RESI NEWS Issue 1

RESI NEWS – WEEK 8

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Scholarships There are a number of scholarships available for current students. Check out the Scholarships website for details;

http://www.deakin.edu.au/study-at-deakin/scholarships-and-awards/scholarship-listing-for-2015

R U OK Day is a national day of action on Thursday

September 11 to remind us all of the importance of asking our mates, colleagues and family "are you ok?"

If your gut says something’s not quite right with someone, chances are that they might need a bit of extra support from the people around them. They might be acting a bit differently, seem to have a lot on their plate, or simply aren’t themselves. Don’t ignore those signs but instead take some time to start a conversation and ask….“R U OK?”

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5 GAMES TO GO!

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News from the Desk Sports Equipment

Take advantage of the great spring weather and get outdoors! Deakin Residential Services have a great range of sports equipment to borrow – just drop by Reception and ask! Don’t forget to bring your Student ID card so we can hold it until the equipment has been returned.

Accommodation 2015 For those students who are not applying for T3 but wish to return to residences in 2015, further information will be forthcoming regarding reapplying.

Photo’s wanted Would like to be featured on future residential promotional brochures? We are after photos which showcase the Warrnambool area. Send photos; jakeh.wearne@deakin.edu.au

Mt Gambier School Group Deakin is looking for Mt Gambier resi reps to meet and greet an upcoming school group visiting Deakin Warrnambool. If you are from the area or if you are interested in becoming involved, please express your interest to the Warrnambool Residential Team.

Please use recyle bins provided in common areas

Please refrain from emptying your domestic waste from your rooms in the common area bins.

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Health, Safety and Wellbeing News

Critical Awareness Training around Sexual, Family and Intimate partner violence Training is being offered to students and staff at Deakin through the South West CASA Counsellor who will commence working on campus shortly. It is advisable to attend this training if you hold a RL’s position or wish to apply for a position in the future, or perhaps you volunteer as a Student mentor, involved in Peer Support programs or work with DUSA. This training is being provided by CASA counsellors /advocates on each campus with the following topics covered and objectives:

Warrnambool - Wednesday 17 September, 1–3.30 pm in room A2.41

Register now on the Event Registration system.

National Stroke Week

This week (8th September) is National Stroke Week – the ‘theme’ for this year is ‘Take the challenge’. The idea is for people to challenge themselves to challenge stroke by working on reducing the number of risk factors they have. It is a good time also being the beginning of spring to consider a change in activity. Hope you all can have a think about one small change you can make to assist your health and wellbeing. Unfortunately stroke is Australia’s second biggest killer and the leading cause of disability. 1 in 6 people will suffer a stroke in their lifetime.

Good luck and remember every small change is of benefit!

Call for interest: Working party to support Deakin's 'Racism. It Stops with Me' campaign

Equity and Diversity is calling for expressions of interest from staff and students to participate in a working party to develop initiatives and activities to support the campaign Racism. It Stops with Me. If you are interested to find out more, please contact Andreanne Boileau.

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Noisy Neighbours? Are your neighbours partying too loud and too late? Music keeping you awake? Can’t study, can’t sleep??!

What can you do?

There have been growing report from student being upset with late night noise in the building P corridors.

Don’t wait—call, use the app, and security staff will respond ASAP

- There are noise curfews in place to ensure res is a peaceful and enjoyable place for all. - The noise curfew applies between:

11.00 pm and 9.00 am - Resi Noise Curphew

10.00 pm and 7.00am - Warrnambool Council Noise Curphew

Unreasonable noise is unacceptable at any time of the day or night within res.

So if noise levels are too high around your unit and its effecting your study and sleep, please contact security .You don’t even have to leave your name, it can be anonymous! P

- call ext. 33222 (internal phone in hallways) or 5563 3222

SafeZone is a free app that connects you directly to the Deakin security team when you need help while you are on campus. Please never hesitate to use this app to contact security any time you:

• feel threatened or unsafe • see someone you feel is acting suspiciously • are the victim of an assault or robbery • in need of First Aid or Help in less urgent situations such as noise complaints

When you raise an alarm or call for help, all on-campus security team members will be alerted to your situation and location so that they can coordinate to help you quickly and effectively. For more info and to download the app, please go to: http://www.deakin.edu.au/services/security/

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Recipe of the Week

Easy Microwave Jacket Potatoes (Serves 2) Ingredients: 2 large coliban pota-toes 1 tbsp. of butter/marg Your choice of topping - Salsa, ham & cheese, parmesan & tomato, sour cream & chives, peri peri, bolognese, fried onions...whatever you like best! Method:

• Scrub and wash the potatoes with running water. • Pierce them with a fork several times and cook in the microwave for 9 minutes on HIGH (time may depend on

the size of the potato) • Cut a slit lengthways half way through the potato and add 1/2 a tbsp. of butter or marg, then mash in your

favourite topping! Super easy!

Brainy Quote

“A failure is not always a mistake, it may simply be the best one can do under the circumstances. The real mistake is to stop trying.” - B.F Skinner