Illoura College provides general guidance and referral support to help students access appropriate legal, career and financial services in Western Australia.
Legal concerns, career decisions and financial difficulties can affect a student’s wellbeing, attendance and academic progress. Students may speak with a Student Support Officer for general information and assistance identifying an appropriate external service.
Illoura College does not provide professional legal, migration, financial-planning, taxation, investment or employment-placement advice and cannot represent students in legal, workplace or financial matters.
Illoura College cannot provide legal or migration advice. Students experiencing a legal problem should contact a qualified legal service.
Eligible international students in Western Australia may access free legal advice through StudyPerth and Circle Green Community Legal.
Complete the booking form through StudyPerth. Eligibility and assistance depend on individual circumstances.
Visit StudyPerthFree or low-cost legal information and assistance, subject to eligibility.
Monday to Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm
Visit websiteEmployment, tenancy, humanitarian and family or domestic violence matters.
Visit websiteDirectory of community legal centres providing free or low-cost assistance.
Find a serviceContact Home Affairs, a registered migration agent or an authorised Australian legal practitioner.
Department of Home AffairsCareer support may assist students with:
International students may access free tailored career advice through StudyPerth.
Jobs and Skills Centres provide free career, training and employment information.
Telephone: 13 64 64
Visit Jobs and Skills WAInternational students and visa holders generally have the same minimum workplace rights as other employees in Australia.
Keep employment contracts, rosters, timesheets, payslips, employer messages, bank records and records of hours worked.
Language assistance when contacting government services.
Financial difficulty may affect accommodation, health, wellbeing and the ability to continue studying. Students are encouraged to seek help early.
Illoura College does not provide personal financial advice, loans, taxation advice, investment recommendations or debt-management services.
Financial counsellors provide free, confidential and independent assistance with:
Free, independent and confidential financial counselling.
Monday to Friday, 9:30 am–4:30 pm
Visit websiteAustralian Government information about budgeting, debt, banking, insurance and scams.
Visit MoneySmartEligible domestic students may be able to access Youth Allowance, Austudy, ABSTUDY, concession cards, Rent Assistance or hardship support through Services Australia.
Eligibility depends on age, residency, income, assets and study circumstances. International students are generally not eligible for most income-support payments.
Youth and Students line: 132 490
Visit Services AustraliaHumanitarian and community support for people experiencing hardship.
Visit websiteMany services are free, but some providers may charge fees. Confirm eligibility, costs, appointments and interpreter availability directly.
Information shared with Illoura College will be managed respectfully and as confidentially as reasonably possible, subject to legal, safety and regulatory obligations.
For a serious College-related emergency, Mr Rajwinder Singh Bawa may be contacted on 0432 712 404. This is not a substitute for 000.
Briefly explain the legal, career or financial concern affecting your studies. A private discussion with a Student Support Officer can be requested.
