Student Life
Your student life and experience at ALG extends beyond the classroom.
Life at ALG
At ALG, you will discover a friendly and welcoming environment dedicated to enhancing your student experience. You can look forward to making connections, having fun and building friendships. We offer a diverse range of activities and events to enrich your experience and build skills for your professional journey.
Our campuses are situated in vibrant urban centres, offering an active city life that’s easily accessible by public transport.
Student Engagement Activities
We run various events on-campus each term to encourage student engagement and provide our students with the opportunity to come together and share their interests and participate in activities. We acknowledge various awareness days such as International Women’s Day, R U OK Day, Mental Health Month etc, as well as run social events like Heritage Days, Easter, Halloween, Christmas celebrations and much more!
Industry Events
We regularly host information sessions with industry experts and industry partners. These sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for you to gain insights into your future profession, expand your professional connections and get a glimpse of your future career journey.
Student Experience and Support
There are many services and resources at ALG to support your learning and help you do well in your studies. Our Student Experience Team is here for you as your main contact, ready to assist with matters ranging from academic advice to extra social support whenever you need it.
Inclusive and Diverse Community
ALG values and celebrates diversity. We believe it’s important to work together to learn, teach, and research better. Our dedication to fairness and justice extends not only within our community but in society overall, taking in account factors such as socio-economic status, gender, cultural diversity, indigenous representation, disability, and sexual orientation.
We provide support for different equity groups including:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
- People from economically disadvantaged backgrounds
- People with disabilities
- People from remote, rural, or isolated regions
- First-generation university or other higher education students
- People from non-English speaking backgrounds
- Women, particularly in under-represented fields of study
- People identifying as LGBTI+
Our goal is to ensure that every student has equal opportunities to engage fully in their education and excel in their chosen field of study. For more details, please feel free to reach out to our Student Experience team.
Campus Facilities and Resources
You’ll spend a lot of time on campus, so we want to make sure you feel comfortable and connected. Our campuses feature modern facilities and the latest technology to personalise and enhance your learning experience. This includes comfortable lounges, group study areas, and a kitchen for quick meals, all connected by a campus-wide wireless network.
Classrooms
Our modern classrooms seat 25-35 students, depending on class size. They are all equipped with audio-visual equipment, and a whiteboard.
Practice Training Spaces
Our practice training spaces are used for classroom learning to enhance your practical skills.
Aged Care: Practice caregiving and interpersonal skills in realistic simulation labs with essential equipment such as hospital beds, lifting and transfer aids including hoists, and assistive equipment such as wheelchairs and walking frames.
Counselling: Practice your communication skills in our student counselling clinic that reflect workplace conditions including realistic client information and resources.
Early Childhood Education and Care: Learn to create inclusive and engaging experiences for children in classrooms filled with practical educational resources and supplies including toys, books, instruments, high chairs, change tables, supplies for bottle preparation, craft.
Fitness: Learn to design exercise programs in premium commercial fitness facilities such as Fitness First and Goodlife Health Clubs.
Yoga: Engage in yoga practice in our purpose built on-campus yoga studios as well as external studio spaces.
Canvas, our Learning Management System, acts as a comprehensive student portal at ALG. It provides easy online access to essential student resources including timetables and online learning materials.
Canvas provides access to course materials, videos, the Student Handbook, policies, as well as access updates, surveys, and forums for your course. Students can also communicate with staff and students, submit assessments, view results, receive feedback, participate in online activities, and book appointments for academic support and counselling services.
The majority of ALG campuses and training centres are wheelchair-friendly and offer disabled toilets. We encourage prospective students with disabilities to contact ALG before enrolling to discuss their individual requirements and ensure suitable arrangements are in place, especially in cases where training facilities are not directly managed by ALG.
At ALG, we want every student to have an equal chance to achieve their learning outcomes, regardless of their course, study mode, or campus location. We make sure that every campus is equally equipped with comprehensive learning resources and opportunities. Wherever you choose to study with us, you can be confident that you’ll have all the necessary resources and support to thrive.
Visit our campus
Located throughout the country, our dynamic, purpose-built campuses set ALG apart.
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Sydney Campus
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Melbourne Campus
What our students say
ALG stands out for several reasons. Their supportive trainers, very diverse and multicultural students, networking opportunities, excellent facilities, and wide range of study resources create an ideal learning environment. ALG truly fosters growth and success for its students.
Dashina
2024 Student Ambassador
What our students say
I believe that studying abroad is a great privilege. It is a valuable experience for anyone who has gone through it and it has given them a lifetime experience. After doing some thorough research, Australia remains my country of choice for pursuing my studies. I am grateful for my overall experience at ALG. I was able to make new friends, build connections, and learn more about my community.
Donna
2024 Student Ambassador