Useful Websites

Visit the Safety and Wellbeing website to access information about support services (including crisis support and counselling) both on and off campus.
Mental Health and Wellness webpage

Browse the Scholarships @ JCU website.
The JCU Student Loans Scheme provides University funding for assistance in the form of loans to students who are in genuine need. The scheme aims to help students who, without this assistance, may not be able to continue their studies.

The award winning JCU Learning Centre offers online and face-to-face access to academic learning development.

Support and action groups

Interact with sexually and gender diverse students and allies, or help support diversity and inclusiveness at JCU by joining the group.
See also the .
is the national youth mental health foundation dedicated to improving the wellbeing of young Australians.
seeks to support and mentor aspiring LGBTIQ professionals as they navigate their way through the early stages of their career.
recognises that people’s genders, bodies, relationships, and sexualities affect their health and wellbeing in every domain of their life.
SSAY IT Cairns is a group for LGBTIQ+ young people. Phone Youth Link on (07) 4031 6179.
Queensland Police Service (QPS) works closely with the LGBTIQA+ communities to develop partnerships, awareness and understanding of impacting issues. The provides a professional, non-discriminatory, accessible policing service to LGBTIQA+ communities. Those identifying as LGBTIQA+ can request to discuss police-related matters with a liaison officer in their local area.

provides practical tools and support to help young people get through everything from everyday issues to tough times.
has some great resources on sex, sexuality and gender identity and your rights.
offers comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services.
See , a website offering a
The Australian Government's apply to all Australian Government departments and agencies that maintain personal records (including employee records), and/or collect sex and/or gender information.