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Uni is better with DUSA

Succeed at Uni with Deakin's student association by your side. We’re here to help you get the best out of your Uni experience. Check us out!

Become a DUSA member in 2025

Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) is a not-for-profit organisation and an inclusive community that's run by students, for students.

Whether it's joining a DUSA club or sport session, attending a DUSA event, seeking help from our advocates, taking a trip or signing up for a short course - you'll get the most out of Uni life with us.

See what DUSA is all about!

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DUSA clubs

Meet people, make friends and get involved in student life by joining a DUSA club.

Meet people, make friends and get involved in student life by joining a DUSA club.
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Short courses

Level up and gain a new skill for your resume.

Level up and gain a new skill for your resume.
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Events

Join us at a DUSA event - there's something for everyone!

Join us at a DUSA event - there's something for everyone!
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Sport

Participate in a range of social and competitive sporting activities.

Participate in a range of social and competitive sporting activities.
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Get help

Our Advocates are here to offer free advice and support.

Our Advocates are here to offer free advice and support.
Volunteers

Volunteer

Become a DUSA Crew member, meet new friends and enhance your university experience.

Become a DUSA Crew member, meet new friends and enhance your university experience.
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Latest News

Read the latest news and keep up to date with all things DUSA.

Read the latest news and keep up to date with all things DUSA.
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DUSA clubs

Meet people, make friends and get involved in student life by joining a DUSA club.

Meet people, make friends and get involved in student life by joining a DUSA club.
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Short courses

Level up and gain a new skill for your resume.

Level up and gain a new skill for your resume.
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Events

Join us at a DUSA event - there's something for everyone!

Join us at a DUSA event - there's something for everyone!
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Sport

Participate in a range of social and competitive sporting activities.

Participate in a range of social and competitive sporting activities.
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Get help

Our Advocates are here to offer free advice and support.

Our Advocates are here to offer free advice and support.
Volunteers

Volunteer

Become a DUSA Crew member, meet new friends and enhance your university experience.

Become a DUSA Crew member, meet new friends and enhance your university experience.
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Latest News

Read the latest news and keep up to date with all things DUSA.

Read the latest news and keep up to date with all things DUSA.
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Upcoming events

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Wed Jul 9th, 2025

8:30 AM - 10:30 AM

SASS T2 Free Breakfast (9 July to 24 Sept)

DUSA's Advocacy Free Breakfast is back for T2 2025! (Burwood, Waurn Ponds & Waterfront).
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Tue Jul 15th, 2025

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

T2 & T3 DUSA Food Pantry – Burwood (various dates from July to Nov)

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

Tue Aug 5th, 2025

4:00 AM - 10:30 PM

Mt Buller Snow Day (Geelong)

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

Tue Aug 5th, 2025

5:30 AM - 9:30 PM

Mt Buller Snow Day (Burwood)

Mt Buller Snowfields are vast, covering all four sides of the mountain in this winter wonderland
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Mon Aug 11th, 2025

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) - Online

Do you want to work in a bar? Learn to serve alcohol in a responsible manner in compliance with relevant liquor legislation. Enquiries melissa.horvath@deakin.edu.au
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Sat Aug 16th, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Barista Coffee Course & RSF (Melbourne CBD) Aug

This beginners course is designed for people looking to enter the hospitality industry. Through this course, you will learn the fundamentals of making coffee and creating coffee art and obtain your responsible food handlers certificate.
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Tue Aug 19th, 2025

9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Responsible Service of Food (RSF) - Online

Do you want to work in hospitality, retail, child care, events, catering etc? Learn the essentials of food hygiene practices and legislation!
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Tue Aug 19th, 2025

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Level 1 First Aid Burwood (Aug)

Get qualified and get your Level 1 First Aid today!

Why join?

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7,000+ Members

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Exclusive Competitions

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DUSA Club Discounts

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Sweet Merch

Check out the Partner Discounts and Benefits

See the full list of Partner Discounts and Benefits

Membership packages

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Gold

DUSA hoodie  •  Wall calendar
Partner benefits  •  DUSA club discounts
Exclusive competitions  •  Use of games equipment

Most popular
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Silver

Tote bag  •  Travel mug
Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits
DUSA club discounts  •  Exclusive competitions
Use of games equipment

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Bronze

Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits
DUSA club discounts  •  Exclusive competitions
Use of games equipment

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Associate

Tote bag  •  Travel mug
Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits

Membership packages

Find out more
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Gold

DUSA hoodie  •  Wall calendar
Partner benefits  •  DUSA club discounts
Exclusive competitions  •  Use of games equipment

Most popular
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Silver

Tote bag  •  Travel mug
Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits
DUSA club discounts  •  Exclusive competitions
Use of games equipment

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Bronze

Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits
DUSA club discounts  •  Exclusive competitions
Use of games equipment

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Associate

Tote bag  •  Travel mug
Wall calendar  •  Partner benefits

Get help with

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Safe Spaces

Find the women and queer rooms on campus

Find the women and queer rooms on campus
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Transport

Get financial assistance with parking and public transport

Get financial assistance with parking and public transport
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Survival Centre

We stock free essential food and grocery items to help you out if things get a bit overwhelming

We stock free essential food and grocery items to help you out if things get a bit overwhelming
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Scholarships

We have scholarships on offer across all campuses

We have scholarships on offer across all campuses
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Legal

Find out how qualified lawyers and migration agents can help you for free

Find out how qualified lawyers and migration agents can help you for free

Exclusive competitions and giveaways!

As a DUSA member, you'll have access to exclusive competitions and giveaways throughout the year. In 2024, DUSA gave away over $25K in prizes.

Check out our competitions
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"I have met an amazing group of friends and mentors, which have really helped me build my confidence and get the most out of my uni life."

Akshay - DUSA Member

FAQs

Deakin University Student Association (DUSA) is a not-for-profit organisation run by students, for students, and an inclusive community aimed at enriching your university experience. With a network of clubs, sports, help and welfare services, orientation weeks, events, trips and short courses, you’ll get the most out of University life with us.

Join Us

Yes – everyone is welcome! Non Deakin enrolled students can join as an Associate member.

Join Us

Advocates can assist with all manner of concerns and queries of students. If you need advice on any issue, we can either assist you or refer you to internal or external providers who are best suited to help you.

Here is the link Advocacy & welfare

We're always here to help. Give us a call on 1300 555 528 or send us an email at dusa-contact@deakin.edu.au

You can also go onto our website and live chat with one of our team during business hours.

There are 3 different types of yearly membership with various benefits. Our most popular is the Gold membership. Visit our join us page for more info.

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