Life at Mt Helen Campus

Exploring life on campus will give you a sense of the community and broaden your university experience.

Spaces to explore

Nourishment Nook

If you're finding it hard to afford basic food and supplies, come and grab some free groceries from our on-campus pantry.

Learn more

Styled for Success

Job interview coming up? Drop by to look through our range of second-hand clothing and take as many items as you need.

Opening hours

Spiritual and multi-faith wellbeing

Connect with religious communities, engage in self-reflection or get multi-faith guidance.

Find spiritual support

Study spaces

There are lots of quiet spots around campus – both indoors and outside.

Student lounge

Drop into the student lounge in U Building to relax and chat to friends between classes.

Q Space

LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse students and allies are welcome to drop into the Q Space in U Building.

Quiet room

Take a break and chill out in our low-sensory space – find it on Level 1 in U Building.

Prayer room

Anyone can use the non-denominational prayer room / place of peace on Level 2 in U Building.

Muslim prayer room

To access the prayer room in Building U you'll need to get your student ID activated at Info Point in the Library.

How to get to campus

There are lots of travel options. Find out how to get to Mt Helen by car, train, bus or bicycle.

Student clubs

Take a break from your assignments and meet people with similar niche interests by joining a student club. There are lots to choose from. And if you can’t find anything suitable, you can always start your own.

Find a club

Sport

Fun and fitness

Our recreation program is all about fun and inclusion. No experience? No worries. Come along and join in.

Find a sport

Represent Federation

You can compete in high-level university sport events and leagues at Federation by joining a Fed Falcons team.

Find a team

Health services

If you need a vaccination, general health check, sexual health and contraception information or wellbeing support, make a booking with our campus nurse. Appointments are free and confidential.

Find out more

Aboriginal Education Centre

The AEC supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Federation. Drop into the office to get help with careers, scholarships, referrals and more.

Get support

Student accommodation

Living on res is so convenient. You don’t have to buy furniture or white goods. Your utilities and internet bills are included. And your commute to class is negligible – so you get to sleep in every day.

Another bonus – Mt Helen res students get a free Health, Sports and Aquatic Centre membership, which means access to the fully equipped gym and heated indoor pool.

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