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’Only Deakin Res offers an outstanding student
accommodation experience, a place for everybody,
a place that helps you thrive as well as explore the
possibilities of who you might become.’
Studying at university isn’t just about obtaining a degree. It’s a time to fully
immerse yourself in the lifestyle and culture that Deakin has to offer and there
is no better way to do this than by opting to live on campus and join our
close-knit residential community.

We know it’s more important than ever that you feel connected and supported.
We also know that times have been tough for so many. In order to support you
in having the opportunity to thrive in our community, we have reviewed our
fees and have significantly reduced or frozen them at each campus.

As you transition into your future, you will be welcomed into a community
that values you as a person and provides you with a safe and supported
environment as you grow.

You will be invited to year round events and activities, including a tailored
orientation program and have exclusive access to recreational and study
facilities. Enabling you to connect with your peers and enjoy a balanced life.
                                                                                   How were you feeling before you
You will find your on-campus accommodation is conveniently located and by
living with like-minded peers on campus during your studies, you are more          arrived on campus?
likely to achieve higher academic results than students living off campus.
                                                                                   ‘Nervous, excited, a bit of both?
                                                                                    A mix of both, excited for new
                                                                                    prospects but nervous as with any
Award Winning                                                                       change.’
Come and live at a place awarded internationally and at
home for its student experience and facilities!
                                                                                   What have you enjoyed most so
                                                                                   far about living on res that you
                                                                                   wouldn’t have got to experience if
                                                                                   you lived off campus?
                                                                                   ‘All the activities set up and the free
                                                                                    food, as well as getting to know
                                                                                    people from all walks of life; the
                                                                                    social aspect.’

                                                                                   Warda Kilonzi
                                                                                   Master of Construction Management
                                                                                   Geelong Waterfront Campus
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Residential Leaders
                                                                                                                                                                              Deakin’s volunteer Residential Leaders are an integral
GET CONNECTED                                                                                                                                                                 part of living on campus. They are the friendly faces,
                                                                                                                                                                              helping hands and experienced ears for the students
100+ activities and                                                                                                                                                           that call Deakin home.

events await you at                                                                                                                                                           They are the first point of contact for all residents,
                                                                                                                                                                              they uphold our RESPECT values and they provide
each campus.                                                                                                                                                                  the student perspective to staff when planning and
                                                                                                                                                                              implementing programs and events.

                                                                                                                                                                              All our Residential Leaders receive comprehensive
                                                                                                                                                                              training so they can confidently
                                                                                                                                                                              build community, refer
                                                                                                                                                                              concerns to staff and be
                                                                                                                                                                              effective leaders.

3 Top reasons to live on campus
1. Connected                                              2. Convenient                                            3. Supported
On arrival you will be welcomed with a friendly “hello”   When you live on campus, you will definitely have        When you live on campus you have the peace of mind
and shown around. Residential Leaders, who are            more time to do the things you want. Start each day      that each of our campuses offers 24 hours, 7 days a
carefully selected and live within your community will    knowing your class is no more than a five minute         week customer service with direct access to an on-site
invite you to a series of meet and greet events and       walk away. All of the university support services are    staff member. Perfect if you need to arrive after hours
introduce you to other residents. All designed to help    also close by, ensuring you have even better access to   or you accidentally lock yourself out.
feel safe and comfortable in your new home.               everything the university has to offer.
                                                                                                                   You can also forget the hassle of setting up rental
Our extensive orientation and transition programs are a   You also get so much more than a room. Each              arrangements and amenities – everything is all ready
time you simply can’t miss. Run by our Campus Life        accommodation precinct includes study rooms, free        for you when you arrive and our experienced team are
team and Residential Leaders these small and large        laundries, bike storage, a movie room, common rooms,     never too far away if and when you need them.
events are where you can meet people, get to know         pool tables, outdoor spaces and communal BBQ’s.
your surrounds, have fun and make lifelong friends.       Once classes are over, you will have plenty of time to   Our preventative maintenance approach ensures your
                                                          explore the local area, as each of our campuses are      home is constantly being monitored and maintained to
You will find your residential community is truly         well connected to public transport networks.             a comfortable standard.                                           ‘I feel as a group we are very close.
multicultural, with residents from across Australia                                                                                                                                  We share the same goals and all love
and around the world. Allowing you to enjoy new                                                                    Carefully selected and trained volunteer Residential
experiences and embrace cross cultural differences.                                                                Leaders, who know what it’s like to live on campus, live           working together. I’m personally just
                                                                                                                   within your community. They will introduce you to our              looking forward to meeting heaps
                                                                                                                   community values, provide transitional support, and
                                                                                                                   act as the first point of contact for you.                         of new people and feeling like I’ve
                                                                                                                                                                                      helped them take a step towards
                                                                 98% of residents                                  They along with residential staff are also trained
                                                                                                                   to recognise and refer welfare concerns and have                   independence. We are the first point
                                                                 feel safe and                                     connections with other university services when
                                                                                                                   required or a priority appointment is needed.
                                                                                                                                                                                      of contact for [the new students]
                                                                                                                                                                                      and I am excited about sharing my
                                                                 comfortable in                                                                                                       knowledge.’
                                                                 their new home.
                                                                                                                                                                                      Gabbie Farnham
                                                                                                                                                                                      Residential Leader (Bachelor of Commerce),
                                                                                                                                                                                      Burwood
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Accommodation expansion
                                                                                                           A new 320-bed precinct is
                                                                                                           coming to Waurn Ponds ready for
                                                                                                           Trimester 1, 2021. This new student
                                                                                                           accommodation expansion will offer
                                                                                                           a contemporary, affordable, high-
                                                                                                           quality living experience for students
                                                                                                           featuring 32 two-level townhouses,
                                                                                                           each housing 10 occupants.
Where can I live?
Choosing to live on campus at Deakin could be one of the best decisions you’ll make.
A range of accommodation options are available at each of our campuses, and include
studio apartments where you live by yourself and shared apartments where you can live                                                                         What made you choose to live on
with other people. Whichever option you choose, you’ll have your own furnished, private                                                                       the Waurn Ponds campus?
bedroom (Study desk, Built-in wardrobe, heating) and free internet access.                                                                                    ‘Having come from a rural area
                                                                                                                                                               I place higher value in the open
                                              Geelong Waterfront                                      Geelong Waurn Ponds                                      environment Deakin has to offer
                                              Brougham House                                          From 2021, 1062 students will call Geelong Waurn         over other campuses, which were
                                              In the heart of Geelong’s CBD, our Waterfront           Ponds Campus home, the spacious campus boasts            much more metropolitan.’
                                              Residence, Brougham House offers 412 bedrooms           incredible recreational facilities and lots of green
                                              across 10 floors. It’s located next door to Deakin’s    space. Making it a beautiful place to have a truly
                                              Waterfront Campus and is moments from Geelong’s         unique university experience!
                                              spectacular Western Beach.                                                                                      What do you like about living on
                                                                                                      Our residential community also enjoy the convenience
                                              At Brougham House you can:                              of living only a short drive from the incredible surf   Res?
                                                                                                      coast and Great Ocean Road, 15 minutes from the
                                              • Live with other people in shared apartments                                                                   ‘In such a short period of time I
                                                                                                      Geelong CBD and five minutes from Waurn Ponds
                                                ranging from 6 to 9 bedrooms.
                                                                                                      Shopping Centre.                                         have established such valuable
                                              Features include contemporary communal study                                                                     friendships that I wouldn’t have had
                                                                                                      At our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus you can:
                                              spaces, large open plan recreation spaces and a large
                                              rooftop terrace with stunning views across the bay.     • Live by yourself in a fully self contained studio      the opportunity to make if I had
                                                                                                        apartment.                                             not lived on Res. Res has provided
                                              Weekly Fee: $259*                                       • Live with other people in Shared Units /
                                                                                                        townhouses ranging from 5 to 13 bedrooms.              numerous activities that cater to
                                              T&G House                                                                                                        every type of hobby and interest,
                                              Geelong’s iconic T&G House has been refurbished to      Mature-age and medical students can also:
                                              offer 33 modern studio apartments for postgraduate                                                               establishing a sincere and inviting
                                                                                                      • Live in a two-bedroom terrace.
                                              and mature-age students. A unique blend of historical                                                            atmosphere where everybody feels
                                                                                                      • Live in a three-bedroom apartment (Bachelor
                                              charm and modern amenities, T&G house offers
                                                                                                        of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery students               welcome.’
                                              communal study rooms, kitchen, dining and lounge
                                                                                                        only).
                                              area, bike storage and a rooftop terrace also with
                                              stunning views across Geelong.                                                                                  Aiden Molluso
                                                                                                      Weekly Fee Range: $236 - $249*
                                                                                                                                                              First year student (Bachelor of Cyber
                                              Weekly Fee Range: $264 - $276*                                                                                  Security/Criminology), Waurn Ponds
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Melbourne Burwood                                      Warrnambool
                                    Bordered by picturesque parkland, the accommodation    202 students have the opportunity to wake up each
                                    at our Melbourne Burwood Campus is home to             morning and look out over the beautiful Hopkins River
                                    1175 students. With a great mix of state-of-the-art    from their bed on campus. Residents get to experience
                                    contemporary student housing and traditional village   the peace and quiet of regional Victoria while living on
                                    living, students in Burwood enjoy a unique Melbourne   campus at Warrnambool. Leisurely morning walks or a
                                    lifestyle.                                             fish before class is the norm.

                                    Our Burwood Campus couldn’t be in a better             The campus is located on the Great Ocean Road, five
                                    location. It’s just 30 minutes from the mountains of   minutes from local surf beaches and a two-hour drive
                                    the Dandenong Ranges, the beaches of St Kilda and      from Geelong or the Grampian’s. Day trips to explore
                                    Melbourne’s bustling central district. Metropolitan    nearby coastal attractions, beaches and the local
                                    Melbourne and regional students are eligible to live   national parks are all possible if you live on campus in
                                    on campus in Burwood.                                  Warrnambool.

                                    At our Melbourne Burwood Campus you can:               At our Warrnambool campus you can:
                                    • Live by yourself in a studio apartment.              • Live by yourself in a studio apartment.
                                    • Live with one other person in a two bedroom
                                      apartment.                                           Returners / Mature-age can also:
                                    • Live with other people in a four, five or six-
                                                                                           • Live with other people in our shared units.
                                      bedroom shared apartment.
                                    • Live with other people in a 10-bedroom
                                                                                           Our self-contained studio apartments are all located
                                      shared unit.
                                                                                           in Hopkins View and give students a modern and
                                                                                           supportive university experience. You’ll have
                                    Whichever option you choose, you’ll have your own
                                                                                           the opportunity to live in a self-contained studio
                                    furnished, private bedroom and free internet access.
                                                                                           apartment, while enjoying access to large communal
                                                                                           kitchen spaces, a decking area with BBQ facilities, large
                                    Weekly Fee Range: $259 - $326*
                                                                                           common areas and lounge rooms, and multiple study
                                                                                           halls – all under the one roof.

                                                                                           Note: Deakin Residential Services Warrnambool               ‘I have really enjoyed living on
                                                                                           Campus can also provide accommodation to                     campus at Deakin Warrnambool.
                                                                                           DeakinCloud, South West TAFE and visiting
                                                                                           placement students or exam accommodation.                    Living on such a picturesque campus
                                                                                                                                                        is amazing and the community here
                                                                                           Weekly Fee Range: $212 - $242*
                                                                                                                                                        has been really welcoming.’

                                                                                                                                                       Sam Wines
Affordable                                                                                                                                             First year student, Bachelor of Marine Science,
                                                                                                                                                       Warrnambool
We know times have been tough
for so many in our community, so
in order to support you in having
the opportunity to thrive in our
community, we have significantly
reduced or frozen our weekly fees
at each campus.
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Communities                                                                                                 Shared Spaces
We offer a range of single and mixed-gender                                                                 Living on campus means you’ll have lots of places to
accommodation options at each of our campuses                                                               study, enjoy a break, or catch up with friends.
and our residential student community is truly
multicultural, with residents from around Australia and                                                     Some of the shared spaces include:
the world.                                                       Virtual Tours                              • Large common rooms with fully equipped kitchen,
On applying you can note your accommodation                      Experience all room                          seating area, pool tables and table tennis.
                                                                                                            • Movie room.
preference and depending on which room type you                  type options in 3D,                        • Outdoor BBQ areas.
are applying for you may have other options to choose
from as well.                                                    as well as communal                        • Outdoor areas and landscaped gardens.
                                                                                                            • Study rooms.
                                                                 areas at each campus.                      • Multi-purpose recreational rooms.
Each campus also tailors its program offerings to
ensure there is a diverse mix of events and activities           deakin.edu.au/live
to appeal to our varied residential community and
includes events for our post-grad and international
communities.

                                                          Which is the right room for me?
                                                          This is purely a personal decision. As a general rule, shared accommodation options are
                                                          more social. You use the same kitchen, lounge and dining area as the other students in
                                                          your unit.

                                                          Self-contained apartments allow you to cook in your own kitchenette and watch TV in
                                                          seclusion. Communal kitchens and breakout areas exist in the main buildings so you also
                                                          have the option to study and relax with your fellow residents.

‘You get more opportunities that
 people who live off-campus won’t,
 there’s a lot more info that gets
 passed through because we live on
 res, such as help, tutoring and peer
 mentoring.’

Anna Klopak
Geelong Waterfront Resident
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87% of residents
                                                told us that living
                                                on campus had a
                                                positive impact on
                                                their learning.

                                               Rewarded
                                               Better academic performance
                                               Live on campus and expect to achieve higher grades.

Respect
                                               The balanced on campus living environment at
                                               Deakin, allows residents to outperform non-residents.
                                                                                                           90% of residents
Deakin Res offers a nurturing environment
                                               Statistically Deakin’s residents are more likely to
                                               complete their degree and achieve higher grades than
                                                                                                           say that living
with a collaborative culture of respect that
                                               their non-residential peers.
                                                                                                           on campus had a
allows you to thrive academically and grow
as a person. Residents and staff share the
                                                                                                           positive impact on
responsibility of building and maintaining
                                               Student leadership opportunities                            their development.
a healthy and happy community, and             Living on campus provides many opportunities for our
                                               residents to develop their leadership skills day to day.
our collective goal is to create a living      Many students comment that as a result of their time
environment which is guided by our             on res they have become more independent, are better
                                               equipped to resolve conflict and have superior problem
RESPECT Values.                                solving skills. All key employability skills that ensure
                                               Deakin’s residents are prepared for what the world will
                                               bring beyond graduation.

                                               2nd and 3rd year residents can apply to take on
                                               leadership roles within the residential community.
                                               These leadership roles allows residents to form strong
                                               bonds with other leaders and build connections with        Moving away from home and
                                               our staff. They’re also provided with the opportunity      leaving our comfort zones can be a
                                               to give back to their community, participate in a range
                                               of personal development which further develops key         bit daunting. If we have a safe and
                                               employability skills.                                      secure environment the rest should
                                                                                                          follow.

                                                                                                          Forming friendships and good
                                                                                                          connections with people creates an
                                                                                                          inviting, happy and safe place to live.
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Affordable living                                                                                        How to apply                                                      DID YOU KNOW?
You may even be surprised to find that living on-                                                        With more than 2800 beds available across four                    It’s free to apply and
campus at Deakin is a more cost-effective and                                                            locations, it’s now time to apply. Places are available to
convenient accommodation option. All on campus
accommodation fees are inclusive of the below
                                                                                                         both metro and regional students and due to demand
                                                                                                         for our accommodation you’ll need to apply as soon as
                                                                                                                                                                           both Melbourne and
services and on top of that you don’t need to pay bond
or pay any transport costs to get to class.
                                                                                                         possible (it’s free to apply). Apply now to avoid missing
                                                                                                         out.
                                                                                                                                                                           regional students
When comparing to off campus housing you will find
                                                                                                                                                                           can apply.
each listing has different inclusions. It is important to
check which services you will need to pay for in                                                         How it works: 5 easy
addition to your weekly rent and once you add
everything up, you will typically find that living on
campus is a great value option.
                                                                                                         steps
                                                                                                           1.   Choose your campus
                                                                                                                • If you’re unsure which Deakin campus you’ll
                                                      On-campus                    Off-campus                   be studying at, submit a separate application
                                                                                                                for each campus. Once course offers are made,
                                                                                                                we’ll match up the correct campus application
           24/7 Support                                                                  X                      with your course offer.

           Furniture                                                                     X
                                                                                                           2. Review the Licence Agreement and
           Events & Activities                                                           X                    Handbook

           Utilities                                                                     X                 3. Review the room types available at
                                                                                                              your chosen campus
           Laundry                                                                       X                      • We can’t offer you a room if you haven’t
                                                                                                                entered a preference for it!
           Wi-Fi                                                                         X
                                                                                                           4. Choose your lease length
           Transport to campus               Walking distance to class                   X
           Bond                                             N/A                          X                 5. Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to
                                                                                                              register and complete your
                                                                                                              application
                                                                                                                • Complete your application in full - Incomplete
                                                                                                                applications may not be considered so make
                                                                                                                                                                      Who can live on campus?
                                                                                                                sure you follow the process all the way to            The way you learn at Deakin is changing, but the need to
                                                                                                                the end. You’ll receive an email when your            connect with your peers remains constant. So from July
                                                                                                                application has been successfully completed.          2020 all Deakin students, regardless of study mode (full
                                                                                                                                                                      time, part time and cloud students) are now eligible to
                                                                  ‘My advice for anyone considering                                                                   apply to live on campus.
                                                                   university and living on campus is
                                                                                                                                                                      Deakin does not provide guardianship or specialised
                                                                   don’t be afraid to step out of your                                                                services for minors and as such recommend that
                                                                   comfort zone - that is when the                                                                    students under the age of 18 years of age should seek
                                                                                                                                                                      alternate accommodation with suitable providers such
                                                                   greatest experiences happen.’                                                                      as Homestay. In exceptional circumstances, and at the
                                                                                                                                                                      discretion of the General Manager, an application may
                                                                  Sarah Alexander                                                                                     be accepted for a 17 year old with additional terms and
                                                                  Melbourne Burwood Resident                                                                          conditions applied.
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Deakin Residential Services
                                                                                       On Campus Accommodation
                                                                                       Living on campus at Deakin ensures students are part
                                                                                       of a future focused community that provides a safe
                                                                                       environment for personal development and discovery,
                                                                                       as they transition into their future. Accommodation is
                                                                                       available on every campus. Discover more at:
                                                                                       deakin.edu.au/live

                                                                                       Off Campus Accommodation
                                                                                       To assist with a successful transition to University,
                                                                                       Deakin recommends on campus accommodation for
                                                                                       first year students. For students who wish to live off
                                                                                       campus, Deakin’s HouseMe database can assist. Learn
                                                                                       more about external property vacancies at:
                                                                                       deakin.edu.au/houseme

                                                                                       Short Stay Accommodation
                                                                                       Throughout the year each of our campuses has the
                                                                                       capacity to welcome Deakin staff and visitors. We also
                                                                                       welcome large groups like clubs, sporting groups and
                                                                                       schools to stay with us on campus throughout the year
                                                                                       in Burwood and Warrnambool, and for the summer
                                                                                       months in Geelong. Enquire now at: deakin.edu.au/stay

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