Islamic Directory - Project786

Welcome to Deakin
The Deakin University Islamic Directory has been published as a resource for all Muslim students. It
provides you with information on where to find prayer centres and mosques, halal food products and
restaurants, Islamic societies and groups, University support services and much more.
This Islamic Directory will assist you in settling into life at University and getting the most out of your time
at Deakin.
While you are at Deakin, we encourage you to explore the University environment as fully as you can,
develop and share your personal interests, join the University’s sporting and cultural clubs. Your time at
Deakin is an opportunity not just to experience University life, but to interact with others and leave a little of
your own culture, a little of yourself behind.
Student Support: International Student
Advisers (ISA’s)
Deakin International has a team of International
Student Advisers (ISAs), located across each
campus of the University. They manage the
support services and help you to adjust to life in
Australia. For an appointment, call:
Geelong Campus at Waurn Ponds
Phone: (03) 5227 1261
Geelong Waterfront Campus
Phone: (03) 5227 1261
Melbourne Campus at Burwood
Phone: (03) 9244 6709
Melbourne Campus at Toorak
Phone: (03) 9244 5425
Warrnambool Campus
Phone: (03) 5563 3486
Peer Support Program
The Peer Support network is a voluntary network
of current students who provide help and
assistance to newly arrived students. The Peer
Support network will help students through the
International Orientation and Enrolment Program
- introduction to faculty staff, University services,
course enrolment and purchasing text books - as
well as more practical matters such as banking,
transport and shopping.
Peer Support students will introduce new
students to other students and to the University
campus and its surrounding areas. They will take
new students to nearby shops and facilities,
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assist them in opening a bank account, show
them how to use the public transport system and
arrange social functions.
The Peer Support teams play a vital role in helping
new students to feel at home as they understand
their immediate needs and concerns. Muslim
students are encouraged to participate in this
unique support program. This program offers the
opportunity to meet fellow Muslim students.
Many new friendships are made through this
network and new students are very appreciative
of the warm support they receive on their arrival.
Student Association (DUSA4U)
Deakin University has several organisations
which enable students to broaden their interests,
meet others and become an active part of the
University community.
Whether you are want to share common interests
or hobbies, voice ideas, engage in debates or be
a bit of a social butterfly, there’s an extensive
range o f Student Association affiliated clubs
and societies that you can join. Your Student
Association supports, funds and resources clubs
and societies on campus to encourage students
to be active, involved and enthused.
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) is a
student run club at both Geelong Waurn Ponds
& Waterfront Campuses and the Islamic Society
of Deakin University (ISDU) is the student
representative society for Muslim students at the
Melbourne Campus at Burwood .
Both clubs at the respective campuses caters for
the growing needs of Muslim students studying at