Deakin University Student Association (DUSA)
- Enquiries and general assistance
- Do you know what's going on?
- Services for members
- Get involved with DUSA
University is about getting a degree, and about getting an education. It's an exciting time in your life when you'll need to balance study, work and play. That's where DUSA comes in. As a member you'll enjoy opportunities to meet people, learn new skills, have fun and travel. Most importantly you'll have someone to turn to if you need support. Plus we can help you save money with genuine discounts and member rewards.
DUSA isn't just a name; it's how we feel about the benefits and services we offer our members. There's something for everyone, wherever and whatever you're studying at Deakin.
Hit DUSA for all your news, including member benefits, who represents you and how, and what's happening, and how to get involved.
If you like what you see and you're not already a member you can join by dropping into the DUSA office on your campus, calling us toll free from anywhere in Australia on 1300 555 528 or via our website.
Enquiries and general assistance
The DUSA office (the help desk) on each campus can handle enquiries about DUSA and the University and point you in the right direction.
| Telephone | 1300 555 528 (from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call) |
| dusa-contact@deakin.edu.au | |
| Website | www.dusa.org.au |
If you have concerns, enquiries or wish to discuss education issues please contact your student faculty representative or campus coordinator.
Do you know what's going on?
Do you access an email account other than your Deakin account?
Did you know that Deakin University and DUSA news, reminders and updates are sent to your Deakin email account?
Forward your Deakin email to your preferred account online at the Deakin website.
DUSA provides a number of ways for you to stay up-to-date and on top of what's going on:
- e:-) Connect, an email newsletter, is sent to all Deakin students each fortnight and contains important information, dates and events from DUSA, the University and fellow students. To stay in touch with what's happening, it is essential that you read e:-) Connect.
- Student Publications
DUSA keeps you in the loop with University life through a variety of cross-campus, and campus based publications. Student media is student run at DUSA, so keep an eye out for your favourite publication to get all the information on what's happening on your campus.
- What's On calendar
The What's On calendar is your guide to everything that's happening on each of the Deakin campuses. Stay up to date so that you don't miss out, check the calendar regularly.
- 2009 Wall Planner and Student Diary
DUSA4U has produced the 2009 Wall Planner and Student Diary exclusively for members! The diary and wall planner will help you keep track of all those important dates and also contains important information about University life. DUSA members can pick up a 2009 Wall Planner and Student Diary from the DUSA office on campus.
Services for members
DUSA's services aim to enhance general wellbeing and provide members with personal and academic support.
These services can be accessed from anywhere in Australia via the local call number 1300 555 528. Visit the DUSA office on your campus or the DUSA website.
DUSA provides members with:
- off-campus housing assistance
- distance student support, representation, publications and social networks
- student support
- postgraduate student support
- clubs and societies
- recreational activities-entertainment, short courses, trips and tours
- sport-opportunity to participate in campus, inter-campus and inter-varsity sporting events and activities
- discounted administrative services such as binding, laminating, photocopying and faxing
- savings at outlets around campus and across Australia by using the DUSA member card, plus savings on pre-purchase vouchers for national outlets
- student advocacy-DUSA provides professional assistance and advice in relation to a grievance with the University. This service includes the provision of general information regarding rights and responsibilities, and assistance in resolving problems or concerns resulting from academic disputes. Where appropriate, referrals are made to other services within the Association, the University or the community. If you are experiencing difficulties with special consideration, academic misconduct, the academic appeals process or have been asked to show cause, please contact DUSA via the website , email dusa-advocacy@deakin.edu.au or telephone 1300 555 528.
- DUSA Bookshops - member discount - DUSA owns and operates the Unitexts bookshops. Unitexts retails textbooks, course materials, general books and sells second-hand textbooks too!
- Einstein's Bar/Café4U and Café Plateau4U (Burwood) - member discount
- SUB Bar/Cafe4U - member discount (Warrnambool)
- DUSA owned and operated student businesses.
- Shop4U (Burwood) - supplying all your general grocery needs as well as cigarettes, confectionery and stationery discount for DUSA members.
- Zest catering (Burwood) - this DUSA student business provides on and off-campus catering for any occasion. Let us cater to your needs!
Get involved with DUSA
Why?
Apart from the benefits and services already mentioned, here are some more reasons to join your student association:
- have a say in what happens on your campus
- help create a better university environment
- meet new and interesting people
- gain valuable organisational skills and develop professional and personal skills
- have a part-time job with meaning (some student representative positions come with an honorarium)
- prospective employers generally look at extracurricular activities undertaken by students at university.
How?
- join a collective, club or society
- contribute to Crossfire or your campus newsletter
- become an O'Week Crew member
- run for a student representative position
- volunteer
- vote in the DUSA elections
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