VU Security is responsible for the provision and co-ordination of security services across all Victoria University campuses.
The primary function of security is the protection of people and property, as well as the prevention and detection of crime across the University.
Our objective is to provide a safe and secure workplace and learning environment by achieving a level of security that is superior to that in the region surrounding our campuses.
Our Security Operations Centre emergency phone number is +61 3 9919 6666.
Call this number for immediate assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from Security Officers located across all VU campuses.
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For general enquiries about safety issues on campus, please phone Security Management on +61 3 9919 4999.
The primary functions of Security Operations are to:
We encourage all staff, students and visitors to report any security incidents or suspicious activity on campus or in carparks.
Reports can be made either in person at a campus security office, or by calling the Security Operations Centre (Phone: +61 3 9919 4999).
If you need to attend a security office, for example to make a report, these are the locations on campus:
VU security regularly patrol buildings and car parks, both on and off-campus. They are here to help you.
You can request a security escort on campus. Simply phone the Security Operations Centre on your campus on +61 3 9919 4999.
Security escorts provide students and staff:
Please note that there is not a dedicated guard for this service. During busy times, you may experience a short wait before they can assist you.
We maintain a close relationship with the police, other emergency services and offer a number of crime prevention strategies to ensure that Victoria University remains a safe place to study and work.
If you are leaving the campus after business hours, consider taking the St Albans or Footscray Park/Footscray Nicholson shuttle bus services to the local train station.
The VU Carpool Program lets you to make car sharing arrangements with fellow students who travel to and from similar destinations.
There are car parks at most campuses, for which you'll need to buy a ticket. The Road Safety Act (1986) and all associated regulations and amendments is enforced in University car parks so please observe signs to avoid fines.
Safer Community is a central point of enquiry, response and support for concerning, threatening or inappropriate behaviour.
For advice, assistance and support if you have experienced or witnessed something concerning, contact Safer Community:
Email: safer.community@vu.edu.au
Phone: +61 3 9919 5707
Report online to Safer Community.
VUSafe is the free safety app at VU. The app is packed with safety information, tools and features to keep you safe on campus.
VUSafe features an emergency silent alarm to alert Campus Security for immediate assistance, safety notifications, request first aid or a security escort, track the VU shuttle bus (coming soon), start a virtual safe walk with a friend, report a tip to campus security, campus maps, emergency plans, as well as information and contacts for support services on and off campus.
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