Safety on and off-campus 

As the new semester starts, all students are reminded to keep safe both on and off-campus.  

We’re used to online scams but it’s important to remember scammers can approach you in-person too. They may ask for your personal details, offer you work or offer ways to make money quickly.  

Tips to keep safe

  • Don’t give your private or personal information to people you don’t know
  • Don’t meet or travel with strangers who make unusual offers

Reporting safety concerns 

If you think you are the victim of a scam, or if someone has made you feel uncomfortable or unsafe:  

  • Call the police on 000 if you’re in immediate danger
  • Contact Campus Security – immediately if you need emergency assistance on campus. Save their number in your phone (03 9479 2222)
  • Report all incidents or concerns to La Trobe’s Safer Community  safercommunity@latrobe.edu.au or 03 9479 8988

Ways to get support 

Further information 

For additional advice on maintaining your personal safety, please see below: 

  • Personal safety – tips to keep safe this article outlines useful safety tips to help you stay safe in a range of situations 
  • Online scamsthere are common online scams targeting students. We’ve outlined what a scam is, how to identify a scam, what to do if you’ve been scammed and how to report it on our Scam Safety webpage