Food and shopping

All our campuses have cafes, restaurants and other services on site. Whether you're after some reading material or a spot for lunch with friends, you'll find it at your local campus.

All needs catered for

You'll find a great food culture at each of our campuses, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten and dairy-free meals on offer, as well as single-origin coffee, locally supplied ingredients and ethical produce.

All of our restaurants and cafes are smoke-free areas, both inside and out. Most are also wheelchair accessible (we're working on improving accessibility all the time).

You'll also find ATMs and banks on all of our campuses.

DUSA bookshops

DUSA bookshops

Our bookshops stock all the textbooks and reference books you need, and our staff can always help you out with related reading. You can also stock up on stationery and equipment, like lab coats or nursing packs, buy general books and snacks, and top up your Myki card (Burwood only).

Melbourne Burwood Campus

Food on campus

123 Sushi
Now at Burwood Campus, 123 Sushi sells sushi rolls and packs, cold drinks and smoothies.

Cafe Aya
A great place to grab a coffee and a snack. Cafe Aya also offers sandwiches, salads and pasta.

Caffeine
Caffeine is serious about coffee – serving single origin and blends from around the world. They sell burgers, salads and sandwiches at lunchtime.

Corner Cafe
Corner Cafe is an open, sunny space with seating inside and out. They serve all-day coffee, sweet treats and fresh homemade salads and sandwiches.

Food 4 ThoughtThey're all about finding the best ingredients and cooking from scratch at Food 4 Thought. You'll find fresh, wholesome and healthy food here.

FooMoo
FooMoo's diverse menu offers quality coffee, salads, healthy snacks, sandwiches and hot meals.

Fusion
Fusion brings east and west together to offer a range of meals and takeaway options. Eat in the food hall or outside in the sun.

Micro Hub
If you've got leftovers to heat up or you've brought in your own home-cooked meal, you can use the fridges and microwaves at the Micro Hub.

Sage
Sage is a licensed restaurant and cafe with a community-friendly vibe. They offer takeaway food and sit-down meals, with indoor and outdoor spaces for you to study or catch up with friends.

Books and merchandise

Location Opening hours Contact us
DUSA bookshop
Building F
Monday–Friday
9am–4.30pm
+61 3 9244 6355
Email DUSA bookshop – Burwood
Merchandise shop
Building BC, foyer
Monday–Friday
9.30am–4.30pm
Email Merchandise – Burwood

Shopping off campus

Hop on a tram for five minutes to get to Burwood One, a shopping centre with a 24-hour supermarket, gym, food court and free undercover parking. A short bus ride will take you to Box Hill Central, a local shopping mall, or Chadstone – the largest shopping centre in the southern hemisphere.

Visit Burwood One

Visit Box Hill Central

Visit Chadstone

Geelong Waterfront Campus

Food on campus

V2
V2 is located in the library and is our exclusive vegan and vegetarian venue with zero single-use packaging.

Micro Hub
Heat up or store your food at the Micro Hub. There are microwaves, fridges, couches and shared eating spaces.

The Common
A cafe, restaurant and fully licensed bar, The Common is open Monday–Friday. They have great food, service and a welcoming space.

Books and merchandise

Location Opening hours Contact us
DUSA bookshop Online only storeEmail DUSA bookshop
Merchandise shop
Building D, Level 2
Monday–Friday
9am–4.30pm
+61 3 5227 8122

Shopping off campus

There are no shortage of shops to visit at Geelong Westfield or Market Square. As well as clothing and general goods stores, both offer you a choice of supermarkets, chemists and banks, with a post office located at Market Square.

The best part? They're both only a five-minute walk away from campus – a short stroll through Geelong's scenic waterfront district.

Visit Westfield Geelong

Visit Market Square Geelong

Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus

Food on campus

Barista Bar
A cheerful cafe with indoor and outdoor eating areas, Barista Bar serves coffee, homemade sandwiches, rice paper rolls, cakes, slices and fresh fruit.

Mr Tod 
Mr Tod cafe is located in the library foyer and is open seven days a week (11am–2pm on weekends).

Market Hall
Catering for all tastes and budgets, Market Hall serves local and international food, snacks, cold drinks and coffee.

Natural 1
Natural 1 have plenty of spaces for you to eat and enjoy yourself, with a cafe corner and a garden. There's even a lounge area where you can bring your own food.

Books and merchandise

Location Opening hours Contact us
DUSA bookshop Online only storeEmail DUSA bookshop
Merchandise shop
Building JB
Monday–Friday
10am–4pm
+61 3 5227 1419
Email Merchandise – Waurn Ponds

Shopping off campus

Take a short bus trip to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre to visit the post office, shop for groceries or try out some new cafes and restaurants.

After something more specialised? Check out the Waurn Ponds Homemaker Centre for furniture, hardware and entertainment. It's just across the road from the Waurn Ponds Campus – a short walk and an even shorter drive.

Visit Waurn Ponds Centre

Warrnambool Campus

Food on campus

Brother Fox
Brother Fox are keen to give students, staff and visitors a great experience at their cafe. They believe in fresh seasonal and local produce, so their menu will be changing daily.​

Books and merchandise

Location Opening hours Contact us
DUSA bookshop Online only storeEmail DUSA bookshop
Merchandise
Building H2, Level 3
Monday–Friday
9am–4.30pm
+61 3 5563 3212

Shopping off campus

Just a three-minute drive or a short bus ride away, Gateway Plaza has a supermarket, chemist, post office and bank, as well as clothes, entertainment and beauty stores. They also offer free all-day parking and a parent room.

Visit Gateway Plaza

UniSuper

UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest and strongest performing super funds with a commitment to sustainable investment. Friendly and professional superannuation consultants and financial planners are available at the Burwood and Waurn Ponds campuses to assist Deakin staff and student members with their superannuation needs and financial affairs. Appointments can be made through the UniSuper website.

UniSuper offices are located at Melbourne Burwood: Building HD, 1.004 and Geelong Waurn Ponds: Building JB, 3.100.02.