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SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme continues for 2023

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SIT’s Zero Fees Scheme continues for 2023

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HEALTH & WELLBEING SERVICES

To get the most out of your studies and time spent as a student, you need to be healthy, both physically and emotionally. Our Health & Wellbeing services provide free, friendly and confidential services to all students.

Health & Wellbeing Services

HEALTH NURSES

 

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.

Monday to Friday - Appointments required

Other SIT campus students are able to access Nurse Advice via phone during working hours.

Examples of Health Support

  • Underlying health conditions,
  • Mental health,
  • Healthy eating,
  • Exercise,
  • Green Prescription,
  • Assessment and advise on management
  • Treatment of common coughs, colds and flu,
  • Rashes,
  • Injuries,
  • Blood pressure checks,
  • Wart treatments,
  • Pregnancy testing and support,
  • Emergency contraceptive pill,
  • STI info,
  • Smoking cessation support and Quit Card provider,
  • Sleeping problems,
  • Drug and alcohol issues,
  • Flu vaccinations,
  • Some immunisations

and so much more... just ask.

SIT Invercargill Health Nurses
Monday to Friday
Health Centre, Student Services Centre (B Block), Tay Street.

For bookings Email clinic@sit.ac.nz | Call (03) 948 2878

SIT Invercargill students can make a booking in MySIT

 

OTHER HEALTH SERVICES

 

INVERCARGILL CAMPUS

Sportsmed Southern PhysioSportsmed Southern Physio
Service available onsite at SIT, Tay St (Room H1.18)
Thursday, 1pm - 4pm

Appointment is required via contact details below still.

Email here

Phone: (03) 217 3420

No surcharge for ACC funded patients

 

COUNSELLING SERVICE

 

We offer free counselling services to all SIT students.

Everyone experiences personal challenges or issues in life.  We can deal with it by talking to family and friends or on our own, but sometimes it can not be resolved and becomes a bit too much to handle.

Students that are seeking support and need help can reach out to our counsellor for free, professional and confidential support.

  • Stress
  • Goal setting
  • Decision making
  • Sexual abuse
  • Referrals
  • Relationships
  • Pregnancy issues
  • Anger
  • Anxiety,
  • Homesickness,
  • Depression or grief,
  • Conflict resolution,
  • Alcohol, drugs and gambling issues.

Mon - Friday

9am - 2:30pm

Health Centre, Student Services Centre (B Block), Tay Street.

You can either book online, phone, email or come into the student centre and book on the iPad which is beside the door of the nurse’s office.

Bookings Email

Phone: (03) 948 2880

SIT Counsellor: Lois McMurdo

SIT Social Worker & Counsellor: Kate Collie (available Monday-Friday. Bookings essential via MySIT).

DISABILITY SUPPORT

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If you have an impairment (permanent or otherwise) that creates a barrier in accessing our facilities or in any way hinders your learning, please make an appointment with our disability liaison/officer for confidential assistance.

Support for examinations, equipment, advocacy or advice is freely available. Verification of your situation will be required.

It is our policy to provide quality learning opportunities which are appropriate, equitable and accessible. Be prepared for examinations, tests and assignments by visiting us well before they begin. A range of resources and facilities are available to you, so please contact our Disability Liaison.

SIT Student Access Advisor
Robyn McNaught

H1.20 (between reception and Café)
H Block, Tay Street.

Mon - Fri 

8.30am - 4pm

Bookings Email

Phone: (03) 948 2817

 

Chaplaincy - Pastoral and Spiritual Care

 
Lisa-Stuart - SIT Chaplain

"Where Everybody is Somebody"

Sharing a problem or a situation in a confidential and non-judgemental manner can clarify matters and refresh one’s spirit.

The office of the chaplaincy at SIT has been established by the Southland Tertiary Chaplaincy Board to meet the needs of all students regardless of one’s personal faith expression/ preference or spirituality.

You are most welcome to speak with the chaplain whenever or wherever you see her on campus, or by phone or email.

Chaplain Lisa has a Masters in Pastoral Ministry and has worked in church, military and ecumenical employment, among multi-faith and multi-cultural communities, in rural and urban settings following a career in education in Canada and the USA. The chaplain is an executive member of ANZTCA (Tertiary Chaplains Association).

“Act Justly Love Mercy and Walk humbly with your God” Micah 6:8

Pastoral and spiritual care involves listening to an individual regarding their concerns. The chaplain seeks to support a person in their values their beliefs that which gives meaning to their life. The chaplain’s main role is to listen and assist the individual to be true to themselves and their values while dealing with the challenges or questions of life.

Entering Tertiary Education, living away from home or moving to NZ, can be challenging. Goals and successful completion of study are more easily achieved when a person is at peace in mind, body and soul sharing life’s happenings whether they be challenges or celebrations may mean a listening ear, a time of reflection or a prayer request. The Chaplain has the time and the interest.

The Chaplain's office is at SIT's Main Campus in the glass office in the Information Technology building I-101.

All are welcome. Drop in or make an appointment.

Chaplain Lisa also visits and meets with students in any other area of the campus - in the cafe, outside, etc. Stop to have a chat anytime.

Chaplaincy offers a service as requested or required.

Contact:

Phone(03)9482580 | Email

  • Periodic visits to Gore and Queenstown campuses
  • Referrals and connections with churches and services on campus or in the community
  • The churches offer hospitality, a variety of worship styles and several outreach activities that may enrich or broaden one’s tertiary experience.
  • Times to pray with students; funeral and memorial services etc.
  • An open multi-faith Prayer room is located at Manna Bookstore: 90 Spey Street, Invercargill (0212096285)
  • The Chaplain also serves other Tertiary Institutions