27. Facilities and services

See also the chapter of general University information for support services provided by the University.

Campus Infrastructure Services (Cumberland)

Campus Infrastructure Services (Cumberland) is located at the mezzanine level of A Block.

Enquiries

Phone:+61 2 9351 9678
Website: www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/contact/index.shtml

After hours security bus service

A free shuttle bus service to Lidcombe Station is provided between 6.30pm and 9.15pm, Monday to Friday during teaching weeks, stuvac and examinations weeks. The bus leaves from the bus stop located near Gate 2 entry.

Lockers

A limited number of lockers are available on-campus on a first-come first-served basis. All lockers must be cleared at the end of each semester. The University will not accept responsibility for any item lost from these lockers. Students are required to provide their own padlock.

There are also a small number of lockers set aside for the use of students with disabilities located in S and T Blocks. Students wishing to use these lockers should contact Student Services:
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638

The CSG Sports Centre provides lockers free of charge for gymnasium users. For further information, please contact the CSG Sports Centre:
Phone: +61 2 9351 9613
Email:

Lost and found (Cumberland)

The Lost Property office is part of Campus Infrstructure Services. Lost property offices are located in A Block, 1st floor and the Library.

Items that are handed in and not claimed by their lawful owner within three months may be claimed by the finder. Any property that remains unclaimed by either the lawful owner or the finder after three months may be sold at lost propery sales that are held from time to time. These sales are widely advertised within the University.

Parking

Parking on campus for undergraduate students is very limited and travel by train/bus is encouraged. However, car parking facilities at Gate 3 are available for students. The SEINS parking infringement system is in operation to control parking on University grounds and is enforceable 24 hours a day.

A ballot is held each year for postgraduate students for access to Gate 2.

For further information contact Campus Infrastructure Services:
Phone: +61 2 9351 9678.

Those requiring access to parking spaces for people with disabilities are required to contact Student Services:
Phone: +61 2 9351 9638.

Sporting facilities (oval)

Bookings for the oval must be made by emailing .

See Campus Rewards relating to bookings for the multi-purpose courts.

On-campus accommodation – Yannadah

The student residence on the Cumberland Campus, Lidcombe, provides accommodation for up to 39 first year students from outside the greater metropolitan area of Sydney. Application forms are available online in January when main round offers are posted. You can also contact the Operations Manager by email: , phone: (02) 9351 1662 or fax: 9351 1664 for applications or further information.

Information

Contact the Operations Manager:
Phone: +61 2 9351 1662
Website:
www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/accommodation/yannadah.shtml

For further information about the accommodation at the University of Sydney:
Phone: +61 2 9351 1662
Email:

Website:
www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/accommodation/accommodation.shtml

Child care Cumberland Campus

Childcare: SDN Ngallia Early Childhood Education Centre

The Centre's Philosophy

All our people, services, programs and centres are committed to achieving our mission and vision and to expressing our values. We are a community of learners where children and adults in all their diversity are welcomed, respected and encouraged to contribute and grow.

We believe learning is influenced by social and cultural contexts, and happens when children and adults trust others and want to solve problems. We work to make our environments and workplaces safe, trustworthy and inviting, filled with interesting materials, resources and equipment that encourage exploration and a sense of achievement for both children and adults.

We support families and communities because children’s lives and development are enhanced when their families and communities are strengthened. We celebrate the strengths of every individual, group, family and community and we believe we all contribute to the wellbeing of the environments we live in.

We encourage on-going innovation by recording and communicating the learning of children, adults, teams, groups, families and communities; and we learn from the experiences of others.

We work with other agencies and organisations, sharing knowledge and skills, collaborating to influence public policy and practices and partnering to better fulfill our mission and vision.

Contact Details:
Gate 1, Cumberland Campus
East Street Lidcombe
NSW 2141 Australia
Phone: +61 2 9749 7575
Website: www.sdn.org.au

Campus Rewards

Campus Rewards is Australia's leading student discount and loyalty program availableto both students and staff on the Cumberland campus of The University of Sydney.

Campus Rewards is the primary non-academic service provider and continues to provide a broadspectrum of resources and representation that encompasses food, beverage, sport and recreation, retail, events, entertainment, academic support services and enhancing th estudent experience on campus.

Membership is optional and members are entitled to stand for the Management Committee each year to provide active input into the delivery of core facilities on campus.

Campus Rewards manages the following facilities which have been purpose-built for the students and staff on the Cumberland campus.

The Campus Book Store- provides required and recommended text books and aims to stock all the relevant goodds for the ourses offered on campus.

The JDV Food Court- is the place to go to chill and grab a bite to eat. It has an outlet to suit everyone.

The Depot- designed for convenience. A one stop shop for all your needs. Snacks and drinks- all to grab and go!

The Sports centre- a fully equipped gym, sports hall and outdoor playing fields.

For more information on Campus Rewards, visit
www.campusrewards.com.au

Campus Rewards

Postal Address

PO Box 170
Lidcombe NSW 1825
Australia

On-campus Address

Level 1, Building U
Gate 1
The University of Sydney
75 East Street
Lidcombe NSW 2142
Australia

Phone: 02 9351 9970
Fax: 02 9351 9971
Email: g.price@campusrewards.com.au
Web: www.campusrewards.com.au

Faculty of Health Sciences Alumni Association

(formerly Graduates Association)

Graduates of the Faculty of Health Sciences (formerly Cumberland College) are leaders in the allied health professions. They represent a field of compassionate community workers, with a wide and varied career path.

Our graduates are involved in local communities; both nationally and internationally, with networks of graduates in Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand, China, Canada, USA and the UK.

With a graduate population in excess of 18,000 and a growing network of friends, the Health Sciences Alumni Association provides opportunities to reconnect with your peer network and build strong partnerships with professional organisations.

The general aims of the Association are to:

• encourage Alumni to maintain contact with the University, the
  Health Sciences Alumni Association and with each other;
• develop programs and activities to engage alumni in the life of
  the University and the Faculty of Health Sciences;
• support and promote the interests of the Faculty Health Sciences
  and its alumni;
• act as a centre for liaison with industry, commerce and community;
• assist in the future development of the faculty and of tertiary
  education in the health sciences;
• promote the nomination of health sciences alumni for various awards within the University and the community;
• support the awarding of the Helga Pettitt FHS Postgraduate Study Award;
• recognise leadership of alumni through the Faculty’s Alumni Award Program;
• provide support for reunions, fundraising and development
  activities involving alumni.

Faculty alumni include all graduates of the Faculty of Health Sciences, graduates of the professional schools which together formed Cumberland College, current and former staff are members of this Association and can therefore build vital, active and professional links with the University and the broader community.

The Health Sciences Alumni Association offers a grant of $1500/annum to provide financial assistance to a new or continuing student in any course of postgraduate study in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Alumni enquiries

Alumni Relations Office
Phone: +61 2 9036 7487
Email: k.quinlan@usyd.edu.au
Website: www.fhs.usyd.edu.au/alumni/

Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library is located at the Cumberland campus of the University of Sydney. The Library advances the teaching, learning and research programs of the Faculty of Health Sciences by providing outstanding and high quality resources and support to students, staff and researchers. The Library’s collection, of approximately 80,000 books and videos and over 30,000 titles of electronic journals and e-books, is particularly oriented towards the health sciences. The library aims to support undergraduate, graduate, and research programs, to provide service and assistance to users, as well as to provide certain general and recreational materials and a pleasant environment for study and research.

The Health Sciences Library is located centrally on campus, in R Block, and is accessible to users with physical disabilities.

The catalogue lists all holdings within the University Library system including Fisher Library and 12 other branch libraries. The catalogue offers many self-service options and can be accessed externally through the internet.

Extensive computer facilities and wireless access allow users to make their own literature searches on a wide variety of databases. Many of these offer full text or are interactive. Library staff conduct regular classes in use of the database network, the internet, and other methods of information gathering.

Off-campus students may be eligible for some special benefits which are outlined on the Library website:
www.library.usyd.edu.au/libraries/healthsciences/distance.html.

Information Desk: +61 2 9351 9423
Enquiries about any aspect of the Library’s services are most welcome.

Renewals of loans may be made in person or by phone during library hours. Loans can also be renewed through the internet. Overdue items may not be renewed.

Library hours

During semester

Monday–Thursday: 8am–9pm
Friday: 8am–6pm
Saturday: 9am–4pm
Sunday: 1–5pm

Inter-semester and long vacation

Monday–Friday: 9am–5pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed

For more information about the Library’s collections and services, including remote access instructions to the OPAC, visit:
www.library.usyd.edu.au/libraries/healthsciences/.

A detailed list of the various databases available can be found online at:
www.library.usyd.edu.au/databases/.

Official noticeboards

Official notices are displayed on the official noticeboards on the Cumberland campus. Students are expected to be acquainted with the contents of those announcements which concern them.

• A Block, northern entrance
• R Block, outside main entrance

Student Services Cumberland Campus

Student services is responsible for the provision of integrated student support and development services focussed on students’ academic and personal needs throughout their academic career. Student services provides expert advice to faculties and other areas of the University in the management of students at risk, critical incidents, and other circumstances that may impact on student welfare. Faculty of Health Science students may access all student services.

For more information visit the Student services page on the Current students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/current_students.

Counselling Services Cumberland Campus

Counsellors are qualified professionals who aim to help people fulfill their academic, individual and social goals. The Counselling Service helps students develop effective and realistic coping strategies and master essential study and life management skills. Students can make appointments for 50-minute sessions. In addition, the service offers workshops each semester on a wide range of student concerns. These are open to local and international, undergraduate and postgraduate students. There are specific workshops to help first-year students successfully adapt to university study.

For more information visit the Student services page on the Current students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/current_students.

Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/counselling

Disability Services Cumberland Campus

Disability Services is the principal point of contact providing advice for students with disabilities. Disability Services staff work closely with academic and administrative staff to ensure that students receive reasonable adjustments in their study. Disability Services produces a number of publications explaining the disability support services available within the University. Students are encouraged to make contact with Disability Services prior to commencement or as early in their studies as possible. Available help includes assistive technology, note-taking, interpreters, advocacy with academic staff to negotiate assessment and course requirement modifications where appropriate. Students must register with Disability Services to receive assistance.

For more information visit the Student services page on the Current students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/current_students.

Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/disability

International Student Support Unit Cumberland Campus

The International Student Support Unit (ISSU) aims to help international students develop successful strategies for coping with the challenges of living and studying in an unfamiliar culture, to achieve success in their studies and to make the experience of being an international student rewarding and enjoyable. ISSU’s student counsellors are qualified professionals with extensive experience in cross-cultural counselling. They provide an integrated service to international students and their families, which includes free and confidential counselling, welfare advice, information, and assistance with accessing other support services and resources on campus and in the community. Other ISSU services include pre-departure information, on-arrival information sessions and an orientation program for new international students. There is also a program of social and cultural activities which runs throughout the year. International students also have access to all University student support services.

For more information visit the Student services page on the Current students website:
www.usyd.edu.au/current_students.

Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/issu

Learning Centre Cumberland Campus

The Learning Centre helps students develop the generic learning and communication skills that are necessary for university study and beyond. The Centre is committed to helping students achieve their academic potential throughout their undergraduate and postgraduate studies.

A Study Preparation Program is offered prior to the start of each semester to international students who have accepted a place in the faculty to prepare them for academic study in an Australian health sciences context. Regular workshops, seminars and one-to-one tutorials on academic, clinical and professional communication skills are also available.

Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/cumberl.shtml

Learning Centre Main Campus

The Learning Centre on the Camperdown and Darlington campuses offers a wide range of workshops on study skills, academic reading and writing, oral communication skills and postgraduate writing and research skills. Other services include an individual learning program, a special program for international students, computer-based learning resources, publications of learning resources and library facilities.

Email:
Website: www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/learning_centre/