UMSU University of Melbourne Student Union

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Renters' Rights Forum: Minimum Standards 🏘️📐

Not sure what the minimum building standards are? 🔎
Want to make sure you get your bond back? 💸
Looking for steps to get repairs done fast? 🛠

Join Tenants Victoria for their online rental forum on Thursday 12 September @ 7pm. With multicultural communities in mind, they'll be discussing your rights as a tenant in Victoria, and what to do if you experience issues with your property.

🔗 Link to register in advance here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIkduCpqj4rHte4qA_GYldfWzZ0DCHlkFg3 #/registration

The UMSU Annual Election is this week! 📝

Voting will open on Monday 2 Sept and closes Friday 6 Sept at 5pm AEST. Voting will be conducted online – a voting link will be sent to your student email. A series of polling help points will operate on the Parkville, Southbank, and Burnley campuses – find the schedule on the Election Webpage.

Voted? Grab an "I Voted!" badge from your nearest polling point! 💜

Is it your first time voting in an UMSU Election? 🤯 Even if you're just feeling a little uncertain, here is the TL;DR of what to expect - but when in doubt, check the Election Page out! 🕺

Voting opens Monday 2 Sept and closes Friday 6 Sept at 5pm AEST. Remember - it’s your vote that will elect your student leaders and representatives for UMSU 2025! 🗳

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Building 168 now has FREE period product vending machines! Never get caught short again 💜 You can also get sanitary products from the Info Centre on level 1, and from the Women's Collective room on level 3 😊

Join us for Wear It Purple Day! 💜🏳️‍🌈
This year's theme is 'Your Passion, Your Pride,' empowering LGBTQIA+ youth to dream big and share what they love with the world.

So don some purple today to celebrate our diverse LGBTQIA+ community, spread awareness, and show your support 🙌🌈

We have our very own vibrant Q***r community at UMSU! Check them out at

Have you picked up your copy yet? UMSU Welfare's "A Campus in Crisis" Report is on stands and online now.

UMSU Welfare recognise the needs of students and has expanded initiatives like Union Mart and Welfare Brunches, but we know it isn't enough. This report is a window into how bad this issue is, whilst also providing ways forward.

Read online 🔗 https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/support/welfare/colr/

Weather won't stop us from delivering a good time! 💨🍃
Bites & Bustles will still be running tomorrow in Market Hall (aka Building 189 or Frank Tate Building).

💃 Kwabo Dance in the main hall
🍔 Food Service in east annex
🥤Smoothie Bikes in the west annex
ALL FREE!

Change is happening. Will UniMelb follow suit? 📢

ANU took a bold step by reviewing their investments to exclude arms manufacturers. A decision made after months of powerful protests on their campus, where students demanded that their university align its investments with values of peace and human rights.

Major banks are also stepping up, as Commonwealth Bank recently announced the cessation of loans for climate culprits. Proving that institutions can be responsible in managing their impact on the world.

So, what about us? It’s time for the University of Melbourne to follow suit. We know change is possible when we stand together – just look at what our peers have achieved. We’re calling on UniMelb to divest from industries that harm our planet and our communities.

Add your voice to our petition and let’s show that we won’t settle for anything less than a university that leads with integrity and responsibility. Link in bio 🔗

🚨 Community Announcement 🚨
Today marks the launch of the Save Community Legal Centres: End the Funding Crisis campaign, and UMSU is here to endorse it! ✊

Community legal centres provide essential help with housing, relationships, debt, discrimination, and more. But they’re at breaking point, turning away over 1000 people daily due to funding shortages.

Community legal centres are calling on the government to step up
• $35M this year to address the workforce crisis.
• $95M for frontline domestic violence work.
• $270M/year from July 2025.

Get behind this campaign 💪
Link here: https://www.savecommunitylegalcentres.com/take-action 🔗

❌ Stop Unimelb's weapons ties ❌

Our collective voice is demanding divestment from weapons research and manufacturing, it must be heard and responded to.

This isn't just another call for change – it's a petition with real power behind it. Under the University of Melbourne Council's Regulation section 19(3), the Council is required to address petitions from recognised student organisations.

Ready to make some noise? ✍🏽 sign the petition! 🔗 in bio

Join us for a Mass Student Meeting to kick off our Unimelb Weapons Manufacturing Divestment petition 🙌

📅 Thursday 15 August, 4pm, Amphitheatre.

What makes this petition any different to the rest? 🤔

This isn't just another call for change – it's a petition with real power behind it. Under the University of Melbourne Council's Regulation section 19(3), the Council is required to address petitions from recognised student organisations.

✍🏽 Don't wait, you can sign the petition in our link in bio, anytime!

Weapons Manufacturing ❌ UNSUBSCRIBE.

You spoke, we listened. 1000+ of you want action on the uni's weapons research. Time to make some noise.📣

Join us for a mass student meeting to kick off our petition, calling on UoM divest from weapons manufacturers and research.

📅 Join us on Thursday 15 August, 4pm, Ampthitheatre.
✍🏽 Don't wait, you can sign the petition, anytime! 🔗 in bio

📣 The UMSU Annual Elections will be held in September to elect your next student representatives to power your student union in 2025. 📣

Nominations have now closed, but swipe through for the tl;dr on the UMSU election process!

Voting will be open from 2-6 September 2024.

➡ Find the full notice of election and a list of available positions with role descriptions on our website – link in bio!

What would you say if one of your friends said something inappropriate?

Knowing how to call out sexual harassment is important. Your role matters.

Come and talk to us at the stall at Bites & Bustles next week (Tues 13 August) to find out more.

🔗 https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/support/survivors/ignore-no-more/

TASTINGS THEATRE Program is LIVE!

🌟 8 brave students.
🎉 Putting on 10 minute long bite-sized shows.
😻 Across 4 days.
🎟️ Only $5 to see these shows.

Find out more about these incredibly creative shows here: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/express-yourself/theatre/get_involved/tastings/

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❗️PRESIDENT'S NEWS: UMSU's update on stance on conflict in Gaza ❗️

Since the lawsuit regarding our 2022 motion supporting Palestine and BDS was settled in March of this year, the University of Melbourne Student Union (UMSU) has been able to re-engage with this critical issue. Following a comprehensive member consultation process, UMSU has today passed a motion regarding our stance on the conflict in Gaza.

➡️ Read the full statement: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/news/article/7852/Presidents-News-2-August-2024/

Melbourne International Film Festival returns this August with a blockbuster program of 250+ films from 62 countries. 🎞️🍿

The bold and original slate includes acclaimed new cinema, special retrospectives, compelling documentaries and XR experiences. On top of the jam-packed program, enjoy special events, international guests, Food and Film experiences, Q&As, the MIFF Festival Hub with drinks, food and film trivia, and more.

Check out the website for the full program and to secure your tickets!
https://miff.com.au/

Melbourne International Film Festival
August 8 to 25

ATTN Grad Students! 🎓
UniMelb is holding a graduate networking night with employers.
Tuesday 6 Aug, 4.30-6.30PM
Registrations essential.

More ➡️
https://students.unimelb.edu.au/careers/careers-in-australia-and-beyond/

💥 LAST CHANCE, CLOSING SUNDAY! 💥
Did you have fun at WinterFest? Let us in on what you thought and win a prize while you’re at it by taking our survey 🤩
Prizes include:
🎧 2x Urbanista LONDONMB London Noise Cancelling Earphones
🎧 2x Soundcore Earbuds
🎒 2x Tree-Kånken Backpacks
👜 2x Tree-Kånken Pockets
🛍️ 1x $100 in free coffee at House of Cards
🎟️ 20x Cinema Nova double passes

How good are these prizes? 😌 Don’t miss out - survey is available now, link in bio!

So you're thinking about running for election? 🤔 We're running an Information Session for any student wanting to find out more about nominating!

Everyone is welcome to attend, and you don’t need to register in advance.

⏰ Wed 31 July, 5-6pm
📍Room 202, Level 2, Building 168
➡️ More info: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/make-difference/elections/2024-election/

📣 UMSU Elections 2024 — Nominations Open! 📣

So you're thinking about running for election? Nominations are open and will close at 12noon on Friday 9 August 2024 AEST. Learn all about how to nominate, the things you should know, and the election notice on the UMSU Election Webpage (🔗 in bio).

In this election, students will elect:

🙋 Office Bearers
🏛 The Students' Council
🤝 All Department Committees

For any questions, contact the Returning Officer at [email protected].

⏰ Info Session: Wed 31 July, 5-6pm
📍Room 202, Level 2, Building 168
➡️ More info, including how to become an UMSU member here: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/make-difference/elections/2024-election/

UniMelb's CAPS is running a Navigating ADHD Support Group! 💡

This 6 x 2 hour in-person program aims to provide a supportive environment for students with a formal diagnosis of ADHD to connect with other students and learn skills to navigate the world. 💜

Limited spaces are available, so we encourage you to register early! (Link in bio 🔗)

🌏 Attention UniMelb International Students! 🌏

Join UniMelb's CAPS for a free and confidential in-person discussion group about managing stress. This supportive space is designed to help you share experiences and find strategies to cope with stress from study, family, societal expectations, and interpersonal conflicts.

Register now for Sem 2 groups (Link in bio 🔗)

💰 STUDENT DISCOUNT 💰

Save over $299 on our special Melb Uni student & staff memberships when you join Anytime Fitness Carlton!

Come see us in our amazing newly renovated club or register here: https://bit.ly/AFCarlton