How you can get involved in International Women’s Day 2025
International Women’s Day (IWD) is Saturday 8 March – check out the events happening both at Deakin and in the wider community to celebrate IWD this year.
Join Friday Friends to make friends and settle into life in Australia
If you're an international student who is new to Deakin this study period, see how our Friday Friends catch-ups can help you settle in, get to know your campus and make lots of new friends!
Meet new uni friends for T1/S1 as we kick off a fortnight of fun for DUSA OFest!
OFest will run from 24 February–7 March as a series of on-campus and online social activities to kick off the new study year. Some events require registration and tickets are snapped up quickly, so check it out now!
March with Deakin in the 2025 Pako Festa Parade!
Help Deakin celebrate our diverse community by marching in the 2025 Pako Festa Parade! Don't delay though – registrations close 14 February and there are only 50 spots available!
Enter our Summer Program draw to win an annual Zoos Victoria membership!
Whether you're up for some active fun or a more laid-back time, check out our line-up of summer activities to keep those holiday vibes going. Enter our competition by 17 January and you could also score unlimited entry to Victoria's zoos this year!
International students: take a free tour of Melbourne Zoo
Join us in Melbourne for a trip to the zoo! It's a great day out and an excellent way to make friends with your international student peers who also started in T3.
Student athletes make Matildas debut!
Congratulations to Deakin elite-athletes Leah Davidson, Laura Hughes and Wini Heatley who represented Australia in women's soccer!
Discounted sailing this summer at the Royal Geelong Yacht Club
The Royal Geelong Yacht Club is currently offering Deakin staff and students a 15% discount on all its Learn to Sail programs, but hurry – this offer is only available until 31 December 2024!
Check out Deakin’s Summer Program – you could win tickets to the Australian Open!
Whether you're keen to party or keep things low-key, we've lined up some amazing experiences to make your summer special. Enter our draw now for your chance to take a friend to the 2025 Australian Open!
International students: join us for a fun afternoon of tenpin bowling or arcade games!
Join us in Chadstone for tenpin bowling or Geelong at Laserquest! These free events are a great way to meet your international student peers and make new friends.
Show your support for our LGBTIQ+ community this Transgender Awareness Week
This Transgender Awareness Week is a time to celebrate and raise awareness of the transgender community and highlight the importance of Transgender Day of Remembrance on 20 November.
Meet new friends and explore your campus at Walk’n’Talk – plus score free gifts!
Connect with other students as you get some fresh air and exercise – join our Walk'n'Talk sessions this trimester!