QUT Real Talk

Financial Basics for Students


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Welcome to Real Talk, the QUT Student Services Podcast. Each episode, we dive into real-life challenges, share practical coping strategies, and interview experts who offer valuable insights on managing stress, anxiety, and the pressures of academic life. Tune in, take a breath, and let's build a healthier, more resilient university experience together.

Sarah Winkleman is a Clinical Psychologist and counsellor at QUT Student Services. Melanie Rolfe is a current PhD student at QUT a well as a psycho-social researcher in paediatric health.

In this episode, Sarah and Mel chat with social worker Allie about the impact of financial stress on students, and share tips and resources to get you started on budgeting, saving, and starting good financial habits.

The information presented here is not financial advice. If you need individualised financial advice please speak with a financial advisor or financial counsellor - Find a Financial Counsellor - National Debt Helpline

Other Resources:

Money Smart - https://moneysmart.gov.au/budgeting/budget-planner 

HiQ (QUT Students only) includes information on Equity

Scholarships and Emergency an d WIL Bursaries - https://qutvirtual4.qut.edu.au/group/student/health-and-wellbeing/financial-help-and-support/financ… 

 Centrelink - https://www.centrelink.gov.au/apps/clkonline_cof/payment-service-finder/payments-finder 

 Gambling help - https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/

 -https://gamblinghelpqld.org.au/ 

Keep an eye out on QUT Guild for information on

the latest financial relief initiatives.

No Interest Loans - https://goodshep.org.au/services/nils/

Negotiate

payment terms - National Debt Helpline

Understanding Indexation and why it’s important -  Loan

increases and indexation - Study Assist, Australian Government

 How to budget effectively Podcast playlist: How

to Budget Effectively! - playlist by She's On The Money | Spotify

 

 

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