Campus hours
Campus opening hours
Building 25Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday |
Building 21Monday to Friday Saturday & Sunday |
Student Services hours
Teaching weeks
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8.00am |
6.30pm |
| Friday | 8.00am | 4.30pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
Non-teaching weeks*
| Day | Opening | Closing |
|---|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 8.30am | 5.00pm |
| Friday | 8.30am | 4.30pm |
| Saturday & Sunday | Closed |
* These times may be subject to change
Note: Student Services will be unavailable by phone, during our team meeting, every Thursday from 10am to 11am
Check the Library page for opening hours
Check the Think Wellbeing Centre page for opening hours
When on campus...
- You must carry your student ID card at all times.
- Do not use frayed or broken chargers for your mobile devices or laptops - chargers are available in the Library to borrow.
- No bare feet - unless required as part of a practical class.
- No smoking near the buildings. Dispose of any cigarette butts safely.
- Respect our neighbours, both business and residential
- Respect your fellow students and staff - they are your current and future professional colleagues.
Locker hire
Lockers are available for hire on campus. All money from locker hire goes to your SRC.
Locker Hire Forms are also available at Student Services
Getting to campus
The campus is readily accessible by car, but we encourage you to travel by bike or public transport.
Driving to campus
Driving is not recommended as a means of transport unless you have no other option. Besides the parking issues, we try to be as green and environmentally aware as we can here at Fitzroy Campus as a reflection of our holistic approach.
| On-street parking |
Two-hour free parking is available outside the building. However, much of Victoria Street parking is reserved for local residents. Parking inspectors are very vigilant in this area and you will more than likely be fined if you park for longer than the allowed time. |
| Commercial parking |
All-day parking is available at Melbourne Museum on Nicholson Street. Check the Museum site for rates. Coles Supermarket on Johnston Street(entry via Argyle Street) - This car park is operated by Carepark.Please 75 Rose Street - operated by Greenco Parking, this car park offers reasonable hourly and daily rates. |
Public transport
Check PTV for train, tram and bus timetables, or to download public transport apps.YarraTrams also has timely tram info.
Public transport concession is available for full-time students. Download the concession application from the PTV site.
| Train | Parliament Station is a 15-minute walk or short tram ride away. |
| Tram |
Route 11 - West Preston - Victoria Harbour Docklands, via Brunswick Street Fitzroy. Route 96 - East Brunswick - St Kilda Beach, via Nicholson Street. |
| Bus | Route 200 (City Queen St -Bulleen) and 207 (City -Doncaster Shoppingtown) travel along Johnston Street, one street back from Victoria Street. Get off at Brunswick Street stop. |
Biking
Bike racks are available for those people that wish to cycle to the campus. Remember to bring your own bike lock. More information and to plan your bicycle journey.
There are hundreds of bike paths throughout Victoria. More information on bike paths and rail trails can be found at bikepaths.com.au or railtrails.org.au
Student Services
Student Services is located on Level 1, Building 25, and are open from 8am to 6.30pm,Monday to Thursday,and 8am to 4.30pm onFriday during the study period.
Drop in and see us, or call 03 9415 3333 if you have any questions.
They will be able to answer any questions you may have about the campus and surrounds.
Wi-Fi and computers
Wi-fiinternet is available on campus. Search for Think Wireless - the password is thinkb81
There are also PCs for students to use in the Student Services Lounge and the Library.
Please contact Student Services or the Library if you have any issues with connecting to Wi-Fi.
Think Wellbeing Centre at Fitzroy
Our clinic is located at 45 Victoria Street, Fitzroy.
All Think Education students are eligible for discounted treatments and dispensed remedies We offer relaxation and remedial massage, Clinical Myotherapy, Chinese Medicine, and acupuncture, Naturopathy and Nutritional Medicine services.
Check the Think Wellbeing Centre page for contact information and the current treatment timetable.
Fitzroy Library
Our Library is located at 35 Victoria Street, Fitzroy.
Students from all Colleges are able to use the Library services. Please ask our friendly Librarians for information about using their facilities.
Check out the Library pagefor more info.
Location
Where are we?
21-45 Victoria Street
Fitzroy VIC 3065
Safety information
Safety on campus
Like most inner city areas, Fitzroy presents a range of challenges so we recommend the following approaches:
- Avoid being on Campus alone at night
- Travel with a colleague or in a group
- Be alert and aware of your surroundings
- Avoid dark, vacant or deserted areas; use well-lit, well-travelled routes
- If your car is in the car park and you know you will be leaving after dark, try move your car to a safer place earlier in the day
If you sense you are in trouble:
- Move away from the potential threat if possible
- Join any group of people nearby; cross the street and increase your pace
- If a threatening situation is imminent yell, scream or make a commotion in any way you can to get their attention
- Go to an open business
- Call the Police on 000 from a safe location
- Make sure you let your manager know if an incident happens. We work closely with, and under the guidance of, the local police to try and ensure we take all reasonable steps to reduce risk and promote safety.
First Aid
There are first aid kits in every building on campus. Look for the green cross first aid signs.
We also have a number of staff on campus who are trained in first aid. If you come across an incident requiring first aid, please contact your nearest staff member.
Emergencies
In an emergency evacuation, don’t panic! Emergency and evacuation posters are on display in every building.
At all times during an emergency follow the instructions of the Building and Area Wardens.
If the evacuation alarm sounds, or if instructed to do so by a Warden, leave the building by the nearest and safest exit route.
If possible take hand held personal belongings (such as handbags and briefcases) with you when you leave. Do not return to collect belongings.
Walk quickly and calmly to the designated assembly area for your building or as advised by a Warden or Fire and Emergency Services personnel.
Triple Zero: Police, Fire & Ambulance
Phone:000
In an emergency, call 000 and ask for the service you require. They will respond as appropriate.
Non-Emergency Police, Fitzroy Station
Phone:03 9934 6400
Poisons Information Centre
Phone:131 126
The Australian Poison Information Centres provide toxicological advice on the management of exposures to prescription and non-prescription pharmaceuticals, household and industrial chemicals, plants, animal envenomations, pesticides and other agricultural products.
Non-Occupational Post Exposure Prophylaxis (NPEP):24 hour hotline
Phone:1800 889 887
Information about risk of infection from needles.
Yarra Syringe Disposal Hotline
If you find a discarded syringe on/near campus, do not attempt to remove it. Contact the disposal hotline immediately or notify campus staff to contact them.
Phone: 9417 5125 (24 hours, seven days a week) or atYarraSyringe.Disposal@cohealth.org.au
Mental Health Support
Find out aboutcounselling, support and mental health services.
Work health and safety
What is a hazard?
A hazard is anything in the workplace that has thepotential to harmpeople.Hazards can include objects in the workplace, such asmachinery,dangerous chemicals or liquidspillage.
If you see a hazardplease remove it if safe to do so or contact campus staff to attend to the hazard.
Reporting an incident
Anincidentisany situation that unexpectedly arisesin the workplace which has the potential to cause injury, damage or harm. Anaccidentis actually an incident that resulted in someone being injured or damage being done to property.
If there is an incident or accidenton campus, please report it to campus staff immediately.
Footwear on campus
Please remember that for WH&S purposes:
- Bare feet arenot acceptableunder any circumstances. The only exception is if it isrequired as part of teaching andauthorisedby your lecturer.
- If you see any someone not wearing shoes, please introduce yourself nd ask them to put their shoes back on
- Anyone who do not have shoes with themmay be sent home.
- Open toed shoes arenotpermitted in the clinic, in the herbal manufacturing lab (T3) where there are knives and hot substances, or in any space where needling takes place (M5). Students will not be permitted to take part in the class if they are not wearing appropriate footwear.
- In all other areas, open toed shoes are permitted but not recommended.
Visiting Fitzroy Campus
Welcome to ACNT, ANCB and JNI students, and students visiting from other Colleges
The tabbed boxes below have handy info for when you visit our campus.
Need to contact your college? Check the Student Hub for your college contact information.
Local discounts
Elektra Cafe
268 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9417 4255
Get a discount when showing your student ID card, or bringing your own cup (conditions may apply.No charge for EFTPOS under $10.
Hustle Fitzroy
30 Johnston Street (where Uncle & Jak used to be)
Open Mon to Fri, 7am to 3.30pm, Sat & Sun, 8am to 3.30pm
Show your student ID for 10% off (conditions may apply).
Perfect Potion
237 Brunswick St, Fitzroy
03 9445 0853
10% discount for students and staff. Show your ID card when purchasing (conditions may apply).
Shake N Bake Cafe
215 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
Show your ID card for a 10% discount (staff and students). No minimum spend.
The Vegetable Connection
255 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy
03 9417 2788
Great fruit, veg, juices and tasty food. The Vege Connection offer 10% discount (minimum spend of $10) upon showing your student or staff ID card (conditions may apply).
