Student support and services
A-Z guide
You will receive a copy of The A–Z to Deakin in the mail in your Orientation Week pack. The A–Z to Deakin provides a comprehensive quick reference guide to information and services that can assist you during your time at Deakin and beyond. Each entry in the guide provides contact details or refers you to a web site for further information.
Academic skills and Library workshops
To find out about services and resources that can help you perform your best in assignments and exams, visit www.deakin.edu.au/current-students/study-support/study-skills/.
Accommodation
The Off-Campus Housing Service provides housing assistance to all Deakin students. Housing Officers are available at each campus and are ready to assist you with:
- accessing our housing database and identifying suitable properties
- making appointments to view properties
- completing application forms
- information about different types of rental properties
- understanding your rights and responsibilities as a tenant
- a resource library of tenant information in various languages.
For more information, visit www.deakin.edu.au/houseme/.
Carpool to Deakin
Carpooling is a great way to meet new people during your first year at university. Deakin’s carpooling initiative is designed to reduce traffic congestion and pollution by decreasing single-occupant car trips to campus. Our secure online service is free for all Deakin University students and will help you find someone in your area looking to travel to the same campus. You can carpool every day or just when it’s convenient for you. You’ll help the environment and save money by sharing petrol costs as well!
For more information, frequently asked questions and to register on the carpooling site, go to www.deakin.edu.au/travelsmart/carpooling-intro.php.
Deakin University Student Association (DUSA)
Uni life is about more than getting a degree. That’s where DUSA comes in. DUSA makes uni as fun and easy as possible by organising sport, events, student clubs, free food and much more! Need help? Ask DUSA for independent, free advice and support on uni-related questions. For more info visit www.dusa.org.au.
Financial Assistance
The Division of Student Life provides advice and information on student loans, government student assistance, grants, emergency vouchers, budgeting and other matters relating to student finances. For further information, visit www.deakin.edu.au/financial-assistance/.
The government provides financial assistance to eligible students through Centrelink, via schemes such as ABSTUDY, Austudy and Youth Allowance. You may also be entitled to other concessions and allowances, such as Rent Assistance, a Health Care Card or a Mobility Allowance. To find out more, phone Centrelink on 132 490, visit www.centrelink.gov.au or speak with Deakin’s financial assistance staff in the Division of Student Life.
Jobshop provides access to a wide range of part time and casual employment opportunities enabling students to earn while you learn. Visit www.deakin.edu.au/jobshop to register.
Deakin also offers a range of generous scholarships for students from recognised equity groups to support them in their studies at the University. Further information is available at www.deakin.edu.au/scholarships/.
