Coronavirus (COVID-19) FAQs

VU has implemented a number of COVID Safe measures to keep the University community safe, including:

• Increased cleaning in public spaces.
• Distribution of hand sanitiser.
• Displaying correct hand-hygiene posters throughout all campuses.
• Encouraging social distancing and working from home where possible.
• Promoting the guidelines announced by the Federal Government (where it is appropriate or practical to do so).
• Developed a COVID Safe Induction Module for staff and students.
• Developed a Daily COVID Screening tool on the VUSafe App, to support our Contact Tracing Protocols.

As currently required by the Victorian Government, all individuals permitted to attend campus must wear a face covering unless an exemption applies.

We have established a campus-wide response plan in the event that anyone presents with symptoms of the condition.

If anyone, student or staff, has concerns about the health status of another person at the University, they should contact Security at the number below, who will arrange first aid assistance and follow appropriate protocols.

To report concerns on campus, call +61 3 9919 6666.

For general enquiries relating to COVID-19, call +61 3 9919 6398.

If anyone, student or staff, has concerns about the health status of another person at the University, they should contact Security at the number below. Security will arrange first aid assistance and follow appropriate protocols.

Security can also help with queries about unsafe facilities or on-campus environments.

To report concerns on campus, call +61 3 9919 6666.

For general enquiries relating to COVID-19, call +61 3 9919 6398.

All Victoria University students, staff, contractors and visitors are expected to comply with the Victorian Government direction. These requirements will change over time.

Each person will be required to supply their own face covering unless a specific mask is required in a lab or other specific learning area/task. The University will provide any task/lab specific masks, including those for staff and students conducting off-campus approved activities, as required.

The face covering must cover the person’s mouth and nose. The recommendation from the Victorian Chief Health Officer is to use a cloth (reusable) facemask. The use of single use disposable masks is a second preference, with the use of a scarf or bandana not permitted. Face shields can be worn, but must be worn with a facemask, unless exemptions apply.

Facemasks do not need to be worn when outside. Whilst facemasks are not now mandated by the Victorian Government, the University requires staff and students to wear a facemask in situations where physical distancing of 1.5 metres is not possible (indoors and outdoors), unless an exemption applies. 

The return to campus is overseen by the Transition to Campus Working Group. Returning to campus is being implemented in a safe and controlled manner. To ensure the safety of the VU community and the services we provide. This integrated approach will ensure that services such as IT services can support the return without delays being experienced due to increased service calls to set up equipment or work areas.

Students: Details of how to return to campus can be accessed by contacting your course coordinator.

Staff: details of how to apply to return to campus can be accessed by contacting your manager.