HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICES

HEALTH NURSE

A registered nurse is available daily to help provide support for your physical, mental and spiritual wellbeing. These services are free and confidential. When required the nurse will arrange referral to a doctor or other health professional. Partial refunds are available on some medical expenses.

Examples of Health Support
Long-term and underlying health conditions	Mental health and wellbeing referrals
Health education and healthy lifestyle advice	Health assessments and health checks
Treatment and advice for common illnesses	Assess and treat injuries
Health checks, vital signs monitoring, and routine screening	Emergency assessment and referral when required
Quit Smoking referral	Alcohol and other drug referral
Immunisations and vaccination advice	Referrals to GPs, specialists, and community health services
Support to navigate health services and access appropriate care

Make an Appointment

Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and SIT Online ākonga can book an appointment via MySIT.

Email Clinic

Phone: (03) 748 8175

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Health & Wellbeing Services

CHAPLAINCY - PASTORAL AND SPIRITUAL CARE

The Chaplain's office is located in H20. Drop in when the Chaplain is on campus or make an appointment via chaplain@sit.ac.nz.

Pastoral and spiritual care supports what we believe and what gives meaning to our lives. Chaplaincy supports individuals and the issues they bring, without prejudice to faith, creed, culture, background, or lifestyle.

Students are most successful when there is balance across all aspects of life. Pastoral and spiritual care encourages wellbeing, hope, and a sense of purpose, helping students navigate life's opportunities and challenges.

Chaplaincy is supported by the Southland Tertiary Chaplaincy Charitable Trust and provides pastoral and spiritual support for the SIT community.

All are welcome. Drop in for a friendly chat.

Make an Appointment

Email Lisa Stuart

Phone: (03) 948 2580

ON-CAMPUS COUNSELLING SERVICE

Everyone experiences personal challenges or issues in life. Counselling can help you with stress, goal setting (motivation), decision making (procrastination), sexual abuse, referrals, relationships, pregnancy issues, anger, anxiety, depression or grief, conflict resolution, alcohol, drugs and gambling issues. Students seeking support and need help can reach out to our counsellor for free, professional, and confidential support. Our counselling services are free for all SIT students.

Counselling can help with
Stress and anxiety	Managing low mood and emotional wellbeing
Goal setting and motivation	Anxiety
Decision-making and problem-solving	Procrastination and study challenges
Sexual abuse	Relationship, family, and social concerns
Self-esteem and confidence	Grief, loss, and life transitions
Coping with trauma and difficult experiences	Building resilience and healthy coping strategies
Alcohol and other drug concerns
Sexual health, identity, and relationships
Managing study pressures and balancing life responsibilities
Referrals to other support services when needed

Make an Appointment

Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and SIT Online ākonga can book an appointment via MySIT.

Email Counsellor

Phone: (03) 948 2880

(for SIT Online, Invercargill, Gore & Queenstown campus)

Email Alex McLaughlin

(for Telford campus)

OFF-CAMPUS COUNSELLING SERVICES (VITAE)

Off-Campus Counselling Services are provided by Vitae, a professional company that provides access to a team of independent counsellors and psychologists throughout New Zealand. All services will be free and confidential via telephone or online (Zoom or MS Teams).