Your relationships
Your friends, your family, your teachers, your peers, your romantic relationships: this is your community. And your happiness is tied to your connections with others. We all need people to share the highs and lows of life with and to broaden our understanding of the world, and our diverse and vibrant student cohort provides opportunities for you to do this.
What we offer
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Our communities should be safe and free from violence. That’s why Deakin and other Victorian universities annually join forces for Respect at Uni Week.
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Social events and clubs are a great way to make friends and build connections.
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We celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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Frank and fearless conversations about all things sexual health. Nothing is off limits in this safe and judgement-free space.
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Violence against women can be prevented. While it can feel hard to call out behaviour that disrespects women, this is how we can all change the story.
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An exciting and diverse range of free experiences in your local community and throughout Victoria, to enjoy over the holidays.
Get involved and make new friends
Immerse yourself in university life through clubs, sports, events, and volunteer opportunities to make new friends, develop new skills, and expand your interests.
Our services
Deakin Medical Centre
Our on-campus medical centres offer accessible and confidential services provided by qualified and experienced medical doctors and nurses.
Our on-campus medical centres offer accessible and confidential services provided by qualified and experienced medical doctors and nurses.
Safer Community
Support for threatening or inappropriate behaviour, family violence and missing persons, as well as disclosures of sexual harm.
Counselling
Our experienced psychologists and social workers offer free and confidential short-term counselling to students located in Australia.
Explore relationships
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Consent
Sex without consent is sexual assault and is against the law. Do you know what ‘consent’ means?
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Family planning and unintended pregnancy
How to make decisions about your reproductive health, contraception, fertility management and pregnancy.
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Healthy romantic relationships
People with healthy relationships are happier and more satisfied. So, what's healthy and what's not?
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Sexuality and relationships
There’s no right or wrong when it comes to sexuality. Who you're attracted to comes down to what feels right for you.