Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the current bushfires – individuals, families, and emergency services working tirelessly to keep people and property safe.
As this situation remains unpredictable, we encourage all students and staff to stay up to date via the VicEmergency website and app.
Sadly, we all know that a tragedy like this has far-reaching implications and recovery, when the time comes, will be a long journey.
Students directly impacted by the bushfires can contact their College for program advice and support, or access the free services and supports listed below.
If you or someone you know has been impacted, please prioritise your safety and wellbeing, and reach out if you need support.
Student services and support
Students can access a range of RMIT services and support, including:
- For program advice and support, contact your College
- Extensions and special consideration – if circumstances outside your control impact your studies, you can access adjustments to your assessments
- Student Welfare Advisors – support regarding personal and academic concerns, including financial and accommodation advice, crisis support, guidance with university processes, and referrals to support services outside the University
- Counselling and Psychological Services – provided by RMIT to currently enrolled students
- Safer Community – support for those personally experiencing unwanted, uncomfortable or threatening behaviour. This includes threats or hate speech, discrimination, assault, stalking, image-based abuse or family violence
- Campus Security – immediate safety concerns or assistance on campus (+61 3 9925 3895 or in an emergency dial 000). Download the SafeZone app – it connects you instantly to Campus Security, First Aid, or Emergency support if you need it
- SafetyNow – report safety incidents or concerns. Your username is your student email address (e.g. s1234567@student.rmit.edu.au). Remember to select ‘yes’ to report a confidential incident
- Emergency and crisis support – including urgent mental health support
- Support and services – explore the full range of support services available to RMIT students
- Student Connect – for admin and general enquires
- Student complaints – if you are not satisfied with an academic, administrative or support service at RMIT, you can make a complaint
