Personal Safety on Campus
The University of Melbourne campus is a very safe place to study and work. However, it is advisable to consider some precautions when using the campus at night.
Personal Safety Checklist
The following suggestions for your Safety Checklist may assist you travelling on campus after hours.
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Don't make yourself a target at night - keep mobile phone, ipods, laptops etc out of sight (including headphones)
- Only take essential items with you when visiting the campus
- Move around the campus in pairs or groups at night
- Stick to well lit and popular walkways
- Don't allow unknown persons to follow you into buildings requiring an access card or key to enter
- Park only in well lit car parks close to your work area
- Know the location of your nearest Emergency Blue Telephone
- Know the location and number of the Campus Security Office
- Consider using the Security Escort Service, if you are concerned for your safety
- Program the security emergency number into your mobile phone.
Student Safety Brochure - http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=9539
Security Escort Service
Campus security patrols are available to escort you to your car, public transport, colleges or other location in the near vicinity of Campus. This service is available to Staff and Students. It is recommended that you pre book this service. Contact Security on internal extension 44674 or 46666, or Free call 1800 24 6066.
Emergency (Blue) Telephones
The University has installed a number of blue emergency telephones around the campus for your assistance. These telephones provide direct intercom access to Security and are monitored by Video Surveillance. The telephones are activated by pressing the Emergency
button.
Security Telephone Numbers
When making an emergency call try to be calm, accurate and brief.
Security Emergencies
Extn 46666, 8344 6666. Security will be responsible for calling Police, Ambulance or Fire Brigade, if required.
Security Information
Extn 8344 4674
Freecall 1800 24 6066
Counselling Service - Extn 8344 6927 or Extn 8344 7566
Chaplaincy - Extn 8344 7566
Centre Against Sexual Assault (C.A.S.A) -Extn 8344 2210
Health Service - Extn 8344 6904, 8344 6905