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Academic dress
Academic dress can be hired from The Grad Shop, basement, Union House, 8344 4822. If you want to purchase academic gowns, please call The Grad Shop on 8344 4822.
Academic rights
See Advocacy Service.
Accessible telephone
A wheelchair-accessible phone and TTY phone are located at the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. View Union House maps.
Accessible toilets
Located on the ground floor of Union House near the Information Centre, and in the basement of Union House. View Union House Maps.
Advocacy Service
The Advocacy Service is an information, referral, and support service. Advisors provide assistance on a range of issues. These include: academic rights and assessment, grievances with the University, student progress hearings, discipline hearings and general welfare issues. All enquiries are confidential. The Advocacy service is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
8344 6546
Arts Lab
The Arts Lab is available for drawing, painting and craft activities. A technician is on hand to assist students. Consult the website for semester opening hours and member workshops. The Arts Lab is located in the east stairwell, third floor, Union House.
Arts Department
An accessible and creative channel for all students who are artistically inclined. This student representatives’ department aims to bring together students from a broad range of interests in the arts with Member’s Arts Grants; Above Water, a creative writing competition; and Mudfest, a week long arts festival. First floor, Union House.
8344 3872 | arts[at]union.unimelb.edu.au
Audio-visual hire
The Entertainment Department hires PA systems, projectors, staging, DJ gear, BBQs and more. 8344 4830 | avatmelbourne.com.au.
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Baby changing / feeding facilities
Located on the ground floor of Union House next to the Information Centre are baby-change facilities and space for breastfeeding or expressing milk. View Union House Maps
Barbecue hire
The Student Union hire BBQs for social events, long lunches and club events. 8344 4830 | avatmelbourne.com.au.
Building attendants (Union House)
Responsible for the maintenance, cleaning and security of Union House. Help them do their job by reporting any accidents, spillage or security risks in Union House to the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House.
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Camping equipment
Tents, sleeping mats, lanterns, backpacks, sleeping bags and stoves can be hired from the Student Union Information Centre, ground floor, Union House.
8344 5415 / 8344 6966
Chaplaincy
The chaplains provide ministry to the whole university. Some of the activities and aims of chaplaincy are to: support student groups, build a sense of community on campus, offer worship services and prayer, provide confidential personal counselling and spiritual direction. All Chaplains have agreed to work within a context of respect for all religions and expressions of faith. The team of chaplains consists of: a Jewish chaplain; Christian chaplains from the Anglican, Catholic, Lutheran and Uniting church traditions; the Islamic Adviser position is presently vacant.
The Chaplaincy is located in two places: third floor, west wing Union House (enter via Food Hall, ground floor); and with Wellbeing Services: level 1/138 Cardigan St. There is usually at least one chaplain present during weekdays (from 10m to 4pm) however appointments are recommended. 8344 7566
Clubs and Societies
Clubs affiliated with the Student Union range from the cultural, religious, political, musical to the recreational. So join a club or two, meet other students and have fun doing the things that you enjoy. If you can’t find the club that suits you, start your own! The Clubs and Societies Coordinator is located on the first floor, Union House.
8344 4834
For Theatre groups, contact Union House Theatre.
8344 6975 |
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Dental service
The Student Union has formed a partnership with The Wisdom Teeth Professionals dental service to offer students discounted dental care.
Discounts on campus
Food, drink, stationery, art supplies, clothing. Students can show their cards at selected outlets on campus for discounts on a wide variety of products and the all important student staple, coffee.
Discount cinema tickets
Hoyts and Village tickets can be pre-purchased at a significant discount at The Uni Store, The Underground, basement, Union House.
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Education (Academic Affairs)
Provides support and advocacy for students on University policies which impact their educational experience. A student representative department. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House. 8344 4809 | educationacademic[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/ed-academic
Education (Public Affairs)
This student representative department seeks to engage students who are passionate activists in community and government issues. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 7543 | educationpublic[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/ed-public
Employment
The Employment Service provides students with the opportunity to work for the Student Union. There are a number of departments within the Student Union that require student casuals to work throughout the year in a variety of different long-term and short-term roles including retail, administration, customer service, promotions, food and beverage services and IT support.Details of positions will be posted on our website and promoted on our Facebook page and Twitter feeds (follow us: @UMSUunimelb). For other part-time/casual work visit University Careers and Employment.
Environment Department
Raising students’ awareness on the environmental impact of the University as well as our way of life is the core role of this student representative department. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 8011 | environment[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/environment
Equipment loan
The Information Centre, ground floor, Union House, has lab coats, goggles, calculators and camping equipment available for loan.
8344 6966
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Farrago
Melbourne Uni’s student newspaper has been at the forefront of independent media and student news for over eighty years. As the official newspaper of your Student Union, Farrago gives students the opportunity to voice their opinions. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 6957 | farrago[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/farrago
Fax service
Information Centre, ground floor, Union House
First aid
- For Emergencies in Union House: Contact the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. 8344 5415.
- For Emergencies elsewhere on campus: Contact Security on 8344 6666
Food hall
Providing a wide variety of food and drink at reasonable prices. Halal and vegetarian options available, ground floor, Union House. View Union House Maps
Food
Around 20 privately run food outlets are also located on the ground floor, Union House and at the Physics, Economics and Alice Hoy Building.
Food Co-op
Sells both lunch foods (pies, salad rolls, fruit juices and cakes) and bulk products (rice, beans, shampoo, spices and nuts). All products are vegan or vegetarian. First floor (across from the Wom*n’s Room), Union House.
Semester hours: 10am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.
9347 8716 | www.foodcoop.org.au
Functions at Melbourne
Functions at Melbourne provides a service including functions operated within the Union House function rooms and a catering business that caters to clients at their own venues.
Located within one of Melbournes landmarks, Functions at Melbourne has a unique point of difference with function rooms that have been recently refurbished and offer an historic feel to meet the expectations of the clients that are seeking rooms that offering an engaging atmosphere for their events.
8344 6978 | www.functionsatmelbourne.com
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George Paton Gallery
A professional visual art space for showcasing student artwork from the University of Melbourne and other institutions. A dynamic program of exhibitions runs during semester, changing every two weeks. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm. Exhibitions openings every second Wednesday 5—7pm.
The gallery is located on the second floor of Union House.
8344 5418 | union.unimelb.edu.au/georgepaton
The Grad Shop
Academic dress can be hired from the Grad Shop, basement, Union House, 8344 4822. If you want to purchase Academic gowns, please call the Uni Store on 8344 6983. The Grad Shop
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Halal food
Halal food is available in a number of food outlets in the food hall, ground floor, Union House.
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Indigenous Department
The voice of the indigenous student body on campus and on student affairs. This student representative department also addresses issues faced by indigenous students and communities. Student Representatives’ Office,
first floor, Union House.
8344 8159 | indigenous[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/indigenous
Information Centre
A good place to start for directions or information about the Student Union and the University. The information centre staff can answer your questions and refer you on to Student Union and other services. Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. Semester hours: 8.30am—5pm, Mon to Fri, 8344 6966.
Internal phone
Free internal phone for use with University phone numbers is available next to the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. 8344 6966
Internet access
The Student Union offers internet access through the Rowden White Library, second floor, Union House.
8344 6967 | union.unimelb.edu.au/rowdenwhite
Wireless Network access is also available around Union House: at North Court (outdoors under the sail), Rowden White Library and the Food Hall.
Islamic facility
The Islamic Facility, including prayer rooms and ablution facilities, is temporarily located at 158 Bouverie Street. It is open for prayer according to the Islamic calendar and at other times as required.
Islamic Prayer Space Information 2008 1MB
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Jobs
See Employment
Justice of the Peace
The Justice of the Peace service is available by appointment Monday to Friday 12.30–2.20pm. Appointments can be made in person at the Information Centre, Ground floor, Union House, or by phone on 8344 5415. Maximum of 10 pages, signed at anyone appointment, copies can only be certified if accompanied by their original. Original documents that are double sided (i.e. Academic transcripts, etc.), need to be also presented with a double sided copy in order to be certified. Identification cards must have both sides presented on the same sheet of paper (e.g. drivers licences, student cards).
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Live music and entertainment
Tuesdays from 1pm in North Court features the best local, national and international bands and a free BBQ. union.unimelb.edu.au/gigs
Loans
The Information Centre, in Union House, can give small cash loans (up to $5) for emergencies, for example if you lose your wallet or accidentally leave it at home. These short-term loans must be repaid within a week. If you require a larger loan please contact Student Financial Aid 8344 6550.
Lockers
Need a safe place to leave books or other personal belongings on campus? You can hire a locker for $90 at the Student Union Information Centre, ground floor Union House. Drop by the Information Centre from 13 February 2012 to sign up, or call us on 8344 6966 for more information.
Lost property
Lost property can be claimed or handed in at the Student Union Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. 8344 5415
Lounges
A variety of lounges are available for student use in Union House. See Members’ Lounge, Melbourne University Overseas Students Service, Queer Space and Women’s Room.
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Medical equipment
The Uni Store has dissecting kits, glass slides, lab coats, safety glasses and all the other extras required for biology, veterinary science and medicine prac. courses.
8344 6968 | The Uni Store
Meeting rooms
The Student Union maintains a variety of rooms in Union House which are available for use by affiliated clubs and societies members. Bookings for the following rooms must be made in person (bookings are confirmed upon presentation of student or Club Executive cards) at the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. Bookings can be made up to three weeks in advance.
Joe Napolitano Rooms 1 and 2; Mary Cooke Rooms 1 and 2; Graham Cornish A and B, Union House, second floor. Available 7.30am to 9.00pm weekdays; 11am to 5pm Saturday.
Melbourne University Overseas Students’ Service
The Melbourne University Overseas Students’ Service is the international arm of the Student Union. The Melbourne University Overseas Students’ Service organises welfare, recreational and cultural activities and lobbies on issues that affect overseas students while at University.
The Melbourne University Overseas Students’ Service Lounge is located on the second floor of Union House. The lounge offers tea and coffee, international newspapers and magazines in a relaxing atmosphere. The MUOSS office is also located in
the lounge.
9349 4295 | union.unimelb.edu.au/overseas-students
Lounge
The Lounge is a space on the ground floor of Union House. Relax and recharge between lectures, with comfy seating, WiFi access, microwaves, games, study areas and a huge plasma TV. The lounge has everything you need to get you through the day. Regular events are held in the lounge throughout the year.
Support
Students are important to us. You’ll receive regular email updates throughout the year letting you know about events, bonuses and initiatives we are introducing for you.
Microwaves
Free microwave facilities are located in the Lounge, ground floor of Union House.
Mudfest
This Melbourne Uni Student Arts Festival runs every two years as a showcase of the creative spirit, artistic energy and cultural expression of students across all campuses. Mudfest12 will take place in second semester 2011.
8344 6975 | mudfest.org.au
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Noticeboards
The Student Union provides noticeboards in Union House where students can advertise goods and services, accommodation, furniture, lifts to and from University (and interstate), textbooks and cars. All notices must be stamped and dated by the Student Union Information Centre staff, otherwise they will be removed. Visit the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House to pick up a notice board card.
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Office bearers
Each year elections are held to vote in the various student representatives of the Student Union. Their portfolios include Education, Welfare, Environment, Women’s, Arts, Activities, Clubs, Media and Queer. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House. To find out more, and to get in contact with your elected representatives visit union.unimelb.edu.au/representation
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Public transport tickets
Tickets for public transport can be purchased from the Campus Pharmacy on the ground floor of Union House.
President of the Student Union
The official spokesperson for students to the University, government and wider community. Also coordinates the development of student resolutions on policies. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 8010 | president[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/president
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Queer Department
This student representative department develops awareness campaigns and provides support to queer students on campus and in the community. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 4817 | queer[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/queer
Queer Space
This room is open for tea, coffee, lunch eating and campaign work. A number of queer groups hold their regular meetings here. All welcome. Third floor, Union House. Hours: Semester 9am to 11pm, Monday to Friday; semester break 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday. union.unimelb.edu.au/queer
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Room bookings
The Student Union maintains a variety of rooms in Union House which are available for use by affiliated clubs and societies. Bookings for the following rooms must be made in person (bookings are confirmed upon presentation of student or Club Executive cards) at the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House. Bookings can be made up to three weeks in advance.
Joe Napolitano Rooms 1 and 2; Mary Cooke Rooms 1 and 2; Graham Cornish A and B, Union House, second floor. Available 7.30am to 9.00pm weekdays; 11am to 5pm Saturday. View Union House Maps
Rowden White Library
A recreational library with a diverse contemporary book collection, free internet facilities, videos, DVDs, computer games, a wide variety of journals and magazines and an extensive music collection. The Library is a great place to relax, listen to your favourite music, pursue interests and keep up with new ideas and current issues. Second floor, Union House. 8344 6967 | union.unimelb.edu.au/rowdenwhite
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Secretary of the Student Union
Maintains the various student bureaucracies within the Student Union and ensures that they are accessible to all students. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 6973 | secretary[at]union.unimelb.edu.au | union.unimelb.edu.au/secretariat
Shops
In addition to Student Union run shops there are several privately-run shops on the ground floor, Union House, including a travel agent, pharmacy, mini-mart, hairdresser and computer supplies store. union.unimelb.edu.au/unionhouse
Student Union Advocacy Service
See ‘Advocacy Service’.
Student representatives
See ‘Office Bearers’.
Summer School
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Telephones
An internal University phone, a taxi phone, and an accessible phone available next to the Information Centre, ground floor, Union House.
Theatre
Toilets (Union House)
- Main toilets (male, female, wheelchair-accessible, pansex) basement, Union House.
- Female toilets basement, first floor, third floor, Union House.
- Male toilets basement, first floor, fourth floor, Union House.
- Wheelchair-accessible ground floor and basement, Union House.
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Union House
Union House is located in the centre of the Parkville campus and provides a wealth of cultural and support services to students as well as a place to relax, be entertained and eat. It is the focal point of Student Union activities and the heart of University life. Semester Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7.30am to 9.30pm; Saturday and Sunday 11.30am to 5.30pm. University Map reference: E14 and E15
Union House Theatre
More than 30 student theatre groups are affiliated with Union House Theatre. Auditions for shows are advertised outside the office on the first floor of Union House and on the Union House Theatre blog. Experienced Union House Theatre staff can assist students in the artistic, administrative and technical areas of theatre production on campus. Union House Theatre, first floor, Union House, is open 9.30am to 5pm Monday – Friday.
Union House Theatre manages the use of several theatres:
- Guild Theatre, first floor, Union House;
- Union Theatre, ground floor, Union House;
- Des Connor Room, second floor, Union House (enter through the white doors on the ground level, outside east wall of Union House, opposite the Union Lawn).
Contact Union House Theatre about theatre hire.
8344 6975
University Security
University security staff are available to escort students off campus 24 hours a day. 8344 4674 or Freecall 1800 246 066. A call button next to the Information Centre Desk will page the Night Supervisor for assistance within Union House.
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VCE Summer School
Run annually, Melbourne University Student Union VCE Summer School offers disadvantaged secondary students from across the state a chance to get a head start with their VCE study. The program relies on Uni students volunteering their time to tutor and organise activities for two weeks during the January period.
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Wireless internet
Available around Union House: at North Court (outdoors under the sail), Rowden White Library and the Food Hall.
Welfare Department
Advocates for students and facilitates discussions regarding student welfare, access and equity issues. Who else understands the plight of students more than students? A student representative department. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House. 8344 4808 | welfare[at]union.unimelb.edu.au
Witnessing of documents
A Justice of the Peace is available at the Student Union Information Centre, ground floor, Union House, between 12.30pm and 2.30pm (by appointment) each weekday to witness documents. 8344 5415
Women’s Department
This student representative department promotes the rights of women on campus and everywhere through celebrating diversity and challenging sexist stereotypes. Most of all, the Department demands respect for all women. Student Representatives’ Office, first floor, Union House.
8344 6958 | womens[at]union.unimelb.edu.au
Wom*n’s Room
The Women’s Room is on the first floor of Union House, opposite the Food Co-op. The Student Union provides these rooms in recognition that women need their own space to feel safe, confident and unthreatened. They are places where women can relax, have a cup of tea, read, meet other women, hold meetings or generally get together. The women’s room is open to all women.
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Posted Sunday 26 April, 2009. Updated Monday 13 May, 2013.