Food vouchers, parcels and foodbanks

There are a variety of food services available to assist you when you are stuck in a difficult situation. The services below are located within the community. For services from DUSA be sure to check out the Survival Centre or contact DUSA Financial Wellbeing for more information on what you can access.

Australia-wide services

• Ask Izzy: Find food parcels, pantries, and vouchers near you, simply just enter your postcode

• Foodbank’s Food Finder: Locate free meals and community food programs across Australia

Campus-Specific Support

Burwood Students:

• Local support services

Geelong Students:

• Local support services

Warrnambool Services

• Anglicare – 0437 531 997

• Bethany – 1300 510 439

• Brophy Family & Youth Services – 1800 BROPHY

• Centacare – 5559 3000

• Warrnambool Food Share – 0428 197 715

Don't forget...

DUSA’s Student Survival Centres are available for Deakin students who are facing financial hardships and in desperate need of basic emergency food and supplies. Students can access basic food items, personal hygiene products, sexual health products, clothing, towels, bedding, homewares, stationary, notebooks and more for free.

Deakin Financial Assistance: Contact a Financial Assistance Officer via Student Central to discuss your needs. Deakin offers a range of financial supports such as interest free loans, grants or scholarships.

While DUSA makes every effort to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up-to-date, DUSA expressly excludes responsibility for any errors or omissions. We highly recommend contacting the service to confirm opening days and times prior to access as they are subject to change.