Deakin University Student Association (DUSA4U)
Enquiries and general assistance
Do you know what's going on?
Services
Get involved with DUSA
www.dusa.org.au
University is an exciting time in your life. But it also means balancing study, work and play. That's where DUSA4U 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.
DUSA4U 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 www.dusa.org.au for the latest news and member offers. You'll also find our strategic plan, constitution and structure at www.dusa.org.au/about.
If you like what you see and you're not already a member you can join by dropping into the DUSA4U 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 DUSA4U office (the help desk) on each campus can handle enquiries about DUSA4U 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 DUSA4U news, reminders and updates are
sent to your Deakin email account?
Forward your Deakin email to your preferred account online at the Deakin website
DUSA4U 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 DUSA4U, the University
and fellow students. To stay in touch with what’s happening, it is essential
that you read e:-) Connect.
Crossfire
Combining all campuses, Crossfire is a magazine produced by members for members,
and contains a range of articles, art, news and entertainment. Submit your
articles by email or read Crossfire online. (Note:
Link will open in new window).
Campus newsletter
Each campus has its own newsletter to inform members
of all the activities, social or educational, happening during the week. Pick
up a copy around the 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.
2007 Wall Planner and Student Diary
DUSA4U has produced the 2007 Wall Planner and Student Diary to assist members in
keeping track of all those important dates. DUSA4U members can pick up a 2007 Wall Planner
and Student Diary from the DUSA4U office on campus.
Services for members
DUSA4U’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 DUSA4U office on your campus or www.dusa.org.au.
DUSA4U provides members with:
- off-campus housing assistance
- distance student support, representation, publications and social networks
- international 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 DUSA4U member card, plus savings on pre-purchase vouchers for national outlets
- student advocacy—DUSA4U 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 DUSA4U via the website , email dusa-advocacy@deakin.edu.au or telephone 1300 555 528.
- Books4U Bookshops - member discount - DUSA4U 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
- DUSA4U owned and operated student businesses.
- Shop4U (Burwood) - supplying all your general grocery needs as well as cigarettes, confectionery and stationery discount for DUSA4U members.
- Zest catering (Burwood) - this DUSA4U student business provides on and off-campus catering for any occasion. Let us cater to your needs!
Get involved with DUSA4U
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 host
- run for a student council or committee position
- volunteer
- vote in the DUSA4U elections
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