Clubs and societies
Make new friends by joining a university club or society. Meet other people studying your subject, students who live near your campus or just people with similar interests.
To volunteer at an upcoming VU event, contact your campus recreation officer.
Join the VU Clubs and Societies Facebook group today!
You can join an existing group or start your own Contact our Clubs and Societies Officer for more information or any general questions about clubs.
Getting started
The first stop in starting up a new club is to meet up with your campus recreation officer. Your recreation officer will discuss a range of options to be involved with a club and if you decide to start your own the next stage will be to complete the club affiliation documents. Once these have been completed they should be delivered to your campus recreation officer. Please note that applications to affiliate new clubs close on April 30th 2012.
As an official Victoria University club you will also be required to find a mentor who will support your club. Your mentor can be a staff member from Victoria University or a local community member. You can download a mentor application here.
Show some initiative!
Once you have successfully completed your club affiliation documents your club will be automatically allocated some funding (this is dependant on membership numbers, attendance at relevant events and several other items, check with your campus recreation officer for a detailed explanation).
However, there is also another path if you with to apply for funding. Show some initiative is a grant which is given out to groups of students, individuals or clubs which encourage students to actively participate in self-driven student student engagement activities and events which are socially inclusive.
Download the "Show some Initiative" application and make an appointment to chat with your campus recreation officer about your project. The Show Some Initiative Grant Committee meets monthly so make sure you leave plenty of time to complete your application prior to your event or activity.
Current VU clubs and societies
On this page
Arts
Creative Arts Collective
A collective of art-ish students running Events from all day festivals, art installation to performance to the weird and wonderful - our mediums range from cabaret, music, performance, dancing, sculpture and installation art, digital media and all visual art forms your imagination can imagine!
Email creativeartscollective@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook.
VU Liberal Arts Club
The Liberal Arts Club is a group of students wanting to create a collective manifestation of school spirit. To embody the spirit of academia and artistic expression. The club is geared to creating a yearbook and legacy.
Email James.vanmaanenberg@live.vu.edu.au.
Victoria University Music Club
The Music Club serves as a base for music lovers and enthusiasts alike to come together and share the arts and a passion for music. Not limited to simply music performers, anyone who has an interest in music as an art or business may also join the club.
Email anuarfaiq.matsaat@live.vu.edu.au or find us on Facebook.
Community
Students for Free Enterprise (SIFE)
We encourage you to take what you learn in the classroom and apply it to real working situations. SIFE students can make a difference in their local community. Being involved with SIFE can increase your employability and further enhance your university experience.
View our Facebook page or email sife@students.vu.edu.au.
VU Amnesty Club
The VU Amnesty Club aims to engage VU students in local and international human rights issues. The club also offers students the opportunity to work closely with Amnesty International Australia.
Email amnesty.vu@gmail.com
Course related
Accounting, Finance and Investment Student Society (AFISS)
AFISS aims to provide a support network for students to enhance there lives whilst at university and provide support and information regarding potential career paths.
Email katherine.pham@live.vu.edu.au or Find us on Facebook
Dictum Society
The Dictum Society is a club located at Queen St campus that represents the interests of law students and those wanting to be associated with the study of law. The club hopes to provide students with internship, graduate and professional development opportunities.
Contact www.dictumsociety.org or find us on Facebook
VU Society of Engineering
Creating a social network for engineering students at VU, we provide opportunities to have fun, relax and meet new people. Social events, holidays and big nights out!
St Albans Education Club
We would like to welcome you all to what is going to be a fun filled club, which we hope to create exciting experiences to not only bring us future teachers together, but to share our experiences and knowledge to other university colleagues. The activities that the Education Club is hoping to provide are; education students ball, study groups- fortnightly, club/pub crawls and excursions- eg: paint balling and rock climbing.
Email matt.vanopijnen@live.vu.edu.au or danielle.depietro@live.vu.edu.au
or find us on Facebook.
VU Psychology Society (VUPS)
The VUPS is an inclusive student psychology society that welcomes student members who are currently studying or have an interest in psychology. The VUPS intends to better link psychology students with each other and with VU psychology staff in a relaxed and fun environment.
Email Harrydanilis@gmail.com
VU Student Paramedic Association (VUSPA)
A faculty based club which invites all paramedic students to take part in both social and educational activities.
Join VUSPA on facebookor email johnson.stephanie@gmail.com
Nursing and Midwifery Association
For all VU Nursing and Midwifery students, past and present to create a community of support and communication, linking you with your fellow students, industry experience and letting your hair down! Annual Membership $5.00 and you will receive, invitations to social gatherings, professional Networking Opportunities, access to study group sessions, member discounts and much, much more!!
Find us on Facebook or Email kirsten.taylor1@live.vu.edu.au.
Student Osteopathic Medicine Association(SOMA)
SOMA aims to assist in Osteopathic students academic, social and professional needs by liaising with our affiliated professional bodies, providing educational opportunities and also providing social events to its members.
Email saxon.woodroffe@live.vu.edu.au or find us on Facebook.
VU Motorsport Club
We are a team that design, build and race a formula car prototype every year against 29 other universities in the worldwide recognised Formula SAE competition series.
Email Joel.moloney@live.vu.edu.au.
Fun and friendship
Victoria University Ally Club
VU Ally Club recognises that queerphobic attitudes exist at VU. We aim to combat these attitudes by creating support networks between LGBTQI community and straight students. We aim to create a social and inclusive environment which fosters dialogue amongst students.
Email vu.ally.club@gmail.com
Getaway
The club is about giving an opportunity to both local and international students to travel, sight-see, and take part in a variety of outdoor activities.
Email wenxiu.wang@live.vu.edu.au.
VU Student Union (VUSU)
We are the peak student body representing all VU students. Keep your eye out for our Annual General Meeting (and BBQ) and Elections.
VUSU websiteor email Lambros.tapinos@vu.edu.au.
VUSSS (Victoria University Social Sport Society)
VUSSS is a social club at Victoria University who want to get involved in both sport and social activities. We run a minimum of 4 social events per year with the desire to get new and existing students in different courses but with similar hobbies and a desire to be social with others from VU involved in events.
Email tiff.mann@gmail.com or find us on Facebook.
International
VU International Student Association (ISA)
ISA is currently affiliated with Victoria University Student Union (VUSU) and founded in 2002. It is the peak representation of all International students within VU, acting to provide guidance and advice when students need it most. We are committed to running diverse events for students from multicultural backgrounds; aiming to ensure International students enjoy their new life at VU, through our innovative activities and practical advice in career and academic opportunities. The ISA office is located in Building M 119, Footscray Park Campus. Please check the ISA Calendar regularly and find the activities you are interested in, and feel free to contact us via Facebook VU _ ISA, Twitter @VU_ISA or call us on 9919 5953.
Email: ISA@vu.edu.au or our website: www.vusu.org.au
Multicultural
African Australian Student Association
The AASN aims to develop and promote skills and networking within students and staff at Victoria University and other Institutes in Australia. They also promote critical thinking and a well rounded academic life among there students.
Email Pierre_kazba@yahoo.fr.
VU Greek Society (VUGS)
BE LOUD & BE PROUD! An expression of our passion and devotion to our Greek Heritage
Join the VUGS on Facebookor email nadia.kapri@live.vu.edu.au.
VU Indonesian Student Association
We organise cultural and social events both on and off campus. Stay tuned for more!
Join the VUISA on Facebookor email sultan.sultan@live.vu.edu.au.
VU Pan Chinese Student Society (VUPCSS)
We are committed to assisting Chinese students to become part of VU and Australian society by organising regular activities on and off campus.
Email crazykenyuan@hotmail.com.
Victoria University Turkish Society
The Victoria University Turkish Society aims to strengthen the relationships of Turkish students within the VU community through events and activities that promote the Turkish culture and language.
Email vu_turkish_society@hotmail.com or find us on Facebook.
Wantok Student Association of Victoria University
The Wantok Student Association was created to bring together Papua New Guinean students studying at Victoria University as well as former students and residents of the local community. Its aim is to foster the building of networks between these groups of people to provide a platform upon which PNG students from VU are able to transition as smoothly as possible into living and Studying in Australia.
Email Clive.long@live.vu.edu.au.
Political
Victoria University Labor Club
Victoria University Labor Club aims to promote politics within the student population. It brings together students with similar political interests, while acting to promote networking capabilities and provide a general forum for discussion.
Email kirstie.franic@live.vu.edu.au
The Socialist Alliance
The socialist alliance is an anti-capitalist political organisation with members throughout Australia. We support a democratic society run by and working for people not the destructive elite that currently rules. Members of the socialist alliance are active in campaigns on a wide range of issues. Contact us today to get involved.
Email Aron.micallef@live.vu.edu.au or find us on Facebook
Spiritual and Religious
VU ACF Christian Fellowship
We meet regularly both on and off campus, organise day trips, dinners and an opportunity to form friendships. If you love to socialise, sing songs and play musical instruments, this club is for you.We have members from across the world, from Malaysia to the United States.
Email acf_vu@yahoo.com or tianyi.tian@live.vu.edu.au.
Islamic Society of Victoria University (ISVU)
Student body that represents Muslim students at VU. Cultural, social and religious events both on and off campus. The aim of the society is to bring together Muslim students at weekly, monthly and annual events.
Email isvu@live.com or find us on Facebook
Sport and recreation
VU Vipers Cheerleading
The Vipers meet twice weekly for competitive training, Mondays (7:15-8:45am stunting) and Wednesday (7:00- 8:45am). A great environment to make new friends, have fun and get fit! Males and females accepted.
Join the Vipers on Facebookor email natalie.commons@live.vu.edu.au.
Other sport clubs
There are a number of sport clubs affiliated with VU Sports. A full list can be found on the Sport anf Fitness page.
Contacting your Recreation Officers
If you would like to form your own club or society, contact your campus Recreation Officer:
| Campus | Contact |
|---|---|
| Werribee and Sunshine | Ollie D'Rozario +61 3 9919 8260 |
| Footscray Park | Claire Radbourne +61 3 9919 4769 |
| St Albans | Michael Agrotis +61 3 9919 2654 |
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