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Make friends at RMIT

Make friends at RMIT

The RMIT Kirrip community helps you connect with other students, explore Melbourne and talk about the things that matter to you.

Meeting new people can be weird and kind of awkward sometimes, so RMIT Kirrip is designed to help you ease in. Our leaders (Kirrip Stewards) span the social spectrum from introvert to extrovert, so whether you are shy and need a hand to find your flock or want to be directed to communities who share your interests or hobbies, there’s something for everyone.

Students sitting in Ngarara Place Garden at City campus.

What does 'Kirrip' mean?

'Kirrip’ means ‘friend’ in the Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung languages of the Eastern Kulin Nation, the Traditional Owners of Naarm (Melbourne).

Upcoming RMIT Kirrip events and opportunities

Join the Kirrip community by attending one of our upcoming events!

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Kantha collaborative student artwork

05 Sep 2022 - 03 Jul 2023

Melbourne City

Join RMIT student and artist Mita Chowdhury and take part in making a Kantha, a slow art, collaborative artwork.

How2Melbourne - International Student Information Sessions

06 Feb 2023 - 06 Mar 2023

Online, Melbourne City

Presented by RMIT Kirrip Stewards, these sessions will help you get your head around life, study and work at RMIT as an international student.

The Best Films You’ve Never Seen - FREE film screenings for students

21 Feb 2023

Come along and watch FREE film screenings as part of RMIT Culture’s new film series: The Best Films You’ve Never Seen.

Higher Education (HE) O Week FREE lunch!

21 Feb 2023 - 23 Feb 2023

Melbourne City, Bundoora, Brunswick

Swing by for a free lunch during Higher Education (HE) O Week!

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Melbourne walking tours with RMIT Kirrip

23 Feb 2023

Melbourne City

Join us on a walking tour of Melbourne, including sweet treats and a trip to the city's iconic laneways.

You can also connect with the Kirrip community by joining our Kirrip Discord server or emailing us at kirrip@rmit.edu.au.

Students sitting and talking in Kirrip Place.

Kirrip Place

Kirrip Place is a space on RMIT City campus for the community to gather. Students can chat to Kirrip Stewards and engage in a range of activities.

Location: RMIT City campus, Building 10 (Garden Building), Level 5. Enter from Bowen Street via the stairs or elevator next to STREAT cafe.

2022 highlights

Check out some of the stuff we got up to in 2022!

Aboriginal Heritage Walk with Uncle Den

Dreamtime at the G'

Free to Feed Ethiopian Cooking Class with Zalika

Hamilton the Musical

Melbourne Zoo

Picnic at Birrarung Marr

Speed Friending in Kirrip Place

Yalinguth Tour and Lune Croissants

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Interested in becoming a Kirrip Steward?

Lead tours, host events, give guidance to new students and help shape the RMIT student community.

Become a Kirrip Steward

Kirrip guiding principles

Our Kirrip program and events are guided by the following principles.

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Foster our understanding of First Nations knowledge and/or our shared cultures to enrich personal and community growth.

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02

Create culturally safe student-led spaces which support First Nations and diverse communities.

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03

Cultivate an active community of care to ensure all students feel supported.

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04

Nurture respectful and enriching environment where relationships can flourish.

Connect with the Kirrip community

RMIT Kirrip Discord

Connect with other students and play games.

Find us on Discord

RMIT Kirrip Instagram

Stay up to date with activities, share your pics and more.

Follow us on Instagram

Newsletter

Get monthly email updates about upcoming events.

Subscribe to our newsletter

Email us

Get in touch with the Kirrip team.

Email kirrip@rmit.edu.au

This service receives funding from SSAF

Learn more about SSAF

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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