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LEXSA offers various kinds of support to current Southern Cross University Students based online and at Lismore Campus.

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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.

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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.

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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. Fill a Grocery Bag

Southern Cross University Students can pick up food and household essentials from the LEXSA office daily, during opening hours.

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We have quick meal options such as noodles, cup-a-soup's, 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.

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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.​

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03. Online LEXSA Member

Grocery Vouchers

LEXSA Members who are Southern Cross University Students who cannot get to Lismore Campus can register for a limited voucher to help them purchase food and household essentials.

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Register for a voucher by filling out the registration form each week. There will be a new form for each week during term.​

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*Please note, these are currently not available

04. Childcare Rebate

During 2024, LEXSA offered a Childcare Assistance Rebate to support current LEXSA Members with a post-payment towards their childcare costs.

*Please note this service will be returning in 2025

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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/ caregivers are SCU Students, only one can access the rebate.

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To receive the rebate:

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  • Register with the form below,

  • 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)

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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.

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Please send to debra.johnston@lexsa.com.au

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Download the Childcare Assistance Form here

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Download the Childcare Assistance Information Sheet here

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05. 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

  • 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

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If you are not a current member, students can join or renew here 

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If you are a student and aren't sure if you are a current member, please email us here on info@lexsa.com.au​

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06. First Aid + CPR Course Providers

A variety of courses require you to have your current First Aid or CPR certificate.

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Please see our suggested list of local course providers below:

 

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07. 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

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The Plaza Common Room is open 24 hours - students will need their student card to access the room after hours (6pm to 9am).

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08. Parents Room

This room is dedicated to current Southern Cross University students who are parents.

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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.

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Students can access this room through the Plaza Common Room.

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09. Sanitary Items

Sanitary items are available at the LEXSA Office and in the Goodman Plaza including free condoms, tampons, pads, and other hygiene products.

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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.

10. Gym Passes

LEXSA has complimentary guest passes to the SCU Fitness Centre and Pool to be used by SCU students.

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Students can pick up a pass from 9am every Tuesday during term from the LEXSA Office. We're located in Goodman Plaza, Shop 11b.

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11. 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.

12. Online Support

LEXSA hosts a YouTube Channel where we upload videos from campus events, wellbeing workshops, cooking lessons + more! Check out the list below:

 

  • 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​

  • Get into the flow with these 10min yoga that will run you from Monday to Friday, watch them here​

  • Learn how to make something new with these cooking classes hosted by Samantha Josephine. Watch them here!

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Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and check out what's available

13. LEXSA Discord Server

Current LEXSA members can join us on Discord where we can connect online and chat about all things for students!

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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.

 

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

14. Additional Support

Southern Cross University Specific Services

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External Services

       Visit: https://lifeline.org.au 

  • QLife: 1800 184 527 (LGBTQIA+ peer support support)

       Visit: https:// qlife.org.au

  • MensLine Australia: 1300 78 99 78

       Visit: https:// mensline.org.au

  • Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636

       Visit: https://beyondblue.org.au

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