Our services
Health and wellbeing
Student and staff wellbeing is a priority at Deakin. We offer a range of specialised services to help students stay healthy and safe – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Our services include medical centres, confidential counselling, Safer Community, multifaith chaplains, general student welfare and on-campus childcare.
Find out about our childcare centres
Find out about our counselling services
Find out about student advocacy and welfare
Find out about our medical centres
Find out about safety and security
Find out about senior student advisers
Orientation and induction
We lead the development and coordinated delivery of specialised welcome, orientation and induction activities for all students. Our purpose is to ensure students’ long-term engagement with Deakin University and each other.
Harmonious and respectful campus culture
In partnership with the Student Association, student clubs and societies we work hard to achieve a harmonious and respectful campus culture. This is done through inter-cultural event information and education, celebration of diversity and zero tolerance of abuse, harassment or victimisation in any form.
Study support and English language skills
We're dedicated to providing specialised and tailored study support. We ensure continued improvement and development of academic ability, English language, numeracy and communication skills for life.
Independent academic advocacy services are also provided in collaboration with DUSA.
Deakin Card
Imagine if just one card could do everything. Pay for things, check out library books, subscribe to memberships. No need to imagine – you'll get one when you start at Deakin as a student or member of staff.
Sport and recreation
We manage, develop and enhance Deakin’s recreation and sporting facilities. We also deliver an engaging program of recreational activities in partnership with the DeakinACTIVE, DUSA and other key partners.
Contact us
John Devereaux
Executive Director, Division of Student Life
Email John Devereaux
Corinna Ridley
Manager, Student Academic and Peer Support Services
Email Corinna Ridley
Jo Cook
Manager, Student Engagement and Orientation
Email Jo Cook
Fiona Greig
Manager, Digital Presence and Communication
Email Fiona Greig
Salli Bruce
Manager, Business Services
Email Salli Bruce
Andrew Crowley
Manager, Sport and Recreation
Email Andrew Crowley
Sue Riches
Group Manager, Student Health, Wellbeing and Support
Email Sue Riches
Karen Graham
Manager, Customer and Client Services
Email Karen Graham