Your safety matters to us. At Victoria University (VU), we foster a safe environment where you feel empowered to speak up if something bothers you or you believe someone needs help.
You can feel confident that VU is committed to keeping you safe while you study with us. Our staff and security team will be on hand to offer support, advice and assistance whenever you need it.
Our campuses are all tobacco and smoke free so you can study in a healthy environment.
Melbourne is consistently ranked as one of the world’s most liveable cities. But, like most large cities, there are some risks, especially at night. Here are some tips for staying safe.
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After dark, keep to well-lit areas.
Emergency services are provided to help all Melbourne residents. The staff who work for these services are trained professionals.
If you ever find yourself in an emergency you can call ‘000’ for:
This is a free call and can be dialled from all mobile phones, even those without credit. If you place a call to any of these services, the telephone operator will provide assistance until help arrives.
To speak to someone in your own language ask the operator for a translator.
VU has many ways to keep you safe while you’re a student with us. Our security officers patrol all of our campuses, 24 hours a day. Our security operations team are focused on protecting people, property and preventing and detecting any crime.
If you’re leaving our St Albans or Footscray campus after 5pm, we offer a free shuttle bus to take you to the nearest train station.
We also offer a security escort between campus buildings or from buildings to your car. Simply call the Security Operations Centre at your campus on +61 3 9919 4999 to request an escort.
VUSafe is the free safety app at VU. The app is packed with safety information, tools and features to keep you safe on campus.
VUSafe app includes features such as:
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Everyone has the right to a safe and secure learning environment. If you experience, see or are affected by concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour while at VU, including bullying, stalking and sexual assault, talk to us. We provide advice, assistance, referrals and personal safety tips.
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For immediate assistance contact VU Security on +61 3 9919 6666.
Request a security escort: +61 3 9919 4999.
For advice, assistance and support if you have experienced or witnessed something concerning, contact Safer Community:
