Learning skills
Providing guidance, support and tools to assist you throughout your studies
Whether you’re starting studies after high school, returning to study after a long break or fitting study around work, our learning skills team are here to help you.
We support you to achieve success in your studies.
All Mater Education students can access our services, either in person or online. Get the support you need so that you can perform at your best throughout your course and enter the workforce with confidence.

We provide:
- Support in class when requested by an educator
- Voluntary workshops to build your study skills, manage your mental health, practise mindfulness and much more.
- Individual and small group sessions for assistance personalised to you
- Individual sessions to discuss personal, emotional or academic concerns and providing guidance and resources to help you succeed.
Here to help you succeed
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- Plan, organise and manage your time effectively
- Develop note-taking skills
- Write academically
- Understand and approach assessments
- Find strategies to tackle case studies and portfolios of evidence
- Improve your study and examination skills
- Research and reference correctly
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- Resume and cover letter advice and feedback
- Interview practice and advice
- Supporting your registration with The Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
- Facilitate connection with industry mentors, past Mater graduates, employers and universities
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- Meeting with you to discuss personal, emotional, or academic concerns and providing guidance and resources to help you succeed.
- Offering counselling services and crisis intervention support you when you need it.
- Connecting you with relevant campus resources, such as academic support services, mental health services, and student organisations.
- Developing and leading workshops on topics such as stress management, mental health management and mindfulness practises.
- Fostering a sense of community and belonging through events and programs.