How Asssess to Lift Supports Student Health and Wellbeing

Assess to Lift understands the role that health and wellbeing services play in supporting a student while they undertake a course with us.

While Assess to Lift is a small business that only offers short courses, the well-being of our students is a priority. We do small things that can often have a big impact to support the health and well-being of our students throughout their learning journey with us.

·  We have a kitchenette stocked with complimentary tea, coffee and milk

      · We have a fridge, microwave and sandwich press so that students can bring a healthy (and more affordable) meal to class

        · We maintain a safe, clean and hygienic environment including all supplied PPE, physical resources and stationery

       · We don’t expect our students to stay seated, still or silent- we encourage movement, discussion and engagement

Students have free and direct access to all physical wellbeing services when undertaking a course at our training centre.

· We are an approved Work and Development Order Sponsor

      · We offer payment plans

        · We are reasonably flexible in class schedules for casual workers

Any student wishing to access financial wellbeing services can contact Assess to Lift by email, phone, message or online inquiry and one of our friendly staff members will assist them in their request.

· We aim to greet each student personally and with a smile as they enter the training centre

       · We have built patio gardens to create a comfortable space for our students and staff

        ·We have outdoor areas and an outdoor classroom for student use

        ·We wholly embrace diversity amongst our students and staff

        ·We proudly promote a culture of belonging

        · We have a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and/or abuse

        · We listen

        · We offer moral support

Students have free and direct access to the above mental and spiritual wellbeing services when undertaking a course at our training centre.

Upon request, Assess to Lift also:

        · Has a mental health first aid officer to assist students and staff on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays between 9.30am and 4.00pm (please talk to your course facilitator if you would like to speak with the mental health first aider)

        · Gives students the freedom to bring a support person to their course with them (please contact us before booking to arrange this)

        · Hosts individual meet and greets (please contact us to arrange this)

      · Hosts and/or attends group meet and greets (please contact us to arrange this)

Assess to Lift recognises that there may be times where a student needs assistance or guidance that is beyond our capacity as a vocational education and training service provider.

We have compiled a range of resources to guide students to external support and development services. This includes health and wellbeing organisations, crisis and emergency organisations and employment and career progression channels.

There is a folder in the common area for all students to access and there is another folder in the office should a student wish to seek information privately. Students can gain access to this resource privately by asking their trainer or another staff member.

Any person who would like this information (student or not) may contact us directly and we will be happy to help in whatever way possible.