We offer our support to those affected by storm damage and flooding in Victoria
Many Victorian residents are currently facing the traumatic impacts of extreme weather and flooding throughout the state, with thousands also experiencing ongoing power outages. As a community, we stand together to recognise and support those who have been impacted by this devastation and the resulting uncertainty and displacement.
Have you been impacted by severe weather and flooding in Victoria?
Deakin is committed to supporting all students affected by natural disasters.
If you or your family have been impacted by this extreme weather event, there is a variety of assistance available, including financial assistance, replacement of lost essentials (books, laptops etc), flexibility with study deadlines, and counselling support.
Our Natural Disaster Assistance Packages include a personal combination of support services tailored to your needs. If you have been affected by a recent natural disaster, learn more and apply now.
If you need further, specific help, please contact one or more of the following services:
- There is a range of financial assistance available.
- If you can’t get to classes or need extra time for an assignment or assessment, please contact your unit chair as soon as you are able.
- If you can’t complete an assessment task, check the eligibility and application process for special consideration.
- Deakin offers a range of Health and Wellbeing Services for students. Our Counselling Service provides free, confidential psychological support or Deakins Multifaith Chaplains can offer compassionate support whether you are religious or not.
- Affected international students are encouraged to seek advice and support from a Student Adviser by contacting Student Central.
Staying safe
It is essential you have the right information to keep safe. To stay up to date with the current weather warnings and other updates, we recommend the following sites.
- The Victoria State Emergency Service (SES) website has information about preparing for flood and storm emergencies, plus various emergency contacts. Remember: for life-threatening emergencies, always call Triple Zero (000) first.
- The VicEmergency website hosts maps of affected regions and evacuation warnings for all regions in Victoria.
- The Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) website provides the most current weather information, including incidents and flood warnings for Victoria.
Thank you
We say an enormous thank you to the brave emergency service workers and many volunteers who have risked their lives to protect people, homes and land and continue to do so.
Donate today
You can help make a difference. To contribute towards the Victorian storm and flood recovery, you may wish to make a donation to the Red Cross or Salvation Army. Please visit the website for each organisation for more specific information about how you can help.