Student wellbeing
At Deakin, your health and wellbeing are key to succeeding in your studies and making the most of university life. We have a range of services to help students and staff stay healthy and safe – physically, mentally and spiritually.
Put your wellbeing first
There’s nothing more important than your health and wellbeing. We want you to feel your best, on and off campus, so you can achieve your study goals and enjoy your time at Deakin. Whenever you need it, you can access doctors or nurses, mental health services (including free online counselling), physiotherapy, disability support and much more.
Medical centres
All students and staff can access confidential medical services provided by qualified and experienced doctors and nurses. There's either an accredited medical centre or clinical nursing service located on each campus. We offer all services you'd expect from a doctor's surgery, including:
- managing and treating general illness
- mental health treatment, referral and management
- physiotherapy
- preventative health checks
- vaccinations, including seasonal and travel
- health coaching
- women's health (including unplanned
- pregnancy counselling and referral)
- blood, urine and other pathology tests
specialist referrals.
Student consultations are free (bulk billed) through Medicare or a valid Overseas Student Health Cover. Fees apply for procedures, vaccinations and equipment hire, such as crutches. Your medical information will always stay confidential. Deakin University manages personal and health information in accordance with the Privacy and Data Protection Act 2014 and Victorian Health Records Act 2001.
Counselling for students
Our experienced psychologists and social workers offer free, confidential counselling support to all Deakin students in Australia, face to face or over the phone. We also offer a free online service, Ask Counselling.
Sport and fitness facilities
Enjoy sport and keeping fit? Break a sweat at a DeakinACTIVE fitness centre, work out with your friends in group classes or take your pick from the world-class ovals, soccer pitches and basketball courts across our campuses.
Disability support services
Find the information, services and support you need from Deakin’s Disability Resource Centre if disability, health or mental health affects your studies and participation in university life. Together with a Disability Liaison Officer, we will work with you to identify any adjustments, services and recommendations that will assist the University to meet your study needs.
Multifaith chaplaincy
Deakin Chaplaincy offers compassionate, confidential support to everyone, whether religious or not. On each campus you’ll find a dedicated space for prayer or reflection and chaplains of different faiths to chat to. You can also contact our chaplains by email or phone.
Safety and security
The safety of all our students, staff and visitors is paramount to us. We have around-the-clock, on-campus security services to ensure you always get the assistance you need, when you need it.
Child care
Child care is available on each of our campuses, allowing you to focus on your studies while your child is in the best care possible. Not a student or staff member? Children from the local area are welcome at our centres too, however waiting lists apply.
Parenting and breastfeeding rooms
Dedicated parenting and breastfeeding rooms are available across all Deakin campuses, providing private and comfortable spaces for feeding, expressing and other parenting needs. Every campus has a dedicated facility that meets the standards required for the University's Breastfeeding Friendly Workplace accreditation.
All parenting and breastfeeding rooms are private, lockable spaces and include the facilities needed to support feeding and expressing parents. Facilities include a comfortable seating, power outlets, a fridge for milk storage, a microwave, baby change facilities, and space for prams and personal belongings. Most rooms have a sink and running water within the room, while others have convenient access to these facilities nearby.
Parenting rooms
Melbourne Burwood Campus
Building BC, Level 1, Room 020
Building P, Level 1, Room 14
Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
Building JB, Level 1, Room 216
Breastfeeding rooms
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Building D, Level 2, Room 201
Warrnambool Campus
Building A, Level 2, Room 30
All rooms are available to staff, students and visitors during campus opening hours.
Contact us
Do you have a question about wellbeing? Our friendly student advisors are available to help you.
Domestic students
1800 693 888
Enquire online
International students
+61 3 9918 9188
Enquire online
