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
If you are a close contact, you are encouraged to explore studying or working from home, if you can, for 7 days.
Further 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 or a close contact 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