Wed Mar 11th, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DUSA Food Pantry Burwood – various dates from March to December 2026

The DUSA Food Pantry is back at Burwood – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Wed Mar 11th, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DUSA Food Pantry Waterfront – various dates from March to December 2026

The DUSA Food Pantry is back at Waterfront – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Wed Mar 11th, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DUSA Food Pantry Waurn Ponds – various dates from March to December 2026

The DUSA Food Pantry is back at Waurn Ponds – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Tue Mar 17th, 2026

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

DUSA Food Pantry Warrnambool – various dates from March to August 2026

The DUSA Food Pantry is back at Warrnambool. Bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

DUSA Free Lunch Program (Burwood)

Weekly event during T1 & T2

DUSA Free Lunch Program (Waurn Ponds)

Weekly event during T1 & T2

Female student practicing practicing resuscitation on CPR maniken in her first aid class

First Aid (CPR/Level 1/Level 2) Warrnambool – ongoing dates.

MORE DATES! Complete your CPR training through allergic reactions, bleeding control, choking, fractures, sprains and much more! Training available fortnightly.

Therapy Dog Program

Take a moment to relax and meet Meya the Therapy Dog on Tuesdays!*

DUSA Chill Out Trolley (Every Tuesday during T2 – Burwood)

Burwood Students - Get your FREE snack and drink fix in the Burwood Library on Level 2!

T2 DUSA Free Breakfast (weekly from 8th July to 23rd September)

Our weekly FREE breakfast is back for T2 at Burwood, Waurn Ponds & Waterfront campuses.

DUSA Chill Out Trolley (Every Thursday during T2 – Geelong)

Geelong Students - Get your FREE snack and drink fix in the Waterfront & Waurn Ponds Library!

Mt Buller Snow Day (Geelong)

Mt Buller Snowfields are vast, covering all four sides of the mountain in this winter wonderland

Mt Buller Snow Day (Burwood)

Mt Buller Snowfields are vast, covering all four sides of the mountain in this winter wonderland

Beyond the Borders – Panel Discussion (Online & Burwood)

The Beyond the Borders panel will bring together community leaders and student representatives from campus clubs to discuss how we can support one another during this period of conflict. The conversation will explore ways to foster respectful dialogue across diverse perspectives, strengthen our sense of community, and create an environment where all members feel heard, respected, and supported.

Beats & Eats (Burwood) – U Belong Week

Come hang with DUSA at Beats & Eats on campus for U Belong Week – grab some delicious free food, chill out to live music and student performances, and soak up the good vibes.

Beats & Eats (Waurn Ponds) – U Belong Week

Join us for Beats & Eats, your lunchtime destination for great vibes, delicious food and plenty of fun. Grab a free pasta cup and Daniels donut, relax to live acoustic music, and get involved in a range of interactive activities.

Beats & Eats (Warrnambool) – U Belong Week

Come & Try Sport – Wheelchair Basketball (Burwood)

Come and join us for wheelchair basketball! This adapted version of basketball is a Paralympic sport played in a specialised sports wheelchair. This event is part of DUSA Sport's Adaptive Sport Come and Try series where we encourage all students to come and try an adapted version of a sport!

Hot Sip Social (Burwood – Wed 5 Aug)

Warm up and connect with others at our Hot Sip Social as part of U Belong Week! Drop in and enjoy free tea, coffee, and cookies while spending time in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Beats & Eats (Waterfront) – U Belong Week

Join DUSA for U Belong Week – Beats & Eats, your lunchtime destination for great vibes, delicious food and plenty of fun. Grab a free pasta cup, relax to live acoustic music, and get involved in a range of interactive activities.

Come & Try Sport – Wheelchair Basketball (Waurn Ponds)

Come and join us for wheelchair basketball! This event is part of DUSA Sport's Adaptive Sport Come and Try series where we encourage all students to come and try an adapted version of a sport!

Pictoword – Online Session

Put your puzzle-solving skills to the test in our fun online Pictoword Challenge! You'll be shown two pictures that combine to form a word or phrase. Your challenge is to work out the answer as quickly as you can before everyone else.

Hot Sip Social (Burwood – Thu 6 Aug)

Warm up and connect with others at our Hot Sip Social as part of U Belong Week! Drop in and enjoy free tea, coffee, and cookies while spending time in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Hot Sip Social (Waurn Ponds)

Warm up and connect with others at our Hot Sip Social as part of U Belong Week! Drop in and enjoy free tea, coffee, and cookies while spending time in a welcoming and friendly atmosphere.

Male signing to a female while sitting around a table

Auslan Sign Language (Beginners) Online

Learn the recognized language of the Australian deaf community.

Multi Culture Fest - Burwood

Come and celebrate the incredible diversity of our student community!

Multi Culture Fest - Geelong

Come and celebrate the incredible diversity of our student community!

A person pouring ice cubes into three tall glasses filled with liquid to make cocktails

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Online

Do you want to work in a bar? Learn to serve alcohol in a responsible manner in compliance with relevant liquor legislation. Enquiries melissa.horvath@deakin.edu.au

A man serving food to a female at the front of his food truck

Responsible Service of Food (RSF) - Online

Do you want to work in hospitality, retail, child care, events, catering etc? Learn the essentials of food hygiene practices and legislation!

Female smiling with joy as she walk through a path surrounded by greenery

Mental Health First Aid (Online)

This course provides participants with the skills to recognise common mental health problems, knowledge of possible causes or risk factors and an awareness of treatments available.

Male student practicing putting on a bandage on a female students arm

Level 1 First Aid Burwood

Get qualified and get your Level 1 First Aid today!

Students practicing resuscitation on a CPR maniken

CPR Burwood

Get qualified and get your CPR today!

Level 2 First Aid Burwood

Get qualified and get your Level 2 First Aid today!

CPR Geelong

Get qualified and get your CPR today!

Male student placing a bandage on a female student during a first aid class

Level 1 First Aid Geelong

Get qualified and get your Level 1 First Aid today!

Female students in a First Aid course performing CPR on a maniken

Level 2 First Aid Geelong

Get qualified and get your Level 2 First Aid today!

Barista Coffee Course & RSF (Melbourne CBD)

This beginners course is designed for people looking to enter the hospitality industry. Through this course, you will learn the fundamentals of making coffee and creating coffee art and obtain your responsible food handlers certificate.

Customer Service Course EOI 2026

Customer Service Essentials: Build Skills Employers Want

Wait Staff Skills Course - EOI Form

Get Job-Ready While You Study

DUSA events

U Belong Week (Monday 3rd to Friday 7th August)

Upcoming events

DUSA Food Pantry Burwood – various dates from March to December 2026

DUSA Food Pantry Waterfront – various dates from March to December 2026

DUSA Food Pantry Waurn Ponds – various dates from March to December 2026

DUSA Food Pantry Warrnambool – various dates from March to August 2026

DUSA Free Lunch Program (Burwood)

DUSA Free Lunch Program (Waurn Ponds)

First Aid (CPR/Level 1/Level 2) Warrnambool – ongoing dates.

Therapy Dog Program

DUSA Chill Out Trolley (Every Tuesday during T2 – Burwood)

T2 DUSA Free Breakfast (weekly from 8th July to 23rd September)

DUSA Chill Out Trolley (Every Thursday during T2 – Geelong)

Mt Buller Snow Day (Geelong)

Mt Buller Snow Day (Burwood)

Beyond the Borders – Panel Discussion (Online & Burwood)

Beats & Eats (Burwood) – U Belong Week

Beats & Eats (Waurn Ponds) – U Belong Week

Beats & Eats (Warrnambool) – U Belong Week

Come & Try Sport – Wheelchair Basketball (Burwood)

Hot Sip Social (Burwood – Wed 5 Aug)

Beats & Eats (Waterfront) – U Belong Week

Come & Try Sport – Wheelchair Basketball (Waurn Ponds)

Pictoword – Online Session

Hot Sip Social (Burwood – Thu 6 Aug)

Hot Sip Social (Waurn Ponds)

Auslan Sign Language (Beginners) Online

Multi Culture Fest - Burwood

Multi Culture Fest - Geelong

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Online

Responsible Service of Food (RSF) - Online

Mental Health First Aid (Online)

Level 1 First Aid Burwood

CPR Burwood

Level 2 First Aid Burwood

CPR Geelong

Level 1 First Aid Geelong

Level 2 First Aid Geelong

Barista Coffee Course & RSF (Melbourne CBD)

Customer Service Course EOI 2026

Wait Staff Skills Course - EOI Form

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