Getting help during your placement

From time to time, things can happen on placement that aren't great. Find out about what to do in different situations, and what support services are available to help you out.

In an emergency, follow the directions of placement provider staff or call 000

MVS Placement and Academic Support contacts

For placement support, please connect with the relevant team using the links below:

University support services

Students at the University of Melbourne have access to a wide range of resources and support services. Explore the mental health support and counselling services, physical health resources and programs designed to help our students have a balanced and healthy lifestyle throughout their academic journey.

Student Health and Wellbeing Services

Incident or hazard reporting

The University of Melbourne and Melbourne Veterinary School share responsibility with placement providers and students themselves for ensuring student health and safety during approved placements. While we strive to prevent incidents, we acknowledge that they may still occur.

All incidents and near-misses (hazards) must be reported to the University. High-consequence incidents require immediate reporting by the student. Other incidents should be reported within 24 hours of becoming aware of the incident, injury, or illness.

Learn more about placement incidents Report an incident or hazard

Discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying

The University takes all allegations of discrimination, sexual harassment and bullying very seriously, as do many of our placement providers.

Our priority is to ensure our placement hosts maintain a safe work environment. This includes workplaces that are fair, inclusive and equitable, and devoid of bullying, abuse or hazardous behaviour.

If you witness or experience bullying, harassment or discrimination while on placement, you are encouraged to speak with your placement supervisor or course coordinator immediately.

Alternatively, support and advice is available through the University's Safer Community Program.

Further Information and Support