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Staying safe on campus is easy as long as you are as careful as you would be in any other public place. University Security is on every campus and can be contacted on the following numbers:

Campus security numbers

For all security enquiries, information and advice, contact your campus Security below.

Melbourne campus (Bundoora)

Internal: extension 2222
External: (03) 9479 2222
Free call external: 1800 800 613

Bendigo campus

Internal: extension 8999 or 7999
Free call external: 1800 077 043

Franklin Street (City) campus

Internal: extension 100
External: (03) 9285 5100
If no answer dial 0 000 and ask for the emergency service required.

Albury-Wodonga campus

Internal: extension 8222
External: (02) 6024 8222
24 hour mobile service: 0418 459 324

Mildura campus

Internal: extension 4099 (9am-5pm)
External: (03) 5022 7855 (24 hour service)

Shepparton campus

T: (03) 5820 8600
A/H: (03) 5825 3178

Your personal safety

• Take responsibility for your own actions and make smart choices.
• Never carry your Personal Identification Number with your credit cards. Never tell anyone, including a bank representative what your PIN is.
• Avoid lonely or gloomy places, especially at night - walk with a friend or stay in a crowd.
• Be alert and walk purposefully. Confidence deters attackers. Be wary of strangers, on foot or in cars asking for directions - it is better to be rude than be in trouble.
• If someone follows you, change direction and go to a place where there are other people.
• Respect your intuition. Don't allow rationality to override your 'sixth sense' - it could protect you.
• Ensure your car is parked close to your building and in an area well lit once night falls.
• If you feel concerned walking to your car at night, request an escort to your vehicle.

Your property

• Never leave your wallet, bag or purse or other items of property unsecured and unattended.
• Only carry sufficient cash for your immediate needs.
• Clearly marking your property leaves no doubt to ownership, especially the text books that you need for study.
• Do not put your bag or purse on the floor when in a public toilet cubicle. Hide any valuables inside your vehicle, so they cannot be easily seen.
• Report all thefts to Security
• Fit an engine immobiliser or a car alarm to protect your vehicle from theft
• Do not leave valuables in your vehicle, or if you do, place them out of sight.