Spring is in the air and that means you’re almost half-way through Semester 2. As the seasons change, it’s a great reminder to embrace something new. Why not get involved in your student association? You will help to create wonderful university experiences for your fellow students and voice the ideas of the entire student body. Elections for your national and campus student association are upon us. Nominations open on 13 September and close on 27 September. Now is your chance to get involved and become a student leader for 2024. Check out all the election information on the Student Portal. Improve your campus and enhance your CV at the same time.
Come along and explore this work of art that unites an ancient Benedictine tradition with the technology and vision of today and immerse yourself in its exquisite beauty as we proudly showcase the fine art, limited heritage edition of The Saint John Bible acquired by ACU.
You're invited to donate clean, pre-loved clothing, books and sporting goods in recognition of Sustainability Week. Donation tubs are located in Forbes Student Centre, outside of the Campus Ministry and Student Life Offices. All donations will be sorted and displayed in Forbes for this event - like our very own pop-up op shop.
Spin or smash your way through this social table tennis competition. US Open tennis in the background for some motivation. Grunt and smash your way to a win. Did someone say Pizza? We'll have it on!
Week 5 is Mission Week with the theme “We are ACU”. Mission Week is an opportunity for the ACU community to celebrate what drives us and what’s at the heart of everything we do at ACU. We’ll do this by hosting a variety of fun events with food stalls, guest speakers, giveaways. Join us for Mission Week and discover the heart of ACU. Come see us at the Mission Day Festival on Wednesday in Forbes.
Sustainability Week
During Week 6, ACU is celebrating sustainability. Pick some fresh fruit with Enviormonday to start your week off on the right foot. A simple measure towards sustainable living is the recycling of clothes and sharing new and old with friends and family. Celebrate the sharing of goods with our Community Closet on Wednesday. If you would like to be involved with Sustainability Week, please reach out to studentlife.ballarat@acu.edu.au to find out more.
Join STEPtember and support a great cause
We're rallying together again this year to join the STEPtember campaign and make a real difference. Starting 1 September, we'll be stepping up our game to raise funds for a great cause. Prizes for our weekly highest steppers on every campus and major prizes for the top two highest steppers from Team ACU. Click here to join.
Know your rights in a share house
Living in a shared house is enjoyable, but safeguarding your rights as a tenant is crucial. Co-renting with multiple people entails shared costs and duties. In private rentals, secure a detailed lease specifying rent, utilities, lease duration, maintenance, leaving early terms, and eviction scenarios. Sub-letting, allowing others to rent your place, is legal in Australia with landlord consent. If you need tenancy support, contact ACU’s Rental Advisory Service.
