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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!

Managing your club

Learn how to effectively manage your club by referring to our club resource handbook.

As a club you may qualify for funding. If your application is successful, you need to submit a club payment request form.

Current VU clubs and societies

 

Arts

VU Arts Club
We meet every fortnight at Footscray Park campus to create something special, with enjoyable, innovative and exciting activities each session. Check out our Facebook page for regular updates on fortnightly projects.
Join our facebook group or email justin.tumilaar@live.vu.edu.au

VU Fashion Society
Attend top runway shows, discover the best sales and catch up with other fashionistas
claire.radbourne@vu.edu.au

VU Film Club
Come along for popcorn and fun in between classes.
claire.radbourne@vu.edu.au

VU Book Club (VUBC)
We meet fortnightly on Wednesdays at 4pm, St Albans campus to chat about books in a social environment. Come along to meet fellow avid book lovers.
kirsty.stuart@live.vu.edu.au

Campus related

VU Nicholson Social Students Club
Join a great, fun group of students who want to get the most out of campus life. Link with other students from across Footscray Nicholson campus to plan social events and activities. It's free, fun and it's for you!
jenny.cleary
@vu.edu.au

Recreation Resident Club
We are mainly for residents of Sunbury Hall, Student Village and Victoria Place. Our aim is to ease homesickness and create social activities that give you the chance to get to know other students and residents.
emily.derix@live.vu.edu.au

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.
Read more or email jessicarobertsreid@gmail.com

VICUNICEF
VICUNICEF is a student social human right advocacy club formed on behalf of UNICEF Australia in order to raise awareness of all vulnerable children around the globe. UNICEF is the United Nations Children's fund, one of the organs of the United Nations.
moortuhindowa2000@yahoo.com.au

Course related

VU Exercise Physiology Unit Society
This is where postgraduate students and staff come together and discuss relevant topics in exercise science, develop knowledge outside their comfort area and learn to apply themselves practically.
matthew.varley@gmail.com

VU Law Student Society (VULSS)
We are the principal representative body of VU law students. We represent law students by providing numerous services and events that will enhance your legal education, assist and encourage you to pursue your career ambitions, offer opportunities to participate in law-related  competitions and basically ensure that you get the most out of your experience at Victoria Law School. 
VULSS website
or email jacqui.arena@live.vu.edu.au

VU Society of Engineering
Creating a social network for engineering students at Victoria University. Offering opportunities to  have fun, relax and meet new people. Social events, holidays and big nights out!
jackleberryjj@hotmail.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 facebook
or email christine.eillis@live.vu.edu.au

Finance and Investment Student Society (FISS)
The Finance and Investment Students Society (FISS) was founded to enhance the University experience of VU Business students.  We offer newsletters with industry updates, social and professional opportunities, seminars with industry speakers, social events and more.
Join FISS on Facebook,
visit our website or email info@vufiss.com

Student Osteopathy Club (SOMA)
The SOMA aims to increase employability, link with Professional Associations, organise a variety of social functions throughout the year and orientate new students
saxon.woodroffe@live.vu.edu.au

 

 

Fun and friendship

VU Society of Atheist Philosophy
Join this club to discuss atheism and meet like minded people.
vusoap@gmail.com

85 Broads
Professional women's social club manicures, makeovers and meetings. Current chapters at Melbourne and Monash University.
Visit the 85 Broads website
or email claire.radbourne@vu.edu.au

VU Mature Peer Support Group 
We meet monthly during semester at the City Flinders Lane campus. Discussion is around what affects mature aged students who return to study at VU.
george
.jozsa@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
website
or email leonjburger@gmail.com

Universe
We regularly meet and run activities both on and off campus for all students. Free BBQ's, Krispy Kremes, cafe crawls and lots more!          
Join us on Facebook
or email youcanfindray@hotmail.com

International

VU English Language for International Students Club 
Meet monthly for a conversation in English. We gather at the Student Lounge at City Flinders Lane Campus to discuss cultures, local and world events.
george.jozsa@vu.edu.au

VU International Student Association (ISA)
We are part of the Victoria University Student Union (VUSU) and represent all international VU students. We organise trips and tours, social gatherings and represent the interests of international students. We are located at Footscray Park campus, in building M (next to the Student Service Centre)
Join ISA on Facebook
or email pulkit.dhingra@live.vu.edu.auVictoria University Student Union

Multicultural

VU Greek Society (VUGS)
A fraternity, a Greek society is the fuel that allows common people to produce uncommon results.
Join the VUGS on Facebook
or email elinah.joannides@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 Facebook
or email muhammad.ali2@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.
crazykenyuan@hotmail.com

Victoria University Turkish Society
We provide regular events on campus, for students to have some fun between classes and catch up with friends at a BBQ, party or get together. Check out our Facebook page for regular updates on events on and off campus.
ozlem.caliskan@live.vu.edu.au

Politics

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.
jonathon.barlow@gmail.com

The Socialist Alternative
Socialist alternative is a group of revolutionary socialists who think that society should be driven by human needs and not profit. We want to change the world, it is not enough to be outraged at the world, you have to do something about it and get together with other like minded people. 
michael.kandelaars@gmail.com

Spiritual and Religious

VU Asian 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.
acf_vu@yahoo.com
  or garry.kuan@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.
Join ISVU on Facebook
or email fatima.dennaoui@live.vu.edu.au

VU Muslim Club (VUMC)
We represent the Muslim community by looking after the needs of the prayer room, arranging gatherings during the holy month of Ramadan and organising cultural parties wherestudents can share thoughts and values and bridge the gap between different cultures.
Join our facebook groupor email vumc@googlegroups.com or farhan.muneebkazi@live.vu.edu.au

Sport and recreation

10 Pin Bowling Club
Get together and meet new people, with great deals on bowling and lots of fun to be had!
Join 10 Pin Bowling on Facebook
or email carlin.lee@live.vu.edu.au

VU Adventure Club
Meetings held once a semester. Take part in massive scavenger hunts across the campus to win amazing prizes.
claire.radbourne@vu.edu.au

Come and Try a Tri
A student initiative group that promotes triathlons for kids run by Victoria University Students.
joanna.clare@live.vu.edu.au

VU Games Club
Fortnightly games get together at Footscray Park campus in the P Building cafe (find us at the window tables) which is open to everyone. It's free to play with loads of games to choose from. Come along to meet new people and relax between classes.
ze.xu@live@vu.edu.au

VU Hiking /Mountaineering Club
Join us for regular events, hiking, climbing and everything in between.
claire.radbourne@vu.edu.au

VU Vipers Cheerleading
The Vipers meet twice weekly for competitive training, Mondays (7:15-8:45am stunting) and Thursday (7:30-8:30am dance and jumps). A great environment to make new friends, have fun and get fit! Males and females accepted.
Join the Vipers on Facebook
or email natalie.commons@live.vu.edu.au

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 Nicholson and Newport Jenny Cleary +61 3 9919 8761
City Queen, City King, City Flinders, City Flinders Lane George Jozsa +61 3 9919 1221
Footscray Park Claire Radbourne +61 3 9919 4769
St Albans Michael Agrotis +61 3 9919 26

ASKVU Find answers and ask questions
Phone: +61 3 9919 6100

 

Page last updated: Friday 12 March 2010