ESSA: Education and Social Work Student Association
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Support Services


Academic Success Centre
The Academic Success Centre (ASC) is an umbrella term for all the student support services in the Faculty of Education and Social Work. ASC is located in N Block (N321). Some of the student support staff are located in this area, while others are located in other parts of the campus.
ASC is also an area in which students can work. There are 12 computers, all with internet access and there are a number of tables set up where students can work collaboratively. The ASC also has an informal learning space in room N331 in the N block entrance available to all students.


Services Offered:
First Year Experience Programme
Te Korowai Atawhai | Māori Academic Support Service
Pasifika Success
Mathematics Support - Angela Spavin
Speech-language therapist
Academic English Language Support (DELNA)
Test and Examinations Support for Students with Disabilities
Support for UTAS students from Refugee Backgrounds

Sylvia Ashton Warner Library - Epsom Campus
Much more than simply a study space containing resource books, the library and their staff are an excellent resource for students with services ranging from digital to one-on-one help. View the Library Prezi for information on the range of services that the Library offers.

Semester 1 Workshops:
  • Library and IT Essentials
  • Library, IT and Research Essentials for Postgraduates
If you are unable to make the workshops, email epsom.library@auckland.ac.nz for one-on-one help
International Student Information Centre
For advice and support as an international student, they can help all university students with;
  • Student visas.
  • Student ID cards.
  • Tuition fees.
  • Health and travel insurance.
  • International student support.
  • Official letters, eg, proof of enrolment letter.
  • Living in Auckland.

​More information can be found here.

Education and Social Work Student Centre
The Education Student Centre manages student inquiries, selection, enrolment and programme advisement, in close consultation with programme leaders, teaching staff and the central university administration.
The Centre is located on level 1 of A block.

More information can be found here.

Student Disability Services
Student Disability Services is part of the Equity Office – Te Ara Tautika, and our role is to support students with a range of impairments to succeed and excel within the University.
The Learning Disabilities (LD) Programme supports students with specific learning and/or other invisible disabilities such as: dyslexia, dyspraxia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, attention deficit disorders and mental health conditions. Contact Rebekah Williams (r.williams@auckland.ac.nz), Student Disability Services, to be referred for a Learning Assessment.
Tai Tokerau campus - This is also available through Hilary Gittos, Student Learning Support (h.gittos@auckland.ac.nz).
​See more information here.

Health and Counselling
Epsom clinic:
Building 6ERGate 4, 60 Epsom Ave
Epsom
Auckland 1023.

  • Health staff (GP and nurse) available Monday and Thursday 9-1pm in school term time.
  • Counsellor available Monday, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday and Thursday 9-5pm (Pacific counsellor available on Wednesday and Thursday).

For more information and how to make an appointment, click here.
Occasionally these support systems can take a little bit of time to process your request. Please be patient. If you need further support please get in touch with us or come to our office. If you are feeling very anxious we recommend contacting Youthline on: Free call 0800 376 633, Free text 234, E-mail: talk@youthline.co.nz, or visit their website
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This university wide campaign is endorsed by the Vice-Chancellor to create a safe environment for all students. Anyone who feel discriminated against can access the supports and processes in place to resolve this. These processes can be found through the campaign page.
Education and Social Work Student Association​​
Te Kāhui​ Tauira o Te Kura Akoranga me Te Tauwhiro Tangata

N335. N Block, Epsom Campus
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  • Home
  • About
    • Official Documents >
      • Constitution
      • Position Descriptions
      • Executive Meeting Minutes
      • General Meeting Minutes
      • Newsletters
      • Competition Terms and Conditions
  • Join
    • Social Subcommittee
  • Contact
  • AUSA Support & Welfare
  • Support Services
  • Student Advice Hub
  • Student Parents
  • Campus Map
  • Post Graduate Students