Make friends and explore your campus at DUSA OFest!
Are you new to Deakin in 2021? Did you begin studying last year but missed out on campus life due to the lockdowns?
If this applies to you, then make sure you check out OFest!
Hosted by the Deakin University Student Association (DUSA), OFest will run from 1–19 March as a series of on- and off-campus social activities. We’ll celebrate OWeek, help get you settled into university life, and have you meeting and mingling with new uni pals over good food, good music and all sorts of fun and games!
Studying at university is a special time where you’ll make lasting friendships and fond memories, so ditch those lockdown trackies and lap up what remains of the warm weather with us in person – we can’t wait to welcome you to Deakin this year.
What’s on at Deakin during OFest
Tickets to our OFest events are being snapped up quickly, but there’s still places left at the following events so register now and join the fun!
There’s also a range of free activities being held both on- and off-campus from 1–19 March to celebrate OFest, so make sure you register to check these out too.
Rest assured that all events will be running in a COVIDSafe way, but please take some time to ensure you’re aware of Deakin’s COVIDSafe rules before attending any events.
Sing your heart out!
Can you hit the high notes like Ariana? Or are you more dark and brooding à la Billie Eilish? Whatever your musical ability, join our karaoke night in Geelong and showcase your skills! This is a one-night-only event so secure your tickets early, and please note you must be 18 years or older to attend this licensed event.
Geelong Karaoke Night
Monday 1 March, 8.30pm
Beavs Bar, 77 Little Malop St, Geelong
Costs $10 for Gold DUSA members, $15 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Fancy yourself a super sleuth?
Thanks to the team at Urban Quest, we’ve got a hybrid Amazing Race/Escape Room for you to conquer in Geelong! You can opt to either register as a team of six, or individually and we’ll assign you a fun group so you can make some new friends. This event is for all ages, all abilities and a fun way to kickstart the year, so get your tickets now!
Geelong Urban Quest
Wednesday 3 March, 4pm
Meeting at Waterfront Campus
Costs $10 for Gold DUSA members, $15 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
See out summer in style
Not ready to wave goodbye to summer just yet? Come party with DUSA and enjoy some good tunes with good people – we’ll help you hold onto those summertime vibes a little bit longer! Please note you must be 18 years or older to attend these licensed events.
Burwood Summer Sessions
Wednesday 3 March, 6pm
The Precinct Hotel, 60 Swan Street, Cremorne
Costs $25 for Gold DUSA members, $35 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Geelong Summer Sessions
Thursday 4 March, 4pm
The Inn Hotel, 58 Corio Street, Geelong
Costs $25 for Gold DUSA members, $35 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Bowl us over!
Break out your finest Hawaiian shirt because we’re holding DUSA’s Barefoot Beach Bowls in both Melbourne and Geelong! Bring your friends or meet some new ones over a relaxing afternoon game.
Burwood Barefoot Beach Bowls
Thursday 4 March, 4pm
Burwood District Bowls Club, Warrigal Road, Burwood
Costs $5 for Gold DUSA members, $10 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Geelong Barefoot Beach Bowls
Thursday 18 March, 4.30pm
City of Geelong Bowling Club, 7/9 Ballarat Road, North Geelong
Costs $5 for Gold DUSA members, $10 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Channel your inner bogan
What is ‘Bogan Bingo’, you ask? You’ll just have to come along to experience it for yourself! With one host calling the numbers and his budding DJ playing songs from the ’80s and ’90s that rhyme with those numbers – plus jokes, tributes and spontaneous air guitar competitions thrown in – Bogan Bingo is sure to be the most fun you’ve had in a long time! Please note you must be 18 years or older to attend these licensed events.
Geelong Bogan Bingo
Tuesday 9 March, 8pm
St Marys Sporting Club Geelong, Kardinia Park (West Oval), Kilgour Street, South Geelong
Costs $5 for Gold DUSA members, $10 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Burwood Bogan Bingo
Wednesday 10 March, 8pm
The Precinct Hotel, 60 Swan Street, Cremorne
Costs $10 for Gold DUSA members, $15 for non-members
REGISTER NOW
Try a new sport
Sport clubs are a great way for you to make friends at uni. No matter what level you’re at, come along to campus and meet one of the many DUSA sport clubs, check out the social comps or try a new sport for the first time! Each event is free but you must register.
Want to find out more about sport at Deakin but can’t make it to campus? Join our Get to know sport at Deakin online event on Friday 26 February.
Burwood Come & Try Sport
2 March – Frisbee, Badminton, Running
9 March – Australian Football, Table Tennis, Running, Tennis
16 March – Basketball
REGISTER NOW
Geelong Come & Try Sport
2 March – Hockey
9 March – Soccer
16 March – Volleyball
REGISTER NOW
See you at the pub: our trivia nights are back!
We had a great time with our online trivia during lockdown. That said, we’ve missed our nights down at the pub, just like we used to do in the good old pre-COVID days! Join DUSA for one of our many pub trivia nights being held throughout OWeek, plus Week 1 and 2 of Trimester 1/Semester 1, 2021. This event is open to everyone, so register now to reserve your spot and put your general knowledge to the test with some new friends.
Can’t make it to the venue? You can still join from home with our online edition!
- Melbourne: Tuesdays @ The Precinct Hotel Richmond. 2 March, 9 March, and 16 March: 7–11pm. REGISTER NOW
- Geelong: Wednesdays @ The Deck, Geelong. 3 March, and 10 March: 7–11pm. REGISTER NOW
- Warrnambool: Thursday @ Brother Fox Bar. 11 March, 6–9pm. REGISTER NOW
- Online, from the comfort of home! Yep, you heard us – join any of the above trivia events from your couch, in real time! REGISTER NOW
DUSA is here to enhance your time at uni
Whether you are new student or have been studying at Deakin for a while, a DUSA membership will enhance your university experience by helping you save money, forge friendships and gain access to all the fun activities happening both on and off campus.
Everything we do at DUSA goes straight back into creating the best possible student experience for YOU! Sign up for one of our affordable yearly memberships and let us help you create amazing and unforgettable memories throughout your time at Deakin. To say thanks, when you join us we’ll also give you a membership pack full of goodies (including some fancy merch)!
Want to know more?
You can see all the events for OFest on the DUSA website. You can also learn more about your Student Association at our Get to know DUSA online event on Friday 26 February or via the DUSA website.
We’re very excited to welcome you to Deakin in 2021, and wish you all a happy OFest!