Please DO NOT COME TO CAMPUS if you have any COVID-19 symptoms, including a fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, or loss or change in sense of taste or smell – however mild, even if you have a negative rapid antigen test result.
Find out what to do if you have symptoms, or if you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19.
Current guidance
Latest updates
COVID-19 cases remain elevated in the community, please take extra care to look after yourself and others and follow the latest health advice if you are unwell with symptoms of COVID-19 or other infectious illnesses such as colds and influenza.
You are welcome to wear a face mask anywhere on campus for personal and community safety.
If you are COVID-positive and must attend campus, (eg living in student accommodation), please wear a mask and follow this additional advice.
Students and staff can purchase discounted RATs and P2 masks on campus.
The University strongly encourages everyone to remain up to date with vaccinations for COVID-19 and other infectious illnesses, such as influenza.
COVID-19 vaccinations are free for everyone. Anyone aged 18+ may be eligible for a booster if they haven't had a COVID-19 infection or booster in the past 6 months.
Use this service finder to find a vaccination provider near you.
There are some circumstances under government legislation and in some host workplaces where evidence of vaccination or valid exemption is required.
Keeping COVIDSafe on campus
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Everything in one place
Everything you need to know about looking after yourself and others on campus
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Our COVIDSafe campuses
Read about the COVIDSafe measures in place across the University
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Current health advice
Find out what to do if you have symptoms, or if you or someone you know tests positive for COVID-19
Information for ...
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All students
Find out about changes to your studies and support services for students and graduate researchers.
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Students outside Australia
Stay up to date with latest travel advice, support services and FAQs.
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Staff
Access information and resources to support your work, research, teaching and wellbeing.
Supporting our University community
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Student FAQs
Find answers to your questions about COVIDSafe measures, if you test positive or need to isolate, attending classes on campus, support and special circumstances
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Student support and special circumstances
How to access our range of student support services for a variety of reasons
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Support for graduate researchers
Guidance for graduate research and available support if your work has been affected by COVID-19
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Rapid antigen tests
We are supporting our students and staff by providing discounted COVID-19 rapid antigen tests on campus
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Face masks
Find out more about current face mask requirements and where to get masks if you need one on campus
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University Health Service
Access telehealth, COVID-19 vaccinations and other COVID-19 services at the University Health Service
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Counselling and Psychological Services
Free, confidential, short-term professional counselling for current students and staff
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Student Health and Wellbeing Digital Hub
Explore self-help strategies and support throughout your studies
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Staff support
Guidance for staff who are unwell with COVID-19 (staff login required)
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Vaccination guidance
Information about vaccination for students, staff and the broader University community
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Government resources
A selection of COVID-19 resources from the Australian and Victorian governments
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Fieldwork advice and overnight stays