What Can We Help You With?
Math
Numeracy support is available to all students. This support can be accessed by booking an appointment with a learning advisor through the LibCal BookNow system or by emailing enquiries to mathtutors@avondale.edu.au
Science
Science support is available to all students. This support can be accessed by booking an appointment with a tutor through the LibCal BookNow system.
English Language Support
Specialist English language support is available to students who speak English as an additional language (EAL).
How Can You Access Us?
All enrolled students (on-campus and off-campus) have access to academic writing support. In many ways, academic writing is like learning a new language, and the learning advisors are here to provide some guidance through that process of learning. Our services are delivered from the Lake Macquarie campus, the Sydney campus and through various online platforms. Students who would like some support with their academic writing, or require science and maths support, can access learning advisor support in the following ways: Face-to-face Lake Macquarie & Sydney Campuses; virtual face-to-face (Zoom); online review of papers via the learning.advisors@avondale.edu.au email; and by phone.
Face-to-Face Lake Macquarie Campus
The face-to-face support is delivered from the Learning Advisors Service Room (colloquially referred to as the Learning Advisors Den) on the upper level of the Learning Centre (Library). After entering the Learning Centre, take the stairs that lead to the Main Collection, at the top of the stairs turn left, and you will see the Den in front of you. Students are welcome to drop in when they are on-site, or schedule an appointment through the Avondale BookNow app. A booking is recommended when specific support from our Learning Advisor team is required. Drop-ins are welcome, however, a student with a booking will take priority.
Face-to-Face Sydney Campus
The face-to-face support is delivered from the library and is available for students on the Sydney Campus during semester by appointment. Students can schedule their appointment through the LibCal BookNow system. Tutor availability is uploaded in the LibCal BookNow system, and students should book with a tutor that suits their individual availabilities.
Virtual Face-to-Face (Zoom & Phone) 
If you are unable to meet with a tutor in person, you can book a virtual session that is delivered via the Zoom platform. These sessions can be particularly helpful to off-campus and distance students. If it is more convenient to speak with a tutor over the phone, include your phone number in the booking notes when you schedule your appointment through the LibCal BookNow system, and a tutor will call you in the designated time to proceed with your appointment. Tutor availability is uploaded in the LibCal BookNow system, and students should book with a tutor that suits their individual availabilities.
Phone Appointment
If it is more convenient to speak with a tutor over the phone, include your phone number in the booking notes when you schedule your appointment through the LibCal BookNow system, and a tutor will call you in the designated time to proceed with your appointment. These sessions can be particularly helpful to off-campus and distance students. Tutor availability is uploaded in the LibCal BookNow system, and students should book with a tutor that suits their individual availabilities.
