Safety and security

Making sure our staff and students always feel safe is a priority for Monash College. That is why we have a range of security services in place across every campus.

If you need security immediately and you are on campus you can call 9905 3333 from any phone. If calling from a Monash College phone you only need to dial 333.

If you have a general security enquiry and don't need urgent assistance, call 9902 7777. Security services are available 24 hours, seven days a week.

For emergencies off campus call 000 (triple zero) for police, ambulance or fire.

Respect at Monash College

Monash College is committed to ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for all our staff and students and has a zero tolerance stance towards sexual assault and sexual harassment. For more details, go to Respect at Monash College.

Scams targeting Monash students

Student Safety Manager

Safety resources

bSafe App

Legal advice

Safety tips

Street safety

Cross the road at pedestrian crossings when the green light is showing.
At night, walk along well-lit roads or take a taxi
Don’t use your phone when walking. This can cause distraction. Be aware of your surroundings
Don’t invite strangers to your accommodation
Don’t give out your phone number or address to strangers
Keep expensive items out of sight
Keep your mobile phone in your pocket or bag, especially at night time
Don’t carry a large amount of cash with you. Avoid using ATM machines at night
Leave your passport at home.

Fire safety

Think before you cook—never leave your cooking unattended

Turn off your appliances when you are not using them including heaters when you are sleeping
Never turn off smoke alarms
Don’t attempt to put an oil fire out with water. If it is safe to do so, turn off the heat and put a cover on the pan
Never smoke indoors
If you need immediate assistance with a fire call 000.

Beach safety

Never swim at night
Respect the ocean, do not litter
Only swim at beaches that are patrolled and have lifeguards
Always swim between the flags
Don’t enter the water unless you know how to swim
Be sun smart—The Australian sun is very strong!
Slip on a t-shirt, slop on some sunscreen, slap on a hat and seek shade.

Scams - A scam is a scheme where a person cheats another individual or group out of money, by presenting them with false information during a deal or offer.

There are many types of scams—you can learn more about them on Scamwatch (an Australian government site that provides information and reporting advice for victims of scams).

www.scamwatch.gov.au.

The best way to avoid a scam is to:

Be alert
Keep your personal information private and secure online
Keep your personal details secure over the phone
Do not give out personal information unless you are certain the website is secure or the caller is legitimate.

Please remember, unauthorised third-party payment of Monash College fees is not allowed and offers of discounted fees may be someone trying to scam you.

Transport safety

It is important to be vigilant when travelling around Melbourne. Here are some things to remember.

Travelling by car

If you are under 18, you are not permitted to hold a full Victorian driver’s licence or to drive a car
If you are over 18 and would like to drive in Australia, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au for details
Watch out for trams, pedestrians and other road users
Drivers must never use a mobile phone when driving
Every passenger must wear their seat belt
The driver must follow the road rules and speed limit.

For more information about driving in Victoria, visit vicroads.vic.gov.au/licences

If you are riding a bicycle

Always wear a helmet
Your bicycle must have lights and a bell
Stay in the bike lanes.

If you are taking public transport

Travelling on public transport around Melbourne is convenient and easy to do.

Purchase the full-fare myki card*
Always have credit on your myki card to avoid a fine
Always tap on at the start of your trip and tap off at the end for buses and trains. You do not need to tap off on a tram.
Trams are free in the Melbourne Central Business District (CBD)

* If you are under 18, you may be eligible for a children’s card, valid until you turn 19. For more information, please visit.

Ticket inspectors (or Authorised officers) are responsible for making sure you have a valid myki card and are following the public transport laws and regulations. They usually wear a uniform but can also be in casual clothes (they must carry Metro identification).

They can:

Ask to see your myki card
Ask you for your name, address and proof of identity
Fine you if you don’t have a valid myki or are breaking the public transport laws.

Protective Services Officers (PSO) are stationed at every metropolitan train station in Melbourne overnight (6pm – late). They are there to ensure your safety. They are always in a uniform similar to Victoria Police.

PSOs are responsible for Patrolling the train platform, car parks and surrounds, responding to anti-social behaviour, property damage, alcohol and transport related offences, as they arise.

* Authorised officers are different to Protective Services Officers.