student Financial Advice Service
Southern Cross University has partnered with LEXSA and Atlas Lawyers to bring you this new service!
Southern Cross University has partnered with us, your Student Association and Atlas Lawyers to launch the SCU Student Financial Advice Service — a free service to help students get help managing your money from a licensed Financial Adviser. This new support service is available to all Southern Cross University students.
What can you get help with?
The Atlas Lawyers team can help with a range of topics such as:
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Budgeting & Cash-Flow Management
• Building a simple weekly/monthly budget
• Tracking income vs. expenses
• Identifying spending leaks
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Savings Strategies
• Emergency-fund targets
• Goal-based saving (holiday, laptop, car)
• High-interest savings accounts
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Banking & Financial Products
• Comparing transaction vs. savings accounts
• Intro to debit vs. credit cards
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Superannuation Basics
• Why super matters, even for students
• Choosing a fund & consolidating small balances
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Financial Wellbeing & Scams
• Stress-management techniques
• Spotting phishing and financial scams
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Preparing for Graduation
• Setting financial goals for first full-time role
• Understanding employer super & payslips
You can access up to 3 x 20 minute consultations per topic.
How it works:
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Appointments can be made through the Atlas Lawyers portal
You can also download the Atlas Group App for iOS and Android if you are on a mobile device. (Follow pop-up instructions) -
Consultations are available in person at Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour campuses, by phone or online via Microsoft Teams
Get in contact with the Atlas Lawyers team:
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Email info@atlaslawyers.com.au
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1300 857 569
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Webchat
The SCU Student Financial Service is funded by the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

upcoming appointment dates
Upcoming Student Financial Advice Workshops hosted by Atlas Lawyers
Lismore dates:
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09.12.2025
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20.01.2026
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Virtual dates:
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02.12.2025
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16.12.2025
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30.12.2025
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13.01.2026
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27.01.2026
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10.02.2026
To book an appointment:
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Students can book an appointment using the Atlas Lawyers portal
You can also download the Atlas Group App for iOS and Android if you are on a mobile device. (Follow pop-up instructions) -
On your first visit click “start now” at bottom of page and create an account with your SCU email. Students will be able to manage their appointments through the portal.
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Choose "Financial Advisory" from the list of services.
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Appointment availability will be shown in the portal.
upcoming workshops
Upcoming Student Financial Advice Workshops hosted by Atlas Lawyers
Topic: Budget Basics – Financial Skills for Students
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Tuesday, 25th November, 1pm - 2pm in B6.25 at Gold Coast campus
To register:
Students can register via emailing admin@atlaslawyers.com.au to be added to the registration list.
Can't attend? This workshop will be recorded. Please register to gain access using the form below.
