Student Wellbeing
At Lincoln we understand that the challenges of transitioning to university from high school, and the stresses of moving away from home – can really impact your wellbeing.
Lincoln has built a living and learning community that is inclusive, welcoming and encourages our residents to thrive. At Lincoln, we celebrate diversity and the unique talents of everyone – in Lincoln you will find a community that feels like home, and you will find your place.
In conjunction with our Residential Advisors and the resident-led College Club, we have developed a schedule of events, activities and guidance to allow our residents to feel connected and supported by each other and grow to reach their full potential.
Our programs and services are designed to support students to be:
- Socially connected and responsible
- Mentally stimulated and resilient
- Physically fit and healthy
- Psycho-emotionally connected and integrated
- Culturally inspired and spiritually nurtured.
At the beginning of every year, all residents are required to complete mandatory training around respectful relationships, safe partying, cultural inclusivity and how to succeed at university. We also provide additional support for neurodivergent students throughout the first semester.
Respectful Relationships
Respectful relationships training is delivered by an external facilitator in small group seminars. The seminars cover approaches to intimate relationships, to make sure residents know how to discuss and negotiate relationship interactions in a way that is safe and consensual. This includes choices not to be physically intimate where one partner doesn’t want to, or isn’t ready.
Safe Partying
Major events are supported by Red Frogs (a volunteer organisation dedicated to encouraging safe use of alcohol), provide support for all students navigating Australian party culture to ensure fun and safety. External facilitators provide tips and techniques for making sure a great night out stays positive for everyone.
Cultural Inclusivity
Lincoln College is committed to providing a culturally safe and welcoming space for First Nations residents, supported by an Indigenous access program and college-wide training in cultural diversity.
How to Succeed at University
With more than 70 years of supporting students, we have a pretty good idea of what habits support student success at university and college, and our Residential Advisors, Academic Tutors and the College Club ensure there are plenty of activities to make sure students are thriving personally, socially and academically.
Additional Support for Neurodivergent Students
In our mission to ensure college is an option for all, we run a personal coaching program for those students who identify as Neurodivergent. The ND Hub is an online program for students with ADHD, autism, OCD or other neurodiversities, and works with experienced facilitators who are themselves neurodivergent to foster positive self-image, strengthen executive function and promote university success for participants.
If you have any reservations about how to succeed in moving out of home for the first time, or starting tertiary education (parents, this includes you too!) we invite you to contact the college. We can arrange a time for you to speak directly with our Dean of Students about what support may be required and how we can assist.