Health and safety

Beach safety

Summer in Geelong and Australia is great for swimming and going to the beach, but it is important to play it safe by the water and to make sure you are aware of the dangers, find out more:

• Water Safety
• Beachsafe
• How to survive a rip

Bushfires can happen in Australia.  It is important, particularly in summer, to be aware of the bushfire rating.. The Country Fire Authority (CFA) provides information on how to stay safe when you travel.

Vic Emergency provide the most up-to-date information for incidents, warnings and other weather and fire-related information. You can download the VicEmergency app (AppStore and Google Play) and set your location to receive notifications and warnings.

Dating in Australia is a video series and eLearning module created to support international students with information on reproductive and sexual health. 

• Dating in Australia: Stories from International Students
• Consent
• Sexual Health 
• Healthy Relationships 
• Pregnancy and Contraception   

For further information

• Family Planning Victoria
• Reproductive and Sexual Health Resources (multiple languages)  
   

Find out how to travel safely with these tips on how to make the most out of holidays in Australia

Victoria Police provide a 24-hour police service.  Police patrol streets on foot and in Police cars to help protect you. To talk to the police about an incident which is not life threatening or an emergency find your local police station.

Scams targeting international students can happen from time to time. From fraud, kidnapping scams to job, visa immigration status scams or scammers posing as Government officials. International students may face significant repercussions if they fall victim to such traps.

To protect yourself, here are some tips to start:

• Limit the amount of personal information you put online
• Do not give your personal information to strangers
• Do not send money to strangers online or over the phone
• Ensure your PINs and passwords are secure and private
• If a URL weblink doesn’t look familiar to you and you are unsure, then report it and do not click the link

For further information

• Scamwatch
• Protecting yourself from scams | ACCC
• Student scams | Study Melbourne
• Outsmarting the Scammers: the Ultimate Guide for International Students - Insider Guides