Student support at Physiotherapy

• Overview
• Meet your student support coordinator
• Student services
• Meet your support team
• Academic support or performance

Overview

The University of Otago offers a high level of support to all students, so that you have every chance of success during your time at Otago.

The School of Physiotherapy support team can help and guide you. You are always welcome to contact any staff member who you feel comfortable to approach and discuss your concerns.

Meet your student support coordinator

Dr Cathy Chapple is the School of Physiotherapy’s Student Support Coordinator, and provides support for all students at the School.  

She is your first point of contact if you are not sure who to ask or where to look for helpful advice

Cathy can help with queries or concerns affecting your well-being and success, and can connect you with established student services some of which we list below.

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Student services

Career Development Centre

For advice, and some of the tools you need to plan your future

Chaplaincy

Otago Tertiary Chaplains provide a range of pastoral care and spiritual services

Childcare

The university's early childhood education association provides early learning for children aged 0 to 5 years

Disability Information and Support

For more information, advice and assistance on disability-related study support

Health Science Division (International students)

For support and advice related to accommodation, visas, arrival information and help with orientation

Help at campuses outside Dunedin

Cathy is your first point of contact if you are at another Otago campus or working offsite

Information Technology Services

Provides students, staff and visitors with the best possible IT services, products and support

International office

Offers confidential assistance for international students with any issues or questions

Library

Provides high quality information resources and services

Physiotherapy Subject Librarian Thelma Fisher

Māori Centre 

The Māori Centre Te Huka Mātauraka offers a home away from home for students of Māori descent

Pacific Centre

For a range of services including academic assistance, scholarships and accommodation, legal and immigration matters

OUSA

Provides members with representation, welfare, advocacy, recreation, fun events and media

Proctor and Campus Watch/Campus Cop

The Proctor’s office works throughout the University to help ensure the safety of students and staff

Student Accommodation Centre

For help finding your own flat or room in Dunedin or nearby

Student Learning Development Centre

If you are working hard to get a pass mark, or seeking to gain a top result, you may find this link helpful

Student Health Services 

This team of qualified professionals provides high quality physical and mental health care to all students at Otago

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Meet your support team

These team members can offer you confidential support, help to assess your needs and provide guidance on matters as varied as:

• Communication and decision-making skills
• Complaints
• Cultural adjustment and transition
• Disengagement
• Grievances
• Illness and injury
• Motivation and direction
• Staff / student relationships
• Stress
• Diversity

Katrina Anne Pōtiki Bryant

Kaiarahi Māori, Māori Student Support

katrina.bryant@otago.ac.nz

Chris Higgs

Pacific Student Support

chris.higgs@otago.ac.nz

Prasath Jayarakan

International Student Support

prasath.jayakaran@otago.ac.nz

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Academic support or performance

Dr Gisela Sole

Associate Dean Undergraduate Studies

If you have any queries or issues relating to academic support and performance for undergraduate students please contact Dr Sole.

gisela.sole@otago.ac.nz

Dr Hilda Mulligan

Associate Dean Postgraduate Studies

If you have any queries or issues relating to academic support and performance for postgraduate students please contact Dr Mulligan.

hilda.mulligan@otago.ac.nz

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