parking on campus We understand that sometimes parking on campus can be challenging so here is a quick overview of the type of parking available for residents on campus.
Resident Only Carparks We have a limited number of resident only car parks within the accommodation precinct. You will need to purchase and display a valid Residential Parking Permit to park in either car park 11, car park 15 or car park 18 (adjacent to Evatt House). A new resident only car park is currently being built adjacent to car park 15 however this will not be operational until April. As an interim measure we also have car park 10 and car park 6 operating as Temporary Resident Overflow carparks. A valid Residential Parking Permit must be displayed if you choose to park in either of these car parks. Note that if you park in any other car park on campus you will need to purchase a daily parking ticket as Residential Parking Permits are only valid for the resident car parks.
General Parking The majority of your car parks are general parking whereby a valid Student Parking Permit must be displayed or you must purchase a daily parking ticket from the machines. Residential Parking Permits are not valid for use in general car parks.
Free car parks Car park 16 (near the train station) is a free car park. From 16 February we will also be opening a Temporary Overflow car park on Oval 5. A free shuttle service runs throughout the campus and its car parks during the semester. You can also call for a pick up and they will take you, and your shopping, to your accommodation building. Currently the cost of a parking permit is $151.66/year (subject to change). Residents Parking at Blue Gum House is free.
insurances, contents and ambulance Your contents are not covered for theft or damage while you are living on campus. We strongly recommend that you take out insurance to cover any items of value such as computers, cameras, jewellery and electrical equipment that you may bring with you. As part of your health care cover it is also recommended that you take out ambulance cover in the (hopefully unlikely) event that you will require an ambulance while on campus. The cost of ambulance can be quite high – particularly if you are on a student’s budget. OSHC insurance
(required for all International students) covers emergency ambulance. If any UON Student Living staff member or Residential Leadership Team member believes you require medical attention, an ambulance will be called to transport you to hospital/medical centre. It will be your responsibility to pay the cost of the ambulance if you do not have ambulance cover. Check with your parents to see if you are covered by their private health insurance.
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