RESI NEWS Issue 1

RESI NEWS – WEEK 7

Residential Leaders

• Expression of Interest forms due 5th September

Wolves members

• Expression of Interest Forms due 5th September

Photo’s wanted

Would like to be featured on future residential promotional brochures? We are after photos which showcase the Warrnambool area. Send photos; jakeh.wearne@deakin.edu.au

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Welcome Sarah!

As many of you will know, Sarah joined the Warrnambool Residence Team on Monday. Sarah is looking forward to meeting you all so please feel free to introduce yourselves and make her feel welcome.

One Studio Apartment is now available in Building P

Any student currently in Kitchens or Sherwood that would like to move to a studio apartment for the remainder of T2 please see reception at your earliest convenience.

Accommodation 2015 For those students who are not applying for T3 but wish to return to residences in 2015, further information will be forthcoming regarding reapplying.

Scholarships

There are a number of scholarships available for current students. Check out the Scholarships website for details;

http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-listing-for-2015

Sarah Prime

Reception and Program Support Officer

Deakin Residential Services

+61 3 55633111

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing News

Critical Awareness Training around Sexual, Family and Intimate partner violence

Training is being offered to students and staff at Deakin through the South West CASA Counsellor who will commence working on campus shortly. It is advisable to attend this training if you hold a RL’s position or wish to apply for a position in the future, or perhaps you volunteer as a Student mentor, involved in Peer Support programs or work with DUSA. This training is being provided by CASA counsellors /advocates on each campus with the following topics covered and objectives:

Warrnambool - Wednesday 17 September, 1–3.30 pm in room A2.41

Register now on the Event Registration system.

Topics Learning Objectives

What is sexual assault? Definitions.

Facts and Statistics The extent of violence against women and its impact on the lives of women.

How to prevent sexual violence Bystander Intervention, Awareness raising.

Myths/Misconceptions about Legal implications, Where to get help

Sexual assault.

Where to get help & info Help services, support, referral guidelines.

R U OK Day is a national day of action on Thursday

September 11 to remind us all of the importance of asking our mates, colleagues and family "are you ok?"

If your gut says something’s not quite right with someone, chances are that they might need a bit of extra support from the people around them. They might be acting a bit differently, seem to have a lot on their plate, or simply aren’t themselves. Don’t ignore those signs but instead take some time to start a conversation and ask….“R U OK?”

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Swooping Birds

It’s nearly that time of year again! Birds are starting to protect their nests and swoop passers-by.

Here are some tips to protect yourself.

Avoid the area The best way to protect yourself from a swooping bird, is to avoid venturing into their territory.

Move quickly

If you must pass through the area – move quickly –do

not run.

Cover your head

Wear a hat or carry a stick or umbrella above your head. Cyclists should wear a helmet, dismount and walk through the area.

Do not harass wildlife

Don’t interfere with or throw stones at birds. This gives them added reason to see humans as a threat and may increase swooping behaviour.

Do not destroy nests

This may prompt birds to rebuild their nests, prolonging the swooping behaviour.

Don’t feed swooping birds.

Travel in a group. If possible, try to travel in a group in areas where there are swooping birds.

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Noisy Neighbours? Are your neighbours partying too loud and too late? Music keeping you awake? Can’t study, can’t sleep??!

What can you do?

There have been growing report from student being upset with late night noise in the building P corridors.

Don’t wait—call, use the app, and security staff will respond ASAP

- There are noise curfews in place to ensure res is a peaceful and enjoyable place for all. - The noise curfew applies between:

11.00 pm and 9.00 am - Resi Noise Curphew

10.00 pm and 7.00am - Warrnambool Council Noise Curphew

Unreasonable noise is unacceptable at any time of the day or night within res.

So if noise levels are too high around your unit and its effecting your study and sleep, please contact security .You don’t even have to leave your name, it can be anonymous! P

- call ext. 33222 (internal phone in hallways) or 5563 3222

SafeZone is a free app that connects you directly to the Deakin security team when you need help while you are on campus. Please never hesitate to use this app to contact security any time you:

• feel threatened or unsafe • see someone you feel is acting suspiciously • are the victim of an assault or robbery • in need of First Aid or Help in less urgent situations such as noise complaints

When you raise an alarm or call for help, all on-campus security team members will be alerted to your situation and location so that they can coordinate to help you quickly and effectively. For more info and to download the app, please go to: http://www.deakin.edu.au/services/security/

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Tuesday

11.00-12.00

Language & Learning

Wednesday

11.00-12.00

Equity and Diversity

14.00 – 15.00

Campus Nurse

Thrusday

11.00 – 12.00

Multifaith Chaplain

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Bring in a book you’ve read and swap it for one you haven’t read yet.

All this week at the Library.

Gold coin donation to buy books for children in remote communities.

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