Spaces for everyone

Whether you’re hitting the books, kicking back with friends, taking a moment for yourself, or looking for an office away from the office – our spaces have got you covered. We’ve compiled a list of locations across our campuses, but there may be additional spaces in buildings across campus. Make sure that you explore your campus to find your new favourite spot!

Sensory spaces

La Trobe offers Sensory Spaces. The amenities in these spaces will vary and may include fidgets, space to study, lamps, comfortable chairs, and beanbags. Some spaces will include adjustable temperature and lighting.

Campus locationRoom nameAmenitiesAccess
Albury-Wodonga: AW4, 4236A

Quiet space

  • Fidget spinners, colouring pencils and crayons, colouring sheets.
  • Furniture includes a rocking chair, two-seater couch, two large beanbags, a dimming lamp, block out blinds, a yoga mat and a weighted blanket.
The room is open to everyone.
Bendigo: ARTS 2.23 and 2.24Library Low Sensory Zone
  • Fidget spinners, colouring pencils, colouring sheets.
  • Sensory ripple lamp with Bluetooth, dimming floor lamp.
  • Adjustable temperature and lighting.
  • Furniture includes beanbags, rugs, blankets, weighted lap blanket, beanbags, yoga mat.
  • Room has acoustic padding on walls.

Students and staff who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, Deaf, or with ongoing medical conditions can register for access.

Email Lib-environs@latrobe.edu.au to register for card access

Melbourne (Bundoora): Library, 1.20Library Low Sensory Room (email lib-environments@latrobe.edu.au to register for card access)
  • Quiet space with privacy film on windows.
  • Comfortable and moveable furniture.
  • Adjustable lighting and dimmable floor lamp.

Students and staff who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, Deaf, or with ongoing medical conditions can register for access.

Email Lib-environs@latrobe.edu.au to register for card access

Melbourne (Bundoora): TLC 4.11Neurodiversity Sensory Room 
  • Fidget spinners, colouring sheets, pencils.
  • Multiple use space with zones for quiet conversation and study.
  • Two seater couch, loveseats, and study tables.
  • Comfortable and moveable furniture.

Access is restricted to neurodivergent students and staff who are members of the La Trobe University Neurodiversity Network (LTUNN).

To join LTUNN, email respect@latrobe.edu.au

Shepparton: Level 1, Room 118Reflection Room 

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Parenting rooms

Each of our campuses have breastfeeding/chestfeeding rooms to support parents in their return to work and study. Our rooms are fully equipped for this purpose, including lockable door and private space, comfortable chair/bed, table within reach, power points and nearby kitchen/sink and fridge.

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Multifaith prayer rooms

Our multifaith prayer rooms offer a quiet place for reflection and caters for all faiths.

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The Retreat

Everybody needs a break every once in a while. The Retreat is intended as a short reprieve from the sometimes-busy Bundoora campus.

Furnished with a choice of seating and lounging options, stocked with puzzles and light reading, The Retreat is a space for quiet connections, resource gathering and taking a deep breath.

All are welcome at The Retreat.

Location: Bundoora, Humanities 3, Room 105

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Third Place

Opening at the beginning of 2026, Third Place will be a unique health promoting space where students can engage in social connection in a comfortable space.

Co-designed with students, Third Place will include access to health information and basic contraceptive and menstrual products. Look out for special activities running throughout the semester!

Location: Bundoora, TLC-211

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Other spaces and maps

  • Club House (Bundoora): The Club House is a multipurpose space designed to help you unwind, meet new people and make the most of your time at La Trobe. Located in the Agora.
  • Health and Wellbeing Centre (Bundoora): Our Health and Wellbeing Centre offers a safe space to speak to our team about a range of health and wellbeing matters. Located in PE101, Monday to Friday, 10 am– 4 pm.
  • Maps and physical accessibility: View information and assistance for access to parking, classes and campus facilities.
  • Places to Study: Every campus has a Library building or designated place where you can study, work in small groups and socialise
  • Spaces for Indigenous students: Indigenous Student Service Units and/or staff are based at all La Trobe Victorian campuses.
  • Sporting facilities (Bundoora and Bendigo): Whether you’re in Bendigo or Bundoora, we have indoor and outdoor gym facilities at your disposal, as well as an indoor pool (Bundoora)!

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