Sport and recreation
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Deakin Active fitness centres
On-campus fitness centres in three locations offering a range of gym and sporting facilities. The team comprises qualified instructors, personal trainers and health coaches.
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Social and competitive sport
Sport is a great way to make friends and stay active while at uni. View a range of social and competitive DUSA sport activities.
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Explore your campus and surrounds
There are lots of ways you can get out and explore what's happening on or near your campus. Here are just a few.
Elite Athlete Program
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Elite Athlete Program
We support elite, emerging and state-level athletes to balance the demands of high-level sport with their studies. If you think you may be eligible, get in touch!
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Elite athlete sport grants
Financial assistance for eligible elite, emerging and state-level athletes as they balance the demands of high-level sport with their studies.
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Our commitment to women in sport
Our committed supports women to achieve their sporting goals. Our partnerships include the Melbourne Boomers, the Geelong Cats AFLW and VFLW teams, and Netball Australia.
Interested in university sport?
You could be a Deakin Dragon and compete in a range of sport at local and national level, including UniSport Nationals and Nationals Championships.
Key sport partnerships
- Netball Victoria
- Geelong Cats
- Deakin Melbourne Boomers
- Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race
- Deakin University Elite Women’s Road Race
Student Services and Amenities Fees
Resources, services, activities and experiences that enrich your Deakin journey.

