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Take on the board game champion!

The office has a range of games and sports equipment available to borrow – just head to P Building Reception.

Your Deakin Card will be held by Reception until equipment is returned.

Take on Peter or some amigos today!

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Faculty Study groups start next week – Free pizza (only if you bring your books!)

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Office News

Fire Prevention Spot Prizes Study up and learn how to prevent! DRS Staff will be giving spot quizzes

and $50 prizes out to students whom can satisfy answers to fire safety and alarm prevention.

Lock-Outs: If residents accidentally lock themselves out of their room at some stage during their stay, the following procedures apply:

- Office Hours: Contact the Residence office - Outside of Office Hours: Contact Security.

We allow each resident TWO FREE LOCK-OUTS PER YEAR. A $10.00 fee shall apply for each subsequent lock-out.

Internet Connectivity Issues: If you are having trouble connecting to Deakin’s “Eduroam” network please contact IT on 03 5563 3888 for assistance.

Mattress Protector: If you were not issued a mattress protector at check-in, please contact Reception.

Account Access: Should you wish to add a secondary contact to your DRS Warrnambool account (ie. parents), please contact Reception.

Car Parking: Car parking permits are now required for all vehicles parked in a General Permit zone.

In order to purchase your car parking pass you MUST first collect a sticker for your Deakin card from DRS Reception.

For further information, go to www.deakin.edu.au/life-at-deakin/get-to-deakin/parking and click on 2015 Fees and Conditionss (PDF, 470.5 KB).

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Mailing Address: Please note that student mail can be sent to:

Deakin Warrnambool Residences

PO Box 496

WARRNAMBOOL VIC 3280

Outgoing mail can be left at Reception for postage (please note Reception does not sell stamps or envelopes).

Security: Please ensure the Security phone number (03 5563 3222) is saved in your phone for easy access.

Please note Security are available to escort you around the Campus after hours (ie. to/from the Library/Train Station).

Maintenance Issues: If residents have any maintenance issues within their rooms or apartments, it is their responsibility to submit a request electronically. You can complete a maintenance request form at the front desk or to submit a maintenance request online go to: Residences homepage (http://www.deakin.edu.au/residences). Once a request has been submitted, we will endeavor to have the issue fixed as soon as possible

Rubbish & Recycling: It is resident’s responsibility to empty both bins in their units/apartments before they get too full.

Please empty them into the rubbish skips located out the front of building P, bottom car park at Sherwood 2 and kitchens car park.

Common Rooms Bins: Bins located in common areas are not for your personal domestic waste. The cleaners will clean the common areas, it is your responsibility to clean your bottles takeaway packages etc. Emptying your bins on a regular basis will ensure your units and common rooms stay hygienic and that your bags of rubbish aren’t too heavy to lift. Cleaning supplies for wiping benches, cleaning spills are in the common areas, please see reception if things are missing.

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It is essential you have the range hood on whenever you are using your stove in order to avoid fire alarms!

If you find your range hood is still not working, please see the document attached to this bulletin email about how to submit a Maintenance Request!

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MULTI-FAITH ROOM

The University has allocated Room F1.03 for use as a Multi-Faith room. The room will be open every weekday from 9am to 5pm and is available for all students and staff regardless of religious affiliation or belief.

If you or any of your friends are needing a quiet space amidst your hectic schedule, please make use of the room.

The room can be reserved for students who need a room to fulfil any religious observances.

SafeZone App

Deakin has now launched its safezone app. Please be sure to download this if you have not already done so.

Please refer to following link for further details;

http://www.deakin.edu.au/services/security/safezone.php

RESPECT YOUR SPACES!

Common room kitchens – keep them clean

Units/ Rooms – lock your doors

Healthy Habits

While the main goal of your time here at Deakin University is to achieve good grades and receive a high quality education, it can be equally as important to maintain your health!

1. Exercise regularly The demands of university life can be quite stressful and hard to handle at times but one of the best ways of dealing with this is to simply get up and get active!

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2. Eat a balanced diet If you notice that you have a lack of focus and loss of energy then maybe you aren’t getting enough vital nutrients into your body.

3. Drink plenty of water The benefits of drinking water regularly are widely acknowledged as a pillar of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

4. Sleep Poor sleep quality can cause increased tension, irritability and confusion and also have a negative effect on your academic performance. Strong evidence indicates that those who get 7-8 hours of sleep regularly will perform better academically than those who are getting too much or too little sleep!

READ HANDBOOK – Link

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First Aid Kits can be found in Kitchens 2 and 3 Common rooms, Building P upstairs and downstair main common rooms, with reception and with each of your RLs. In case of emergency call 000, each of your Residential Leaders have completed their first aid as has security.

Drop-in session for Part-time work

Jobshop will be holding a drop-in session for those looking for part-time work. Come and ask quick questions, grab some resources or find out how to book in for a resume check. Tuesday 17th of March, 1-2pm in room B109 (inside Student Life)

https://jobshop.deakin.edu.au/ViewJob.chpx?id=155074

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PASS (PEER ASSISTED STUDY SESSIONS)

Why study alone? One hour of PASS = 3 hours of studying alone

Sessions running in 2015, Trimester 1

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Warrnambool Fitness Centre Membership Fees

In 2015, the Warrnambool Fitness Centre will be introducing a nominal membership fee for all of its members (students, staff, alumni and the community). This is in line with Deakin Sport and Recreation fitness facilities at other campuses where students pay membership fees for access to the fitness facilities. The fee is being introduced to ensure the sustainability of the centre in the future and will come into effect as of 2nd March 2015.

The fee structure for 2015 is as follows:

Student $40 per academic year

Alumni $80 per academic year

Deakin Staff $50 per year

Community 10 pass card: $55

The University is committed to supporting the health and wellbeing of the Deakin Warrnambool community. Recent improvements include:

• Upgrade of the Warrnambool multipurpose courts • New treadmills and fitness equipment at the Fitness Centre • Purchase of new golf hire clubs for the golf course (right and left hand sets) • Affordable memberships for the golf course

Bushfires in Australia:

No matter where you are living or travelling over summer it is a good idea to be aware of the weather and fire conditions, these are reported on various channels, The FireReady app is the official Victorian Government app for access to timely, relevant and tailored bushfire warnings and information in Victoria.

The app puts CFA, Metropolitan Fire Brigade (MFB) and Department of Environment and Primary Industry (DEPI) emergency warnings and information at your fingertips.

For more information about the new FireReady app, visit firereadyfaq.emergency.vic.gov.au

Download the app to your phone and be alert and ready, fires can happen anywhere;

• FireReady app for Apple • FireReady app for Android

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Smoke Free Deakin

If you are new to Deakin you would now know that smoking on campus is banned, further information is available on the Smoke Free Deakin website, click here.

Deakin Medical Centres provide FREE Nicotine Replacement Therapy including, gum, lozenges, patches and spray. NRT is not for everyone wishing to QUIT but for those people who wish to manage cravings and work towards quitting or reducing the amount they smoke this can be an option. Free hypnotherapy sessions are still available to also assist you to QUIT. Make an appointment online to see the Campus Nurse or drop into Student Life to have a chat, all the Campus nurses are QUIT Educators and we can provide support and information to assist you, we provide a non-judgemental and supportive approach.

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Ask Counselling

http://www.deakin.edu.au/life-at-deakin/health-wellbeing-safety/counselling

Apply for a scholarship? http://www.deakin.edu.au/ike/scholarships.php

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Recipe of the Week Zucchini Slice

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