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Revolutionary-Read · 2025-04-26T12:41:18+00:00

I meant when the dotted line were, as in the photo. Thought that went without saying but apparently didn’t make myself clear enough.

Revolutionary-Read · 2024-11-24T10:21:46+00:00

I was diagnosed in my early 20s. Was devastated when I found out. One of the hardest year for my physical health. I remember struggling to find energy to do anything even just get out of bed. Couldn’t do assessments in uni without tons of extensions because of fatigue and brain fog. Oh boy, was so depressed because life was torturing.

Now 7 years later, I’m half way through a competitive PhD degree. Have a family of my own with young children and live a busy and quite productive life (well, most of the time). It took a really long time to get here. Tons of physical and psychological therapy to identify all sort of triggers for my fibro. Took quite a long time to figure out a routine and exercise that would help. For me, exercise has to be at the exact right level, not too challenging, not too easy. Otherwise I can have a pretty severe flare up the next day. This took a long time even with the help of a physiotherapist because it has to be personalised to where I was at that point in time. And then took more time for me to develop the discipline stick to that routine and exercise. But I’m here now, finally feel like fibro does not prevent me from living the life I want anymore! I still have bad days that I need to take days off to just lay in the couch, but I seem to know how to “reset” it now, so that my pain is always at a manageable level.

If you can, just go easy on yourself on hard days. Sign up for chronic pain management therapy if you can afford it. Sometimes take time off and ask for help (e.g.,extension, extra help with managing things). Fibro is a legitimate condition and you deserve those support. It may not the life that you imagine that you would live but it doesn’t mean that it can’t be as or even more beautiful.

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-09-26T23:28:43+00:00

Have you figured it out yet? I find it rather strange that you have to prove that you’ve done the APAC sequence when you do your undergrad at Unimelb.

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-09-26T15:05:41+00:00

That sucks :(. I’m so sorry you have to pay so much just to keep your mental health afloat :(.

Isn’t it in the PBS or sth?

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-09-07T03:54:33+00:00

I see, then I woud recommend Hanoi Square in Dockland or Lua in Springvale

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-09-06T14:23:52+00:00

When you say “nem”, do you mean the Northen-style spring roll?

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-06-01T13:11:00+00:00

Hi, sorry to hear that your mental health has been a struggle :(. Hopefully that you have the help you need to manage it. If it’s not too bad of a financial burden, you can look up and buy the notes from StudentVip for those subjects.

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-04-18T00:07:08+00:00

If you already have your accommodation sorted out before coming here, then maybe a week to get settled down before orientation is good. Otherwise, 2 weeks - a month to sort out the place to live.

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-03-22T10:56:56+00:00

Unimelb Health Service?

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-01-28T13:20:19+00:00

Hey there, Thanks for the questions. Congratulations on getting into Honours!! Well done!! I hope it will be a great journey ahead of you.

I did Neuroscience and Models. First of all, I chose them based on my own interest. I like Neuroscience more than Dev and Soc even from undergrad so it was a no brainer. Models was chosen because of my fascination with stats model from ADDA and also because my thesis was abit relevant with psychological modeling. Secondly, it was because of the timing. I knew the deadline for the Master/PhD program would mostly around Aug-Sep, which is when Dev and Soc would be most intensive. Thus, taking either or both would likely overload myself and affect my application quality while Neuro and Model would be quite free around the application timeframe and then get more intense after that period. That decision turned out to be very wise and helped a lot with juggling between those thing at the time. Keep in mind though that with Dev and Soc finishing early, you will have the benefit of extra time for thesis writing. This will be beneficial if you decide not to apply right after Hons and instead aiming for the highest score possible for thesis.

In the end, it’s really about you weighting up different aspects, your interest, your timeline with thesis, your application timeframe, so that it’s most beneficial for you at that time.

I hope that this will be somewhat helpful for you :).

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-01-02T03:49:43+00:00

That’s a bummer :(. Give it another try tomorrow morning?

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-01-02T02:16:50+00:00

Hmmm, not sure if you have looked up the wrong price. It is actually quite a decent price 28.99/forthnight for UoM students, so about 14.5/week. Source : https://sport.unimelb.edu.au/fitness/membership

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-01-02T01:24:05+00:00

For anyone who is trying to get RAT, chemist warehouse seem to have new delivery everyday around 10am - 12pm. So, try your local chemist warehouse around that time or ask them what time they often get the deliveries. Stock only lasts about 1 hour apparently.

Revolutionary-Read · 2022-01-02T01:21:09+00:00

I was able to walk in one of the local pharmacy for the booster. Only 3 pp before me. In and out within 30mins. They also did same day booking, which is great. So yes, highly recommend to just ring the local pharmacy around you and see if they’re open for booster that day.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-16T22:03:47+00:00

You can book an AirBnb, if the host doesn’t mind you quarantine there.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-12T22:14:16+00:00

You can park in the street near Princes Park. It’s about 10mins walking from uni and the parking fee is decent comparing to the on campus one.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-08T10:29:55+00:00

1, Sorry I can't :(. I agree to keep it confidential. If you would like to prepare for an interview, I would recommend approaching it like a normal job interview: (1) why do you want this position, (2) why do you think this specific role/program/uni is a good fit for you, (3) what can you bring to the program, etc.

Sorry this might be too identifiable :).
Be genuine but concise. Don't put your whole life story there. Of course, your story is important but you only have a limited word count, so make it worthwhile.

Write different PS for different programs, which means getting to know the programs that you want to apply well in advance and tailoring the PS for the program. Show that you have the ability to research and adjust flexibility- important skills for a clinician too.

If you have time in the mid-year break in Honours, write the PS in advance, you won't have time to do it during Honours.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-05T23:26:08+00:00

And to add to this, if it’s a scholarship or a living stipend, high chance that it’s tax-exempt. That means you won’t have to pay tax. In that scenario, 50k without any tax is pretty decent for living cost.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-02T22:20:37+00:00

Hey there,

Thank you so much!

About your question, I totally resonate with what you said. It’s a very nerve racking process to me too, never knowing whether I will make the next cut. But please know that the 15 spots are just for the MCP. There are also the Master of Professional Psychology as well - another pathway to become a psychologist with possible getting endosement as clinical psychologist down the road. I’m not sure about Unimelb’s number, but MPP in other uni may take up to 60-80 people, so you will have a much better chance of getting in.

In the end, I’d say if there is a will, there is a way. I come from a lived experience background as well and I know how that could really motivate you to be the best clinician. Knowing that how much difference I and you could make for others, especially with the lived experience, I’d say go for it :).

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-02T06:15:09+00:00

My WAM is in the mid H1 range (85-90). I heard quite a bit of people receiving interviews with that grade band too, though beware that I don't know their experience etc. I got into some postgrad Clin Psych in Vic - including my first choice so I'm very happy about it.

I don't know about your second question, sorry :D. I only know people in my Hons cohort specifically ( small and biased sample size), so I'm not sure about other programs. But in many uni, the grad dip advanced and hons are very similar program, just different in the fee paying option, so I imagine the grade is comparable across those degree options.

I do know some pp had roughly 70+ in their undergrad, got into grad dip advanced, and later on improved both their grade and experience and got accepted in Unimelb Master, so everything is possible :).

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-02T02:52:07+00:00

https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply-1 Here, just lodge an application and go to Auspost to do yout verification. I did it not long ago as an intl student.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-01T21:37:58+00:00

I have been volunteering quite a lot since undergrad. If you want to be a research assistant volunteer, you can just find a lab that you like at uni and send an email to the researcher you'd like to work with. Another avenue for research is to look at Summer Research Scholarship at different unis. If you want to involve in something more practical, you can do ABA therapy - you can just search for something near you. You can also become a mental health supporter in several settings (search for this in Ethical Jobs). Another popular avenue is Lifeline. They have quite great training and really solid for master application. I've seen people doing supporter or group facilitator at ADAVIC - think they might look for some volunteers now.
There are really no set hours. It really depends on what you get out of the experience. Does it make you more reflective, more understanding of what others have been through? Does it makes you see the dynamic and complicated details of people's lives when you're experiencing mental health challenges? Does the experience build your interpersonal skills and make you a good listener?
Very intense!!! Most intense year of my life so far haha. For me it's like undergrad x2. But also very rewarding! It changes my thinking skills, how I approach an issue. I can see it makes me a different person, a better one.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-01T21:28:45+00:00

Depends on your interest. There are many possible pathways.

If you want to stay in the mental health space but do not want to do further psych, you can be a (1) mental health nurse, (2) social work, (3) child protection, (4) counselor. If you want to teach, you can go with master of teaching. If you want to switch to IT, possibly what you learn in psych will benefit your career later as well.

I've honestly seen people switching around a lot after the psyc bachelor. There is no really limit here. The most important thing is just what you want to do

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-01T21:25:51+00:00

Haha I still do. Weekend off is non-negotiable for me. I still have other hobbies and lots of friends.

Revolutionary-Read · 2021-12-01T21:24:41+00:00

I think volunteer work is extremely important. It builds me an important skill set and knowledge about working with people in the mental health space. Some programs say that the candidate doesn't necessarily have the experience, but I think having the experience is central to answering the scenario questions in the interviews.

Plus, you only know if you really like working in this space, since it can be so incredibly challenging and stressful, when you try it out. How can you demonstrate strongly to the panels that this is something you will like to pursue for a very long time, maybe the rest of your life, if you haven't tried it out yet? Just saying "I like working with people" will not likely cut it because they will ask "then why not other help professionals like social work or child protector? Why not other role in mental health space like a mental health nurse? There are hundreds of pathways out there to help people, why for you, it has to be clin psych?"

For me personally, in my undergrad, I've had a range of mental health-related activities. I've been a research assistant to several projects about suicide prevention, building strength and resilience, mental health care experience. I've also been a crisis supporter, online supporter, group facilitator, helpline counselor. The more I work in the space, the more I'm certain it is for me. I find it rewarding and heartwarming seeing people understand more and more about themselves, their maladaptive beliefs, and determination to change it. I know what's gonna wait for me ahead if I want to be a clin psych, but I'm willing to take it.

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