City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and Mitchell Shire placed into a seven-day lockdown
Following the state government’s announcement, Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and the Mitchell Shire will commence a seven-day lockdown from 11.59 pm tonight, Sunday 19 September, with current restrictions remaining in place for Metropolitan Melbourne and Ballarat.
As of this time, students from Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and Mitchell Shire cannot leave their home other than for one of the six following reasons:
- shopping for necessary goods and services
- caregiving or compassionate reasons, including medical care or to get a COVID-19 test
- authorised work (with a permit) or permitted education
- exercise (once a day for up to four hours, which includes any time spent outdoors socialising in limited groups)
- outdoor social interaction in limited groups (once a day for up to four hours, which includes any time spent on exercise)
- to get a COVID-19 vaccination (provided the distance travelled and the time taken is no more than is necessary).
Read more about the seven-day lockdown for Geelong, Surf Coast and Mitchell Shire.
Learning and other uni activities
Our campuses remain closed, with access limited to essential staff and those students living on campus. Current exemptions still apply for health and biomedical science students, some final-year students attending experiential learning and vulnerable students.
As previously advised, all classes and seminars will be online for the remainder of the current study period (Trimester 2/Semester 2) across all campuses.
There may be exceptions for some health and education courses and for some permitted final-year experiential learning. We’ll notify you through your unit sites, by Deakin email and in your unit sites if this applies to you.
Permits and permitted clinical placements, experiential learning and work-integrated learning
An Authorised Worker Permit will be required to attend placements, and access campus and childcare and early education centres in lockdown areas (except for the children of single parents and carers, who can access childcare).
Permits are required from 11.59pm on Tuesday 22 September. The University will distribute permits for Waterfront- and Waurn Ponds-based health and other students for onsite and placement learning activities in time for this requirement.
Your permit will be emailed to your Deakin email address before the scheduled activity begins. If you haven’t received your permit by 4pm on the day before your scheduled activity, check your unit site for confirmation you need a permit, and then contact Student Central.
Permitted student health and medical placements will continue where partner institutions remain open, including those beyond the 10-kilometre limit. Check your unit sites and Deakin email for information.
Work-integrated learning will continue online or be postponed. We’ll contact you if you’re affected.
Please continue to check your unit sites and Deakin email for updated information.
If you do need to attend campus, you must:
- Always wear your face mask, indoors and outdoors.
- Adhere to all COVIDSafe practices, including check-in via the COVIDSafe QR codes.
- Self-check and stay home if you’re unwell – use the Symptom Checker testing and quarantine guidance.
- Complete Deakin’s COVIDSafe module before attending a campus for the first time.
- Maintain good hand hygiene and use the hand sanitiser available.
Know what’s happening with T2/S2 exams
The Trimester 2/Semester 2 exam period runs from Monday 11 to Friday 22 October. All exams and final assessments will be delivered online through your CloudDeakin unit site.
Find out all you need to know about Trimester 2/Semester 2 exams.
Accessing support and assistance
- Student Central: Student Central Hubs on our campuses remain temporarily closed. You can continue to access a range of Deakin support services online. If you have a question about your enrolment or course, finances, or other issues, contact Student Central.
- Deakin Library: Temporarily closed. Contact the Library via Library Chat, email or phone. While the library is closed, essential study spaces are available for vulnerable students and staff. For further information visit, Deakin’s COVIDSafe FAQs.
- Study Support: Access a range of academic and study support online, including help from Language and Learning Advisers, Writing and Maths Mentors, and Smarthinking.
- IT Help: Access IT Help online or over the phone, Monday to Friday, 8am–8pm, and weekends, 11am–5pm.
- Deakin Medical Centres: Remain open for free and confidential face-to-face or telehealth consultations. By appointment only – book online or by phone. You must always wear a face mask.
- Counselling and Psychological Support (CAPS): Students located in Australia can talk to one of our highly skilled social workers and psychologists. Telehealth appointments only – book online or by phone.
- Safer Community: If you feel unsafe or need to report sexual harm or family violence, contact the Safer Community team online, by phone or by email.
- Disability Resource Centre (DRC): The DRC is available Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm via phone or email.
- Financial assistance: If you’re in financial difficulty, visit our Financial Assistance website for more information and to contact a Financial Assistance Officer for personalised support. Financial support during COVID-19 is also available from the Victorian Government.
- Multifaith Chaplains: Contact your preferred Multifaith Chaplain via phone or email for a confidential chat.
- Prayer rooms: Temporarily closed.
- Sport and recreational facilities: Temporarily closed.
- Learning Centres: Temporarily closed.
- DeakinACTIVE Fitness Centres: Temporarily closed.
Playing your part and staying well
- If you’re concerned you have been at an exposure site, you must visit the Victorian Government exposure site listing and follow the instructions carefully.
- If you feel unwell, it’s essential you get tested promptly at a COVID-19 testing site and follow the instructions.
- Information about Australia’s COVID-19 vaccination program is being updated based on this latest outbreak. Find out how to get a vaccination if you’re eligible.
- Information on health and wellbeing – the latest updates for Victorians.
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