Parents and carers

You might be balancing study with other commitments, like work and family. We know studying as a parent comes with its own challenges (and rewards!) and we'll support you wherever we can.

If you fall pregnant while studying, you may decide to adjust your study commitments or take some time off to balance study with your family’s needs. You may be able to:

take a leave of absence
decrease your study load
negotiate flexible study arrangements. Talk to your lecturers about any special arrangements you may need, such as breastfeeding or care requirements.

Support for studying parents

Accessibility and Inclusion support services

If you have pregnancy symptoms making study or sitting exams difficult, you can register with the Accessibility and Inclusion team for support.

Child care

We have on-campus long day care centres at our Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst and Wagga Wagga campuses. These services are open to children of students, staff and the wider community.

Breastfeeding

Charles Sturt University is committed to providing a family friendly environment. Our Breastfeeding Policy supports the choice of mothers who wish to breastfeed on campus.

Bringing children on campus

Children are permitted in public spaces on campus. You should talk to your lecturer if you need to bring your child to a teaching activity.

Parent rooms

Each of our campuses offers a parent room open to parents, carers and young children. These rooms offer spaces for breastfeeding, expressing milk, changing nappies and caring for your children, or a quiet study space while accompanied by young children.