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 us for details.

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.

As a club you will also be required to find a mentor who will support your club. Your mentor can be a Staff or senior student from VU or a 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 funding. 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. 

Current VU clubs and societies

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 david.thomson9@live.vu.edu.au 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 

Arts Society Club
The Arts Faculty Club aims to increase social networking, communication and collaboration between arts students and Victoria University through increasing social events and activities. 
Email Michelle.smart1@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 

The VU Writing Society
The VU Writing Society is a place for students to express themselves through writing; creating and developing pieces and partaking in workshops and group projects.
Email Meghann.clarke@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!
Email jenny.cleary@vu.edu.au or find us on Facebook 

Community

Victoria University Community Co-Op
The VU Community Co-op will be officially launching in semester two, they will aim to provide the VU Community with fresh fruit and vegetables sourced from local suppliers. For more information or to be added to the mailing list please email  vufoodcoop@gmail.com

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

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.

Victoria University Debating Union - VUDU
VUDU invites VU students to come along and take part in regular debates and competitions against other universities in Melbourne.
View our Facebook page or email Jonathan Benney at vudebating@gmail.com

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 april.robinson@live.vu.edu.au 

 

Course related

Education Postgraduates Club
The Education Postgraduates club aim to find meaning and direction for education research, through activities focused on developing research skills and knowledge.
Email marilyn.hubner@nsca.org.au 

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

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!
Email gaitsy23.5.90@hotmail.com

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
and find us on Facebook  

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

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 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

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

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 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.
Email 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 websiteor email Lambros.tapinos@vu.edu.au

Victoria University Social Society
The VU social society is about creating a more lively social culture at VU, we hope to encourage student participation and involvement around campus by creating more social events. We also hope to generate a greater sense of community and bring students together.
Find us on Facebook or email elise.child@live.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

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 Facebookor email leah@growfinancial.com.au

 

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.
Email 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 Facebookor email wangru@live.com.auVictoria University Student Union

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

Oromia Student Association of Victoria University (OSA-VU)
OSA-VU is an educational, multi-disciplinary, not for profit association established by African- Australian VU students. The aim of OSA-VU aims to promote activities relevant to African students.
Email hamza.wariyo@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 jonathon.barlow@gmail.com

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.
Please follow us on Facebook 
Email isvu@live.com or find us on Facebook 

Multicultural Interfaith Youth Group
MORE INFO COMING SOON!!
Email tina.currah@live.vu.edu.au

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 Nicholson and Newport	Jenny Cleary +61 3 9919 8774
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 2654

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