Current Campaigns
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Law Revision Campaign
DUSA is working to have recently abolished Law Faculty Revision Weekends reinstated for off-campus law students. It is our aim to ensure students are also given the opportunity to fulfill PLS requirements during those weekends. ... Almost a full year since Revision Weeknds were officially cancelled. How have your results compared this year to last? Let us know what sort of impact their withdrawal has had on your studies. Read more
Electronic Submissions Campaign
DUSA is working to standardise the Deakin University electronic submission of assignments policy to ensure that all students are able to submit their assignments online regardless of location or course of study. DUSA has already collected close to 600 signatures. To view those signatures go to http://ipetitions.com/petition/electronicassignmentsubmission If you have not yet signed and want to, please do so below. Read more
Zone 2 Extention on the Burwood Tram Line
DUSA on Burwood campus is campaigning to have zone 2 extended along tram Route 75 past the front of campus. Currently, students coming from the city must buy a ticket for zone one and two, to travel just a few extra stops. Public transport should be as accessible as possible, especially for those who most need it. Lets make public transport accessible and equitable. Share your experiences and thoughts, and sign the petition to show your... Read more
The fight against VSU continues
DUSA knows that students need essential services like advocacy, clubs and Uni sport. We will NOT admit defeat, but continue to represent Deakin students to the University, parliament and in the wider community. Read more
Deakin University Trimesters
The way that students study at Deakin University is changing. From November 2008, students will study in three equal trimesters. The key facts of trimester are: ¬ Domestic students can study in any (or all) trimester using HECS, CSP or FEE-HELP ¬ There will be no uni-wide swot vac ¬ There will be no mid-semester break in Trimester 2 ¬ If your units are offered, you can fast track your degree, or drop your load and study year... Read more
Security Campaign
DUSA recognises the need to protect the student body. Thats why in 2008 we are fighting to improve the safety of students on all campuses! DUSA also wants keyrings with relevant security and Emergency numbers distributed to students. That way you can rest assured you will know the security number when you need it! Are you afraid of the dark? DUSA is too! Thats why we want better lighting on campus at night. Have you got any suggestions?... Read more
Frustrated with parking on the Warrnambool campus?
Does dry weather only parking on the oval seem silly to you? Do you think we deserve proper access to proper facilities year round? Share your thoughts with us as we fight for a better system! Read more
Frustrated with parking on the Waterfront Campus
Do you find that you can't get a park at Waterfront no matter what time you arrive? Does it frustrate you that the “Deakin Patrons Only” rule isn’t enforced? If so, join the campaign and help us do something about it! Read more
Frustrated with parking on the Burwood Campus
Do you have trouble getting a park on campus? Is accessibility a problem? Can you afford the price? If parking is a problem for you, let us know so we can represent you! Read more
Frustrated with parking on the Waurn Ponds campus?
Do you have trouble getting a park on campus? Is accessibility a problem? Can you afford the price? If parking is a problem for you, let us know so we can represent you! Read more
Frustrated with Public Transport in Geelong?
Tired of missing your bus? Don't just talk about it, do something about it! For a start - we think that the number 18 bus should run on time, and in the hours we use it! If you want to use a better service, use your voice and get involved in the campaign by signing the petition or coming to a meeting. Read more
Concession Card Campaign
DUSA believes that all students should have equal rights and opportunities, regardless of where they're from, or what they study. The fact that Postgraduate, off-campus, part time and international students don't have access to basic services like concession cards is not ok with us. Help us do something about it - register your anger here! Read more
DUSA Success Stories
In 2008 DUSA successfully campaigned on several issues. The following are just some of the wins we've had so far. Thanks to DUSA, the Burwood library now opens 45 minutes earlier at 7:45am - before the first lecture starts. We successfully got your University administrators to meet with students to answer questions about the Trimester academic year and the future of our University. DUSA successfully lobbied for funding for a semester... Read more
Students Staying Connected
With isolation being one of the biggest issues confronting distance students, the DCC has set up this campaign to help students stay connected with each other. On this site you are be able to sign the petition and leave a message for others so that they may contact you if they wish. This contact may be in the form of emails, phone conversations, study groups, or even visits between travelling students. NOTE: Due to the structure of the site,... Read more
Insist on Adequate Income Support!
Are you one of the increasing number of students who regularly miss a meal because you can't afford to eat? Do you think that Youth Allowance and other income support payments are a joke? We don't think that a fair, equitable and appropriate system is that hard! Join the fight to get a appropriate income support system that pays your basic bills while you study! Read more