DUSA ODAY

Navigate through an exciting and fun program with other first year Deakin students and leaders!

Get to know DUSA

Come along to our online info session and find out what DUSA is all about!

Get to Know DUSA Sport

Interested in learning, playing or being involved in Sport at Deakin? Come to this introductory session where the teams from DUSA Sport, Clubs & DeakinACTIVE will introduce the sporting opportunities available to you as a student.

Come & Try Sport – Burwood (various events from Mon 24th Feb to Fri 7th Mar)

Come along and meet one of the many DUSA sport clubs, check out the social comps or try a new sport for the first time!

DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase (24th Feb)

Get ready for one of the most exciting days of OFest – our DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase at Burwood! It's time to discover the best clubs your university has to offer – whether you’re into sports, arts, culture, or just looking for something fun, Market Day is where it’s all happening!

DUSA Beats & Eats (24th Feb – Waurn Ponds)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats at Waurn Ponds, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

DUSA Market Day (Waterfront)

Get ready for one of the most exciting days of OFest – our DUSA Market Day at Waterfront! It's time to discover the best clubs your university has to offer – whether you’re into sports, arts, culture, or just looking for something fun, Market Day is where it’s all happening!

Welcome Day DUSA Lunch

The DUSA Welcome Day Lunch is a free lunch time event you wouldn't want to miss! It's a chilled vibe, with free lunch, acoustic music and plenty of different activities to get involved in.

Online Trivia Session (DC & Marvel)

Are you a true superhero fan? Join us for an exciting online trivia session as part of T1 OFest, where your knowledge of the Marvel and DC Universes will be put to the ultimate test.

Glitter Party

Ready to sparkle, shine, and dance the night away? Then kick off your OFest experience with our Glitter Party in Geelong!

DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase (25th Feb)

Get ready for one of the most exciting days of OFest – our DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase at Burwood! It's time to discover the best clubs your university has to offer – whether you’re into sports, arts, culture, or just looking for something fun, Market Day is where it’s all happening!

DUSA Market Day (Waurn Ponds)

Get ready for one of the most exciting days of OFest – our DUSA Market Day at Waurn Ponds! It's time to discover the best clubs your university has to offer – whether you’re into sports, arts, culture, or just looking for something fun, Market Day is where it’s all happening!

DUSA Amazing Race (Warrnambool)

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the campus? Join DUSA and Deakin Active for the Amazing Race – a fun interactive race around campus.

Come & Try Sport – Waurn Ponds (25th Feb, 28th Feb & 4th Mar)

Come along and meet one of the many DUSA sport clubs, check out the social comps or try a new sport for the first time!

Glow Party

Get ready to light up the night! Join us for the ultimate glow-up experience at our OFest Glow Party at Billboard. We'll have the best DJ's in Melbourne playing all night long, so you can dance the night away with your mates – and be sure to meet some new ones too!

DUSA Beats & Eats (26th Feb – Waterfront)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats at Waterfront, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

DUSA Amazing Race (Waurn Ponds)

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the campus? Join DUSA and Deakin Active for the Amazing Race – a fun interactive race around campus.

DUSA Amazing Race (Burwood)

Think you’ve got what it takes to conquer the campus? Join DUSA and Deakin Active for the Amazing Race – a fun interactive race around campus.

Mystery Bus Tour (Warrnambool)

Ready for a ride full of surprises? If there's one event you go to this OFest, make sure it's this one! Our Mystery Bus Tour is ALWAYS a sell-out in record time each year, so make sure you get your tickets as soon as they go on sale!

Mystery Bus Tour (Waterfront)

Ready for a ride full of surprises? If there's one event you go to this OFest, make sure it's this one! Our Mystery Bus Tour is ALWAYS a sell-out in record time each year, so make sure you get your tickets as soon as they go on sale!

Mystery Bus Tour (Waurn Ponds)

Ready for a ride full of surprises? If there's one event you go to this OFest, make sure it's this one! Our Mystery Bus Tour is ALWAYS a sell-out in record time each year, so make sure you get your tickets as soon as they go on sale!

Glitz & Glam Party

EVENT CANCELLED

Deakin Dragons Basketball Showcase

Calling all hoop lovers! Come and witness the best ballers on campus in action at our Basketball Showcase event! There will also be DJ's & free pizza on offer.

Online Social Session (Scavenger Hunt & Speed Friending)

Whether you're a new student or a returning one, our Online Social Session is a great opportunity to unwind, chat, and build your university network from the comfort of your own home.

DUSA Beats & Eats (3rd March – Waterfront)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats at Waterfront, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

DUSA Beats & Eats (Warrnambool)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats at Warrnambool, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

Online Games Session

Calling all gamers! Get your controllers ready because DUSA are hosting an epic online gaming session!

T1 Mocktail Making Workshop (Geelong)

Shake, stir, and sip your way through the ultimate Mocktail Making Class for T1!

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Auslan Taster

Always wanted to learn sign language? Come along to our Auslan Taster to learn a bit about sign language and meet our wonderful trainer Erin!

DUSA Beats & Eats (4th March – Burwood)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

DUSA Beats & Eats (4th March – Waurn Ponds)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats at Waurn Ponds, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

SASS T1 Free Breakfast (5th March to 21st May)

DUSA's Advocacy Free Breakfast is back for T1 2025! (Burwood, Waurn Ponds & Waterfront).

T1 Mocktail Making Workshop (Burwood)

Join fellow Deakin student Amy & Junyi and learn to make some delicious mocktails to kick off the trimester!

DUSA Beats & Eats (5th March – Burwood)

Looking for a fun way to spice up your lunch break? We’ve got the perfect combo – great food and great music! Join us for Beats & Eats, a lunchtime event you won’t want to miss!

Barefoot Bowls Event

It’s time to ditch your shoes and roll onto the green for a day of fun, friends, and friendly competition at our Barefoot Bowls event!

DUSA Big Picnic

See our Warrnambool campus come alive at DUSA's Big Picnic! Come along to experience our twilight picnic with delicious FREE food – and don't forget to grab some FREE goodies from our DUSA brand partners.

Movie Night at Showbiz Cinemas (Captain America)

Get ready for the ultimate OFEST movie night at Showbiz Cinemas Waverley! Come and see CAPTAIN AMERICA and enjoy a free popcorn and drink on arrival.

Phillip Island & Moonlit Sanctuary Trip

Join your Deakin peers and spend the day exploring Phillip Island and it's beautiful wildlife!

Wed Mar 12th, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Burwood (various dates from March to May)

The DUSA Food Pantry is back for T1 at Burwood – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Wed Mar 12th, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Waterfront (various dates from March to May)

The DUSA Food Pantry is back for T1 at Waterfront – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Wed Mar 12th, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Waurn Ponds (various dates from March to May)

The DUSA Food Pantry is back for T1 at Waurn Ponds – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Tue Mar 18th, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Warrnambool (various dates from March to April)

The DUSA Food Pantry is back for T1 at Warrnambool – bring a bag and collect fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and pantry items!

Students practicing resuscitation on a CPR maniken

CPR Geelong (Mar)

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 (Mar)

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 (Mar)

Get qualified and get your Level 2 First Aid today!

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Level 1 First Aid Burwood (Mar)

Get qualified and get your Level 1 First Aid today!

CPR Burwood (Mar)

Get qualified and get your CPR today!

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

Level 2 First Aid Burwood (Mar)

Get qualified and get your Level 2 First Aid today!

Barista Coffee Course & RSF (Melbourne CBD) Mar

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.

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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!

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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.

Auslan Sign Language (Beginners) Online

Learn the recognized language of the Australian deaf 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

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

Check out the DUSA Events

T1 OFest 2025

Upcoming DUSA events

DUSA ODAY

Get to know DUSA

Get to Know DUSA Sport

Come & Try Sport – Burwood (various events from Mon 24th Feb to Fri 7th Mar)

DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase (24th Feb)

DUSA Beats & Eats (24th Feb – Waurn Ponds)

DUSA Market Day (Waterfront)

Welcome Day DUSA Lunch

Online Trivia Session (DC & Marvel)

Glitter Party

DUSA Market Day & Clubs Showcase (25th Feb)

DUSA Market Day (Waurn Ponds)

DUSA Amazing Race (Warrnambool)

Come & Try Sport – Waurn Ponds (25th Feb, 28th Feb & 4th Mar)

Glow Party

DUSA Beats & Eats (26th Feb – Waterfront)

DUSA Amazing Race (Waurn Ponds)

DUSA Amazing Race (Burwood)

Mystery Bus Tour (Warrnambool)

Mystery Bus Tour (Waterfront)

Mystery Bus Tour (Waurn Ponds)

Glitz & Glam Party

Deakin Dragons Basketball Showcase

Online Social Session (Scavenger Hunt & Speed Friending)

DUSA Beats & Eats (3rd March – Waterfront)

DUSA Beats & Eats (Warrnambool)

Online Games Session

T1 Mocktail Making Workshop (Geelong)

Auslan Taster

DUSA Beats & Eats (4th March – Burwood)

DUSA Beats & Eats (4th March – Waurn Ponds)

SASS T1 Free Breakfast (5th March to 21st May)

T1 Mocktail Making Workshop (Burwood)

DUSA Beats & Eats (5th March – Burwood)

Barefoot Bowls Event

DUSA Big Picnic

Movie Night at Showbiz Cinemas (Captain America)

Phillip Island & Moonlit Sanctuary Trip

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Burwood (various dates from March to May)

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Waterfront (various dates from March to May)

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Waurn Ponds (various dates from March to May)

T1 DUSA Food Pantry – Warrnambool (various dates from March to April)

CPR Geelong (Mar)

Level 1 First Aid Geelong (Mar)

Level 2 First Aid Geelong (Mar)

Level 1 First Aid Burwood (Mar)

CPR Burwood (Mar)

Level 2 First Aid Burwood (Mar)

Barista Coffee Course & RSF (Melbourne CBD) Mar

Responsible Service of Food (RSF) - Online

Mental Health First Aid (Online)

Auslan Sign Language (Beginners) Online

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Online

Mt Buller Snow Day (Geelong)

Mt Buller Snow Day (Burwood)

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