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Support services and resources

In addition to your supervisor, there are several sources of assistance should you need it during your postgraduate research degree. It’s important that you seek support and advice to attempt to resolve issues that may be affecting your research progress as quickly as possible.

Postgraduate Research Training policy

This policy outlines the levels of support to be provided to higher degree by research candidates.

Research staff support

There are many dedicated staff members who can provide advice and support on academic and administrative issues related to postgraduate research. They include:

  • HDR Communication Advisers;
  • Research Services;
  • Specialist librarians;
  • Graduate Research Services; and
  • Student Administration – Admissions, Scholarships.

For more information visit the Research Support Staff web page.

Postgraduate Candidate support funds

You may claim assistance towards expenses relating to consumables, services and travel that have been incurred directly and solely in the course of research, or in presenting research findings at a conference. For specific details, please refer to your School's staff supporting research candidates.

School of Arts and Humanities
Alida Jenner
Telephone: (61 8)  08 6304 5626
Email: admin.sah@ecu.edu.au

School of Business and Law
Alina Yasakova
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 3923
Email: sblresearch@ecu.edu.au

School of Education
School Officers Team
Email: admineducation@ecu.edu.au

School of Engineering
Audrey Gan
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 5927
Email: a.gan@ecu.edu.au

School of Medical and Health Sciences
Amanda Bassford
Telephone: (61 8)  6304 5483
Email: smhsresearch@ecu.edu.au

School of Nursing and Midwifery
Emy Krapeshlis
Telephone: (61 8) 6304 2856
Email: snmresearchadmin@ecu.edu.au

School of Science
Yvonne Garwood
Telephone: (61 8)  6304 5686
Email: ssciresearch@ecu.edu.au

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Penelope Blancho Ochoa
Telephone: (61 8)  6304 2112
Email: waaparesearch@ecu.edu.au

For more information about fees, loans, Centrelink and scholarships visit the Money Matters web page.

Candidate support services

ECU provides other support services to candidates, including:

  • Psychological Counselling Support;
  • StudentHub;
  • Student health;
  • Access and Inclusion;
  • Student Connect;
  • Careers and jobs;
  • IT support; and
  • Off campus support.

For more information visit the Student Support web page.

International Candidates

The International students’ website provides useful information for international candidates, including:

  • Living and studying in Perth;
  • Visa information;
  • Accommodation; and
  • Advice on adjusting to a new culture.

For more information visit the International web page.

Campus facilities

ECU has many facilities on campus, including:

  • Bookshop;
  • Cafes;
  • Brewery;
  • Multifaith office;
  • Security;
  • Sport & Fitness;
  • Parking; and
  • Bicycle storage.

For more information visit the Campus life web page.

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