Wellbeing at TAFE

Youth Unit

The Box Hill Institute Youth Unit has been set up to coordinate and support young learners and assist teachers in the planning and delivery of courses to young learners. Youth Unit staff look after the VCAL program and run the Youth Pathways Program.

Youth Pathways Program

Some full-time students between the ages of 15 and 19 will be assisted under the Youth Pathways Program. This program supports students so that they can successfully complete their course. It assists students develop education, training, employment and other goals, and links them to any extra support they might need to achieve their goals. The Youth Pathways Coordinator develops an education and training plan as well as assist students develop a folio that may include their training plan, a resume, certificates, references, samples of work and work experience reports.

Student Activities and Representative Committees (SARC)

Life is not just all study. SARC runs a wide range of events including breakfasts, BBQs, sports days, trivia nights, promotions and surf camps. They also produce the student newspaper, The Box, as well as a student diary, and coordinate a media committee. They represent students on various Institute committees and support students who have a grievance or are subject to disciplinary procedures. They run student lounges at Elgar, Nelson and Whitehorse campuses that have kitchen facilities, TV, pool tables and game machines.

Student Support

Our Student Support unit offers a range of learning and personal support

These include:

• Disability Liaison unit – offers academic and physical support to students with a disability.
• Learning Support unit – a learning support teacher assists students having difficulties with Maths and English.
• Careers Counselling – helps students choose a career or decide on a suitable pathway.
• Personal Counselling – qualified psychologists are available to assist students with personal or study-related difficulties.
• Welfare – a welfare officer is available to discuss issues around accommodation and financial concerns.