The primary function of the Union is to assist students in every way possible while they are attending the College.
OFFICES
On each campus there is a Union Office staffed by a full-time employee. That staff member is there to help with enquiries or problems students may be having. Although that person may not have an immediate answer to a particular request, he or she should be able to direct students to where they can get an answer, or the staff member can make enquiries on a student's behalf. Office hours on each campus are designed to give as much opportunity as possible for all students to utilise the services provided in the office. Part-time students are catered for by the offices remaining open late one night a week on Kelvin Grove and Mount Gravatt campuses, and two nights a week at the Kedron Park campus.
EQUIPMENT
Each Union Office contains certain basic equipment to meet the needs of students, including -
• Photocopiers at each campus
• Fordigraph machines at Carseldine, Kelvin Grove and Mount Gravatt campuses
• Thermal copiers at Carseldine, Kelvin Grove and Mount Gravatt campuses
• Manual typewriters at Carseldine, Kelvin Grove and Mount Gravatt campuses
• Stationery for above machines at each campus.
Also available is a variety of sporting and public address equipment. While these may not be available on a student's home campus, they may be available through another campus Office. Lists of all equipment are kept in each Union Office. For major equipment lending, there is a levy so students must ensure they get full details when they enquire.
OTHER SERVICES
Second-hand Books. A wide range of second-hand books is offered for sale in all Union Offices. This service is offered so that students may lighten their financial burden by disposing of unwanted texts. The books are left in the office and when sold the money is forwarded to the owner.
Public Telephones. All public telephones (Gold STD and red phones) on the campuses are supplied by the Union.
Games Rooms. All campuses have Games Room facilities ranging from pinball machines, table tennis and pool tables to a sauna (KG), darts and gym equipment.
Photodeveloping. A wide range of film developing and processing services is offered through each campus Union Office at very competitive rates. Union Offices also stock most popular films, which are available at reasonable prices.
Discount-books. There is an across-campus discount-book. This is an attempt to list as many businesses as possible which provide discounts to students, and is updated each year.
Part-time Employment Service. This service puts students in contact with prospective employers, mainly for tutoring, babysitting, waitressing and for casual work in various other fields.
Student Plan Accident Insurance. All full-time students of the College are covered by Student Plan Accident Insurance. This insurance policy was designed to overcome the lack of protection that a student faces. Student Plan covers students 24 hours a day, 365 days a year against most kinds of accidents in whatever area they may occur - business, pleasure or sport. It covers accidents anywhere and everywhere. It provides full worldwide protection. All claims are processed through the Union Secretariat, 29 School Street, Kelvin Grove.
Legal Service. Legal representatives from the Caxton Street Legal Service are available to all BCAE students for consultations. These are usually held once each week at the Kelvin Grove Campus. Appointments can be made with the administrative assistant in the Kelvin Grove Campus office. In cases of emergency, special arrangements can be made outside normal consultation times.
Accommodation. On all campuses an up-to-date accommodation noticeboard is provided to assist students to find suitable accommodation. Listings of private board, hostels.flats and houses are maintained and displayed on noticeboards in the Union Office, and individual assistance is available from the Union staff on each campus.
Saleable Items. Items such as postage stamps, sweatshirts, T-shirts and cassette tapes are sold through each campus Union Office.
AUSTUDY. Staff at the Union Office are able to direct students to someone who can help with AUSTUDY enquiries.
Queensland Teachers Credit Union. Each campus Union office is and agency for the Queensland Teachers Credit Union.
General. Services are not a static thing, so students should watch noticeboards, NOTA, DeCae and notices in the Union Offices for news. Students can participate and assist in a variety of ways including -
• Campus Student Meetings: These take place on all campuses and are designed to allow all students on a campus to have a say. Watch for notices of meeting times.
• Campus Union Offices: There is one on every campus. There is a staff member and usually a vice-president or organiser there to discuss problems or ideas.
• OeCae, Union Publication: All contributions are welcome. If you have a specific comment to make, telephone or write to the President who will reply as quickly as possible.
For information contact either Union President or
Union Manager Secretariat Office 29 School Street Kelvin Grove Q 4059 Telephone - 356 8888