Coronavirus (COVID-19) update

Last updated:4.10pm, 18 September 2020

Changes to health declaration requirements As per the Victorian Government’s reopening roadmap, from Monday 14 September until the end of Step 2 (not before 26 October) individuals must complete a Health Declaration prior to and each day/shift they access campus or a workplace. Attendance on campus during current restrictions is limited to those with a valid worker permit or students approved for permitted in person activities. Find out more below.

Do not come to campus if you are unwell and have any of the following symptoms, however mild: fever, chills or sweats, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, runny nose, loss of sense of taste or smell. Follow this guide about getting tested for COVID-19 and how to notify the University. You must notify the University if you test positive for COVID-19 or if one of your staff or students notify you that they have tested positive for COVID-19.

The University of Melbourne continues to work closely with the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), the Australian Government, the Victorian Government and health experts. Our number one priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our University community and we are doing everything we can to reduce the rates of infection in the community.

Report a case of COVID-19

If you have been tested for COVID-19, follow DHHS advice and please let the University know so we can support you.

You must notify the University if you test positive or if one of your staff or students notifies you that they have tested positive for COVID-19. Following the correct notification process will help protect the entire community.

Testing and notification process for COVID-19

Virtual campus The University has transitioned to a virtual campus model which maximises opportunities for students to study effectively, while maintaining the quality and standards of our degrees and sense of community. Classes are being delivered remotely and staff are working from home wherever possible. We have brought together vital resources to help each member of our community navigate their day. Find information and guides to working remotely and studying online, as well as staying connected and healthy, including free fitness classes and museum, collection and performance content streamed online. Visit our virtual campus

Returning to campus

Attending campus

From 11:59pm on Sunday 13 September, First step to reopening restrictions apply in metropolitan Melbourne. From 11.59pm on Wednesday 16 September Third step to reopening restrictions apply throughout regional Victoria.

In line with Victorian Government restrictions, only those holding a permitted worker permit or students approved for permitted in person activities are able to be on campus during this period.

Before coming to campus or other University workplace for the first time:

You must have formal approval. You must complete the compulsory COVIDSafe Campus online module (available in TrainME).

Every time you come to campus or other University workplace:

You must complete a health declaration. Select from below:

Some local areas already have processes in place to record daily health declarations. Where this is the case, these should continue until further notice.

Follow health and safety directions: stay home if you are unwell, adhere to physical distancing, maintain hand hygiene, cover your cough and sneeze, wear a face covering.

For those who are on campus, we have enhanced infection control and cleaning measures in place to ensure we are creating the safest environment and continuing to prioritise health and safety.

Our Roadmap to a COVIDSafe return to campus

The University is committed to a safe, phased return to campus with a focus on priority areas in line with government and health advice.

Our number one priority is the health, safety and wellbeing of our students, staff and community.

Our Roadmap to a COVIDSafe return to campus has been updated and aligns to the different steps outlined in the Victorian Government’s COVID-19 Roadmap to Reopening.

More information for students

More information for staff

Translated resources

Information about helping to keep our campus COVIDSafe in a number of University community languages.

Find out about translated resources

Government resources

Information from the Victorian Government and Australian Government is being updated regularly.

Find government resources