Support to maximise your Griffith experience
We have a number of helpful tools and services to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. It’s also useful to know you can access many of our support services remotely, either online or via phone.
Explore the support services below.
Cost-of-living relief
We understand that the current economic conditions may mean some of our students are experiencing financial hardship. If you’re experiencing cost-of-living pressures, we encourage you to connect with Griffith services for support in areas such as finance, food, transport and learning support.
Find out more about services available
Sustainable Development Goals
Griffith University is aligned with the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and is committed to eradicating poverty and ensuring quality education for all through sustainable and inclusive initiatives.
Learning support
Study skills
Gain the skills to manage your study time, research, write assignments, reference, and develop digital skills.
Assessment
Assessment resources, skills and support, including how to get help when things don't go according to plan.
IT support
Get tech support for online issues, email, connecting your device to Griffith WiFi, Learning@Griffith and Lecture Capture, plus information on student printing.
Career support
It's never too early to start planning for your career. Our Careers and Employment Service can help.
English language support
Explore services, social groups and courses to help develop your English speaking and writing skills.
Work-integrated learning
Through work placements, internships and projects, you can expand your network and your horizons, as well as gain credit towards your degree.
Peer-Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)
These free fun group learning sessions, facilitated by accredited students, help you to achieve better marks by developing smarter study methods.
Student mentoring
Mentoring at Griffith connects student mentors and mentees via a wide range of programs that facilitate mutual learning, reflection and growth.
Health and wellbeing support
Health, counselling and wellbeing
Our team provides health, medical, counselling, wellbeing and pastoral care services for the Griffith community.
Crisis support
We can connect you with a range of support services if you're experiencing distress.
Violence, assault or harassment support
If you have experienced harassment, assault, domestic violence or other disrespectful behaviours, sexual or personal, we are here to support you through Griffith's Safe Campuses.
Personal support
Financial support
Explore our financial support services, including scholarships, bursaries and budgeting workshops.
Equity and diversity
Support and initiatives for LGBTIQ students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and social justice for all.
Disability and accessibility support
We can customise reasonable adjustments to meet your particular study needs.
Griffith Alumni
Over 250 000+ people from around the globe are part of the Griffith University alumni community.
Student Representative Council (SRC)
Brisbane South (Nathan), Logan, Brisbane City (South Bank), Brisbane South (Mt Gravatt)
The SRC organises action-packed events, promotes your advocacy needs, represents students, and offers a wide range of services to assist you through university. The SRC is an elected council, designed to act as a bridge between the University and students, and is “run by students, for students”.
Gold Coast Student Guild
Gold Coast
The Guild are here to make your time on campus as active and enjoyable as possible through a range of activities. The Student Guild Board includes 10 student members who are elective representatives responsible for advocating for the interests, needs and wants of the student body.
Student Partnerships Program
Whether you want to provide feedback on a service or partner with us on a project, the Student Partnerships Program allows you to play a central role in co-creating your experiences at Griffith.
Postgraduate associations
The Gold Coast Association of Postgraduates (GCAP) and the Griffith University Postgraduate Student Association (GUPSA) provide a range of advocacy and support for postgraduate students.
Gold Coast postgraduate students can reach out to GCAP. Postgraduate students studying at our other campuses—including our Digital, Logan and Brisbane campuses—can contact GUPSA.
Online study support
Many of our courses can be studied online. If you have not taken a course online before, we recommend you explore Thrive Online.
Designed by students for students, this resource will help demystify the digital learning experience and help you through all the stages of online study, from getting set up to graduation.
Support for Students Policy
Our Support for Students Policy applies to all Griffith students.