Accommodation

Accommodation at Camillus Residence

Our modern residence is comprised of four to seven-bedroom houses located across the property surrounded by beautiful Australian native gardens. All houses are fully-furnished with private bedrooms.

Houses consist of lockable bedrooms, a shared kitchen, a lounge area, and shared bathrooms.

  • Individual rooms in houses are fully furnished with a desk, desk chair, lamp, king single bed, built-in shelves, and wardrobe.
  • The shared kitchen is equipped with a large fridge, oven, four-burner induction cooktop, microwave, and a set of basic cookware, crockery and cutlery.
  • The shared lounge room includes a dining table and chairs, two large couches, a coffee table, and a large television.
  • Each bathroom includes two showers, a toilet, and a basin.

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There are limited onsite car parks available plus on-street parking.

Camillus Residence has rooms suitable for students who require wheelchair access. If you have any questions regarding accessibility or if you would like to book an accessible room, please contact staff.

Camillus Residence has several common areas available for our students to use between 9am to 10pm. In these areas you’ll find a foosball table, pool table, and a selection of other games, as well as a media room where we hold our movie nights.

Our Residential Life Program brings our students together from diverse backgrounds who have equally diverse aspirations and support needs. To help you meet new people and enjoy everything university life has to offer, our dedicated team of staff and Residential Advisors offer a comprehensive program of academic, social, health, sport, wellbeing, spiritual, cultural, and community events to enhance your experience.

Getting involved in our Residential Life Program will help you meet new people and have a great time, however our residents are free to participate in as many events as they wish.

RAs are recruited from residents living in ACU student accommodation. Our RAs represent our diverse community of residential students in Ballarat, and international and exchange students are encouraged to apply. RAs are chosen for their leadership skills, community participation and demonstrated commitment to improving student life.

We recruit RAs in October for the following year, although occasionally we recruit them at other times throughout the year. To be an eligible candidate, students must be residing at an ACU property for a minimum of two semesters.

Located close to campus and across from expansive Victoria Park, Camillus Residence offers a full range of free social, academic, spiritual and cultural events every month. Camillus Residence is in walking distance of Ballarat's YMCA with a swimming pool, sporting grounds and gym facilities and also picturesque Lake Wendouree. 

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The route 26 bus can be accessed via bus stop 4 on Gillies Street. Residents should turn left on Gillies Street, heading towards Lake Wendouree. This bus leaves every 30 minutes during the week and travels along Sturt Street, through the town centre, ending at the Ballarat train station.

Read more information about local bus routes.

As we try to group students together in Camillus by course and year level, you might find that you can carpool with other students who are driving to campus.

The rental for two semesters includes unlimited internet access.

Your partner may apply for a separate room in the residence if they are a student and you may request to live in the same house, but all rooms in the residence are single occupancy only.

Visitors are permitted until 10pm Sunday to Thursday, and until 11pm Friday and Saturday. Visitors are not permitted to stay overnight in any of the premises.

No pets may be kept or brought into the residence. Please contact our staff if you have a support animal.

Smoking is strictly not allowed inside or around the perimeter of the residence. If you wish to smoke, you will need to move to a safe location away from property doorways and windows. 

Camillus provides fully furnished and equipped kitchens. All students have access to a stovetop, oven, and microwave in their houses.

The houses at Camillus contain a free in-house laundry. An iron and ironing board are also provided.

We do not offer a cleaning service at Camillus. Students are provided with a mop, broom, and vacuum cleaner to be shared with everyone in the house. Apart from these items, students will need to purchase their own cleaning materials.

Applications

If you are enrolled to study with ACU and you are a first year student you are eligible to apply for a place at Camillus Residence.

The application form is available online. To submit your application, a $75 non-refundable application fee is required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Once you have paid the required application fee and provided the requested references, we will contact you in a timely manner. If you are offered a place you will be emailed an acceptance letter and rental agreement to complete. Your place will be confirmed once documentation has been completed and submitted, and a bond equivalent to four weeks rental fees has been processed.

There is no closing date for applications. You can enter ACU student accommodation at any time during the year if there are spaces available. However, we do recommend submitting applications early as spaces are limited.

Cost

You can find the room rates here

 

 

Your rental fee is an all-inclusive fee that covers electricity, gas, water, and unlimited wireless internet through our internet provider, SuperLoop.

Camillus Residence also runs a number of free social and academic events throughout the semester.

To secure your place at Camillus Residence, a security deposit equivalent to four weeks of rent is required. This payment does not contribute towards your rental fee, but it is held for the duration of your rental agreement. In addition, a standard $90 maintenance fee, plus two weeks of rental fees, are required to secure your booking prior to the commencement of your rental agreement.

At the end of your rental agreement, the security deposit will be refunded to the account used to make the online security deposit payment. If there are any outstanding fees or damage or cleaning fees allocated to your account, these will be deducted from the security deposit.

Rental fees are paid by fortnightly direct debit only. For international students, you can make credit card payments until you’re able to open an Australian bank account. Our payment schedule operates two weeks in advance.

We do offer short stays to students, subject to availability.  Rates are dependent on the length of your stay.

Please contact staff if you are interested in a short stay at Camillus.

Under 18 students

During your stay at ACU Accommodation, it is important for all residents to maintain the cleanliness of their living spaces. Since this might be your initial experience living away from home, our residential staff are eager to assist you in familiarising yourself with the appropriate cleaning products and their usage. Additionally, we offer complimentary hire of cleaning equipment at your residential reception.

Yes – we have a large variety of scholarships available for all residential students ranging from a 20% weekly discount to all accommodation fees covered. We recommend viewing the eligibility criteria for each scholarship on our webpage here.

Yes, we accept domestic students under the age of 18. Currently, we do not accept international students under the age of 18.

At ACU Student Accommodation, we prioritise creating a secure environment for all residents. In line with this commitment to safety, we have a policy against overnight visitors on our premises. Visitors found at our accommodation between 10pm and 8am from Sunday to Thursday, and 11pm to 8am on Friday and Saturday, will be politely requested to leave the premises. The resident will be asked to meet to discuss this breach of the agreement.
All under 18 students are made aware of by all residential staff, including our after-hours staff members. If an under 18 student is found to be consuming alcohol, a meeting will be arranged with residential management and a formal breach may be issued and your parent/guardian will be notified. ACU Student Accommodation does not provide any alcohol at our residential events throughout the year.
Our residential life program is structured around five key pillars: Academic, Cultural and Community, Health and Wellbeing, Social, and Spiritual, all designed to bolster our residents' support system. We foster academic excellence, cultivate positive health and wellbeing practices, foster teamwork skills, and enhance the overall student experience. Additionally, all our residential events are advertised through the ACU Life platform, to which residents are added before checking in.

Each member of our team undergoes rigorous screening, including up-to-date police checks and Working with Children Checks (applicable to NSW/VIC) as well as Working with Vulnerable People Checks (applicable to ACT). Additionally, our staff participate in regular training sessions, including Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, and ongoing mental health education throughout the year.

Once a student turns 18, a new Occupancy Agreement is signed, removing the parent/guardian from the existing agreement. If any incident or breach of the Occupancy Agreement arises, we will no longer contact the parent/guardian.
Students under 18 years old are welcome to apply for accommodation by completing the application form provided here. Following submission, our residential management team will reach out to schedule an interview with both you and your parent/guardian. This interview serves as an opportunity for us to get to know you and ascertain whether ACU Student Accommodation aligns with your needs. It also offers you the chance to ask any questions you may have about residing with us. Upon completion of the interview process and suitability, we will send you an Occupancy Agreement, which will be co-signed by your parent/guardian.
Our dedicated onsite residential team conducts routine check-ins with under 18 students to ensure their satisfaction during their residence. Should any concerns arise during these sessions, ACU Student Accommodation management will promptly reach out to the next of kin to address them.

Contact Details

ACU Student Accommodation
Burke House, Aquinas Campus, 1200 Mair St, Ballarat VIC, 3350

Camillus Residence
79-83 Gillies Street South, Alfredton, VIC, 3350
Phone: +61 (0)3 5336 5323

 

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