Presented by Dr Jennifer Scott Manager, Research Degrees Services and Support for HDR Students

Where can students go for help? Fellow students and colleagues Supervisor HDR Co-ordinator and administrator Faculty’s Research Degrees Office Monash Research Graduate School Monash Postgraduate Association Language and learning support (Faculty & library) Health and Wellbeing

MRGS – exPERT program Free for HDR students Seminars and workshops in person plus DVD ‘replay sessions’ or available for loan Online resources: –DVD ‘replay sessions’ or available for loan –Podcasts (movie or audio with slides) –Powerpoint presentations

MRGS – exPERT program categories General (eg. time management, relating to your supervisor) Information Technology Statistics Introduction to Intellectual Property Teaching Writing Skills Employment Skills

MRGS – Graduate Centre Building 3E, Clayton Campus Open 24 hours / 7 days (swipe card access) Facilities and resources: –Shared office spaces & day desks with computers –Computer, printing & photocopier services –IT support staff –Seminar & lounge area with kitchen –Lockers

Individual statistical assistance Each HDR student can receive up to 10 hours of free, individualised statistical assistance –Plan data collection –Analyse data –Interpret statistical analyses –Present statistical results –Computer statistical packages Contact or

Library Individual sessions with a learning advisor Writing groups & support groups Online learning support for HDR students –Design your project –Build thinking and writing skills –Develop oral communication skills –Write the thesis

Health and Wellbeing (all campuses) Counselling and coping skills Housing and accommodation Family and childcare Health and medical services Financial aid International student support

Mental Health First Aid Training Help people in the early stages of mental health problems Recognise the signs and symptoms of problems Know where and how to get help Understand what types of help are effective development/ws/ohs/mental-health-firstaid.html

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