Support
LEXSA offers various kinds of support to current Southern Cross University Students based online and at Lismore Campus.
If you have any questions, please email us on info@lexsa.com.au
01. Student Food Pantry
Southern Cross University Students can pick up food and household essentials from the LEXSA office daily, during opening hours.
We have quick meal options such as noodles, cup-a-soups, tins of tuna and rice, pasta and sauce, healthy (and not so healthy) snacks including muesli bars, cookies, nuts and dried fruit plus cheese and biscuit packs in our office fridge - simply ask the LEXSA staff for one.
We also have household essentials like toilet paper, toothpaste and toothbrushes, deodorant, lip balm, shampoo and conditioner, soap, dishwashing and laundry liquid sachets, sunscreen sachets, and sanitary items (pads, tampons) and condoms.
02. Childcare Rebate
During 2025, LEXSA is offering a Childcare Assistance Rebate to support current Southern Cross University students who are 2025 LEXSA Members with a post-payment towards their childcare costs.
Please note, this rebate will begin in Term 1 and information will be available from Monday, 3rd of March 2025.
The rebate is a payment of up to $25 per week per family (Southern Cross University Student & LEXSA Member), and is paid on a fortnightly basis. The rebate will continue until the funding granted has been exhausted. If both parents are students, only one student can access the rebate.
To receive the rebate:
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Ensure you are a current 2025 LEXSA Member; students need to renew each year for $1
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Download the form below and fill it out to register
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Email your Childcare Provider statements fortnightly to Deb at LEXSA, by 1pm Monday to enable payments on the Tuesday (a reminder email will be sent the Thursday before)
If you are late in receiving your Childcare statement, email or phone Deb to confirm your use of childcare in the previous fortnight and then email the Childcare Statement as soon as you receive it.
Please send to debra.johnston@lexsa.com.au
03. First Aid + CPR Rebate
LEXSA is offering a Rebate to Southern Cross University Students who are current 2025 LEXSA Members, towards their First Aid or CPR course costs.
Students who complete a paid-in-full First Aid or CPR-only Course can request a rebate of $50 for full First Aid Courses and $30 for CPR-only Courses.
To apply:
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Ensure you're a member of LEXSA, your Student Association at Lismore Campus
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Email Debra on debra.johnston@lexsa.com.au a copy of your receipt of payment, completed certificate and bank account details for funds to be direct deposited into your account
If you are not a current member, students can join or renew here
If you are a student and aren't sure if you are a current member, please email us here on info@lexsa.com.au
04. First Aid + CPR Course Providers
A variety of courses require you to have your current First Aid or CPR certificate.
Please see our suggested list of local course providers below:
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Workforce Skills and Training
Call Nancy directly for a student discount on 1300 436 277 (this number connects straight to Nancy)
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North Coast Community College
(Alstonville Campus open)
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Ace Community College
(office closed at Lismore, Murwillumbah office open)
05. Common Rooms
LEXSA manages the Plaza Common Room on Lismore Campus.
It's a shared space for all current students of Southern Cross University with computers, TV, kitchen area, seating and games so respect for the space, other students and the amenities that are provided is expected.
Students can use the fridge to store food (please label and date it), sandwich makers, microwaves, crockery, cutlery and glassware. There are also coffee, tea and sugar and a jug for you to make hot drinks. Please clean up after yourself. If cleaning supplies are low, speak with staff in the LEXSA Office, alternatively email them on info@lexsa.com.au
The Plaza Common Room is open 24 hours - students will need their student card to access the room after hours (6pm to 9am).
06. Parents Room
This room is dedicated to current Southern Cross University students who are parents.
Located within the Plaza Common Room, there are facilities available for parents including a change table and nursing chair, as well as toys and games so the kids can play. Nappies and wipes are available from the staff in the LEXSA Office if you run low.
Students can access this room through the Plaza Common Room.
07. Sanitary Items
Sanitary items are available at the LEXSA Office and in the Goodman Plaza including free condoms, tampons, pads, and other hygiene products.
Students can find supplies in the bottom draw of our Student Food Pantry, so you don't need to ask us if you don't want to. The Plaza Common Room is open 24/7, students just need to swipe in after hours using their student card.
08. Gym Passes
To help our LEXSA Members stay fit and healthy on campus, LEXSA offers limited guest passes to the SCU Fitness Centre and Pool to be used by Southern Cross University students who are current LEXSA Members.
Members can pick up one of our limited passes from 9am every Tuesday during term from the LEXSA Office. We're located in Goodman Plaza, Shop 11b.
Please note these passes are limited and run out fast!
09. Phone Charging
Is your phone battery about to die? We have phone chargers!
You can leave your phone in the office with LEXSA Staff, or charge it while you print, during office hours.
10. Spotify Playlists
We've put together some collaborative playlists for students including Study Beats, 2025 Vibes, Happy Vibes for Stress Less, and a playlist featuring our SCU Student & Alumni talent!
The team at LEXSA has also made playlists for International Women's Day, the International Day of Country Music + more for students to enjoy!
Keep a look out for future competitions where we ask for your song suggestions!
Follow us on Spotify below!
11. Online Support
LEXSA hosts a YouTube Channel where we upload videos from campus events, wellbeing workshops, cooking lessons + more! Check out the list below:
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Wellbeing Workshops with Endorphina Creative where students can practice mindfulness, improve their focus and inner well-being, reduce stress and anxiety. Watch the 2023 playlist here
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Get into the flow with these 10min yoga that will run you from Monday to Friday, watch them here
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Learn how to make something new with these cooking classes hosted by Samantha Josephine. Watch them here!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check out what's available
12. LEXSA Discord Server
Current LEXSA members can join us on Discord where we can connect online and chat about all things for students!
LEXSA will use the voice channels to host online events throughout the year such as Trivia Nights, so it's useful to join so you're ready to participate in these online events. You can also use the General Voice Chat to hangout with other students online.
Discord is a voice, video and text chat app that's free to download or use via the web. You can learn more about it here
Click on the Join Discord link to join us!
13. Netflix Movie Nights using Teleparty
As part of our online social event calendar, LEXSA hosts Online Netflix Movie Nights using Teleparty. Please follow the following directions to join:
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Open Google Chrome - if you do not have it, you'll have to download it here
If hyperlink doesn't work, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.google.com/chrome/
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We will email you the Teleparty link at about 6pm (NSW time) for the film. We email the link to the email address you registered with. Look out for an email from info@lexsa.com.au (it may land in your junk or spam!)
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Click on the Teleparty link. This should open your account in Netflix and the film we're watching. If you do not have Teleparty (previously called Netflix Party) installed, you will need to download it here
If hyperlink doesn't work, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/netflix-party-is-now-tele/oocalimimngaihdkbihfgmpkcpnmlaoa?hl=en
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Once installed, click on the teleparty link from LEXSA. The live chat should load and appear on the right hand side. If it doesn't, click on the red TP icon in the toolbar. If it's not there, click the arrow to view more add-ons and click the TP icon
Need more help using Teleparty? Click here!
If hyperlink doesn't work, please copy and paste the link into your browser: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a33yrfdLr_w
*Please start video at 2min
To check our upcoming event schedule,
visit our What's On page
15. Additional Support
Southern Cross University Specific Services
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Counselling & Psychological Support Services: 02 6626 9300 | After Hours 1300 782 676
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SCU Security Lismore: 02 6626 3628
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Student Access & Inclusion: 02 6626 9514
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Lismore campus health clinic: 02 6626 9131
External Services
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1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732
Visit: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ -
FullStop: 1800 385 578
Visit: https://fullstop.org.au/ -
Lifeline: 13 11 14
Visit: https://lifeline.org.au
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QLife: 1800 184 527 (LGBTQIA+ peer support support)
Visit: https:// qlife.org.au
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MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78
Visit: https:// mensline.org.au
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Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636
Visit: https://beyondblue.org.au
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Rainbow Region Community Gateway: 02 6626 7397 | hub@nrcg.org.au
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Low/zero interest loans
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Budget counseling
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