On 31 January 2021, the Western Australian State Government declared a five-day lockdown for the areas of Perth, Peel and the South West.   

Accordingly, Murdoch University’s South Street, Rockingham and Mandurah campuses will be closed during this period.  

Although our campuses are closed, we are still here to support you during this time, with options to get support over phone, email and online. 

In any situation where you or someone else’s safety is at imminent risk, please call 000. 

Personal and welfare support 

• The Medical Service will operate a limited on-campus service for the lockdown period as well as telehealth services. For appointments, please book online, call +61 8 9360 2293 (8:30am to 4:30pm weekdays AWST) or view after-hours and crisis support. 
• Murdoch University Counselling offers phone and video counselling options. For appointments, visit our website, call +61 8 9360 1227 or view after-hours and crisis support. 
• The Guild Student Assist Team are available over email for support, including access to the Foodbank. Please email studentassist@murdochguild.com.au. 

Student services 

• All Libraries (Geoffrey Bolton, Veterinary Science and Mandurah Libraries) will be closed, including the 24-hour learning spaces. Online library resources remain available.  
• The Student Centre is available for general study queries. Please visit MyAnswers for FAQs, email StudentCentre@murdoch.edu.au or call 1300 687 3624 (press option 2) 9:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (AWST). 
• For careers and employability information and support, head to the myMurdoch Career portal or email careers@murdoch.edu.au anytime. 

Student support 

• myMurdoch Advice can provide tailored support for your studies and uni life, including course advice. Email advice@murdoch.edu.au or call 1300 687 3624 (press option 2) 9:30am to 4:30pm weekdays (AWST). 
• For more complex queries, please email StudentSupport@murdoch.edu.au. 

Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students 

• Kaya! Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre is temporarily closed until further notice, but please email kulbardi@murdoch.edu.au or call 9360 2128 if you need anything. 

Support for students with disability, health conditions (including mental health) or primary carers 

• Access and Inclusion team offers phone and video appointments. Please call +61 8 9360 6084 or email access@murdoch.edu.au. 

Urgent situations and personal safety 

In any situation where you or someone else’s safety is at imminent risk, please call 000. 

We understand that being isolated can make people feel more unsafe, and can particularly increase risk in unhealthy relationships. Here are some steps you can follow to keep safe: 

1. If you feel safe to do so, you can call the Counselling Service on (08) 9360 1227 and request an urgent appointment.  Once the counsellor understands your circumstances, they can link you to specialist staff within the University who can help you develop and implement a plan to increase your personal safety and help you leave the situation if needed.
2. If you are unable to contact the Counselling Service during business hours, please call 1800Respect on 1800 73 732 or use their online chat service.