin course.

Access to our computer laboratories is available to students during and after university hours. Technical support is provided until 9.00pm on weekdays, and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons throughout the academic year.

Staff and students at all Curtin campuses have access to professional psychologists and social workers who can assist with personal counselling issues such as relationships, sexuality, stress, anxiety, depression or career development, and dealing with policies and procedures.

Curtin Careers Centre provides students and graduates with the opportunity to make contact with local, national and international employers. They can provide resumè advice and help with every step of the career planning process.

Curtin International can provide assistance with queries relating to:

• under 18 guardianship arrangements
• late arrivals
• airport reception
• course changes and new applications
• dependant schooling
• student exchange
• sponsorship
• AusAID

The office also provides student reference material, online course information and a student exchange resource library.

This free and confidential service is available for students with disabilities or medical conditions, including students at regional campuses and external students. You can view an accessibility map of the Bentley campus.

Choices at the Bentley campus include cafés, an halal noodle house, canteens (two of which offer halal food) and a tavern that regularly stages live music. There are 11 food outlets at the Bentley campus.

The Health Services Centre incorporates a doctor's surgery where students can make appointments with either a doctor or nurse. Nursing staff are available to assist in the treatment of accidents and injuries that may occur on campus.

You can receive support for your religious and spiritual needs through the our multi-faith chaplaincy service.

A number of retail outlets operate on campus, including:

• Bookshops
• Clothing and merchandise (Curtin Concept)
• Computer shop
• Hairdresser (Fringe Benefits)
• Newsagent
• Optometrist (Curtin Eye Gallery)
• Pharmacy
• Moshtix and Ticketmaster ticket outlets
• Travel agent (STA)

Curtin Recreation Services provide a state of the art fitness centre as well as facilities and venues for tennis, basketball, volleyball, table tennis, badminton, netball, futsall, floorball and group fitness classes. The Student Guild supports a number of sporting clubs and runs a host of recreational courses to keep you fit and healthy.

Student Advisers are available for one-to-one confidential chats, so get in touch if you need help of any sort, including course switching, coping with study, motivation, financial support and more.

The Curtin Student Guild plays a vital role in representing the interests of students by providing educational, commercial and social services to its members. It represents all students on the major boards and committees of the University.

The Guild operates many services on campus, including cafes and cafeterias, a tavern and bistro, second-hand bookshop, Curtin Concept store and the Copy & Design Centre.

The Guild also runs Student Assist, a confidential welfare, advocacy, support and referral service to assist all students with any personal, welfare or academic issue that they may have.