Updates on coronavirus

In summary

On 13 October 2022, the Victorian Pandemic Declaration ended, and the requirement for Victorians to isolate if they test positive to COVID-19 has been removed.
In line with the Victorian Government, Swinburne strongly recommends that any student, staff, contractors or visitors who test positive to COVID-19 should not attend campus for at least 5 days and until they are no longer symptomatic. You are encouraged not to attend campus if you are feeling unwell, or have any cold or flu like symptoms
Swinburne staff and students are no longer required to formally notify the university if they have tested positive for COVID-19 and attended a Swinburne site during their infectious period.
Swinburne will no longer update our COVID-19 live news blog and publish positive case and exposure location data on our COVID-19 cases and affected site page.

28 November 2022 – 7.30am AEDT

COVID-19 isolation

It is strongly recommended that any student or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 should not attend campus for at least 5 days and until they are no longer symptomatic.
If well enough, it is recommended that any student or staff member should study or work from home.

COVID-19 notifications and exposure sites

Swinburne will cease the requirement for staff and students to formally notify the university if they have tested positive for COVID-19 and attended a Swinburne site during their infectious period.

Swinburne will also stop updating our COVID-19 live news blog and publishing positive case and exposure location data on our COVID-19 cases and affected site web page.

Instead, staff and students will be asked to:

Advise line managers or teachers if you are unwell or have tested positive to COVID-19 and have been on campus during your infectious period.

Vaccinations

Swinburne continues to strongly encourage all staff, students, contractors and visitors to remain up to date with their vaccines, including relevant booster shots, in line with the Victorian Government’s advice. 
Evidence is not required of vaccination status to attend campus.

Ventilation

To help ensure we can continue to provide a sustainable, comfortable and safe office and teaching environment, Swinburne is adjusting our campus heat, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems from using only outside air for ventilation most of the time, to original design settings that use a mix of filtered outside and recirculating inside air.
Swinburne will continue to manage, inspect and maintain the systems in accordance with mandatory standards set out in the National Building Code.

Mask and RATs

Face masks and RATs (staff login required) are available for those that would like them.
Wear a mask if it is your preference to do so. Please always respect each other’s personal preferences in mask wearing.
Visit Coronavirus Victoria for more information on when you are recommended to wear a face mask and guidelines around wearing and choosing the right face mask for you.

COVIDSafe protocols

It is vital that our staff, students, contractors or visitors continue to practise Swinburne’s COVIDSafe protocols, including:

Regularly using the hand sanitiser stations and self-service cleaning supplies that are available across all campuses to clean shared surfaces or equipment before uses.
Practice high levels of hand and respiratory hygiene.
You are encouraged not to attend campus if you are COVID positive, feeling unwell, or have any COVID, cold or flu like symptoms.
Maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres where possible.
Stay up to date with our COVID-19 Hub and the Victorian Government’s health advice website.

23 November 2022 – 6.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 1 person attending Swinburne Campuses has tested positive for Covid-19. Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

22 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 4 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

21 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

14 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

9 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 2 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

8 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

2 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

26 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

25 October 2022 – 3.40pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

24 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

17 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

3 October 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

28 September 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

27 September 2022 – 9.00am AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

21 September 2022 – 3.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

6 September 2022 – 5.55pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

2 September 2022 – 5.45pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

31 August 2022 – 3.30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

22 August 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

19 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

17 August 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

16 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

15 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

12 August 2022 – 4.15pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 3 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

11 August 2022 – 3.15pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

10 August 2022 – 7.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

9 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

8 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 12 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

5 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

3 August 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

2 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

2 August 2022 – 10.00am AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

29 July 2022 – 10.30am AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

28 July 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

27 July 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

26 July 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

25 July 2022 – 4:45pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

21 July 2022 – 4:30pm AEST

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

21 July 2022 – 9.55am AEST

Working during Winter

The Victorian Government has updated their pandemic orders as the community transitions towards living with COVID-19. As Winter also brings on an increase of colds and influenza, it is important that we are all doing our part to protect our health system and broader community.

On top of this, it is essential that we all support the health and wellbeing of our teams to operate in a safe manner for the university, while also ensuring that we can safely deliver education, research and broader operations.

The Victorian Government also asked employers consider working from home arrangements that are most appropriate for their workplace and employees (based on individual requirements). Swinburne has done this and is pleased to say that these changes will not have a significant impact on Swinburne’s operations.

Swinburne’s operations

Following the mid-semester break, we remain committed to continuing Swinburne’s operations as they have been. This includes teaching, learning, research, student engagement (including Open Day), and support services continuing to be delivered on campus or via a blended model.

All staff and students are strongly encouraged to wear a fitted face mask, particularly while in a shared indoor setting and where people can’t physically distance.

Swinburne has flexible work options in place as part of our Future Ways of Working Framework (intranet access required).

Staying safe and healthy

As well as encouraging mask wearing, the university also has in place:

Rapid antigen tests (RATs) available for staff that need them (intranet access required)
Face masks available for those that need them (intranet access required)
Hand sanitiser stations and self-service cleaning supplies across all campuses
Encouraging high levels of hygiene
Monitored and evaluated ventilation across our buildings
Up to date campus COVID-19 exposure sites updates
Requirement to report if staff have tested positive and attended campus during their infectious period.

In addition, it is vital that any staff member, student, contractor or visitor that has cold, influenza or COVID-19 symptoms does not come to campus. This is important to protect the health and safety of our Swinburne and broader community.

Change in vaccination requirements

Swinburne has aligned vaccination requirements with the Victorian Government’s updated Pandemic Orders.

Mandatory vaccinations are still required for:

Staff, students and contractors working in a Swinburne health care facility (i.e., Wellbeing@Swin and Swinburne Psychology Clinic)
Disability workers employed by Swinburne (i.e., a higher education worker that directly supports a person with a disability to manage the person’s limitations with learning activity such as Education Access Workers)
Students when on placements in health care, residential aged care, or specialist school facilities (i.e., facility workers) or where their placement is as a custodial, disability or emergency service worker (specified worker).

All other staff, students, contractors and visitors will no longer be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status to attend campus.

Swinburne continues to strongly encourage all staff, students, contractors and visitors to remain up to date with their vaccines, including relevant booster shots, in line with the Victorian Government’s advice.

7 June 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 1 person attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

6 June 2022 - 4:40 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 3 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

3 June 2022 - 4:20 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19..

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

2 June 2022 - 4:20 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 2 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

31 May 2022 - 5:20 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 3 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

30 May 2022 - 5:20 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

26 May 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

25 May 2022 - 11:45 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 15 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

24 May 2022 - 11:40 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 6 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

20 May 2022 - 11:40 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 8 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

18 May 2022 - 6:00 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 9 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

17 May 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 7 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open.

16 May 2022 - 5:00 pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 21 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates and buildings impacted.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health. Positive cases are required to notify close contacts directly, this includes household, workplace and social contacts.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

13 May 2022 - 4.05pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 16 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

11 May 2022 - 7.40pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 13 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

10 May 2022 - 7.10pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

9 May 2022 - 4.45pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 12 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

6 May 2022 - 5.45pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 16 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

4 May 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 6 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

3 May 2022 - 3.40pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 11 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

2 May 2022 - 4.40pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 15 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

29 April 2022 - 4.20pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 7 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

28 April 2022 - 6.00pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

27 April 2022 - 4.05pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 6 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

22 April 2022 - 7.20pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 8 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

21 April 2022 - 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

20 April 2022 - 4.50pm AEST

Swinburne has conducted contact tracing for 25 people attending Swinburne Campuses who have tested positive for Covid-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

14 April 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 4 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

13 April 2022 - 5.15pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 21 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

12 April 2022 - 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 8 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

11 April 2022 - 5.00pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 20 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

8 April 2022 - 6.15pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 12 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

8 April 2022 - 12.15am AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 6 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

6 April 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 9 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

4 April 2022 - 10.30am AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that 10 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

1 April 2022 - 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 10 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

31 March 2022 - 5.15pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 5 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

30 March 2022 - 4.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 8 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

29 March 2022 - 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 8 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

28 March 2022 - 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 16 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. 

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

25 March 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 11 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly. 

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

24 March 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 8 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

24 March 2022 – 12.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 15 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

22 March 2022 – 4.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 20 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

21 March 2022 – 5.40pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 8 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

18 March 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 10 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

17 March 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 5 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

16 March 2022 – 5.10pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 14 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

15 March 2022 – 5.10pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 11 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

11 March 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 14 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

10 March 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 9 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

9 March 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 7 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

8 March 2022 – 5.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 18 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

7 March 2022 – 5.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 25 people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19.

Please visit the COVID-19 cases and affected sites page for further details on dates, building and timeframes.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Please note that all sites are considered low-risk and all buildings are currently open. 

4 March 2022 – 9.30am AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an additional 7 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for COVID-19. The following exposures have been identified:

1      The individual attended Hawthorn on Tuesday 1 March accessing BA Level 4 from 8:30am-11:30am and EN Level 4 from 11:30am-12:30pm

2      The individual attended Hawthorn on Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1st March accessing the following buildings:

·         ATC Level 6: Monday 28 February from 8:30am-11:30am and Tuesday 1 March from 4:30-5:30pm.

·         BA Level 8: Tuesday 1 March from 2:30pm-3:30pm.

3      The individual attended Hawthorn on Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March accessing the following buildings:

·         ATC Level 6: Monday 28 February from 8:30am-11:30am

·         AMDC Level 5: Tuesday 1 March from 8:30am-10:30am

4      The individual attended Hawthorn on Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March accessing the following buildings:

·         BA Level 7: Monday 28 February from 8:30am-11:30am

·         ATC Level 6: Monday 28 February from 2.30pm-5.30pm

·         AMDC Level 3: Tuesday 1 March from 11:30am-2:30pm

·         ATC Level 3: Tuesday 1 March from 3:30pm-4:30pm

5      The individual attended Hawthorn on Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March accessing the following buildings:

·         TD Level 3: Monday 28 February from 8:30am-12:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm

·         TD Level 3: Tuesday 1 March from 8:30am-12:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm

·         TD Level 3: Wednesday 3 March from 8:30am-12:30am and 1:30pm-3:30pm

6      The individual was at Hawthorn, TC Level 2 on Monday 28 February from 4:30pm-6:30pm

7      The individual was at Hawthorn, LB Level 3 on Tuesday 1 March from 10:30am-12:30pm and TD Level 1 from 12:30pm – 2:30pm.

8      The individual was at Hawthorn on Monday 28tFebruary and attended TD level 1 on from 8.30am – 12.30pm and TA level 2 from 1.30 – 4.30pm.

9      The individual was at Hawthorn TD Level 2 on Monday 28 February from 10:00am – 3:30pm and Wantirna WJ Building on Tuesday 1 March from 9:30am – 3:00pm.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

For further information on confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub.

2 March 2022 - 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 7 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. The following exposures have been identified:

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 4 on Monday 28th February from 8:30am-11:30am.

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 4 on Monday 28th February from 8:30am-11:30am.

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 4 on Monday 28th February from 10:30am-11:30am and SPW Level 3 from 8:00pm-10:00pm.

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 6 on Monday 28th February from 8:30am-11:30am.

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 6 on Monday 28th February from 11:30am-2:30pm.

The individual was at Wantirna WG and WE Buildings on Monday 28th February. They attended WG Level 1 from 8:00am-10:30am and  11:30am-3:00pm, WE Level 3 10:30-11:00 and 4:00pm-5:30pm and WE Level 2 3:00pm-4:00pm.

The individual attended Hawthorn on Monday 28 February and Tuesday 1 March accessed the following buildings:

BA level 3: Monday 28 February from 11:30am – 12:30pm and 3:30pm – 4:30pm;
CH Level 3: Monday 28 February from 2:00pm - 2:30pm and 4:45pm – 5:00pm and Tuesday 1 March from 1:00pm – 1:30pm and 3:15pm – 3:30pm;
ATC Level 8: Monday 28  February from 3:10pm – 3:30pm and Tuesday 1 March from 9:30am – 3.50pm.
ATC Level 0: Tuesday 1 March from 10:30am – 11:00am

TC Level 1: Tuesday 1 March from 11:00am – 11:20am
TB Building: Tuesday 1 March from 11:20am – 11:40am

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

1 March 2022 - 3.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 6 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. The following exposures have been identified:

The individual was at Hawthorn, TB Level 2 on Monday 28 February from 10:00am-12:00pm.

The individual was at NICA Prahran, PN and PC Building on Monday 28 February from 8.30am-3.00pm.

The individual was at Hawthorn, AMDC Level 3 on Friday 25 February from 10:30am-11:30am and EN Level 3 from 11:30am-12:30pm.

The individual was at Hawthorn, EN Level 6 on Thursday 24 February from 2:00pm- 4:00pm.

The individual was at Hawthorn, ATC Level 1 on Thursday 24 February from 10:00am-12:00pm, 2:00pm-4:00pm and UN Level 3 from 12:00pm-2:00pm and 8:00pm-11:00pm

The individual was at Hawthorn, SPW Level 2 on Wednesday 23 February from 9:00am-1:00pm and 3:30pm-5:15pm.

The individual was at Croydon, CB Level 1 on Tuesday 22 February and Wednesday 23 February from 8:30am- 3:00pm.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

25 February 2022 - 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that 4 people attending Swinburne Campuses have tested positive for Covid-19. The following exposures have been identified:

The individual was at Hawthorn, GS Level 2 on Tuesday 22nd February from 7.30pm-9.30pm

The individual was at Wantirna, WD Ground floor on Tuesday 22nd February, Wednesday 23rd February and Thursday 24th February from 8.00am-4.00pm.

The individual was at Croydon, GS Level 2 on Thursday 24th February from 8.00am-9.30am.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

24 February 2022 - 6.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the PC and PN Buildings at our Prahran campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

22 February 2022 - 4.05pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the state. From 11:59pm on Friday 25 February 2022, the recommendation for Victorians to work from home will be removed and masks will no longer be required in most indoor settings.

Face masks requirements

Face masks will no longer be required from 11:59pm on Friday 25 February 2022. They will however remain required in the circumstances outlined by the Victorian Government directive, unless an exemption applies.  

The Victorian Government recommends that masks are worn for other workers serving or facing members of the public. In line with this advice, Swinburne also recommends that masks be worn by those that choose to in face-to-face settings. This however is not a requirement.

If you choose to wear a mask, you are asked to provide your own. If you have forgotten a mask and would like one, disposable masks suitable for a variety of settings are available at Student HQ in Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna.

Working from home

The public health recommendation for Victorians to work and study from home will be lifted from 11.59pm, Friday 25 February 2022.  

Please work with your manager on what the easing of these restrictions will mean for you and your team.

Vaccinations status

Staff and students attending Swinburne's campuses must be fully vaccinated and have their vaccination status validated before attending campus. If you are yet to provide evidence of your vaccination status, or your medical exemption evidence, you have until 5pm Monday 28 February 2022 to do so.

Contractors and visitors attending Swinburne’s campuses are also required to be fully vaccinated or hold a medical exemption. 

Ventilation in Swinburne’s buildings

Swinburne's Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are compliant with the Australian standards.   

On advice from the Department of Health to further improve our air quality and reduce the chance of infection, Swinburne’s HVAC systems have been running where possible on maximum fresh air intake, as opposed to recirculated air. Monthly reviews of all HVAC systems are also undertaken by suitably qualified professionals to ensure the equipment, air flows and air quality is maintained. This work commenced in 2020 and continues today. 

18 February 2022 - 3.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that three people attending Swinburne campuses have tested positive for COVID-19. The following exposures have been identified:

The individual was at Hawthorn, GS Level 1 on Monday 14 February from 1:00pm- 2:00pm.

The individual was at Wantirna on Monday 14 February in WG Level 1 from 12:30 -1:30pm  and WS Level 1 from 2:00pm-2:15pm.

The individual was at Croydon, CC Level 1 on Wednesday 16 February from 9:00am-12:15pm.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

17 February 2022 - 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual attending the Hawthorn Campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual attended Level 1 SR Building on Tuesday 15 February from 4:30pm-6:30pm. A positive test result was received Thursday 16 February.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified a number of exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

Swinburne also received confirmation that two people attending the Croydon Campus have tested positive for COVID-19. The following exposures have been identified:

The individual was on CG Level 1 on Wednesday 9 February from 12:30pm- 2:15pm and 2:45pm-4:45pm.

The individual was CG Level 1 on Friday 11 February from 9:00am-9:45am and 10:15-11:30am. The individual also attended the CS building from 11:30am-11:45am and CK building from 11:45am -12.00pm and 1.00pm - 1.:30pm.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

10 February 2022 - 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that two people attending the Hawthorn Campus have tested positive for Covid-19. The following exposures have been identified:

An individual was on ATC Level 8 on Monday 7 February from 8:45am – 6:00pm and Tuesday 8 February from 9:00am-10:00am and 1:30pm – 4:00pm. They attended ATC Basement on Tuesday 8 February from 10:00am-1:30pm. A positive test result was received Thursday 10 February.

An individual was on Level 3 of the Library on Tuesday 8 February from 12:45pm-2:25pm. They also attended Level 1 SR Building on Tuesday 8 February from 2:30pm-4:30pm. A positive test result was received Thursday 10 February.

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified a number of exposed persons. These people have been contacted directly.

8 February 2022 - 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the WG Building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was on level 1 of the WG Building, on Monday 7 February 2022 from 8:00am to 3:30pm at the Wantirna campus. The individual received a positive test result on Tuesday 8 February 2022. Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified several exposed people. These people are being contacted directly.

7 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that one person attending the Wantirna Campus on Wednesday 3 February has tested positive for COVID-19. The location affected is Ground Level of WS Building from 8:00am – 11:30am.  The individual received a positive test result on Thursday 4 February. Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified there were no exposed people.

3 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that three people have attended our Campuses and have since tested positive for COVID-19. The exposures are as follows:

- An individual attended 2 Luton Lane (2LL) Hawthorn, Ground floor on Monday 31 January from 8:00am to 5:00pm and Tuesday 1 February from 9:30am to 11:00am. The person received a positive result Wednesday 2 February.

- An individual attended Hawthorn Campus on Tuesday 1 February and Wednesday 2 February and returned a positive test result on Wednesday 2 February. The following exposure locations have been identified:

SPW ground floor on Tuesday 1 February from 12:00pm – 2:00pm and Wednesday 2 February from 8:30am – 12:30pm.
SPW Level 1 on Tuesday 1 February from 10:00am – 2:00pm and Wednesday 2 February from 8:30am – 12:30pm.

- An individual attended the Croydon Campus on Monday 31 January and received a positive test result on Tuesday 1 February. The following exposure locations have been identified:

CO Building from 7:30am – 3:30pm
CM Building from 1:30 – 2:00pm

CA and CB Building from 11:30am – 1:30pm

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified there were a number of exposed persons who are being contacted directly. 

2 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that one person attending the Hawthorn Campus on Monday 31 January and Tuesday 1 February has tested positive for COVID-19. The locations affected are:

- AS Building, Level 1 on Monday 31 January from 12:00pm – 4:30pm and Tuesday 1 February from 10:00am – 5:00pm. 

- ATC Building, Level 2 on Tuesday 1 February from 11:00am – 1:00pm

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified there were a number of exposed persons who are being contacted directly. 

31 January 2022 – 10.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that one person attending the Croydon Campus on Friday 28 January has tested positive for COVID-19. The location affected is CH building on Friday 28 January from 11:50am – 12:30pm. The individual received a positive test result on Sunday 30 January. Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and completed an assessment that identified there were no exposed persons. 

28 January 2022 – 3.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that one person attending the Prahran Campus on Monday 24 and Tuesday 25 January has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

20 January 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that two people who attended the PC and PN buildings at our Prahran campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

19 January 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that two people who attended the SPS building at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

18 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that three people who attended the GS and LL buildings at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

17 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the PN and PC Buildings at our Prahran campus and the LB and ATC Buildings at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

14 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the LB, SPW, SR and AV Buildings at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

13 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the LB, SR, CH, AD, ATC, AV and AS Buildings at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

12 January 2022 – 4.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the CH and CS Buildings at our Croydon campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

11 January 2022 – 4.45pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the TC, SPW and SR Buildings at our Hawthorn campus and PC Building at our Prahran campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

8 January 2022 – 3.50pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that individuals who attended the AS, CH and TB Buildings at our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure sites, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

7 January 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the EN Building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

7 January 2022 - 12.20pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has made further announcements regarding new COVID-19 requirements. 

Face masks are required in all of Swinburne’s indoor settings, unless a medical exemption or exception applies. 
Working and studying from home if you can is recommended. This Victorian Government direction is in place until 26 January 2022 unless otherwise advised.

Vaccinations are still required for Swinburne staff and students to attend campus. Additional vaccination sites have been opened to provide third dose booster vaccinations. Further information about booster vaccinations is available on coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine.

Testing, isolation and reporting 

It will be mandatory for individuals to report the result of a positive Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) to the Department of Health through an online form or by the phone. Please visit the Victorian Government’s Rapid Antigen Tests website for details on how to report a positive result.   

Staff and student requirements

People who test positive on a RAT will be considered probable cases and are subject to the same requirements as confirmed cases from a PCR test. They must isolate immediately for seven days and notify their contacts.

Staff are required to notify Swinburne’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing team if they test positive to COVID-19 (confirmed by either a RAT or a PCR) and have been on campus during their infectious period. The infectious period is 48 hours prior to onset of symptoms or 48 hours prior to testing if asymptomatic.  
Clinical health students (HE and VE students in nursing, physiotherapy and OT) must notify Swinburne’s Health, Safety and Wellbeing team if they test positive to COVID-19 (confirmed by either a RAT or a PCR) and have been on campus during their infectious period (48 hours prior to onset of symptoms or 48 hours prior to testing if asymptomatic). 
Students on industry, education or clinical placements should follow the directions of their host employer.
If positive to COVID-19, you must remain in isolation for seven days, as required by the Department of Health.
Students who are advised by Swinburne that they may have been exposed to COVID-19 while on campus are required to stay away from campus until they receive a negative test result (either RAT or PCR).

Swinburne services

All of Swinburne’s services remain open. This includes:

Wellbeing @ Swinburne and the Psych Clinic: move to telehealth appointments with the exception of urgent situations
Libraries and LateLabs: all three libraries and LateLabs remain open for students
StudentHQ: Hawthorn StudentHQ remains open. StudentHQ at Wantirna and Croydon remains open for face to face service on Monday and Thursday as well as offering a virtual service on other weekdays.

International Student Advisors: on campus in the AMDC building to support returning and new international students
Recruitment team: remains on campus to support student enquiries
Multi-faith centre: remains open for staff and students, but closed to the public.

4 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT 

Face masks are currently required in all indoor settings, except private homes, for people aged 8 years and over. This includes staff and students attending Swinburne’s campuses, unless a medical exemption applies.

Victoria’s Department of Education and Training have recommended working and studying from home if you can until 11.59pm, 12 January 2022. Any learning and training activity that is currently scheduled should, where possible, be delivered remotely. Further advice will be provided following updated government announcements.

A reminder that Swinburne requires all staff and students be fully vaccinated to attend campuses, as well as working outside of the home. COVID-19 Pfizer and Moderna third dose boosters are now available to those that have received their second dose four months ago or earlier. Please visit coronavirus.vic.gov.au/vaccine for further information.

16 December 2021 – 2.45pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the TD Building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

13 December 2021 – 6.00pm AEDT

10 December 2021 – 5:45pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the PN Building at our Prahran campus (NICA) has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

7 December 2021 – 4.30pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the TD, AD and AMDC Buildings at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

7 December 2021 – 1.00pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the WE Building at our Wantirna campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

5 December 2021 – 12.00pm AEDT 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the CB Building at our Croydon campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

4 December 2021 – 5.15pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who resides at Swinburne Residences at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

3 December 2021 – 3.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the TC Building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

30 November 2021 – 10.45am AEDT

The Australian Government has recently announced a temporary pause on the reopening of Australia’s borders to international skilled and student cohorts, originally planned for 1 December 2021 to 15 December 2021. 

For more information and updates on the arrival of international students to Melbourne, please visit Swinburne’s international students page.  

29 November 2021 – 9.45am AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that two individuals who reside at Swinburne Residences on our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

26 November 2021 – 8.15am AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the PC and PN buildings at our NICA Prahran campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

24 November 2021 – 9.15am AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the TC building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

19 November 2021 – 1.00pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of restrictions as the state reaches our 90 per cent vaccination target. From 11.59pm on Thursday 18 November 2021, almost all remaining restrictions in Victoria eased, as we entered Phase D of the National Plan.

Face mask requirements

While masks are still required in some on-campus settings used by tenants, for example the bookshop, they are no longer required indoors on campus where physical distancing can be maintained. This includes classrooms, office spaces and libraries. It is strongly recommended that face masks be worn in situations where physical distancing is not possible.

Density limits

There are no longer density requirements for spaces on campus, including in the Multi Faith Centre.

COVID-19 positive cases on campus

Swinburne will continue to manage confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 that have attended our campuses and follow up with those who have come into close contact with the confirmed case of COVID-19 on our campus. 

If you have tested positive for COVID-19 and had attended campus in the 48-hours prior, you must notify Swinburne. Students should contact Wellbeing at Swinburne via nurses@swin.edu.au and staff can contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au and their line manager for support.

If you have been identified by Swinburne as a possible close contact, you must follow the directions provided to you by Swinburne.

Vaccination status 

Swinburne is looking forward to welcoming more students and staff back on campus over the coming weeks. A reminder that students and staff attending Swinburne’s campuses must be fully vaccinated and have their vaccination status validated before attending campus. More information about recording your vaccination status can be found on the student and staff vaccination FAQ page.

Contractors and visitors attending Swinburne’s campuses are also required to be fully vaccinated or hold a medical exemption.

Please continue to check Swinburne’s exposure site page  regularly, as well as the COVID-19 hub for further information. 

14 November 2021 – 12.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the TB Building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

14 November 2021 – 12.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the LateLab in the library building at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

4 November 2021 – 11.30am AEDT

In response to Victoria reaching the 80 per cent fully vaccinated target, Swinburne reopened its campuses to fully vaccinated staff and students on Wednesday 3 November 2021. 

Vaccination status

Staff and students must provide their vaccination status to Swinburne before attending campus or conducting university work or study outside of their home. An email has been sent to all students to record their vaccination status. If you have not received an email to provide your vaccination status and you need to attend campus or study outside of your home, please contact StudentHQ. Staff members who need to work from campus must register their vaccination status on Activiti via COVID-19 Vaccination Register App.

Contractors and visitors attending Swinburne’s campuses are also required to be fully vaccinated or hold a medical exemption.

On-campus protocols

If you are attending our campuses for work or study, please ensure you wear a face mask indoors at all times, and also outdoors when you are unable to physically distance. 

All staff, students, contractors and visitors must check in using the Victorian Government QR codes on campus. To support contract tracing efforts, all staff and students must also connect to Swinburne’s WiFi network Eduroam for the duration they are on campus.

A density quota of one person per four square metres applies to all shared and publicly accessible spaces on campus. All non-publicly accessible spaces, including offices must adhere to a density quota of one person per two square metres. There is no density requirement for teaching spaces. 

Please refer to the exposure site page and the COVID-19 hub for further information on Swinburne’s response to the situation.

28 October 2021 – 11.30am AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended Swinburne’s COVID-19 vaccination hub has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual also attended the Hawthorn Latelab and the security office. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

25 October 2021 – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the Latelab as well as the SR and AGSE buildings at our Hawthorn campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

22 October 2021 – 3.15pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who attended the CS Building at our Croydon campus has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub. 

 21 October 2021 – 4.00pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced changes to the Roadmap to Deliver the National Plan as a result of the state hitting our 70 per cent vaccination target early. As a result, from 11.59pm Thursday 21 October students and staff who are required to come onto campus will no longer need an authorised worker permit.  

Students and staff who intend to study and work from campus must have received their first COVID-19 vaccine dose or have evidence of an appointment booked by Friday 22 October 2021 to be able to attend campus. They will also be required to provide evidence of their vaccination status or a medical exemption.  

Students who are currently permitted to attend campus or study outside of their home (for example, placements, assessments and excursions) will receive an email from Swinburne with information on how to provide your vaccination status and a link to an online form. If you have not received an email and you are permitted to attend campus or study outside of your home, please contact StudentHQ. Staff members who are permitted to attend campus are required to register their vaccination status on Activiti via COVID-19 Vaccination Register App.

If you can work and study from home, you must continue to do so. Additional classes will be held on campus in the coming weeks, and all impacted students will be contacted directly.

As per the Victorian Government’s roadmap, our university will be able to welcome back fully vaccinated staff and students once 80 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated. Please visit the exposure site page and the COVID-19 hub for updates on Swinburne’s response to the situation.

19 October 2021 – 5.10pm AEDT 

Swinburne received confirmation that two additional individuals who reside at Swinburne Residences on our Hawthorn campus have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals who also reside in the SPS Building at the Hawthorn campus received a positive COVID-19 test result on Sunday 17 October 2021 and Monday 18 October 2021. For further information on these confirmed cases of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub.  

15 October 2021 - 1.35pm AEDT

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who resides at Swinburne Residences on our Hawthorn campus on has tested positive for COVID-19. For further information on this confirmed case of COVID-19, including details of the exposure site, visit our COVID-19 cases and affected sites page on the COVID-19 Hub.

13 October 2021 - 7.40pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has released directions from the Acting Chief Health Officer that requires anyone who attends Swinburne’s campuses (and do any work or study for Swinburne outside of their home) to:

• Be approved by Swinburne to work or study from campus 

• Be vaccinated (have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Friday 15 October or be able to provide evidence that their appointment is booked by Friday 22 October). If you need an appointment, try our Vaccination Hub. 

• Provide evidence of their vaccination status. This data will be held in accordance with our data privacy statement. 

These directions come into effect as of Friday 15 October 2021.  

If you are unable to meet these requirements, your authorised worker or student permit will be revoked, and you will not be able to work or study from campus.  

How do I provide my vaccination status? 

Students

Students who are currently permitted to attend campus or study outside of their home (for example, placements, assessments and excursions) must record their vaccination status using an online form. Permitted students will receive an email from Swinburne with information on how to provide your vaccination status and a link to the form. If you have not received an email and you are permitted to attend campus or study outside of your home, please contact StudentHQ.

Staff 

Step 1: Register your vaccination status on Activiti via COVID-19 Vaccination Register App.

Step 2: Upload your vaccination certificate or medical exemption 

Step 3: Press submit 

Step 4: Your line manager will assess your submission and approve or reject your application to attend campus, or undertake Swinburne work outside of your home. You are encouraged to discuss your situation with them. 

All documentation is stored securely in Activiti, in line with the Victorian Government’s directions, so that it can be accessed by yourself and your line manager at any time. 

COVID-19 vaccine appointments

To support our community getting vaccinated, Swinburne has established a COVID-19 vaccination hub that is open to staff and students. The vaccination hub offers both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines. More information, including how to book an appointment can be found on the COVID-19 Hub. 

13 October 2021 – 9.40am AEST 

Swinburne has published a dedicated COVID-19 cases and affected sites page with information about any positive COVID-19 cases and exposure sites across Swinburne’s Melbourne campuses. Please check this page regularly for the latest information.

We are pleased to announce that the previously affected CS, AV and SR buildings are once again open and accessible to approved authorised workers and students. These buildings have undergone a deep clean in line with Department of Health requirements.

Please be vigilant for COVID-19 symptoms and get tested even if you have mild symptoms. If you have been tested, you must assume you are COVID-19 positive and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result. 

1 October 2021 – 5.40pm AEST 

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who was on our Croydon campus on Wednesday 29 September 2021 has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was in the CS building, J a Turner Artist Trail at the Croydon campus between 5.30pm and 9.00pm on 29 September 2021.   

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and has been in touch with individuals who are considered close contacts of this confirmed case. 

The CS and CT buildings will remain closed until further notice and will undergo deep cleaning.   

Swinburne staff or students who were in the CS and CT buildings at Croydon between 5.30pm and 9.00pm on 29 September 2021 and have not yet been contacted by Swinburne should contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au.  

We thank the individual for their cooperation and wish them a quick recovery.   

Please be vigilant for symptoms and get tested even if you have mild symptoms. If you have been tested, you must assume you are COVID-19 positive and self-isolate until you receive a negative test result.  

1 October 2021 – 10.00am AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that another individual who was on our Hawthorn campus on Monday 27 September 2021 has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was in the SR building at Wakefield St, Hawthorn between 9.50am and 10.12am on 27 September 2021.  

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and has been in touch with individuals who were in the SR building and those who came into contact with the confirmed case. 

The SR building will remain closed until further notice and will undergo deep cleaning.  

Swinburne staff or students who were in the SR building between 9.50am and 10.12am on 27 September and have not yet been contacted by Swinburne should contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au. 

We thank the individual for contacting us and working with us through our contact tracing process. We wish this individual a swift recovery and will provide appropriate support. 

30 September 2021 – 4.30pm AEST

As a university that strongly believes in the benefit of science, Swinburne has been encouraging all our staff and students to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.  

With the release of the Victorian Government’s roadmap, we are planning for our campuses to come to life again. Once 80 per cent of Victorians aged 16 and over are fully vaccinated, our campuses can reopen. We understand this will happen on or around Friday 5 November 2021. Specifically, our fully vaccinated staff and students can return to our campuses from this time. Visitors and contractors will also need to be fully vaccinated to attend our campuses, in line with the government’s roadmap.  

We will work with our students and staff who have a valid medical exemption from being vaccinated to identify alternative learning and assessment options and practical options for work that may be available.  

To support our students and staff to get vaccinated, Swinburne has established a COVID-19 vaccination hub. From Monday 4 October, the vaccination hub will be open to Swinburne staff and students only. The hub will offer both Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccines for staff and students who hold a Medicare card. More information, including how to book an appointment is available on the COVID-19 hub.

29 September 2021 – 8.00am AEST

Swinburne has received confirmation that an individual who was on our Hawthorn campus on Monday 27 September 2021 has tested positive for COVID-19. The individual was in the AV building at 545 Burwood Road between 10.00am and 2.15pm on 27 September 2021.  

Swinburne is following directives from the Department of Health and has been in touch with individuals who were in the AV building between 10.00am and 2.15pm on 27 September.

The AV building will remain closed until further notice and will undergo deep cleaning.  

Swinburne staff or students who were in the AV building between 10.00am and 2.15pm on 27 September but have not yet been contacted by the university, please let the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team know via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au.

We thank the individual for contacting us and working with us through our contact tracing process. We wish this individual a swift recovery and will provide appropriate support. 

20 September 2021 –  5.30 pm AEST

Yesterday the Victorian Government announced a roadmap to Deliver the National Plan that sets the state on a path towards reopening. Swinburne welcomes the Victorian Government’s roadmap out of lockdown and looks forward to welcoming staff and students back to our campuses as soon as Victoria hits the vaccination targets. 

We are currently working through the government’s roadmap and will implement as appropriate.     

For Swinburne, the critical milestones that we are working towards are:

1.    5 October (if 80 per cent of Victorian population aged 16+ with a single dose target is reached)

Continue to work from home unless authorised
Continue to learn from home unless authorised

Final year exams (further advice to be provided)
On-campus GAT assessment
On-campus learning for relevant VCE Units 3 / 4 and final year VCAL students (6 October)

2.    26 October (if 70 per cent of Victorian population aged 16+ fully vaccinated target is reached)

Continue to work from home unless authorised

On-campus learning for hands on, skills-based learning, otherwise continue to learn from home
On-site learning for relevant VCE Units 3 / 4, final year VCAL students and Year 11

3.    5 November (if 80 per cent of Victorian population aged 16+ fully vaccinated target is reached)

Work from home if you can, or can work on-campus if fully vaccinated
Learn from home if you can, or on-campus learning if fully vaccinated

On-campus learning for hands-on, skills-based learning

As a university that strongly believes in the benefits of science, Swinburne continues to encourage all staff and students to get vaccinated as soon as they are eligible.

2 September 2021 – 3.55pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced an extension of the current lockdown arrangements until 70 per cent of eligible Victorians have received at least one dose of vaccine.

All Swinburne campuses in Victoria remain closed, except for authorised work and study, until further notice.

Limited learning, teaching or research activities are authorised on campus during this time. If this is relevant to you, you will have received direct information.

Otherwise, all Swinburne staff and students must continue to work and study from home.

Please continue to use Swinburne's approval processes for permits (work, study and childcare).

All Victorians aged over 16 are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated is another important step towards providing greater levels of safety for individuals and the broader community. Now that eligibility has been opened to all Victorians over the age of 16, you are encouraged to your vaccine options as soon as possible to help keep the community safe. For information about vaccines and how to book and appointment, please visit the Victorian Government coronavirus website. Please also speak with your GP if you have any questions about the vaccine and its suitability for you.

23 August 2021 – 3.00pm AEST 

The Victorian Government has further clarified childcare permit arrangements for workers. 

The government has advised that authorised workers can access childcare, kindergarten and early childhood services (take a child to a centre) if:

at least one parent/guardian is classified as an authorised worker and has a valid authorised worker permit, and is working either at home or on site, and
they cannot make alternative supervision arrangements.

The government previously advised that both parents (if in a dual-parent household) would need to meet the authorised worker criteria. The government updated the criteria to require one parent only to be an authorised worker. 

Swinburne has updated the Access to Campus Activiti process to respond to the childcare permit requirements. Staff members who meet the authorised worker criteria and have been working from home, but require access to childcare to be able to conduct their work, can request a childcare permit by completing the updated Activiti process. Please refer to the COVID-19 Hub for information on the authorised worker criteria, how to apply for a childcare permit or access to campus. 

22 August 2021 – 5.55pm AEST

The Victorian Government announced increased COVID-19 restrictions in response to ongoing community transmission of COVID-19. As well as regional Victoria entering lockdown, all childcare centres and kindergartens across Victoria will be closed except to children whose parents are authorised workers cannot be supervised at home.

A childcare permit system has been introduced and is applicable from 11:59pm, Monday 23 August.

Staff and students who have recently been issued with an authorised worker or student permit can use this to access childcare. If you have been working from home, require childcare and meet the authorised worker requirements, you must seek approval from Swinburne via Activiti and apply for a permit. Instructions on how to do so are on Swinburne’s COVID-19 Hub.

Additional information has been sent directly to staff.

We appreciate that the decision to close childcare centres and kindergartens will be difficult for many of our staff members who are currently working from home with young children. If you are not classified as an authorised worker, please be sure to speak with your manager about what options are available to you to work flexibly during this time.

We have a range of  wellbeing services that have been developed to support you during this difficult time.

17 August 2021 – 3.10pm AEST

Yesterday the Victorian Government announced an extension of the current COVID-19 lockdown across Melbourne.

Permits are now required to leave the house for authorised work and higher education study and placements.

Staff and student permits

Authorised workers and students are required to carry permits when working or studying, and when travelling for work, research or study, from 11.59pm on Tuesday August 17. The permits need to be certified via a signature by Swinburne. 

Staff who meet the Victorian Government’s authorised worker category and are permitted to work from campus must secure a permit before attending campus. This applies to staff who have already been approved to attend campus via the Access to Campus Activiti process as Swinburne must provide permits in the standard government format. 

The process to access a permit is provided on Swinburne’s COVID-19 Hub. NOTE: Staff, please email the corrected address of permit@swin.edu.au 

If you have a new request that has not previously received approval, you must complete and receive approval via the Access to Campus Activiti process prior to requesting a permit. 

Students who meet the authorised study category and cannot complete their study or placement at home will be contacted by their unit convenor/VET teacher or placement coordinator to arrange a permit.

Support for students

Vulnerable students who are unable to study at home can contact the Library and studentHQ if they need to continue to access the LateLab. Staff will assess their circumstances and, if approved, issue the student with a permit.

Students who require access to a laptop or specialist equipment can contact the Library and studentHQ to arrange an appointment time to collect equipment. These students will need to be issued with a permit to attend campus for this appointment.

Keeping our community safe

Staff, students and visitors are encouraged to regularly review the Victorian Government’s list of exposure sites and follow the Department of Health’s advice.

Stay at home if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, if you are awaiting test results or if you have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health. Further details are available on the Victorian Government's coronavirus website.

The Victorian Government has advised that increasing our vaccination coverage in Victoria remains one of the most important things we can do. Visit the Victorian Government's vaccination website for more information or speak with your GP.

Your mental health is always important, particularly during times of lockdown. Swinburne staff seeking support can access the university’s Employee Assistance Program at any time. Swinburne students seeking mental health support are encouraged to contact Swinburne’s student health and wellbeing services.

16 August 2021 – 5.20pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced a two-week extension of the current COVID-19 lockdown across Melbourne, until 11:59pm on Thursday 2 September 2021.   

Due to the ongoing level of community transmission of COVID-19 in Victoria, the government has strengthened the current restrictions to include the following: 

a curfew from 9.00pm until 5.00am every night (to be observed from 9.00pm on Monday 16 August)  
authorised workers must have a permitted worker permit and carry this with them when going to and from the workplace (commencing 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 August)

students attending campus for permitted classes or engaged in a permitted placement must have a permit and carry this with them when going to and from campus or their placement (commencing 11.59pm on Tuesday 17 August) 
playgrounds and outdoor exercise spaces, such as basketball courts and gym equipment, will be closed.

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities will remain closed during this period, unless for permitted teaching. All students and staff must continue to learn and work from home, unless authorised and have a permit. 

Permits for staff and students

Staff who meet the Victorian Government’s authorised worker category and are permitted to work from campus must now secure a permit before attending campus. Further details on how to apply for the permit will be provided on Tuesday 17 August, and will apply to staff and students, even when approvals have previously been applied. This applies to staff who have already been approved to attend campus via the Access to Campus Activiti process as Swinburne must provide permits in the standard government format, which will be published by government on 17 August.

Support for students 

Keeping our community safe

Staff, students and visitors are encouraged to regularly review the Victorian Government’s list of exposure sites and follow the Department of Health’s advice.

Stay at home if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, if you are awaiting test results or if have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health. Further details are available on the Victorian Government's coronavirus website.

11 August 2021 – 12.45pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced an extension to COVID-19 lockdown restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne for an additional seven days, until 11:59pm Thursday 19 August 2021.

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities will remain closed during this period, unless for permitted teaching. All students and staff will continue to learn and work from home. Staff and researchers who need to attend campus, and meet the Victorian Government's authorised worker criteria, will need to continue to secure approval from their Executive Group member through the Access to Campus Activiti process.

The LateLabs at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will remain available for vulnerable students who are unable to study from home from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Swipe cards will be required to gain access.

We understand that this extension may be difficult for many of Swinburne’s students and staff. Please ensure that you get in contact with the support services that are available for our students and our staff.

Vaccine eligibility

The Victorian Government has made the Astra Zeneca vaccine available for individuals aged 18 to 39 years who provide informed consent at selected Victorian vaccination centres.  

These centres are: 

Royal Exhibition Building 
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre 
Melbourne Showgrounds 
Sandown Racecourse 
Frankston vaccination hub, Bayside Shopping Centre 
Plenty Ranges Arts and Convention Centre, South Morang 
Former Ford Factory, Geelong 
Kilmore District Health (Outpatients Building) 
Mansfield District Hospital (Anderson Hall)

Visit the Department of Health website for more information about your COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. Please speak with your GP if you have any questions about the vaccine.

5 August 2021 – 5.50pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced  revised COVID-19 restrictions. Victoria will enter a seven-day lockdown, commencing 8.00pm, Thursday 5 August 2021. The lockdown period is expected to end at 11.59pm on Thursday 12 August, pending government advice.

There are five reasons to leave home:

Shopping for essential food and supplies (within 5km from home)
Care and caregiving
Exercise (up to two hours per day and within 5km from home)
Authorised work or study
Get vaccinated.

Face masks must continue to be worn inside and outdoors, except in your own home or if you have an exemption.

What this means at Swinburne

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will be closed until further notice. This includes Swinburne’s libraries, StudentHQ and the Multifaith Centre services.

Wellbeing at Swinburne and the psychology clinic will move to telehealth appointments. Urgent face-to-face medical appointments with Wellbeing at Swinburne will take place at 20 George Street if needed. Please contact Wellbeing at Swinburne if you need to make an appointment.

Working from home

All Swinburne staff must work from home during this period, including research staff. Information on managing critical research activities will be provided directly to researchers from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) shortly.

Permitted workers under the Victorian Government’s Health Directions may be able to work from campus, however must seek approval from their Executive Group member by completing the Access to Campus Activiti process. You must wait for approval prior to coming to campus. The Access to Campus Activiti process is available now.

Studying during this time

Students must study from home throughout the lockdown period.

There are however some areas of study that are permitted to continue on campus at this time, such as health care studies and apprenticeships. Unit convenors or teachers will contact students this applies to.

Practical classes, such as labs, that had recently recommenced will move back to online as part of the revised restrictions.

If you are a vulnerable student and unable to study from home, the LateLabs at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will be open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, starting at 9am Friday 6 August.

Keeping our community safe 

Staff, students and visitors are encouraged to regularly review the Victorian Government’s list of exposure sites and follow the Department of Health’s advice.

If you have recently been in contact with a positive COVID-19 case or are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, you must get tested for COVID-19 and isolate until you receive a negative test result. It is important you adhere to all Victorian Government directives to help keep our community safe.

Your mental health is always important, particularly during times of lockdown. Swinburne staff seeking support can access the university’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at any time. Swinburne students seeking mental health support are encouraged to contact Swinburne’s student health and wellbeing services.

27 July 2021 – 5.45pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced COVID-19 restrictions will ease  in Victoria from 11.59pm on Tuesday 27 July 2021. These restrictions will be reviewed on Tuesday 10 August.

As part of the eased restrictions, the five reasons to leave home will no longer apply and the existing five-kilometre travel limit will be removed.

Face masks must be carried at all times and worn both indoors and outdoors, unless an exemption applies. Examples of exemptions include teachers and lecturers while they are teaching and a person working by themselves in an office.

Staff access to campus

Staff must continue to work from home if they can, however a 25 per cent capacity limit has been reintroduced for office spaces, as well as a one person per four square metre density requirement. As a result, Swinburne will remove the ‘Access to Campus’ Activiti process for staff as of 11.59pm on 27 July.

As Semester 2 is about to commence, there will be some practical classes that will be delivered on campus as these cannot occur at home. Further information will be shared once the Victorian Government has provided the relevant directions.

Students access to campus

If you can study from home, you should continue to study from home. Some practical classes that cannot be conducted at home will occur on campus. Please watch for further updates on Canvas from your course convenor.

Swinburne’s Libraries and LateLabs will reopen on Wednesday 28 July for students who are unable to study from home.

The Hawthorn library will be open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Croydon and Wantirna libraries will open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

LateLabs will reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 28 July:

Hawthorn LateLab will be open 24-hours every day
Croydon and Wantirna LateLabs will be open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 9.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9.00am to 5.30pm

The Enrolment Hub at Hawthorn will return on campus from Monday 2 August. Bookings are available via the Course Advice Appointment service.

Wellbeing at Swinburne and the Psychology Clinics will reopen for face-to-face appointments from Thursday 29 July.

Checking-in on campus

Remember, it is essential that all staff, students and visitors attending campus check-in by scanning a QR Code each time they visit campus. Staff and students must also connect a mobile device to Swinburne’s free Wi-Fi network Eduroam when on campus.

You must stay at home if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, are awaiting test results, or have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health.

20 July 2021 – 6.00pm AEST

The Victorian Government has extended Victoria’s lockdown restrictions until 11.59pm Tuesday 27 July 2021.

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna remain closed during this period, unless for permitted teaching. Libraries, LateLabs*, StudentHQ and the Multifaith Centre services at all campuses are closed.

Students who currently have classes will continue to learn remotely and staff must remain working from home during this period.

*Please note: The Victorian Government permits vulnerable students who are unable to study from home to access campus. Accordingly, the Hawthorn campus LateLab will be open from 9am on Thursday 22 July. It will be open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Friday and swipe cards will be required to gain access.

15 July 2021 – 6.30pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced Victoria will enter a snap lockdown commencing 11.59pm, Thursday 15 July 2021. This is in response to recent community transmission of COVID-19.

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will be closed during this period, unless for permitted teaching as per below. Libraries, LateLabs, StudentHQ and the Multifaith Centre services at all campuses will be closed.

What this means for students

Students that currently have classes on campus will move online, unless permitted as per below. These students will be contacted by their unit convenor or teacher with more information.

Some areas of study can continue on campus at this time, such as health care studies. Students that this is applicable to will be contacted by their unit convenor or teachers.

Swinburne is continuing to plan for an open campus for the start of Semester 2 with face-to-face learning as previously scheduled.

What this means for staff

All Swinburne staff must work from home during this period, including research staff. The exception is permitted workers under the Health Directions and have approval from their Executive Group member. Information on managing critical research activities will be provided directly to researchers from the Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) shortly.

Other Swinburne facilities

Wellbeing at Swinburne and the psychology clinic will move to telehealth appointments. Please contact the clinics to make an appointment.

Keeping our community safe 

The Victorian Department of Health is regularly updating a list of exposure sites. It is important staff, students and visitors review this list regularly and follow the Department of Health’s advice.

Eligible staff and students are encouraged to consider their options around getting vaccinated against COVID-19. Further information is available on the Victorian Government’s vaccination website.

15 July 2021 – 8.15am AEST

Further updates to face mask rules in Victoria

Late last night, the Victorian Government announced changes to face mask rules for those living in Victoria from 11:59pm on Wednesday 14 July 2021. This includes:

Face masks must be carried at all times and must be worn indoors, by anyone aged 12 years and over. This includes while on campus.
If you work in an office you must wear a face mask, however if you are alone you do not need to wear a face mask unless someone else enters the room.
Face masks must be worn outdoors where physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres cannot be maintained from others (except household members or intimate partners).
You do not need to wear a mask in your own home, or if a lawful exception applies, such as working alone in an office or teaching). 
Face masks must cover the mouth and nose. Wearing a face mask under your nose or chin does not provide protection to you or others.

There are currently no restrictions on the reasons to leave home or the distance you can travel, but staying COVIDSafe remains important.

Please remember to continue to check-in via the Victorian Government QR codes whenever you are on campus.

12 July 2021 – 2.00pm AEST

Updated face mask rules

Following the recent easing of restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, the Victorian Government has advised office workers are not required to wear face masks in office settings that are not public facing. This means the only instance where Swinburne staff do not need to wear a face mask on campus is when in an office space or meeting room that can only be accessed by Swinburne staff and where no students or external parties are present.

Face mask rules apply to students, staff and all external parties attending Swinburne’s campuses in the following instances:

Staff working in an indoor public-facing setting, such as a service desk in the library and at reception in public foyers, are required to wear a face mask
Staff who are transiting through publicly accessible indoor spaces, including foyers, libraries and buildings that are open to students and the public, must wear a face mask
In the event a staff member is attending a meeting with an external party or a student, all attendees must wear a face mask
All students are required to wear face masks in indoor spaces on campus, including in classrooms, libraries and LateLabs
All contractors, visitors and other external parties are required to wear face masks while in indoor spaces on campus
Staff, students and external parties attending events held indoors on campus must wear a face mask
The usual exemptions for face masks remain, including individuals for whom the nature of their work or education means that clear enunciation or visibility of their mouth is essential (teaching, lecturing) or where wearing a face mask presents a health risk

Physical distancing

Staff, students, contractors and visitors should take reasonable steps to maintain a distance of 1.5 metres from all other persons when on campus, including in office spaces.

The Victorian Government recommends that face masks be worn in situations when physical distancing is not possible.

8 July 2021 – 12.00pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced that restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne will be brought in line with regional Victoria from 11.59pm Thursday 8 July 2021.

Face masks will continue to be required in indoor public-facing settings (unless an exemption applies) but will no longer be required in office settings that are not public facing.

Swinburne travel policy

We will continue to be guided by government advice when it comes to staff travel.

Domestic travel and international travel within approved travel bubbles is only permitted for the delivery of core services or core business activities and where the travel does not increase the traveller’s risk of COVID-19 exposure.

All international travel must be approved by the relevant Executive Group member. Vice-Chancellor delegations of authority continue to apply to domestic travel approvals.

Staff can visit the Travel intranet page and Travel wiki page for more details on the approval process as well as resources and guidelines on our COVID-19 travel policy.

24 June 2021 – 12.30pm AEST

The Victorian Government announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria from 11.59pm on Thursday 24 June 2021.

As part of the eased restrictions, working and studying from home is no longer a requirement. Office capacity limits will increase to 75 per cent or up to 30 people in a total workplace of 40 or less. A density quotient of one person per four square metres applies to all office spaces.

Face masks must continue to be worn indoors (except in your own home). However, face masks are not required outdoors if physical distancing can be maintained.

Access to campus

Staff and students may return to work and study from campus. However, face masks must be worn indoors for both staff and students. Teachers are not required to wear a face mask when they are teaching.

Study spaces continue to be open for students who would like to access them.

Staff and students are reminded to bring their swipe cards to access buildings.

Checking-in via Service Victoria QR codes

Checking-in via the QR codes on campus is now mandatory at all Swinburne campuses and buildings. All staff, students and visitors are required to check-in by scanning the Victorian Government’s QR code each time they visit campus. There is one QR code per campus, including a separate QR code for the Luton Lane building in Hawthorn.

Additional QR code signs have been displayed across Swinburne campuses.

Manual check-in is also available by the Service Victoria app. If you are unable to check-in via your mobile device, a fellow student or colleague can check-in for you using the Service Victoria app.

Swinburne’s QR location codes are:

Hawthorn – 78F A3P
Croydon – BBK 9LQ
Wantirna – STW 2Y7
Green Street, Prahran – MYK RDL
High Street, Prahran – PRE EQW
Fairfield – 6H2 9QQ
Luton Lane, Hawthorn – NHR MHQ

If you are still unable to check-in via the QR code or manually, kiosks are available across Swinburne’s campuses for staff, students and visitors. Physical record sheets, pens and hand sanitiser are currently in place, with laptops soon activated. The kiosk system will provide a simple online form where people can record their details directly into the Victorian Government QR code service.

Kiosks can be accessed at the following locations:

Hawthorn GS Building (GS101)
Hawthorn TD Building (TD154)
Hawthorn LateLab
Croydon cafeteria
Wantirna LateLab

When conducting meetings and classes, please remind attendees to check-in using the QR code.

Please continue to connect to Swinburne’s free Wi-Fi network Eduroam while on campus. Connecting to Eduroam supports contact tracing if needed and plays an important role in protecting our community.

17 June 2021 – 1.45pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria from 11.59pm on Thursday 17 June 2021.

As part of the eased restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, the 25 kilometre travel limit will be removed, face masks will no longer be required outdoors where physical distancing can be achieved, but are still required indoors and capacity limits in office spaces will increase to 50 per cent.

Staff and students must continue to work or study from home where possible.

In addition to study spaces reopening last week, the Multi Faith Facility will reopen on Friday 25 June, subject to government directives. The Multi Faith Facility is located on level 3 of The George building on the Hawthorn campus.

Access to campus

All staff, students and visitors are now required to check in by scanning a QR Code each time they visit campus. QR code check ins are a government requirement and will be enforced by the Victorian Government from 24 June 2021.

There is one QR Code per campus, including a separate QR Code for the Luton Lane building in Hawthorn. QR Code posters are currently displayed at building entrances, and additional posters will be displayed shortly.

Swinburne’s IT department will set-up at a kiosk at each campus for people who do not have access to a device and are unable to use the QR Code system. The kiosk will contain a device with a simple online form where people can record their details directly into the Victorian Government QR Code Service. More information on this service, including kiosk locations will be provided shortly.

Staff and students are still required to connect to Swinburne’s free Wi-Fi network Eduroam each day they are on campus and for the duration they are on campus. Connecting to Eduroam supports contact tracing if needed and plays an important role in protecting our community.

9 June 2021 – 3.00pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced COVID-19 restrictions will ease in metropolitan Melbourne from 11.59pm on Thursday 10 June 2021.

As part of the eased restrictions, the five reasons to leave home will no longer apply in metropolitan Melbourne, and the existing 10 kilometre limit will be increased to 25 kilometres. Face masks will be required indoors and outdoors.

Staff access to campus

In response to the easing of restrictions, Swinburne will remove the ‘Access to Campus’ Activiti process for staff as of 11.59pm on 10 June. Staff must continue to work from home if they can. However, staff who need to come to campus can do so without seeking approval through Activiti.

Study spaces for students

Under the eased restrictions, students must continue to study from home if they can.

Scheduled exams will continue to take place online or be replaced with alternative assessments.

From Friday 11 June, Swinburne will reopen study spaces at Hawthorn, Wantirna and Croydon campuses to support students during the final assessment period.

The Hawthorn Library and Student HQ, and LateLabs at all three Melbourne campuses, will reopen on Friday for students who need a place to study. Swipe cards will be required to gain access. The library and Student HQ at Hawthorn will be open Monday to Friday from 9am until 5pm. The Hawthorn LateLab will be open 24 -hours every day, starting from 9am on Friday. LateLabs at Croydon and Wantirna will be open every day from 8am to 9.30pm.

Remember to check in

It is essential that all staff and students coming on campus connect to Swinburne’s free Wi-Fi network Eduroam to support contact tracing requirements.

Anyone who is unable to connect to the Wi-Fi network, must check-in each day using the QR codes available at all building entrances.

If you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms; are awaiting test results; or have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health, you must stay at home.

4 June 2021 – 2.05pm AEST

In response to the ongoing extended COVID-19 restrictions in metropolitan Melbourne, Swinburne will provide additional support to students during the Final Assessment Period (4 – 18 June 2021).

This additional support recognises the concerns and stress that has been caused by the current COVID-19 situation and impacts students completing assessments.

Swinburne is replacing all scheduled on-campus exams with online exams and alternative assessments.

Flexibility will be provided to students completing final assessments, with unit convenors offering extensions to due dates where possible.

Students can still apply for special consideration as per the standard process. Special consideration will also be available for students who experience severe technical difficulties that negatively impacts their ability to complete a time-based assessment. All requests for special consideration require evidence to support the application.

Further detail will be provided to students via Canvas and email.

2 June 2021 – 1.15 pm AEST

The Victorian Government has today announced a seven-day extension to circuit breaker restrictions for metropolitan Melbourne in response to ongoing community transmission of COVID-19. These restrictions will be in place until 11.59pm, Thursday 10 June, unless advised otherwise by the Victorian Government. Restrictions in regional Victoria are proposed to ease from 11.59pm, Thursday 3 June, subject to health advice. The Victorian Government will provide further detail in due course.

As part of this circuit breaker, all people in metropolitan Melbourne must stay at home except for five reasons:

shop for food and supplies (up to 10 km from home);
provide care and caregiving;
exercise (for two hours per day with one other person, up to 10 km from home);
authorised work or study; and
to receive a vaccination.

Face masks must continue to be worn inside and outdoors, except in your own home or if you have an exemption.

Swinburne staff and students who reside in Victoria are expected to abide by the government directives that apply to their location. These restrictions play an important role in keeping our community safe.

Study and work at Swinburne

Swinburne’s campuses will remain closed during this period. Higher education teaching and learning will continue to be conducted remotely, as will research activities. Staff and students are expected to work and learn from home unless their activity is authorised by the Victorian Government’s Department of Health. Details of exempt activities will be communicated directly with relevant staff and students, including VCE and VCAL students.

Swinburne is replacing all scheduled on-campus exams with online exams and alternative assessments. Students will be contacted by their unit convenors with further information shortly.

Wellbeing at Swinburne (medical centre) will remain open by appointment at our Hawthorn campus. Telehealth appointments are also available. All other facilities continue to be closed during this period, including libraries and LateLab. Click and collect provisions are in place for the Hawthorn library for laptops and essential materials. If you need to collect a laptop or essential library item, please email library@swin.edu.au.

A reminder of Swinburne's COVIDSafe process – positive case

You must notify Swinburne if you have tested positive for COVID-19 and attended our campus in the week prior. If you are a student, please contact Wellbeing at Swinburne via nurses@swin.edu.au. If you need academic support, please contact your unit convenor. If you are a staff member, contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au and your line manager.

If you have been advised of a Swinburne staff member, student or contractor who has either attended an exposure site or tested positive for COVID-19, please contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au and wait for their advice before taking further action, including communicating with others.

Exposure sites
It is important you frequently check the Victorian Government's list of exposure sites and follow the Department of Health's advice if you attended one of these sites.

Stay home if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, or if you are awaiting test results or have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health.

2 June 2021 – 11.30 am AEST

In response to the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation in Victoria, Swinburne is replacing all scheduled on-campus exams with online exams and alternative assessments.

Students are advised to check Canvas regularly for further updates.

27 May 2021 – 2.30pm AEST

The Victorian Government has today announced increased restrictions as part of a circuit breaker lockdown in response to a recent increase in community transmission of COVID-19. These restrictions will be in place from 11.59pm, Thursday 27 May for at least seven days until 11.59pm, Thursday 3 June.

As part of this circuit breaker, all people in Victoria must stay at home except for five reasons:

shop for food and supplies (5km from home)
provide care and caregiving
exercise (for 2 hours per day with one other person, 5km from home)
authorised work or study
to receive a vaccination.

Face masks must be worn inside and outdoors, except in your own home or if you have an exemption.

Swinburne staff and students who reside in Victoria are expected to abide by these government directives, which play an important role in keeping our community safe.

Study and work at Swinburne

Swinburne’s campuses will be closed during this period. Higher education teaching and learning will be conducted remotely, as will research activities. Staff and students are expected to work and learn from home unless their activity is authorised by the Victorian Government Department of Health. Further information on exempt activities will be communicated directly with relevant staff and students.

Upcoming exams will proceed on the scheduled date, however may be delivered in an alternative format. Students will be provided with information on exams shortly.

Wellbeing at Swinburne (medical centre) at the Hawthorn campus will remain open. All other facilities will be closed during this period, including libraries and LateLab.

A reminder of Swinburne's COVIDSafe process - positive case

You must notify Swinburne if you have tested positive for COVID-19 and attended our campus in the week prior. If you are a student, please contact Wellbeing at Swinburne via nurses@swin.edu.au and your unit convenor for support. If you are a staff member, contact the Health, Safety and Wellbeing team via healthsafetywellbeing@swin.edu.au and your line manager.

Exposure sites
It is important you frequently check the Victorian Government's list of exposure sites and follow the Department of Health's advice if you attended one of these sites.

Stay home if you are feeling unwell, even with mild symptoms, or if you are awaiting test results or have been instructed to isolate by the Department of Health.

Swinburne’s COVID-19 Taskforce has met to consider these new directives and will communicate with staff and students shortly.

25 May 2021 – 3.00pm AEST 

 The Victorian Government has today announced increased COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Melbourne from 6pm on 25 May 2021. This is in response to recent community transmission of COVID-19.  

Swinburne’s on-campus facilities at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will remain open, including Library and StudentHQ, and LateLabs, and all teaching, research and professional work activities will continue as planned.  

Face masks 

 In response to the government’s announcement, Swinburne staff, students and visitors will be required to wear a fitted face mask in all indoor settings, including in offices, teaching spaces and research areas at Swinburne, unless an exemption applies. 

 Teaching staff are not required to wear face masks while teaching, but students are required to wear masks in the classroom.   

Private and public gatherings 

Private gatherings in homes are limited to five people throughout the day, which applies to those living in Swinburne Residences.  

Public gatherings are limited to 30 people. This includes Swinburne external events but does not apply to teaching and assessment tasks. Staff and students who are registered to attend a public event should contact the event organiser to confirm the event is proceeding. 

Contact tracing 

 As always, it is essential that all staff and students connect to Swinburne’s free Wi-Fi service, Eduroam, to support contact tracing requirements when they are on campus.  

If you are unable to connect to the Wi-Fi, please ensure you scan the Check-In QR Code available at all Swinburne building entrances every day you are on campus. Visitors and contractors must check in by scanning the Check-In QR Code available.   

Keeping our community safe 

 The Victorian Department of Health is regularly updating a list of exposure sites. It is important staff, students and visitors review this list frequently and follow the Department of Health’s advice if you have attended one of these sites.  

22 April 2021 – 12.00pm AEDT

On Friday 23 April, Swinburne will introduce a QR code system for contractors, visitors and events. The QR process is in line with Victorian Government directives, and it replaces the previously used online health declaration form.

Swinburne staff and students will no longer be required to complete a daily self-assessment using the Swinburne App or complete the online health declaration when attending campus, from Friday 23 April.

Instead, all staff and students are still required to connect at least one device to the wifi network ‘eduroam’ each day they are on campus and for the duration they are on campus. Connecting to ‘eduroam’ is important and will ensure Swinburne meets its contract tracing obligations.

Staff and students who are unable to connect to ‘eduroam’ must scan the QR code available for contractors, visitors and events each time they attend campus. Staff and students are only required to scan the QR code if they can’t connect to ‘eduroam’.

QR code posters will be displayed at main entrances and key points around the university. There will be one code per campus. A QR code will also be available at events.

The Victorian Government has confirmed that workplaces can move to 100% capacity and no density requirements are in place, with the exception of publicly accessible spaces such as foyers and lobbies where density limits remain. Swinburne staff are asked to work with their leader on transition to campus plans that are appropriate for the team and work requirements.

For your safety and the safety of others, Swinburne strongly recommends a fitted face mask be worn where physical distancing (1.5 metres) cannot be maintained. Face masks must be carried at all times, which is in line with current government directives.

Visit our on-campus protocol page for further information.

26 February 2021 – 2.00pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced as of 11:59pm, Friday 26 February 2021, Victoria will return to its previous COVIDSafe settings.

As part of the COVIDSafe settings:

fitted face masks are required on public transport, in rideshare vehicles and taxis, in sensitive settings (e.g. aged care facilities) and larger retail settings (e.g. supermarkets, indoor shopping centres)
up to 30 visitors allowed to your home at one time
up to 100 people allowed at outdoor gatherings in public places
private and public workforce capacity limits will increase to 75 per cent.

In response to this announcement, Swinburne will require fitted face masks to be worn indoors or outdoors on campus where physical distancing cannot be maintained. Swinburne will also work towards a gradual transition to campus for up to 75 per cent of our staff (excluding teaching staff who can operate at normal capacity).

All staff and students are reminded to complete the health declaration via the Swinburne App - ‘Access to Campus’ prior to coming to campus each day. More details will be communicated to students and staff promptly.

17 February 2021 – 2.00pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced that as of 11:59pm, Wednesday 17 February 2021, Stage 4 restrictions will be lifted in Victoria.

The following restrictions will remain in place until at least Friday, 26 February 2021:

A fitted face mask must be worn in public indoor spaces at all times and outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained
Up to five visitors to your home at one time
Up to 20 people allowed in public gatherings

Private and public workforce capacity limits will remain at 50 per cent. The Victorian Government will announce an increase to 75 per cent of workforce capacity when it is safe.

In response to this announcement, Swinburne will recommence its transition to campus plans for staff and students. All on-campus teaching, learning, research and professional work that was ongoing prior to the reintroduction of Stage 4 restrictions on Friday 12 February will recommence from Thursday 18 February.

Wellbeing at Swinburne, libraries, StudentHQ and LateLabs will reopen from tomorrow with limited hours and services.

All staff, students and visitors must adhere to government directives and Swinburne’s on-campus protocols when attending campus. Swinburne’s on-campus protocols include:

Completing a daily self-assessment via the Swinburne App before attending campus
Connecting one device to the wifi network ‘Eduroam’ when on campus
Using student or staff swipe cards to access buildings

Staff are no longer required to complete a transition to campus Activiti request to attend campus as an individual or team. Some high-risk activities still require an Activiti request. Please visit the transition to campus page for further detail.

12 February 2021 – 4.45pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced that as of 11.59pm on Friday 12 February, Victoria will return to Stage 4 restrictions for five days until 11.59pm on Wednesday 17 February. During this period, the following restrictions apply across Victoria:

Stay at home unless: shopping for essential items (one person per household, once per day), caregiving or compassionate reasons, essential work, or exercise (two hours per day)
Travel limit of 5km from place of primary residence
Fitted face masks must be carried at all times and must be worn indoors and outdoors (except if at home)

These restrictions will be reviewed in the coming days.

In response to this announcement, Swinburne has paused transition to campus for students and staff. During this period:

All on-campus teaching and learning will be rescheduled or delivered online (watch for updates on CANVAS)
All on-campus research activities will be paused (critical research activities will require approval to access campus – stay tuned for updates from the DVCR)
All professional staff are required to work from home
On-campus facilities at Hawthorn, Croydon and Wantirna will be closed. This includes Library and StudentHQ, and Latelabs. All appointments will be rescheduled.
The medical centre will be closed, with the exception of emergencies at The George.

Scheduled student online activities, including the Orientation Strategies for Success and Strategies for Wellbeing sessions for commencing students, will continue online.

Students who are currently on health-related placement (e.g., nursing or aged care) will continue as are deemed an essential service.

Swinburne's COVID-19 Taskforce will continue to monitor the situation and update as appropriate.

4 February 2021 – 9.15am AEDT

The Victorian Government has announced new statewide restrictions that came into effect from 11:59pm, Wednesday 3 February.

The limit on the number of people gathering in a household has been reduced from 30 to 15 (excluding members of the household and children under 12 months)
Fitted face masks are mandatory in public indoor spaces, apart from when eating or drinking. If you have visitors in your home, it is strongly recommended that masks are worn during the visit. You must also continue to carry your mask on you at all times.
The increase to 75 per cent workforce capacity limits has been paused and the current cap of 50 per cent remains in place.

In response to these changes, Swinburne requires all staff, students and visitors to wear a fitted face mask when indoors on campus, including in office spaces. It is also recommended that face masks are worn outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Teaching staff are exempt from wearing a fitted face mask while teaching as clear enunciation or visibility of the mouth is essential. However, students are required to wear fitted face masks while indoors, and therefore in the classroom.

Swinburne will continue its gradual transition to campus in line with the government’s 50 per cent workforce capacity limit, which excludes teaching and research staff.

Flexible work arrangements remain in place and staff are encouraged to work with their manager on what working arrangement is appropriate for them and the team.  

For further information on Swinburne’s transition to campus plans, visit the COVID-19 hub.  

25 January 2021 – 3.30pm AEDT

As of 1 February 2021, Swinburne staff will commence a gradual transition to working from on-campus locations.

To ensure we are adhering to government directives, adjustments will be made to the number of staff permitted on campus at any one time. Priority will be given to student-facing and research focused teams and individuals.

From 1 February, the Activiti transition to campus process will no longer be required for staff. However, staff and students will continue to be required to:

complete a daily health declaration via the Swinburne App before attending campus
connect to Swinburne’s wifi network ‘Eduroam’
use swipe cards to access buildings when on campus

These tools will continue to play an important role in keeping our community safe and support contact tracing if required.

Staff seeking further information on transition to campus plans are advised to speak with their line manager.

Further information for staff, students and visitors can be access on our dedicated COVID-19 Hub, which will continue to be updated.

15 January 2021 – 2.00pm AEDT

The Victorian Government has advised that as of 11.59pm on 17 January 2021, face masks are no longer mandatory when indoors and outdoors where physical distancing is maintained.

For your safety and the safety of others, Swinburne requires that students, staff and visitors wear a fitted face mask on campus where 1.5 metres distance cannot be maintained.

Anyone coming onto campus must carry a face mask at all times as per government directives. Visit the COVID-19 hub for more details about accessing campus and on-campus protocols.

7 January 2021 – 11.00am AEDT

The Victorian Government has advised that as of 5pm on 31 December 2020, a fitted face mask must be worn in public indoor spaces. Face masks are also strongly recommended outdoors where physical distancing cannot be maintained.

Swinburne requires that students, staff and visitors wear a face mask on campus. Anyone coming onto campus is required to carry a face mask at all times. Visit the COVID-19 hub for more details about accessing campus and on-campus protocols.

16 December 2020 – 1.30pm AEDT

The majority of Swinburne staff will continue to work from home until at least 1 February 2021.

Swinburne’s COVID-19 Taskforce has formed a dedicated project team to plan and work through a range of options to support staff with a gradual transition back to campus in 2021.

The project team is also exploring what our future ways of working will look like, including options around flexible working, transitioning to a COVID Normal and a longer-term approach to new ways of working.

Staff transition to campus will be gradual and in line with government directives and COVIDSafe protocols.

11 December 2020 - 11.00am AEDT

With the further easing of restrictions in Victoria, Swinburne has made changes to some of its on-campus protocols and services.

Face masks are no longer mandatory when indoors and outdoors where physical distancing is maintained. However, for the safety of our community, Swinburne requires that staff, students and visitors wear a face mask on campus where 1.5m physical distancing cannot be maintained. Please also ensure that you are carrying a face mask at all times as per government directives.

The Victorian Department of Education and Training has provided advice that during the COVIDSafe Summer, adult education settings can open without density quotients in their learning and classroom spaces. Swinburne will implement this advice and remove the density quotient for these settings. Density limits of one person per two square metres apply to all other areas, such as offices, open plan desk areas, and kitchens.

In these settings, maintaining a physical distance of 1.5m must continue to be applied where reasonably practical. Where it is not reasonably practical to achieve physical distancing of 1.5m due to the nature of the teaching/learning activity, approval for the activity can be obtained through a Teaching Transition Plan request.

For Nursing and Allied Health units where physical distancing cannot be achieved, clinical teaching staff will determine if additional personal protective equipment (PPE) and associated controls are required.

In addition, Wellbeing at Swinburne (Medical Centre) will resume face-to-face operations on all campuses on Monday 14 December, with most services available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

27 November 2020 - 10.30am AEDT

As announced by the Victorian Premier, there will be a gradual return of staff to workplaces starting 30 November. A small proportion of Swinburne students and staff have already been transitioned to campus under existing restrictions. Considering this, and the stage of the academic year that we are in, Swinburne staff are advised to continue to work from home where possible, until 1 February 2021.

Staff who need to transition to campus earlier due to work or personal circumstances will need to complete the necessary access to campus processes and receive approval to do so. Swinburne’s position will be reviewed in late January 2021.

Swinburne’s travel policy

As borders start to open across Australia, Swinburne has made some updates to its travel policy, as below:

We will continue to be guided by government advice, as such, there is to be no international travel until further notice
Domestic travel, which includes both interstate and intrastate travel will be permitted where it relates to the core business activity, and will require necessary approvals from the Executive Group

23 November 2020 – 11.00am AEDT

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced further easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the state. From 11.59pm Sunday 22 November, Victoria moved to the Last Step of the COVID-19 roadmap.

Under the Last Step, public gatherings will increase to up to 50 people outdoors. Face masks will no longer be mandatory outdoors where physical distance can be maintained, however they will still be mandatory in all indoor settings.

While the Premier also announced a gradual return of staff to workplaces for the private sector, he also flagged that employees in the public sector will continue to work from home under existing arrangements. In line with this directive, Swinburne staff must continue to work from home unless advised otherwise.

Swinburne’s dedicated COVID-19 Taskforce is working through the implications of this announcement and further updates will be communicated directly to our students and staff.

9 November 2020 – 12.30pm AEDT

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews, has announced a further easing of COVID-19 restrictions. From 11.59pm Sunday 8 November, the 25km travel limit and the boundary between Melbourne and regional Victoria will be lifted. There are further easing of restrictions around private gatherings, retail and sporting facilities.

Swinburne students and staff are to continue learning and working from home.

Swinburne’s COVID-19 Taskforce will work through the implications of this announcement and further updates will be communicated directly to our students and staff.

30 October 2020 – 4.30pm AEDT

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Knox COVID-19 testing site will be relocated from the Westfield Knox shopping centre to Swinburne’s Wantirna campus. This will support DHHS to continue to provide safe and accessible drive-through testing for the Knox community.

The site will be located at the gravel car park off Riverpark Drive near Stud Road at the top end of the Wantirna campus. It will provide testing seven days a week from 9am to 5pm and will operate with a strict COVIDSafe operating plan.

The site will be set up at Swinburne’s Wantirna campus on Sunday 1 November. The first day of testing at this site will commence on Monday 2 November 2020 at 9am.

27 October 2020 – 1.30pm AEDT

Swinburne has launched a self-assessment tool within the Swinburne App to support the safe transition to campus of our students, staff and stakeholders, and to assist with contact tracing.

The self-assessment tool is mandatory for all staff and students who are attending campus. It must be completed each day before coming to campus.

Staff and students will be asked three questions as part of the self-assessment, which seeks to understand if the staff member or student has COVID-19 symptoms, if they have been in contact with someone who has COVID-19 or if they are required to self-isolate.

On completing the self-assessment, staff and students will receive a message to advise they are either approved to attend campus on that day or not authorised to attend campus on the same day. The direction provided is relevant for one day.

When on campus, staff and students must connect to Swinburne’s wifi network ‘eduroam’ and to also use swipe cards when entering buildings. This will play an important role in supporting the university to complete contact tracing if required.

Temperature checking

Temperature checking will no longer be mandatory for staff, students, contractors or visitors who come to campus from 29 October 2020. Government guidelines have been adjusted in response to the reduced risk of community transmission of COVID-19 in metropolitan Melbourne.

To continue to provide a level of health support, self-serve temperature checking stations have been installed on campus for those choose to have their temperature checked. These stations will not be staffed, but are simple to use and will have easy to follow instructions available.

The locations of these stations by campuses are:

Croydon Cafeteria
Wantirna LateLab
Hawthorn (two locations) GS Building, Lift Foyer, Ground Floor and at the entrance to the Latelab (off John Street)

In instances where physical distancing cannot be achieved and where high-risk cohorts are involved, such as students who work in aged care settings or researchers working in a lab where physical distancing isn’t feasible, temperature checking will remain mandatory.

Further information on the self-assessment tool and temperature checking can be found on the COVID-19 hub on-campus protocol page.

26 October 2020 – 5.00pm AEDT

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has announced that metropolitan Melbourne will move into the Third Step of easing coronavirus restrictions from 11.59pm Tuesday 27 October. Under the Third Step, there will be a significant easing of restrictions including the reopening of cafes, restaurants, pubs as well as retail outlets. The four reasons to leave home will no longer apply, however, the 25km travel radius remains in place.

Swinburne students and staff will continue to learn and work from home where possible. If you can work or learn at home, you must continue to do so. Our dedicated COVID-19 Taskforce will work through the implications of Premier Daniel Andrews’ announcement and any changes will be communicated promptly to students and staff.

There will be a further easing of restrictions from 11.59pm Sunday 8 November.

19 October 2020 – 11.00am AEDT

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has announced the easing of restrictions in Victoria. From 11.59pm Sunday 18 October, in metropolitan Melbourne the four reasons to stay at home remain:

to shop for food and other necessary goods (this now includes the hairdresser)
for care and compassionate reasons
for work or education
for exercise or social interaction (no time limit).

People will now be able to travel in a 25-kilometre radius from their homes.

Groups of 10 people from two households can gather outside.

A fitted face mask that covers the nose and mouth must be worn whenever you leave your house, unless you have an exemption.

Swinburne staff and students will continue to learn and work from home for the foreseeable future. It is vital that students and staff do not come on campus unless they fall in the exempted categories and have the necessary approvals.

Swinburne is continuing its planning to ensure that our students can complete their 2020 year and to enable our final year students to graduate.

Our dedicated COVID-19 Taskforce will work through the implications of yesterday’s announcement and communicate any relevant updates to students and staff as soon as possible.

Restrictions will be eased further on from 11.59pm Sunday 1 November.

28 September 2020 – 1.00pm AEST

From 11:59pm Sunday 27 September, metropolitan Melbourne has moved to the Second Step of easing restrictions.

The four reasons to leave home remain, however some restrictions have been eased, including:

the curfew has been lifted
groups of up to five people from across a maximum of two households can meet outdoors, within the 5km limit
childcare and early educators can reopen
primary school students, VCE/VCAL and specialist schools return to onsite learning from October 12
final year higher education and apprenticeship students who require access to in-person teaching, assessment or work placements can attend onsite for learning and assessment
workforce limits for some industries have been expanded.

Further easing of restrictions around exercise, weddings, funerals, care and health facilities are also in place as part of the Second Step.

In addition, Victorians are now required to wear a fitted face mask, covering the nose and mouth. Wearing a face shield, or a scarf or bandana as a face covering, is no longer permitted.

Progression to the Third and Last Steps of easing restrictions will be dependent on case number targets, not dates.

Our COVID-19 Taskforce will work through the implications of the latest announcements for Swinburne and communicate any relevant updates to students and staff as soon as possible.

6 September 2020 – 6.45pm AEST

Victorian Premier, Daniel Andrews has today announced a roadmap for Victorian residents and businesses addressing the lifting of restrictions across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria.

The roadmap outlined the following key points:

Stage 4 restrictions (currently in place in metropolitan Melbourne until Sunday 13 September) will be extended for an additional two weeks until Monday 28 September, with some easing of restrictions around exercise, curfew hours and social interaction.
Further easing of restrictions over the coming months will be subject to public health advice and the average daily cases.

Swinburne has already commenced contingency planning to ensure that our students can complete their 2020 year and to enable our final year students to graduate. Our dedicated COVID-19 Taskforce will work through the implications of today’s announcement and communicate any updates to students and staff as soon as possible.

5 August 2020 – 6.30pm AEST

In addition to recently announced Stage 4 restrictions, the Victorian Government has advised permitted workers who fall in the exempted categories will require a ‘worker permit’ from 11.59pm Wednesday 5 August when travelling to and from work.

It is vital that students and staff do not come on campus unless they fall in the exempted categories and have the necessary approvals.

As part of the Permitted Worker Scheme, Swinburne will be issuing worker permits for staff in selected categories of teaching, research and essential support services that are exempt from Stage 4 restrictions. More information about this process is available on the Stage 4 restrictions page on our COVID-19 hub.

Swinburne will also issue approval letters for students in exempted categories to enable them to travel to and from campus for approved activities.

Students and staff who are permitted on campus must adhere to on-campus protocols, including mandatory temperature checks and wearing a face covering.

The Victorian Government has also announced car parks in metropolitan Melbourne must close from 11.59pm on Wednesday 5 August. Car parks that remain open will risk a penalty of $100,000.

In response, Swinburne will close its car parks in Henry Street, Burwood Road and the multi-deck car park in Wakefield Street, Hawthorn from Wednesday, 5 August until 16 September 2020. Students and staff who have swipe card access and have been permitted to come onto campus will still be able to park on campus.

5 August 2020 – 10.30am AEST

Whilst the majority of our teaching and learning will continue to be delivered online, we are temporarily restricting access to Hawthorn, Wantirna and Croydon campuses from 11:59pm on Wednesday 5 August for six weeks.

Access to campuses will only be allowed for those in selected exempt categories of teaching, research, and essential support services. Most of our buildings will be closed to staff and students except those with a specific exemption under Stage 4 restrictions. Most teaching will continue to be delivered online, in keeping with government directives.

As announced by Premier Daniel Andrews, staff in selected exempt categories will need a ‘Worker Permit’ from 11:59pm Wednesday, 5 August when travelling to and from work. These will be issued by Swinburne and we are developing a process to ensure relevant staff subject to exemptions, can be issued with a permit.

Exceptions apply to those who fall under selected exempt categories.  Students and staff permitted to come on campus will need to follow all current on-campus protocols, including mandatory temperature checks.

Most students and staff should expect to continue to study and work remotely for the foreseeable future.

Libraries and Latelabs on all campuses are now closed.

Wellbeing at Swinburne will continue to operate both online and also at Hawthorn campus. You can make an appointment to see a GP or for counselling by calling (03) 9214 8483.

More information and updates are available at our COVID-19 hub, which we will continue to update regularly.

3 August 2020 – 3.00pm AEST

In keeping with the Stage 4 restrictions in Melbourne, the following decisions have been made relating to on-campus classes and services:

classes currently on campus will continue as scheduled, unless advised otherwise
on-campus classes will finish no later than 6.30pm to enable students and staff to make curfew. They will be rescheduled or cancelled, and students will be notified in advance
VCE and VCAL courses will abide by the conditions imposed on secondary schools and all will move to remote learning effective immediately
Latelabs and Libraries will close from 5.00pm Monday 3 August
research activities will continue as normal until advised otherwise
temperature checking will continue on all Swinburne campuses

2 August 2020 – 3.30pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced that Victoria will enter a State of Disaster starting 6.00pm Sunday, 2 August 2020.

Additionally, Melbourne will move to Stage 4 restrictions starting 8.00pm Sunday, 2 August 2020, with stronger rules in place to limit people’s movements across the state.

The following new restrictions will now apply to Melbourne:

an 8.00pm – 5.00am curfew beginning on Sunday, 2 August. The only reasons to leave home during these hours will be work, medical care and caregiving
exercise will be limited to a maximum of one hour per day and no more than five-kilometres from your home
group size for exercise will be limited to a maximum of two people
shopping will be limited to one person per household per day, within a five-kilometre radius from your home

Additionally, Premier Daniel Andrews has also announced that Regional Victoria will return to Stage 3 restrictions from 11.59pm Wednesday, 5 August 2020.

More information on what these new restrictions mean for Swinburne students and staff will be communicated promptly.

28 July 2020 – 4.30pm AEST

Swinburne is mandating temperature checking for all staff, students, contractors and visitors coming onto campus for approved essential activities from Friday, 31 July 2020.

This is an important measure, which will help protect our community during the current level of community transmission.

Temperature checking is one of the many tools Swinburne is implementing to help mitigate risk on campus and keep our community safe.

Physical distancing, hand hygiene and staying at home if unwell remain important measures to minimise the spread of COVID-19 in our community.

Visit Swinburne’s on-campus protocols page for further information on temperature checking, including the locations of the temperature checking stations.

20 July 2020 – 9.00am AEST

The Victorian Government has mandated face coverings for people living in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire when leaving home for one of the four reasons.

“By covering our faces, we’re protecting ourselves, our families and every single Victorian. So please – just as you remember your house keys, please remember something to cover your face,” says Premier Daniel Andrews.

This new rule will come into effect on 11.59pm, Wednesday 22 July. The fine for not wearing a face covering when you’re out will be $200.

Swinburne students and staff are expected to abide by these new directives while they are on-campus for essential teaching, learning and research activities.

7 July 2020 – 4.00pm AEST

The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced that Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions will be reinstated from 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 July for metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire in Victoria for six weeks.

If you live in these areas, there will be only four reasons to leave your home:

Shopping for food and essential items
Care and caregiving
Daily exercise
Work and study –if you can’t do it from home

Otherwise: stay home.

This Stay at Home direction will apply to your principal place of residence.

Businesses in metropolitan Melbourne and Mitchell Shire will also return to Stage 3 restrictions. Restaurants and cafes will return to takeaway and delivery services only. Beauty and personal services will need to close. Entertainment and cultural venues will need to close. Community sport will stop.

Swinburne staff and students are expected to abide by these government directives. We will continue to update you.

2 July 2020 – 9.00am AEST

The Victorian Government has announced a return to Stage 3 stay at home restrictions in several suburbs across the state in response to a recent increase in COVID-19 cases.

These restrictions will be in place from 11.59pm, Wednesday 1 July and relate to people who reside in these postcodes: 3038, 3064, 3047, 3060, 3012, 3032, 3055, 3042, 3021 and 3046.

Under Stage 3 restrictions, residents in these locations are asked to stay at home except for four reasons:

shop for food and supplies
provide care and caregiving
exercise
study or work if you can’t do it from home.

These restrictions are expected to remain in place in these locations until 29 July.

Swinburne staff and students who reside in these locations are expected to abide by these government directives. However, study and work are exempt from these lockdowns and we understand that some staff and students will come to campus for essential teaching and learning or research activities.

24 June 2020 – 1.00pm AEST

As Swinburne transitions essential activities to campus, managing the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is our priority.

To minimise risk to our community, Swinburne is implementing appropriate health and hygiene protocols. We have also developed a Keeping Swinburne COVIDSafe training module (login required) that has been shared with all staff. A similar training module has been provided to higher education and vocational education students who have commenced on-campus classes, and will be available for the wider student cohort in the coming weeks.

The training outlines Swinburne’s key COVIDSafe principles and the processes in place to ensure the health and safety of our people on campus. Key topics covered in the training include:

Physical distancing requirements
Capacity limits of our spaces
Cleaning of facilities and equipment
Hygiene

More information on our transition to campus is available on our COVID-19 hub.

22 June 2020 – 10.30am AEST

The Victorian Government has announced a tightening of restrictions following a spike of COVID-19 cases in the state.

These restrictions will be in place from 11.59pm, Sunday 21 June and include:

a maximum of five visitors to your home
outdoor gatherings will be limited to ten people
restaurants, pubs, auction halls, community halls, libraries, museums and places of worship will be restricted to a maximum of 20 people until 12 July
businesses set to open on 22 June (gyms, cinemas, theatres and TABs) can do so, but with a maximum of 20 people
those who can work from home must continue to do so at least until 31 July

19 June 2020 – 4pm AEST

The Australian Government has announced it will provide an additional 39,000 university places by 2023 to meet the expected increase in demand because of COVID-19.

University students who study in areas of expected employment growth will pay less for their degree as they are incentivised to make more job-relevant decisions about their education.

From 2021 students will pay:

62 per cent less to study agriculture and maths
46 per cent less to study teaching, nursing, clinical psychology, English and languages
20 per cent less to study health, architecture, environmental science, IT, and engineering
28 per cent more to study law and commerce
113 per cent more to study humanities

Current students will not be affected by the increased student contribution.

The proposal will require the approval of Parliament.

The government will also provide $900 million for a National Priorities and Industry Linkage Fund to incentivise universities to produce job-ready graduates that local industries and employers need.

10 June 2020 - 5pm AEST

Swinburne continues to exercise care and caution as we plan our transition to campus.

To protect the health of our community and adhere to government directives, online learning and assessments will continue to be the primary mode of delivery for the majority of teaching activities in 2020.

However, we are planning to safely transition some specific activities to campus to ensure students can continue to progress in their studies.

A small number of students with delayed practical activities and assessments from semester 1 will be contacted by their unit convenors about activities that will operate on campus in July.
Approximately 100 units will be scheduled for on-campus delivery in semester 2. There will be no online alternative for these learning activities, so students will need to attend campus in order to complete these activities.
A number of units will have selected learning activities transitioned to on-campus delivery. Students in these units will have the option to attend campus to participate in these activities if they wish.

Students will be advised to check their timetable in early-July to confirm any on-campus activities in their schedule.

Swinburne will implement strict health and hygiene protocols to ensure the safety of our students and staff, including extra cleaning, clear signage, and physical distancing requirements. Students and staff should not attend campus if they are feeling unwell.

As we continue to support our students during this time, students will also be able to request to have results achieved after 1 April 2020 omitted from their GPA calculation. This is in addition to our ‘no recording of fails on transcripts’ policy which means fail grades will not count as part of a student’s GPA calculation (as of 1 April 2020).

More information on our transition to campus is available on our COVID-19 hub.

2 June 2020 - 2pm AEST

Swinburne is continuing careful planning for a staged and flexible transition to campus. At all times, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is Swinburne’s top priority.

We are working through how to safely transition essential teaching activity to campus as soon as possible. However, online learning and assessment approaches will continue to be the primary delivery mode for the majority of teaching activities for the remainder of 2020. Students should expect to continue studying online for the immediate future.

Essential face-to-face learning activities that were postponed in semester 1 will be prioritised for on-campus delivery as soon as possible. Laboratories, practical classes, studios, specialist classes and general tutorials will be delivered on-campus for winter term and semester 2 (Higher Education) and the July/August teaching periods (Vocational Education). These are subject to risk assessments and capacity across our campus spaces. Students will be contacted by their unit convenors or teachers with any changes to their delivery mode.

Staff have been asked to continue working from home if they are able to, in line with Victorian government advice. We expect most staff will need to continue to work from home in some form throughout winter.

Essential student facilities and campus services, such as study and library spaces, will gradually reopen from the beginning of June.

Our Latelabs at Hawthorn and Croydon are open as of Monday 1 June. Our Wantirna Latelab will be opening from Monday 8 June.

Some face-to-face services will be available in time for winter term (22 June), such as student ID card services, library spaces, loans and returns, and essential health and wellbeing services. By semester 2, some further student facilities such as full library services and studentHQ services, Student Life club activities and prayer rooms may be open.

The latest information on our transition to campus will be updated on Swinburne’s COVID-19 hub.

21 May 2020 – 4pm AEST

Swinburne is carefully planning for a staged and flexible transition to campus.

At all times, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is Swinburne’s top priority. Our approach will be in line with government requirements, including appropriate physical distancing and hygiene practices, and guided by our own formal risk assessments.

Our top priorities for access to campus are:

Practical teaching that cannot be conducted remotely
Research that requires specific facilities to proceed
Essential student-facing staff and student facilities, such as study spaces

We expect that most professional staff will not transition to campus in the immediate future and have asked staff to continue to work from home if they are able to.

Swinburne will share details with students and staff as plans are finalised.

19 May 2020 – 11am AEST

Today the Victorian Government has announced it will make an unprecedented investment in local universities to support the state’s economic rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.

This Victorian Higher Education State Investment Fund provides $350 million to support universities with capital works, applied research and research partnerships. The works will focus on new technology and infrastructure, enabling universities to conduct new research, commercialise Intellectual Property and create high-value jobs.

‘This investment not only supports our universities through this crisis, it ensures we have a strong Higher Education sector as we move to recovery’, says Victoria’s Minister for Higher Education, Gayle Tierney.

Also announced, the government will offer universities payroll tax deferrals valued at around $110 million. This is intended to provide immediate relief for universities dealing with a shortfall in funds from the downturn of international student enrolments and other revenue loss as a result of COVID-19. The government expects universities to use this funding to retain as many staff as possible, so that Victorian universities are well-placed to drive the revival of the state’s economy out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Today’s funding is in addition to the $260.8 million announced by the government last month to support the TAFE and training system, and the $55 million in maintenance works at TAFE as part of the $2.7 billion Building Works package.

11 May 2020 – 2pm AEST

The Victorian state government has announced a gradual easing of restrictions with a focus on ensuring the safety of all Victorians.

Starting 11.59pm on Tuesday 12 May the following changes will be introduced in the state:

outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be permitted
indoor gatherings at home will be allowed, with up to five visitors in your home
outdoor recreational activities are allowed; however, these activities are limited to 10 people and physical distancing measures must be practiced
for weddings, 10 guests are allowed, plus the couple and celebrant
for funerals, 20 people will be allowed at an indoor ceremony and 30 people at an outdoor ceremony. This is in addition to the minimum people required to conduct the funeral
religious gatherings and ceremonies will be permitted with up to 10 people in addition to those required to perform the ceremony

These new restrictions and a renewed State of Emergency will be in place until 11.59pm on Sunday 31 May.

27 July 2021 – 5.45pm AEST

The Victorian Government has announced COVID-19 restrictions will ease in Victoria from 11.59pm on Tuesday 27 July 2021. These restrictions will be reviewed on Tuesday 10 August.

As part of the eased restrictions, the five reasons to leave home will no longer apply and the existing five-kilometre travel limit will be removed.

Face masks must be carried at all times and worn both indoors and outdoors.

Staff access to campus
Staff must continue to work from home if they can, however a 25 per cent capacity limit has been reintroduced for office spaces, as well as a one person per four square metre density requirement. As a result, Swinburne will remove the ‘Access to Campus’ Activiti process for staff as of 11.59pm on 27 July.

Students access to campus

Swinburne’s Libraries and LateLabs will reopen on Wednesday 28 July for students who are unable to study from home.

The Hawthorn library will be open Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.00pm. Croydon and Wantirna libraries will open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 4.00pm.

LateLabs will reopen at 8.00am on Wednesday 28 July:

Hawthorn LateLab will be open 24-hours every day
Croydon and Wantirna LateLabs will be open Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 9.30pm, and on Saturdays from 9.00am to 5.30pm

The Enrolment Hub at Hawthorn will return on campus from Monday 2 August. Bookings are available via the Course Advice Appointment service.

Wellbeing at Swinburne and the Psychology Clinics will reopen for face-to-face appointments from Thursday 29 July.

Checking-in on campus

8 May 2020 – 3.30pm AEST

The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced that lockdown restrictions will be lifted in three stages in the coming months. This three-step ‘Roadmap to a COVIDSafe Australia’ will be reviewed every three weeks to ensure it’s aligned with the current COVID-19 situation in Australia.

All steps will be subject to expert health advice, and the timing and implementation of these changes will be up to individual states and territories.

These steps can be summarised as follows:

Step 1: Social distancing restrictions to relax with some community services and business to reopen, following physical distancing and hygiene guidelines
- up to five visitors to your home will be allowed
- outdoor gatherings of up to 10 people will be allowed
- work from home arrangements are encouraged where possible
- libraries, community centres and playgrounds will be reopened
- more activities will be allowed to recommence, including community sports, shopping, home sales and auctions, local and regional travel as well as some restaurants and cafes to reopen

Step 2: Most businesses to reopen, adhering to physical distancing and hygiene guidelines
- gatherings of up to 20 people in your home and in public places will be allowed
- work from home arrangements are encouraged where possible
- more activities and businesses will be allowed to recommence, including gyms, beauty therapists, cinemas, galleries, theatres and amusement parks, caravans and camping grounds as well as some interstate travel

Step 3: All Australians return to work, following physical distancing and hygiene guidelines, with outdoor gatherings of up to 100 people allowed
- most workers to return to their workplace
- cross-Tasman, Pacific Island and international student travel will be considered
- food courts, saunas, bathhouses, pubs and clubs will be reopened
- all interstate travel will be allowed

The Victorian state government has subsequently responded to this announcement, advising that more updates relating to the easing of restrictions in the state will be shared during the week of 11 May 2020.

29 April 2020 – 2pm AEST

The Victorian state government has announced a $45 million emergency support package with a one-off relief payment of up to $1,100 for international students.

“International students give so much to Victoria – it’s only fair we support them in their hour of need,” says Victoria’s Minister for Jobs, Innovation and Trade, Martin Pakula.

Up to 40,000 international students living in Victoria will be eligible for this support, which is intended to help them cover basic necessities such as rent, food, utilities and healthcare.

This funding builds on existing Victorian government support provided to international students through the Study Melbourne Student Centre, such as free legal aid and mental health services.

To be eligible for this relief payment, students must be:

living in Victoria;
enrolled in Victorian tertiary institutions, including universities, TAFEs, private Higher and Vocational Education and Training providers and English Language colleges; and
experiencing financial hardship due to loss of employment, being stood down or had their hours significantly reduced as a result of the COVID-19 situation.

More information and details on eligibility and how to register are available on the Study Melbourne website.

This support package will build on our existing Swinburne Student Emergency Fund, which provides financial support to both domestic and international students who have been financially affected by COVID-19. A total of $5 million has been contributed from Swinburne, our philanthropic partners and staff members, and channeled towards this fund.

29 April 2020 – 9am AEST

Swinburne is providing short online courses to upskill and retrain workers, particularly those who have lost jobs and been affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.

The courses will be funded by the federal government's higher education relief package and are directly aligned to areas where it is anticipated there will be skills shortages and demand for workers in the future.

These six-month courses will be delivered by Swinburne Online, offering certificates in Information and Communication Technology, Health Administration, Educational Studies and Cybersecurity Management. They will be offered from May and July 2020, with the majority of the short courses to be delivered by 1 December 2020. The courses are designed to allow participants to progress into further qualifications on completion.

The offerings capitalise on Swinburne’s existing strengths in preparing business and society for the profound technological changes taking place as part of the fourth industrial revolution. The courses focus on Industry 4.0 (automation and data exchange in manufacturing and industry) and Society 4.0 (the societal implications of these changes).

‘This is a unique opportunity for the workforce to learn new skills and fulfil passions at a significantly reduced cost. These qualifications will help workers to expand into areas of demand in the new economy on the other side of COVID-19,’ says Swinburne’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Duncan Bentley.

Swinburne is a strong supporter of lifelong learning for every level of learner and worker, whether in employment or starting their own business. Industry, jobs and employment are the focus for these short courses, in line with our commitment to upskilling and reskilling the workforce for economic growth.

17 April 2020 – 4.30pm AEST

The Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced $260 million in funding to help keep TAFEs operating.

He says the funding is to support Victorians in gaining the skills they need to get a job, and to train essential workers needed during and after the COVID-19 crisis.

‘We need a skilled, adaptable workforce to get through this crisis and rebuild – that’s why we’re backing TAFE,’ says Premier Andrews.

The funding includes a $191.9 million guarantee to lock in funding at expected pre-COVID-19 levels and an additional $68.9 million in crisis support to ensure Victoria’s public training system can respond and recover from the pandemic.

The funding will assist the TAFE sector to further transition to online learning, with the government stating they are prepared to invest more to support the sector if necessary.

Details on how this will benefit Swinburne will be shared when available.

12 April 2020 – 5pm AEST

The federal Education Minister, Dan Tehan, has announced a higher education relief package intended to upskill and reskill unemployed Australians.

The government advised new, online short courses would commence in May and run for six months, and focus on areas of national need.

Swinburne is working with the government and developing short courses in the priority areas of teacher education, health, mental health and counselling, aged care, information technology (including cybersecurity), and business and management.

Building on Swinburne’s well-established experience in online delivery, existing qualifications in cybersecurity management, project management and management will form the basis of some of these courses. More information on these new short courses will be available in coming weeks.

The government's announcement also included $100 million in fee and regulatory relief for education providers and $18 billion in funding for domestic students for the rest of 2020, regardless of enrolment numbers.

Meanwhile, Victorian Premier Dan Andrews announced the state of emergency in Victoria would be extended for at least four weeks, until midnight on 11 May.

7 April 2020 – 7.30pm AEST

Swinburne will delay the start of Semester 1, 2021, as requested by Victoria’s government in its latest announcement.

This is to accommodate the shift in VCE timelines for Year 12 students in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 situation.

Swinburne believes that delivering certainty to students and parents during this time is critical.Through our Guaranteed ATARs we have delivered certainty to previous cohorts of year 12 students and hope to do the same for the current cohort of Year 12 students.

In this environment, Swinburne is adapting our approach and working with secondary schools and VTAC to help students enter their desired course.

7 April 2020 – 6.00pm AEST

Swinburne has increased its support for international students in recognition of the additional challenges they are facing as a result of the COVID-19 situation.

International students are an integral part of the Swinburne community and we are dedicated to supporting them to continue achieving their education and professional goals.

The university has set up the Swinburne Student Emergency Fund to help students experiencing financial difficulties. It has contributed over $500,000 to the fund, with additional donations coming from philanthropic partners and staff wanting to offer their support. Students have also been given details of the other financial support options available to them from Swinburne, the government and other organisations at this time.

To allow more time to adapt to online learning, the Census date has been extended for Higher Education students. The due date for tuition fees has also been extended to 31 May 2020.

Our international students needing further support or to discuss their study options are encouraged to contact Swinburne’s International Student Advisers on isa@swin.edu.au or +61 3 9214 674.

They can also continue to access general health services, counselling and psychological support through Wellbeing at Swinburne free of charge.

4 April 2020 – 5.00pm AEDT

The Australian government has announced a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements, which includes international student visas.

Students who have been here longer than 12 months and who find themselves facing financial hardship will have access to their Australian superannuation to support them during this crisis.

International students can already work up to 40 hours per fortnight. International students working in aged care and as nurses have had these hours extended to support Australia during this time.

The government had also extended hours for international students working in major supermarkets. However, extended hours for supermarket workers will return to the standard 40 hours per fortnight from 1 May 2020.

The health and wellbeing of our students remains Swinburne’s priority. Last week, Swinburne established the Student Emergency Fund to support our students impacted by emergency, including COVID-19. International students facing financial hardship are eligible to apply.

International students in need of support are encouraged to contact Swinburne’s International Student Advisers on isa@swin.edu.au or +61 3 9214 6741. Urgent assistance between 5pm - 9am weekdays, and 24-hours on weekends and public holidays is available on +61 3 9214 6741.

More information on financial support and health and wellbeing services can be found in our student FAQs.

3 April 2020 – 3.00pm AEDT

Swinburne’s Executive Group has announced its members will take a 10 per cent pay cut and forgo any bonuses they are eligible for in 2020.

Like all universities, Swinburne is facing new budgetary challenges as a result of COVID-19. Our priority is to minimise the impact on our people and manage the financial impacts together.

1 April 2020 – 2.30pm AEDT

As we continue to look after the health and wellbeing of our Swinburne community, a limited number of free flu vaccinations is now available for Swinburne students and staff.

For more information on how to make an appointment for a vaccination, refer to the student and staff FAQs.

30 March – 4.00pm AEDT 

After listening to feedback from our community, Swinburne has made the decision to extend the census dates for Higher Education students.

The census dates for Semester 1 students (originally 31 March) and Higher Education Block 2 students (originally 3 April) have been extended to 11.59pm on Wednesday 15 April 2020.

We understand that the current environment presents additional challenges for many of our students. Supporting the health and wellbeing of our students remains our priority at this time.

We are confident that Swinburne’s experience delivering high-quality online education will enable our students to successfully transition to a new learning environment.

However, we believe the decision to extend these census dates will give our students more time to adapt to studying online, especially in light of other changes and uncertainties they may be facing as a result of COVID-19.

Students are encouraged to contact the Library and studentHQ with any questions.

30 March – 12.00pm AEDT 

The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced new restrictions on gatherings in outdoor spaces.

Mr Morrison has advised gatherings in outdoor spaces should be limited to two people – unless you are with your family/household.

Other updates include the closure of outdoor gyms, skate parks and public playgrounds.

Mr Morrison also provided strong advice that people must stay at home except for the following essential activities:

shopping for what you need (food and other supplies)
for medical care or compassionate needs
to exercise
for work and education if you can’t work/learn remotely

Strong advice was also issued for people aged 70 and over to stay at home for their own protection, as well as people aged over 60 who have a chronic illness and Indigenous people aged over 50.

The Victorian Government has gone one step further, advising the state has moved to stage three coronavirus restrictions and has made the advice on gatherings of only two people (unless you are with members of your household) enforceable by law. From midnight tonight (30 March), people who are found to be in gatherings of more than two people will face an on-the-spot fine.

The Prime Minister also announced that anyone who returns to Australia is now required by law to quarantine in a hotel or other accommodation for 14 days and will be allowed to return home after they have completed this mandatory quarantine. This new restriction applies to all states and territories.

26 March – 12.00pm AEDT

The health and wellbeing of our students remains Swinburne’s priority. In light of the tightened social distancing measures announced by the federal government and in the best interests of our community’s health, we have transitioned most of our support services online.

Following are some of the ways we are continuing to support our students during this time and the services that can be accessed remotely:

We have established the Swinburne Student Emergency Fund to support students who have been impacted by an emergency, including COVID-19.
We are introducing special consideration for all students. Students who fail this semester will not have their fail grades recorded on their Academic Transcript and any fail grades this semester will not have an impact on their GPA.
All campus libraries, Latelabs and student HQs are now closed, but students can continue to access support via phone, email and live chat, Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm.
The Wellbeing at Swinburne clinic is still open for appointments at Hawthorn campus from Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm.

24 March – 10.40pm AEDT

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced further restrictions on social gatherings in enclosed spaces. From midnight on Wednesday 26 March, the following services will be restricted:

cafes will remain limited to takeaway, as announced on Sunday
cinemas, nightclubs, casinos, gambling venues, adult entertainment venues, concert venues, stadiums, as announced on Sunday
amusement parks and arcades
indoor and outdoor play centres
community and recreation centres, health clubs, fitness centres, yoga, barre, spin facilities, saunas and wellness centres
boot camps and outdoor personal training are limited to a maximum of 10 people
hairdressers and barbers must limit patrons with appointments no longer than 30 minutes
social sporting-based activities such as swimming pools
weddings and funerals are subject to social distancing rules
galleries, museums, national institutions, historic sites, libraries, community centres, non-essential facilities, community facilities such as halls and PCYCs
food courts in shopping centres are limited to serving takeaway
auction houses and open house inspections
outdoor and indoor markets will be addressed specifically by individual states and territories
beauty therapy, tanning, waxing, nail salons and tattoo parlours.

Mr Morrison also announced that the existing ‘do not travel’ advice for Australians relating to overseas travel has been upgraded to a travel ban. Exemptions to this ban include aid workers, compassionate care and essential travel for employment.

For the latest travel information, consult the government’s Smartraveller website.

23 March – 1.00pm AEDT

The Australian and Victorian governments have issued new directives, requiring non-essential services to be closed or limited from midday today. This includes:

gyms and indoor sporting venues
pubs, registered and licensed clubs (excluding bottle shops attached to these venues), hotels (excluding accommodation)
cinemas, entertainment venues, casinos and night clubs
restaurants and cafes will be restricted to takeaway and/or home delivery
religious gatherings and places of worship.

Further to these restrictions, the Premier of Victoria, Daniel Andrews, announced that school holidays in the state have been brought forward to Tuesday 24 March, to allow schools to plan for remote learning.

Universities have responsibly implemented the social distancing directives and we are not being asked to close. The government recognises our vital role in our communities; acknowledging our critical role in educating our students, developing the workforce for the future, and continuing to develop new knowledge through our research.

However, in keeping with the strong direction to abide by social distancing directives, and in the best interests of our community, we have asked staff to work from home, starting Tuesday 24 March.

It will be essential for some staff to continue to work on campus, and buildings will remain accessible to staff to support them in making the transition to working from home. At all times, staff are required to abide by social distancing rules.

We have tremendous experience in providing excellence in online education and we are confident our students will continue to receive the very best education available. Swinburne students who want to discuss their study options are advised to speak to their unit convener or teacher in the first instance. Students can also contact Library and Student HQ on 1300 794 628 or email askgeorge@swin.edu.au.

Staff and their immediate families have support available through our Employee Assistance Program.

20 March – 3.30pm AEDT

The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced updated social distancing rules of four square metres per person (2 metres by 2 metres) for non-essential gatherings of less than 100 people in an enclosed space.

Mr Morrison also announced new travel restrictions in remote Indigenous communities. All non-essential travel into Indigenous communities is now banned under the Biosecurity Act. Exemptions apply to supplying and undertaking critical services such as medical care, mental health and domestic violence support, police and emergency services, food and medical supplies, educational and maintenance and repairs of essential services.

20 March – 10.30am AEDT

Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced new border restrictions.

From 9pm on Friday 20 March, non-residents and non-Australian citizens will not be permitted to enter Australia. Exemptions are available for immediate family members.

Any Australian citizens, permanent residents and travellers exempt from the entry restrictions must self-isolate for 14 days when they return to Australia from overseas.

The government is continuing to ask that Australians do not travel internationally and that all Australians overseas return home as soon as possible. Those who are unable to do so should follow the advice of local authorities and minimise their risk of exposure to COVID-19 by self-isolating.

For the latest travel information, consult the government’s Smartraveller website.

19 March – 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne has paused on-campus coursework teaching this week as we prepare to transition to teaching online from Monday.

Campus remains open. However, a small number of facilities are temporarily closed to minimise the risk to our community. This includes:

Multifaith facility on Level 3 of Hawthorn's George Swinburne (GS) Building
- All prayer, meditation and faith rooms are temporarily closed
- Chaplaincy support for students will continue to be available by telephone during this time. Students can consult our list of spiritual carers.
Community Bank at Swinburne
- The customer hub at our Hawthorn campus is closed but branch staff can be contacted on +613 5485 7373
Hawthorn Aquatic Leisure Centre (HALC)
- HALC is closed and regular programs including swimming lessons, gymnastics, group fitrness and childcare are cancelled.
Haddons café at 642 Glenferrie Place, Hawthorn

Other university facilities including StudentHQ, our library and health centres remain open.

Staff can continue working on campus while implementing the latest advice on social distancing, but have the option of working from home with the support of their manager.

Local councils have closed a number of facilities and cancelled events. For closures around your campus, consult the following websites:

Hawthorn – Boroondara Council
Wantirna – Knox City Council
Croydon – Maroondah Council

18 March – 12.00pm AEDT

Australia’s Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, has announced a number of new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19.

This includes:

An indefinite level-four travel warning for the entire world, which asks that Australians ‘do not travel’ overseas.
A ban on non-essential indoor gatherings of 100 people or more and outdoor gatherings of 500 people or more.
Social distancing advice, such as not shaking hands and staying 1.5 metres from other people, remains in place.

Infographic explaining social distancing and how it helps slow the spread of coronavirus

Social distancing includes simple, everyday actions that can contain the spread of COVID-19

Gatherings listed as ‘essential’ by the government continue to be allowed, which currently includes: universities, schools and childcares; public transport; emergency, health and medical facilities; supermarkets and grocery stores; and accommodation facilities.

17 March - 10.00pm AEDT

The Australian government has changed its travel advice and is recommending that all Australians overseas return home as soon as possible via commercial flights.

With countries across the world closing their borders in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), the government says it is concerned that Australians may not be able to return home at a later stage.

Swinburne is contacting all of its staff and students overseas to ensure they are aware of the new advice and to offer support and assistance.

16 March – 4.30pm AEDT

Swinburne is pausing all on-campus coursework teaching, including lectures, teaching labs and tutorials, from Tuesday 17 March 9am until Friday 20 March.

This is to enable our staff to prepare for online delivery using existing systems from Monday 23 March.

Where this is not feasible, alternate arrangements will be made.

Staff will be supported to deliver their courses.

University facilities remain open.

All staff, including teaching staff, researchers and professional staff, are being advised to continue working on campus, while implementing the latest advice on social distancing. Staff who would prefer to work from home can be supported to do so at the discretion of their manager.

Students already studying remotely, Higher Degree Researchers (HDRs) and those on placement or internship will not be affected by this change.

Swinburne students with concerns or who want to discuss study options are advised to speak to their unit convener in the first instance. Students can also contact Library and Student HQ on 1300 794 628 or email askgeorge@swin.edu.au.

Counselling and psychological services are available to all of our students. Staff and their immediate families also have support available through our Employee Assistance Program.

General information is available on our COVID-19 hub, which we will continue to update regularly.

15 March – 7pm AEDT

The Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, says anyone arriving in Australia from overseas after midnight on Sunday 15 March must self-isolate for 14 days.

The measure is part of attempts to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Any Swinburne student or staff member required to self-isolate will be supported and offered flexible learning or working arrangements where possible.

Mr Morrison also confirmed that non-essential, static gatherings of more than 500 people would be banned from Monday.

Universities and schools will stay open for the time being.

At Swinburne, classes are continuing as scheduled. However, the university is preparing to transition to remote delivery in case face-to-face classes, labs and tutorials need to be suspended.

Anyone who is unwell is asked to stay home. Staff and students are asked to familiarise themselves with recommended public health measures and to practice social distancing, which involves staying 1.5 metres from other people, not shaking hands and avoiding gatherings in enclosed spaces.

13 March – 6.30pm AEDT

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed that schools and universities will remain open.

The government has also updated its travel advice on the Smartraveller website advising all Australians to reconsider travelling overseas at this time.

In his latest update, Mr Morrison said that all non-essential gatherings of more than 500 people should be cancelled from Monday to limit the spread of COVID-19.

He said that the advice does not apply to essential services such as universities, schools, workplaces, hospital, public transport, domestic travel or shopping centres.

"What we are seeking to do is to lower the level of overall risk and, at the same time, ensure that we minimise any broader disruption that is not necessary at this stage," Mr Morrison says.

For the latest information, Swinburne students and staff can visit our COVID-19 hub.

12 March – 6.30pm AEDT

The Australian government has extended its coronavirus (COVID-19) travel ban for travellers from Italy, South Korea, Iran and China for another week. The Prime Minister has also asked health officials to consider extending the ban to all travellers from Europe.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families are still exempt from restrictions but are required to self-isolate for 14 days after visiting Italy, mainland China, Iran or South Korea.

Anyone who has been outside of these countries for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

Swinburne is continuing to support students unable to travel to Australia, as well as members of our community affected by self-isolation measures.

For updates and the latest travel advice from DFAT, consult the Smartraveller website.

Anyone arriving on campus is asked to report any new or persisting respiratory symptoms to Wellbeing at Swinburne as quickly as possible.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 are available on the Swinburne website.

11 March – 6.30pm AEDT

The health and wellbeing of our students and our staff is Swinburne’s top priority. As a result, we are making some changes to our travel and event policies, and our on-campus health services.

Staff travel

All Swinburne-related travel scheduled after Thursday 12 March must be postponed, including domestic and international travel paid for by Swinburne or external partners.

Events – including graduations

In anticipation of health authorities implementing new measures to increase social distancing, Swinburne is reviewing all upcoming university events to determine whether they are essential.

To provide clarity and minimise health risks for our students and their families, as well as our staff, we have decided to postpone our graduation ceremonies scheduled for Thursday 26 March. Students have been invited to graduate later this year and to receive their testamur by mail. All student enquiries can be directed to graduation@swin.edu.au or 1300 794 628.

Flu clinic

A dedicated flu clinic will be established at our Hawthorn campus to support our staff and students who are unsure if they have symptoms that warrant attention. We encourage staff and students with flu-like symptoms to use one of the screening clinics established at Melbourne hospitals. Contact numbers are available on the Department of Health and Human Services website.

Any student or staff member experiencing flu-like symptoms and wanting to attend the Swinburne flu clinic must call first to make an appointment. The Health Centre can be contacted on +61 3 9214 8483. We are also looking into options for our Wantirna, Croydon and Prahran (NICA) campuses to support our staff and students.

11 March – 4.00pm AEDT

The Australian government has expanded its coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions to include Italy.

The restrictions already apply to foreign nationals who have been in mainland China, Iran or South Korea, and include Italy as of 6.00pm AEDT Wednesday 11 March.

Anyone who has been outside of these countries for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

Swinburne is continuing to support students unable to travel to Australia, as well as members of our community affected by self-isolation measures.

For updates and the latest travel advice from DFAT, consult the Smartraveller website.

Anyone arriving on campus is asked to report any new or persisting respiratory symptoms to Wellbeing at Swinburne as quickly as possible.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 are available on the Swinburne website.

5 March – 6.00pm AEDT

The Australian government has again extended and expanded travel restrictions as part of measures related to the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

The restrictions on foreign nationals who have been in mainland China and Iran have been extended for another week to Saturday 14 March, and revised to include South Korea.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), through its Smartraveller website, is currently advising those who are planning to travel to Japan, Italy and Mongolia to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’. Anyone planning to travel to South Korea is advised to reconsider their need to travel and is advised not to travel to Daegu.

Travellers from Italy will face advanced screening measures on arrival in Australia.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families are still exempt from restrictions but are required to self-isolate for 14 days after visiting China, Iran or South Korea.

Anyone who has been outside of these countries for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

Swinburne is continuing to support students unable to travel to Australia, as well as members of our community affected by self-isolation measures.

Anyone arriving on campus is asked to report any new or persisting respiratory symptoms to Wellbeing at Swinburne as quickly as possible.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 are available on the Swinburne website.

For Swinburne-related travel, the university is following the latest advice from DFAT, which is available on the Smartraveller website.

2 March – 6.00pm AEDT

The Australian government has activated an emergency response plan and elevated its response to the outbreak of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Swinburne’s incident management group is closely monitoring the situation and will continue to follow the advice of the relevant authorities.

Meanwhile, travel restrictions on foreign nationals who have been in mainland China have been extended to Saturday 7 March. Heightened travel restrictions are now also in place for Iran, with the government raising its advice level to 'do not travel'.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families are still exempt from restrictions, but are required to self-isolate for 14 days after visiting either China or Iran.

Anyone who has been outside of China or Iran for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), through its Smartraveller website, is currently advising those who are planning to travel to South Korea, Japan, Italy and Mongolia to ‘exercise a high degree of caution’.

Swinburne is continuing to support students unable to travel to Australia, as well as members of our community affected by self-isolation measures.

Anyone arriving on campus is asked to report any new or persisting respiratory symptoms to Wellbeing at Swinburne as quickly as possible.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 are available on the Swinburne website.

For Swinburne-related travel, the university is following the latest advice from DFAT, available through the Smartraveller website.

21 February – 11.00am AEDT

The Australian government has again extended travel restrictions by a week to Friday 28 February.

Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families are still exempt from the restrictions. Anyone who has been outside of China for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (now named COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

Swinburne is continuing to support students unable to travel to Australia, as well as those affected by self-isolation measures.

Students arriving on campus are urged to report any new or persisting respiratory symptoms as quickly as possible. These students should contact Wellbeing at Swinburne on 03 9214 8483 for advice.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to coronavirus are available on the Swinburne website.

13 February - 7.30pm AEDT

Swinburne will continue to support students unable to travel to Australia following the government’s decision to extend travel restrictions by a week to Friday 22 February.

The university is working with any students affected by these measures, offering flexible learning options and tailored study plans to minimise the disruption to their studies.

According to the latest government advice, Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate families are still exempt from the restrictions. Anyone who has been outside of China for more than 14 days and shows no signs of the novel coronavirus (now named COVID-19) can also enter Australia.

Flexible study options are also available to any students who have recently returned from China or been in contact with a confirmed case and are required to self-isolate. These students should let Swinburne know by emailing askgeorge@swin.edu.au or contact Library and studentHQ.

10 February - 11.00am AEDT

Universities Australia has issued a video message from universities around Australia showing support for students who may be affected by coronavirus and the current travel restrictions.

In the message, Swinburne’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Linda Kristjanson AO, reiterates Swinburne's support for students in China, saying that she is looking forward to their return to our campuses and supporting them in their studies.

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5 February - 4.00pm AEDT

Swinburne can confirm that all university activities are continuing as planned.

This includes:

Orientation for commencing students at Hawthorn and Wantirna campuses – 10-28 February
Welcome Back Week for returning students at Hawthorn Campus – 2-6 March
Higher Education
- HE Block 1 – 16 February
- Semester 1 and Term 1 – 2 March
Vocational Education
- March Intake – 24 February
Unilink, Foundation, ELICOS
- Unilink and Foundation Pathways – 24 February
- ELICOS Intake 2 – 13 February

We continue to monitor the situation and closely follow advice from the relevant government authorities. Measures are in place to protect our community.

Students are expected to attend university activities unless you have been advised to self-isolate. Students who are self-isolating should let Swinburne know by emailing askgeorge@swin.edu.au.

Answers to students' frequently asked questions relating to coronavirus are available on the Swinburne website.

Our advisers are working with students that may be affected by self-isolation requirements or travel restrictions, and updating study plans based on their needs.

Information about travel restrictions and advice for student visa holders and applicants can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

Students who may be affected can contact Library and studentHQ. International students can contact +61 3 9214 8444.

1 February - 8.30pm AEDT

The Australian government has updated its travel advice and is recommending Australians do not travel to mainland China.

Australians currently in China are asked to leave as soon as possible by commercial means.

New border control measures are being put in place that will prevent anyone who has left or transited through mainland China from entering Australia. Exceptions are being made for Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family.

If you are an international Swinburne student currently in China and needing advice, you can speak to one of our international student advisors.

From today, the Department of Health is also asking any travellers arriving out of mainland China to self-isolate for 14 days.

31 January – 3.30pm AEDT

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared coronavirus a global health emergency to trigger international measures to contain the spread of the illness.

There remain no confirmed cases of the virus at Swinburne and the appropriate measures are being taken to protect our staff and students.

Swinburne continues to follow the latest advice from Victoria’s Department of Health and Human Services, and asks staff or students who have travelled to Wuhan or Hubei province in the last 14 days, or been in contact with a confirmed coronavirus case, to self-isolate and avoid public settings.

Anyone who becomes unwell during this time is advised to call the Victorian Department of Health and Human Service’s dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice.

30 January - 3.00pm AEDT

Swinburne continues to monitor and respond to the spread of coronavirus, which originated in the city of Wuhan in China’s Hubei province.

Currently, there are no confirmed cases of the virus at Swinburne.

Swinburne has established an incident management group and is closely monitoring the situation and following advice from the relevant authorities.

If you have travelled to Wuhan or Hubei province in the last 14 days or have been in close contact with a confirmed case, you are asked to self-isolate at home and avoid public settings for 14 days after leaving Hubei province. If you become unwell during this time, call the Victorian Department of Health and Human Service’s dedicated hotline on 1800 675 398 for advice.

Identifying symptoms and reducing transmission

Symptoms of coronavirus can include fever, a cough, shortness of breath, rapid breathing, a sore throat or runny nose.

Anyone who is unwell or concerned about their health should stay home and consult general practitioner, health professional or the Swinburne medical clinic. Please contact the medical facility or clinic in advance so that appropriate precautionary measures can be taken ahead of your arrival.

To help reduce the transmission of illnesses, including coronavirus, the World Health Organisation recommends:

frequently cleaning hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water
covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing – throw tissue away immediately and wash hands afterwards
avoiding close contact with anyone who has a fever or cough

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In summary

28 November 2022 – 7.30am AEDT

23 November 2022 – 6.30pm AEDT

22 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

21 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

14 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

9 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

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2 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

26 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

25 October 2022 – 3.40pm AEDT

24 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

17 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

3 October 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT

28 September 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

27 September 2022 – 9.00am AEST

21 September 2022 – 3.00pm AEST

6 September 2022 – 5.55pm AEST

2 September 2022 – 5.45pm AEST

31 August 2022 – 3.30pm AEST

22 August 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

19 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

17 August 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

16 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

15 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

12 August 2022 – 4.15pm AEST

11 August 2022 – 3.15pm AEST

10 August 2022 – 7.00pm AEST

9 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

8 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

5 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

3 August 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

2 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

2 August 2022 – 10.00am AEST

29 July 2022 – 10.30am AEST

28 July 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

27 July 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

26 July 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

25 July 2022 – 4:45pm AEST

21 July 2022 – 4:30pm AEST

21 July 2022 – 9.55am AEST

Working during Winter

Swinburne’s operations

Staying safe and healthy

Change in vaccination requirements

7 June 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

6 June 2022 - 4:40 pm AEST

3 June 2022 - 4:20 pm AEST

2 June 2022 - 4:20 pm AEST

31 May 2022 - 5:20 pm AEST

30 May 2022 - 5:20 pm AEST

26 May 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

25 May 2022 - 11:45 pm AEST

24 May 2022 - 11:40 pm AEST

20 May 2022 - 11:40 pm AEST

18 May 2022 - 6:00 pm AEST

17 May 2022 - 4:00 pm AEST

16 May 2022 - 5:00 pm AEST

13 May 2022 - 4.05pm AEST

11 May 2022 - 7.40pm AEST

10 May 2022 - 7.10pm AEST

9 May 2022 - 4.45pm AEST

6 May 2022 - 5.45pm AEST

4 May 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

3 May 2022 - 3.40pm AEST

2 May 2022 - 4.40pm AEST

29 April 2022 - 4.20pm AEST

28 April 2022 - 6.00pm AEST

27 April 2022 - 4.05pm AEST

22 April 2022 - 7.20pm AEST

21 April 2022 - 4.30pm AEST

20 April 2022 - 4.50pm AEST

14 April 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

13 April 2022 - 5.15pm AEST

12 April 2022 - 4.30pm AEST

11 April 2022 - 5.00pm AEST

8 April 2022 - 6.15pm AEST

8 April 2022 - 12.15am AEST

6 April 2022 - 4.00pm AEST

4 April 2022 - 10.30am AEST

28 November 2022 – 7.30am AEDT

23 November 2022 – 6.30pm AEDT

22 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

21 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

14 November 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

9 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

8 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

2 November 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

26 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

25 October 2022 – 3.40pm AEDT

24 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

17 October 2022 – 4.00pm AEDT

3 October 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT

28 September 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

27 September 2022 – 9.00am AEST

21 September 2022 – 3.00pm AEST

6 September 2022 – 5.55pm AEST

2 September 2022 – 5.45pm AEST

31 August 2022 – 3.30pm AEST

22 August 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

19 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

17 August 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

16 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

15 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

12 August 2022 – 4.15pm AEST

11 August 2022 – 3.15pm AEST

10 August 2022 – 7.00pm AEST

9 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

8 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

5 August 2022 – 4.30pm AEST

3 August 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

2 August 2022 – 4.00pm AEST

2 August 2022 – 10.00am AEST

29 July 2022 – 10.30am AEST

28 July 2022 – 6.00pm AEST

27 July 2022 – 5.00pm AEST

26 July 2022 – 12.00pm AEST

25 July 2022 – 4:45pm AEST

21 July 2022 – 4:30pm AEST

21 July 2022 – 9.55am AEST

7 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

3 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

2 February 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

31 January 2022 – 10.00pm AEDT

28 January 2022 – 3.30pm AEDT

20 January 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

19 January 2022 – 6.00pm AEDT

18 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

17 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT

12 January 2022 – 4.45pm AEDT

11 January 2022 – 4.45pm AEDT

8 January 2022 – 3.50pm AEDT 

7 January 2022 – 4.30pm AEDT 

4 January 2022 – 5.00pm AEDT 

16 December 2021 – 2.45pm AEDT 

13 December 2021 – 6.00pm AEDT

10 December 2021 – 5:45pm AEDT 

7 December 2021 – 4.30pm AEDT 

7 December 2021 – 1.00pm AEDT 

5 December 2021 – 12.00pm AEDT 

4 December 2021 – 5.15pm AEDT

3 December 2021 – 3.00pm AEDT

30 November 2021 – 10.45am AEDT

29 November 2021 – 9.45am AEDT

26 November 2021 – 8.15am AEDT

24 November 2021 – 9.15am AEDT

19 November 2021 – 1.00pm AEDT

14 November 2021 – 12.30pm AEDT

14 November 2021 – 12.30pm AEDT

4 November 2021 – 11.30am AEDT

28 October 2021 – 11.30am AEDT

25 October 2021 – 4.00pm AEDT

22 October 2021 – 3.15pm AEDT

 21 October 2021 – 4.00pm AEDT

19 October 2021 – 5.10pm AEDT 