Clubs
&
Societies
Handbook
Whats
Inside?
Faculty Societies............................................................2
Activism & Awareness...................................................9
Arts & Entertainment................................................... 13
Education & Training................................................... 18
Ethnic & Multicultural................................................. 22
Political & Current Affairs........................................... 26
Religious & Spiritual................................................... 29
Sporting and Recreation............................................ 33
Guild Associations, Collectives & Groups................... 40
How do I apply for a grant?....................................... 44
How do I get my money back?.................................. 45
What benefits does my club get from The Guild?..... 46
Faculty
Societies
2
Murdoch Association for Companion Exotics
Murdoch College of Veterinary Medicine Exotics Student Interest Group
e: [email protected]
2014 Peel Nursing Graduation Ball Committee
This club is for the peel campus’ nursing students to get together to raise money
towards our graduation celebrations at the end of 2014.
e: [email protected]
350 Murdoch
350 Murdoch is a group of Murdoch Students who are concerned about the state of
the planet and strongly call for action on Climate Change. We hold stalls and events
that raise awareness and bring about positive change.
w: http://350.org.au
e: [email protected]
Chemistry at Murdoch (CaM)
Society for students enrolled in a chemistry major at Murdoch. A place to get to
know peers and discover networking and professional opportunities.
www.facebook.com/groups/623498714414344
E: [email protected]
Murdoch IT Society (MITS)
MITS is the society for all IT students. We organise various social and industry events
throughout the year and provide on-campus code repository hosting for IT student
group projects.
www.facebook.com/groups/murdochitsociety
w: http://mits.murdoch.edu.au
e: [email protected]
Management and Governance Society of Murdoch
Club engaging students from the school of management and governance
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Animal Science Student Society
Representing animal science students
www.facebook.com/groups/15361479643
w: https://sites.google.com/site/murdochanimalwelfaresociety
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Animal Science Students Association (MASSA)
Our association represents the students from Murdoch’s animal science degree
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Gonstead Club
A Club for Chiropractic students who have interest for the Gonstead technique.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Association of Biomedical Students
Student organisation that runs social events, provides academic support and
services to students studying biomedical science and related sciences.
www.facebook.com/MurdochBiomed
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Mets
The main purpose of the Murdoch Student Chapter is to expose and involve the
students studying extractive metallurgy and mineral science to the mining industry.
We seek to promote the learning of skills and knowledge that cannot be taught in
the classroom through activities such as the National Mining Games, participation at
the New Leaders Conference, hosting industry presentations, organising field trips
and volunteering at various metallurgical and mining industry conferences. Through
our activities, we provide students with an avenue to build their professional and
social networks, whilst also being able to meet potential employers in a relaxed
environment.
www.facebook.com/MurdochMets
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Psychology Society
The Murdoch Psychology Society (MPS) aims to enhance student’s university
experiences by facilitating communication within the Murdoch psychology
community, providing peer support and organising academic and social events
www.facebook.com/groups/mpsperth/801091286572285
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Japanese Society
For the Japanophiles amongst us (and not just Japanese language or Asian Studies
students).
We’re all about, yes you guessed it, Japan and Japan related things. And of
course, having fun. Karaoke? We’re down for it. Sushi? Better triple that order. Sumo
wrestling? Sure, why not. And did someone say Studio Ghibli? What about problems
understanding the complexity that is the Japanese language? We can help with
that. If you love Japan, you’ll fit right in MJS.
www.facebook.com/groups/MurdochJapaneseSociety
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Chiropractic Students Club
This is a faculty club exclusive to all students in the BSc/BChiro program.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Theology Society
Murdoch Theology Society (MTS) is a new social club for all Theology students. Our
events will give you the opportunity to network with other students and broaden
your university experience.
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/murdochtheologysociety
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Murdoch World Congress of Chiropractic Students
The World Congress of Chiropractic Students (WCCS) is an international
collaboration of chiropractic students. Membership consists of 25 chiropractic
institutions worldwide, representing 10 000 students. Since its inception in 1979,
the annual conference has served as a forum for a diverse array of international
student perspectives. Students and alumni come together in the spirit of unity and
camaraderie to discuss issues pertinent to the chiropractic profession and global
health. The WCCS endeavours to highlight the international student consensus
on issues vitally important to the chiropractic profession. WCCS Murdoch is the
Murdoch Chiropractic students group/chapter, we send students each year
to the AGM
www.facebook.com/WCCSMurdoch
w: www.wccsworldwide.org
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Animal Welfare Society
The Murdoch Animal Welfare Society (MAWS) is a student run organisation in the
Veterinary and Biomedical School at Murdoch University, Western Australia. MAWS
endeavors to provide the students of Murdoch University and patrons of animal
welfare alike with informative events each semester. Our mission is to provide
a stimulating and educational forum for the discussion of animal welfare in a
veterinary context. We aim to explore practical and workable solutions on local and
global animal welfare issues, while educating and increasing awareness of animal
welfare in a diplomatic and professional manner. In doing so, we hope to increase
awareness and knowledge current and emerging welfare topics.
www.facebook.com/groups/15361479643
w: https://sites.google.com/site/murdochanimalwelfaresociety
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Travelling Veterinary Students
Murdoch Travelling Veterinary Students (MTVS) is a group for Vet students who love
to travel and dream of pursuing their careers in countries all around the world.
MTVS hopes to motivate and inspire students to combine travel and Veterinary
medicine through providing them with speeches from experienced Vets, as well as
through opportunities to gain practical veterinary experience in foreign countries.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch University WAVMA Student Chapter
The Murdoch University WAVMA Student Chapter is a student-run organisation
dedicated to supplementing Murdoch University’s College of Veterinary Medicine
curriculum by providing educational, networking opportunities and exposing
students to the field of aquatic animal medicine.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Student Tourism Association (MUSTA)
MUSTA is a group for students who are interested in travel, events and tourism. It is
a way for students to get industry connections to businesses and national tourism
groups. All the while enjoying the social side of being involved in a club.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Wildlife Association
MUWA was formed by veterinary students dedicated to learning more about wildlife
health and actively participating in wildlife conservation.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Veterinary Students Association
The MVSA in the student representation for all veterinary students to School and
College of Veterinary medicine and the State and National veterinary bodies. The
Committee and all positions are selected by a vote from all members.
e: [email protected]
PANDAS
PANDAS (Physics and Nanotechnology Dynamic Association of Students) is the
society for all Murdoch University physics students, both those studying majors and
minors.
hwww.facebook.com/groups/457162744417550
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch University Environmental Science Association
(MUEnSA)
MUEnSA is a student run, non-profit organisation for those with an interest in the
environment, and/or those studying environmental sciences or related disciplines.
MUEnSA organises volunteer work and work experience and also provides social
and networking opportunities between students, graduates, staff and the industry.
www.facebook.com/muensa
w: http://muensa.guildclubs.com.au
e: [email protected]
Porcine Interest Group
The Porcine Interest Group is a Veterinary student run club that hopes to increase
awareness and enthusiasm for pig welfare, disease surveillance, production,
technology and up to date best practice information to students that are passionate
about pigs. The group was found several years back and have been running
various activities that have received positive feedback from attending members.
Activities have included piggery visits, abattoir visits, annual barbecues with
live demonstration on carcass undressing, speakers from drug companies, pig
producers, and veterinarians.
www.facebook.com/porcineinterestgroup
e: [email protected]
Secondary, Primary and Early Childhood Education
Society (SPEC)
The society is for students in Education to feel like they have a place and a support
network. Teaching is a social occupation so why not start making professional
contacts in university?
We hope that the society will provide support, professional development and events
to make people feel included in the university culture. We also want education
students to be aware of the support and resources available to them as students
and once they graduate and become teachers.
w: http://speceducationsociety.weebly.com
e: [email protected]
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Activism &
Awareness
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Amnesty International Australia, Murdoch University
Amnesty International Australia Murdoch University group aims to bring awareness
of various human rights issues. We campaign for and defend people who have
justice or freedom issues.
www.facebook.com/groups/492545465256
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Community Garden, Inc.
Community Garden with busy bees every Wednesday afternoon at the
Environmental Technology Centre. We focus on sustainable systems, local food
production and a community/social club who likes to garden.
www.facebook.com/MurdochCommunityGarden
e: [email protected]
Save Our Marine Life
Save Our Marine Life is a growing community of people & organisations calling
for protected marine sanctuaries in Australia. If you are interested in helping us to
protect Australia’s unique marine life, please contact us!
www.facebook.com/saveourmarinelife
w: www.saveourmarinelife.org.au
e: [email protected]
World Student Environmental Network
The World Student Environmental Network (WSEN) is a global community of students
who want to make a difference in sustainability issues. The WSEN is designed to
bring forward thinkers and future leaders together to make change towards a more
sustainable world, giving students connections and inspiration to bring change to
their own Universities and communities.
To make this happen effectively each year a university is selected from around the
globe to hold the flagship event of the WSEN the annual student summit. In 2015
Murdoch has been selected to hold this summit, a 100% student organised and run
event.
www.facebook.com/WSEN2015?ref=hl&ref_type=bookmark
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Environmental Restoration Group
The Murdoch Environmental Restoration Group is a fun, pro-active group made up of
students, university staff, and people from the wider community. We are involved in a
variety of exiting environmental and sustainability projects, which take place on and
around Murdoch University’s South Street campus.
www.facebook.com/groups/355938331095
w: http://merge.guildclubs.com.au
e: [email protected]
Resistance and Socialist Alliance
We are a collective of students deeply concerned about environmental and social
justice.
We believe another world is possible. A world where a person’s life is valued more
than a corporations profit margin. Where we live in harmony with the planet and
achieve environmental sustainability. Where true equality exists between all people,
nations, religions and sexes. This is only possible if we struggle for it together. We
are campaigning on many issues. From fighting Abbott’s attacks, demanding full
marriage equality, justice for refugees and real action on climate change amongst
others. You can find us every Thursday at our stall on bush court. Come and help us
fight for another world.
www.facebook.com/MurdochSocialists
w: greenleft.org.au
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Wilderness Student Society
The Wilderness Society has set up a Student Society for students of Murdoch,
especially in environmental streams to be involved in. The Murdoch Wilderness
Student Society we believe that protection of the environment is paramount and are
working to create a movement of students passionate about protecting Australia’s
wild places and instilling in people a connection with nature that will resonate with
everyone.
www.facebook.com/MurdochWildernessStudentSociety
e: [email protected]
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No Fracking WAy
No Fracking WAy is a Perth based community activist group. We campaign against
fracking and unconventional gas extraction because of the risks it poses to health
and the environment.
Anyone who opposes fracking and unconventional gas extraction is welcome to get
involved and be a part of the No Fracking WAy team.
www.facebook.com/groups/304687949570979
w: www.nofrackingway.org.au
e: [email protected]
Oaktree
Oaktree is young people leading a movement to end poverty. It is Australia’s largest
youth-run organisation. We believe that extreme poverty is unacceptable and that
it can be ended in our lifetime. Oaktree funds local organisations which empower
young people to break the cycle of poverty through secondary education and skills
training. We campaign for policy change - working for a multi-partisan commitment
to increase aid each year. And we raise awareness in our communities. Extreme
poverty has already been halved, and together we can end it.The Murdoch Oaktree
Club will campaign, share ideas, learn, and run Live Below the Line.
e: [email protected]
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Arts &
Entertainment
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Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA) Murdoch
We are a not-for-profit organisation created by Murdoch University students in Perth,
Western Australia in 2014. We cater for those with a keen interest in all things China
and vice versa, such as Murdoch University students and the wider community
in general. The principle aim of our organisation is to promote and foster deeper
cultural understanding and awareness between the two countries. Our organisation
is entirely run by volunteers so we appreciate all the support we can get! We aim
to achieve our mission by various means, such as basic evening language classes,
cultural classes, Chinese cuisine appreciation, social networking events etc.
www.Facebook.com/AcyaMurdoch
w: www.acya.org.au
e: [email protected].
Black Martini Theatre
Up and coming theatre practitioner Thomas Dimmick has formed Black Martini
Theatre with the aim of producing an eclectic range of dramatic performances.
w: www.blackmartinitheatre.com
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Electronic Music Society
Murdoch students that have a thing for Electronic Music!
www.facebook.com/groups/MEMS.Mailinglist
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Tabletop Roleplaying Gamers Club
The Murdoch Tabletop Roleplaying Gamers Club (MTRPGC) is a group dedicated to
exploring human creativity and lust for adventure by plundering forgotten tombs,
overthrowing evil tyrants, and slaying legendary monsters with the roll of a die.
Taking place almost entirely within our collective imaginations, we’re looking to tell
stories, create memorable characters, explore magical lands, and have fun. We’re
aiming to introduce both new players and grizzled veterans to games and settings
such as Dungeons and Dragons, World of Darkness, and more! Come play today!
e: [email protected]
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MurdoCappella
We want to get musical. A few of us are really keen to start singing, mostly in the a
cappella style and we want as many Murdoch students to join us as possible.
e: [email protected]
GG - Games and Geekery
A games and geekery club focusing on video games, scifi, board games, rpgs,
magic the gathering and everything geek. A friendly environment welcoming
all types of geeks, we hold regular events including try-a-game gatherings,
tournaments, quizzes, screenings and whatever else we can manage. Even if you’re
just looking for some more friends to add online or chat to about games and geek
culture this is the club for you.
www.facebook.com/groups/ggclub.murdoch
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Bhutanese Club
The newly formed Murdoch Bhutanese Club(MBC) is mainly looking to explore and
experience the bio diversity of culture that the Murdoch University is composed with.
The MBC hopes to contribute detailed knowledge about Bhutanese background and
its scared beauty.Also to promote our traditional and culture. :)
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Anime Directive
To spread cultural awareness of Japanese Anime and other related activities and
to attempt to provide an organisation where like-minded individuals can meet
on a regular basis to share ideas and opinions; to learn from each other; form
friendships; and above all have fun while doing so.
www.facebook.com/MurdochAnime
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Theatre Company
We are a student-run theatre company aiming to give Murdoch students (and
anyone else who might be interested!), an opportunity to get involved in Theatre
and practice the skills that they learn in their course, or if it’s not even to do with
their course, just as a creative outlet. We are aiming to provide a fun and somewhat
professional opportunity for students to be involved in theatre.
www.facebook.com/MurdochTheatreCompany
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Music Club
A club made purely for the music in you. If you have a voice that needs to be heard,
play an instrument, do funny things with you mouth and vocal chords, rap, looking
for band members or even looking to hear a classical flute player! Then this is the
place for you. Music envelopes us all. Live Music!!
www.facebook.com/groups/366499616798871
e: [email protected]
Second Chance Theatre
A theatre company that produces at least three original plays a year while also
offering practical and theoretical workshops during semesters.
www.facebook.com/secondchancetheatre
e: [email protected]
WASTV Murdoch
We are the Murdoch branch of WASTV. WASTV gives students access to a small part
of the media: empowering students to create, educate and advocate. We support
current screen students and other clubs/societies in their productions. wastv.
[email protected]
www.facebook.com/groups/477559592329153
w: www.wastv.org.au
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Murdoch Photography Club
The Murdoch Photography Club is an open group inviting everyone and anyone
who is interested in the great world of Photography. If you have years of experience
or you just enjoy capturing beautiful, interesting and engaging images with your
smart phones you will find like-minded and passionate people sharing, discussing
and heading out on trips.
www.facebook.com/murdochphotographyclub
e: [email protected]
Radio & Sound
The idea of building a club for Radio and Sound students that will allow us to form
a relationship between one-another. Also, other than building contacts the club will
offer a place to grow for like minded people that are studying Radio and Sound.
www.facebook.com/murdochradioandsound
e: [email protected]
Perth Undergraduate Choral Society
PUCS is a university choir and open to students from all WA universities and singers
from the wider community. The choir’s repertoire spans many musical styles from
classical through to choral rock. There are NO AUDITIONS to join so just come along
to one of our rehearsals, and sing with us!
http://www.facebook.com/pucs.org.au
w: www.pucs.org.au
e: [email protected]
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Education
& Training
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FIG (Feline Interest Group)
We are a Student Interest Group at Murdoch University Vet School. We love cats big
and small. We organise events and speakers to come talk about how awesome
cats are and what makes them so special.
www.facebook.com/pages/Feline-Interest-GroupFIG/571135536264063
e: [email protected]
Hack The Planet
Hackers enjoy the challenge of creatively overcoming and circumventing limitations
of systems and extending their capabilities. This is in contrast to regular users who
learn only the bare minimum. The hacker subculture emerged many decades
ago at the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and notable ‘hackers’ include the
creator of Linux Linus Torvalds, or Apple’s Steve Wozniac. ‘Hack the Planet’ is a
club for technically minded individuals to share ideas, collaborate and compete
in challenges. Hackers with diverse expertise are welcomed, such as computer
programming, networking or electronics. Note that all activities are undertaken for
purposes of challenge and illegal activities are not acceptable.
www.facebook.com/groups/485595518251050
e: [email protected]
w: hacktheplanet.club
The Homelove Project
A community of people who believe in sharing their skills with other to help people
grow.
www.facebook.com/thehomeloveproject
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Association of Veterinary Surgery
The Murdoch Association of Veterinary Surgery (MAVS) is a student run organisation
at Murdoch University that is dedicated to promote the extracurricular study and
understanding of surgery based concepts, skills, and techniques for Murdoch
veterinary students.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Association of Public Health
The aim of MAVPH is to promote awareness and further education in public
health within the veterinary profession. This may include topics such as zoonosis
in production animals and pets, food safety, epidemiology, drug residues animal
products, surveillance and quarantine procedures. We hope to demonstrate and
identify the specific roles veterinarians play in the various areas mentioned. Our
main objective is to promote interest and increase awareness of veterinary public
health in veterinary students.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Equine Interest Group
The Murdoch Equine Interest Group (Murdoch EIG) is a veterinary student initiative,
now in its 9th year, and aims to foster interest and passion for the equine veterinary
sector through furthering the theoretical and practical skills of all Murdoch Veterinary
students. Each year Murdoch Equine Interest Group hosts a series of informative
lectures, workshops and excursions to provide opportunities for students to
undertake further handling, perform important veterinary skills and techniques,
interact with industry experts and remain informed on important industry issues.
e: [email protected]
Nursing in Thailand
Ten (10) nursing students from Murdoch University have been selected to travel to
Thailand in June/July 2014 for a 3 week practicum in the community of Om Goi
(Omkoi). As a group, we are hoping to raise money to travel to Thailand and to
purchase medical supplies and supporting community development initiatives in
collaboration with the local health care services for the Thailand communities we
will be visiting.
e: [email protected]
Veterinary Business Managers Association
Hosting events throughout the teaching year to educate and inform students about
business related topics not currently covered in the Veterinary curriculum.
www.facebook.com/Murdochvbma
w: www.murdochvbma.com
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Bovine Interest Group
The Bovine Interest Group is associated with the School of Veterinary and Life
Sciences and serves to encourage and strengthen the skills of students completing
vet or animal science studies. The club focuses on the bovine and rural industry and
allows students to gain hands on experience through lectures, seminars, workshops
and networking.
www.facebook.com/groups/149496028421962
e: [email protected]
MoveIt
Murdoch Sport Science and Chiropractic Association
e: [email protected]
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Ethnic &
Multicultural
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Brazilian Student Association
Association for Brazilian Students at Murdoch University.
e: [email protected]
Chinese Students’ and Scholars’ Association
Chinese Students’& Scholars’ Association was established in 2006 within supports
of the Chinese Embassy, it is also approved by the Guild of Murdoch University. Our
members are mainly consisted of Chinese students who are studying at Murdoch
University， however any person who concerns and supports our organization
will also be welcomed as members. The object of our organisation is to rally
Chinese students and scholars, to be family and to be improved. Moreover, as a
representative of Chinese overseas students， we aim to associate with foreign
students and build good relationship.
www.facebook.com/CSSAWA
e: [email protected]
Lankan Youth Society
A Sri Lankan student society that strives to give back to the community, we organize
social fund raisers and student based events that aim to promote a young united Sri
Lankan society and serve as a platform to promote Sri Lankan culture to the wider
Western Australian community.
www.facebook.com/lankanyouthsociety
w: https://twitter.com/Lankanyouth
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Bhutanese Club
To be part of multi culture Society in Murdoch University
e: [email protected]
Thai Association Club
Express different sides of Thailand. To make other Thai students more welcome and
get to know each other easily.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Indian Association
Murdoch Indian Association (MIA) desires to bring together Indian students
through social events and activities. This includes events such as Meet and Greet
dinner and/or Multicultural day every semester which provides members with an
opportunity to dress up in beautiful traditional attire and share our culture with the
guests which comprises Indian food give-aways as well as Henna art.
In 2014, we hope to achieve further heights by incorporating more events such as
movie nights, lunch or dinner gatherings, bbqs etc. As always being fewer members
active, we require more of us to participate and bring out suggestions regarding
holding these types of programs/activities for ourselves
e: [email protected]
[email protected]
Murdoch Malaysian Association
A club to unite all Malaysians in Murdoch as well as promoting Malaysian culture to
the non-Malaysian students.
https://www.facebook.com/MurdochMalaysianAssociation
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Persian Community
This club is for everyone who speak Farsi or who like to learn Persian language or
fan of Persian culture or who originally from Iran. All club members can associate
and communicate to share their information, feeling and Persian culture.
www.facebook.com/MurdochPersianCommunity
e: [email protected]
Vietnamese International Student Association in Murdoch
University (VISAM)
Vietnamese International Students Association In Murdoch (VISAM) is a multicultural
group for students learning, sharing, and participating in social, cultural and
academic activities in Murdoch. VISAM participates to enrich Vietnamese culture,
promotes the strengthening of the relationships, and support a network for students
at all levels of Vietnamese studies.
www.facebook.com/groups/113722408813216
e: [email protected]
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The Singapore Link
The Singapore Link (TSL) is a Singaporean Student Association at Murdoch University
in Perth, Western Australia - providing friendship and mutual support- making
university life at Murdoch easier. We’re not a Singaporeans-only club, as we aim to
spread awareness of Singapore’s multicultural identity to all nationalities.
www.facebook.com/TheSingaporeLink
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Indonesian Students Association
This organization is a platform of gathering and communication for indonesian
students who will be studying, are studying, or have studied at Murdoch University
www.facebook.com/groups/murdochindonesianstudents
w: muisamurdoch.wordpress.com
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Portuguese Club
Murdoch University Portuguese Club helps to promote Portuguese Culture to a
wider and broader community. Portuguese and Non-Portuguese students and staff
can gather to learn more about Portuguese culture and language.
e: [email protected]
The Initiative
Where people come together, to achieve more than what anyone can do alone...
www.facebook.com/theintiative
e: [email protected]
Where’s the Food, Dude?!
Want to make the perfect chicken curry? Want to know more about cooking on
a budget? Bring out your INNER CHEF! This is a chance to taste different cuisines
in a fun & friendly environment with other food lovers. A club just for food, by the
foodies!
www.facebook.com/wheresthefooddude
e: [email protected]
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Political &
Current Affairs
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International Youth and Students for Social Equality
The youth movement of the International Committee of the Fourth International
and the Socialist Equality Party and is active around the world. It is dedicated to the
political education and organisation of young people to fight for the program of
world socialist revolution. Students and youth must turn to the working class and
politcally fight for its independent mobilisation to establish workers governments
that will carry out the socialist transformation of world economy.
e: [email protected]
Refugee Rights Action Network RRAN
The Refugee Rights Action Network (RRAN) Murdoch is a campus based group
committed to campaigning against the government policy of mandatory detention
of asylum seekers and campaigning for the humane and just treatment of asylum
seekers.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Labor Club
Murdoch Labor Club is a new, progressive voice for students at Murdoch University.
If you want to fight for fairness and equality on campus, and in your community, join
us and find out how.
www.facebook.com/MurdochLaborClub
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Greens
Murdoch Greens are an on-campus group that aims to promote awareness of
social justice, environmental sustainability, peace/non-violence and participatory
democracy. Come and join like-minded people for social events and to help
campaign for a better society. You do not need to be a member of the Greens party
to join.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Liberal Club
The Murdoch Liberal club is an opportunity for like-minded Liberals to join together
and discuss policies and other topics. It is the opportunity to meet other Liberals
from other universities in Western Australia and across the country. Not only do you
meet students, but also other generations and Politicians at events held by Liberals
around the State. Don’t hesitate to join in, get to know people at Murdoch, the State
and Australia, and express your opinions on current events (even past ones) and
contribute to other ideas for the future of Australia.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Debating Club
The Murdoch Debating Club provides a platform for individuals to engage in friendly
debates with topics that range from serious and controversial to just plain ridiculous.
The Murdoch Debating Club is aimed at increasing awareness of current world
issues as well as developing members’ argumentative skills. Members also have
the opportunity to represent Murdoch University in national tournaments in other
states. From the novice to the seasoned debaters - all are welcomed in the Murdoch
Debating Club.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Christian Union
We are MURDOCH students. We are CHRISTIANS. We are UNITED in Christ. We’re
a Guild club (not a church). We are Christian students from churches all over
Perth, meeting together on campus during some of the gaps in our timetables, to
encourage each other, to stay strong as Christians, and to speak to other students
about Jesus. We know that getting together with other Christians while we’re at uni
is fantastic! Come and join us!
Check out our web site and please contact us by email or in person on Festival Day
or on Thursdays at our stall in front of the Library.
www.facebook.com/groups/murdochCU
w: [email protected]
www.mcu.org.au
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Religious &
Spiritual
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Disciples on Campus
Bible Study Club that meets once a week.
e: [email protected]
Islam Dawah Community @ Murdoch University
The purpose of Islam Dawah Community @ Murdoch University is to educate and
invite students to Islam accourding to the teachings of Ahlu sunnah wal-jammah.
Muslim students are encouraged to be involved in the Dawah activities. Contact Bro.
Salahuddin; 0450192372.
e: [email protected]
Latter Day Saints Student Association
Latter-Day Saints Student Association (LDSSA) is a recently organized club that exists
to serve the friends and members of The Church Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
who are a part of the Murdoch university . The club, through its activities, will help
students foster friendships and promote faith.
e: [email protected]
MAC - Make A Connection
Based in Murdoch University, we are a Christian fellowship group, dedicated to
making a connection with those around us. Everyone is welcome! Join us every
Wednesday night at the Worship centre on campus, from 6:30pm - 8pm for good
food, great friends and an awesome experience as we explore the Bible together!
Come and join us in our activities outside of uni and in our study breaks.
www.facebook.com/letsmac
e: [email protected]
Revolution Society
The Revolution Society is a group of young adults dedicated to impacting the lives of
the students at Murdoch University by displaying the love of Jesus in practical ways.
It is our hearts desire that people will feel accepted and loved regardless of their
belief system or cultural background - You don’t have to believe to belong!
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Atheist and Agnostic Student Society
Creating a community for Atheist and Agnostic Students
www.facebook.com/groups/Murdoch.Atheist.Agnostic
e: [email protected]
Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF)
Overseas Christian Fellowship (OCF) Australia is a student-led and student-run,
para-church organisation that reaches out to international students, building them
up as disciples of Christ, and sending them back to their home countries as disciple
makers. OCF Australia is non-denominational and comprises 19 active centres in
various Australian university campuses.
www.facebook.com/groups/181645001946812
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Be with Buddha Society
Registered and affiliated with the university’s Student Guild, Be With Buddha
Society has been set up for students and staff to enable everyone to learn about
the Buddha’s teaching of a Bliss Culture for humanity. We humans are pivotal to
our world because we have the power to significantly affect not only ourselves but
the state of the world we live in. So, it is important that we learn how to embrace
an enlightened way of life and live each day of our lives with clarity, wisdom,
compassion and right actions. Thus we become our own masters in creating
meaningful lives, attaining inner liberation and finding true happiness and peace
within, and hence creating a blissful world for all.
e: [email protected]
w: www.buddhistbliss.org.au/bbs.html
Murdoch University Muslim Students Association
We are student body set up to represent the muslim population at murdoch through
a range of social and religious events.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Christians Peel
We look to explore who God is and what he means to our every day lives
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Mindfulness Group
The Murdoch Mindfulness Group provides opportunities for its members to come
together to learn and practice Mindfulness. Mindfulness is a very useful practice
for relaxing the body and calming the mind. It is great for stress management and
really effective in managing other challenging emotions such as anxiety and anger.
The Murdoch Mindfulness Group is a great way for like minded people, who are
interested in living more consciously, to come together and socialise.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Baha’i Society
The Murdoch University Baha’i Society (“MUBS”) welcomes students of diverse
cultures, religions and backgrounds. The Baha’i Faith is as world religion and
believes that the current social and spiritual Teachings of Baha’i’u’llah will allow
every individual of differing capacities to serve mankind and one day, bring about
unity. These Teachings include: Oneness of Humanity, Equality Between Men and
Women, Universal Education, Removal of All Prejudice, Harmony Between Science
and Religion and Independent Investigation of the Truth.
www.facebook.com/groups/201490739920736
w: www.bahai.org.au
e: [email protected]
Passion
Murdoch Passion is a campus ministry of Zion Praise Harvest. We are focused and
committed on sharing God’s love and the experience of knowing Jesus among the
campus community. We provide support to Christian and non-Christian by sharing
God’s love and also meeting the needs of the people in many practical ways.
Our vision is to invest in people to build the church, equipping them with biblical
principles and values to fulfil the great commission.
www.facebook.com/groups/murpassion
e: [email protected]
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Sporting &
Recreation
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MDU Basketball Team
Murdoch’s division 1 basketball team
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Beach Volleyball
We are the members from the Mens, Womens & Mixed Beach Volleyball teams
representing Murdoch University. We compete at events including the Tertiary Sports
of Western Australia and at the Australian University Games.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Chess Association
Chess Club for Murdoch University students. All skill levels from beginners to grand
masters are welcome. Anyone that enjoys playing chess, is interested in learning
how to play chess, is bored and looking for something to do, or wants to ruminate
on the meaning of life please feel free to email me or take a look at the Facebook
page and come join us!
www.facebook.com/MurdochChess
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Health and Fitness Club
The Murdoch health and fitness club exists to unite like-minded people of all fitness
levels through the use of fun social events. We aim to represent Murdoch at various
events including Western Mudd Rush and City to Surf. MHFC is not about being fit,
but getting fitter, making friends and having fun! If that sounds like you join us!
www.facebook.com/murdochhnf
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Tennis Club
Part of the sports society, this is for people who want to make a tennis team to
play socially, vs. other universities and go to UNI GAMES! Anyone from complete
beginners to experts, we want you to join our team!
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Mandrakes
We are the official Murdoch quidditch team! We practice every Wednesday evening
during semester from 5.30pm at the soccer field below Bush Court. We are always
looking for new players, so be sure to come along if you’re interested. The Perth
Easter Fantasy Quidditch Tournament will be held at Murdoch again this year, with
players coming from all over the country to compete - and you can be a part of it!
Visit our Facebook page for more details and up to date information about practice
and upcoming events.
www.facebook.com/murdochquidditch
w: www.weebly.com/waquidditch
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Mens AFL
Murdoch Mens Australian Rules Football team is a sporting club which will represent
Murdoch University at the TISCWA AFL tournament and ultimately at the Australian
University Games in Sydney. A successful club which has won Bronze at the
Australian University Games in 2011 and 2013, as well as winning the Team of Year
at the Murdoch Sports Awards Ball in respective years.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Self Defence Group
We provide free self defence classes for Murdoch students.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Squash
Murdoch Squash is a club for students by students aimed at engaging different
students from all types of schools through playing social games of squash. It is not
a competitive club, but focus’ on building relationships amongst the student body
by playing games of squash despite what skill level students may be at. Whether
students are looking for a sport to join or just an opportunity to meet with other
students, Murdoch squash will provide the facility to allow these to occur.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch Touch Rugby
Murdoch TSWA and AUGS touch football team 2014
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Ultimate Club Inc.
Murdoch Ultimate Club is a lively and social group who love having fun while
playing Ultimate Frisbee. We meet each Monday for a casual game and are always
excited to see and teach new faces the awesomeness of the game. If you are
looking for the perfect outlet to release the stress of study and assignments then
come and join us. Plus each year we strive to go to University Games and this year
is no exception!
www.facebook.com/MurdochUltimate
w: http://murdoch.waultimate.com
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Badminton Club
The Murdoch University Badminton Club is a student and volunteer-run social
badminton club based on campus. The club runs weekly badminton sessions for
both students and non-students. Players of all levels are welcome to join in regular
and fun games of the world’s fastest racket sport! Weekly sessions take place in the
school gym on Wednesday at 7pm to 930 pm and on Saturday at 11am to 2pm.
www.facebook.com/groups/342258320002
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Cheerleaders
The Murdoch Vikings, is a team of talented and dedicated athletes who represent
Murdoch University at a number of regional, state and national Competitive
Cheerleading competitions around Australia throughout the year.
www.facebook.com/MurdochUniCheerleaders
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch University Divers Club
Join Us! Meet new people that share your passion, and see some of the great
diving that W.A has on offer. Becoming a member is easy and affordable and we
cater to all experience (or no experience!) levels. Benefits include: bargain rates
on equipment hire, social events, organised dives, trips away, boat dives with our
friends at Underwater Explorers Club.
www.facebook.com/murdochdivers
w: www.mud.org.au
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Kendo Club
Murdoch University Kendo Club (MUKC) was founded by Chris Graham-sensei in
March 1997. The club is actively involved in state and national competitions, such
as the Australian Kendo Championships and Australian University Games. Kendo,
meaning “The way of the sword”, is a Japanese martial art based on traditional
swordsmanship/fencing which is practiced today by millions of people around the
world.
www.facebook.com/groups/MurdochKendo
w: www.murdochkendo.com
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Rugby 7s
The Murdoch University rugby 7s team for 2014
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Women’s AFL
This year Murdoch University Womens AFL team is aiming to become bigger,
stronger and funner! Enthusiastic women, welcoming anyone and everyone to join
us in our journey. A great escape for those interested in AFL, seeking an escape
from Uni life, looking for fun and/or an outlet. This year we aim to go the 2014
University Games to show the other University’s how improvements from previous
years.
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch University Women’s Soccer
The Murdoch University Women’s Soccer team have been together for more
than 4 years and are a completely self-funded and self-run team. Our focus is to
develop friendships and skills both on and off the field in an awesome university
atmosphere. We believe soccer should be enjoyed by everyone no matter what level
of experience you have and therefore welcome all girls interested in playing for us.
We train twice a week, every week from February through till November, and play
both state and national competitions.
www.facebook.com/MurdochUniversityWomensSoccer
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Vikings Black
A group of Murdoch University student cheerleaders
e: [email protected]
Murdoch Women’s Softball
This is a women’s softball team that will have training down at the oval at least
once a week (Thursdays 5 - 6:30pm) and will be going to Uni Games this year and
hopefully every year onwards! Welcoming to anyone keen to have fun!
www.facebook.com/groups/murdochunisoftball
e: [email protected]
Peel Parents club
A group of Peel Murdoch parents who get together with their children to socialise so
they can forget about the stress of university.
e: [email protected]
Uni Friends
Just a bunch of Nursing Students at peel campus getting together to have some fun.
Camping, day trips, movies etc.. and of course study sessions
e: [email protected]
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SimpliFixed
SimpliFIXED (cycling crew)
Simply a group of fixed gear riders rolling around Murdoch, Perth Australia.
We take no gears because we love the direct energy transfer from muscles -> gears
-> speed.
A fixed-gear bicycle (fixie) is a bicycle that has no freewheel mechanism. The
freewheel was developed early in the history of bicycle design but the fixed-gear
bicycle remained the standard track racing design. More recently the ‘fixie’ has
become a popular alternative among mainly urban cyclists, offering the advantages
of simplicity compared with the standard multi-geared bicycle. Night time Day time
we roll all the time. Other bikers are welcome too.
www.facebook.com/Simplifixed
e: [email protected]
SOMMA- Murdoch Martial Arts Society
For all lovers of martial arts culture. Group training sessions are held every week,
and allow for members of diverse martial arts background to connect. In addition
to physical training, our club also promotes the cultural and spiritual aspects of
martial arts, such as brief explorations into history, meditation, religious origins and
current social impacts. In short, we’re not just about working up a sweat. Do you
enjoy making/starring in films? We make martial arts movies regularly, showcasing
everyone’s strengths and good vibes. Definitely join if you like keeping fit, meeting
fellow martial artists, engaging in martial arts culture or honing the Mind/Body/
Spirit!
www.facebook.com/groups/murdochmartialarts
e: [email protected]
Ving Tsun Club
Self-defence, fitness, self-esteem, anyone welcome to join.
e: [email protected]
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Guild
Associations,
Collectives &
Groups
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METIOR Writers Group
METIOR is the student magazine of Murdoch University Guild of Students. Are you
a writer? Poet? Photographer? Artist? Media, Science, Philosophy student? Have an
opinion? We want to hear it!
www.facebook.com/metiormagazine
e: [email protected]
w: www.the-guild.com.au/metior
Mandurah Students Association
An association to support students studying at the Murdoch Mandurah campus.
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Access Collective
The Access Collective is responsible for providing a voice for students with a
disability. The Access Collective has a Facebook group search for “Murdoch Access
Collective” all students registered with Equity are welcome to join the group.
Search ‘Murdoch Access Collective
e: [email protected]
WA Cross Campus Queer Network
CCQN is a collective of students from University campuses across WA which works
together to provide representation, advocacy, support and activism for gay, lesbian,
bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and questioning students.
We meet regularly for a wide variety of events and activities that are open to
anyone.
Search ‘Cross Campus Queer Network’
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Women’s Collective
The Women’s Collective aims to create a safe space for all kinds of women to work
collaboratively with other collectives, to improve the rights of women and their
liberation.
Search ‘Murdoch University Women’s Collective’
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch International Student Association (MISA)
MISA exists to act as the voice of all international students at Murdoch. The
Committee Members work tirelessly to ensure that your interests are adequately
represented at the university. This can include ensuring that you are settling and
adjusting well in Perth, but also in liaising with parties on and off campus to ensure
that the quality of education you receive and pay good money for is of a high
standard.
We also support the numerous international clubs on campus, and we can help put
you in touch with them!
It is of course, not just all work! MISA also gets involved in a number of fun campus
activities throughout the year, including Multicultural Day (which you will hear of
soon enough!) to make your life here just a little bit more exciting!
MISA is always on the lookout for passionate individuals to join our Executive
Committee! If you think you have the drive and motivation to be a representative for
international students, get in touch!
Search ‘MISA’
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Postgraduate Student Association
(MUPSA)
MUPSA is a student body, now part of the Student Guild, which oversees all
postgraduate student interests, from advocacy and advice to networking and
events.
Our calendar of events for this year has been greatly expanded! Check out the diary
and keep an eye out for our emails and posters, this year we will have something
for everyone!
We are always looking for more students interested in being a part of MUPSA.
Please contact us if you wish to help out in anything from occasional volunteering all
the way to executive committee membership.
www.facebook.com/murdoch.MUPSA
e: [email protected]
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Murdoch University Queer Collective
The Queer Collective is a group of students and allies both on and off campus who
meet regularly for numerous activities such as movie nights, quiz nights, picnics,
sundowners and political actions.
The Collective also gets involved with Queer Departments at the other Universities
both social and politically through its membership with the Cross Campus Queer
Network(CCQN).
The Queer Collective is not only an incredibly social and active group which involves
people from all realms of gender and sexuality, but provides a valuable support
network if you ever need it.
The Queer Collective is a great way to meet fellow students and even get help on
any concerns you may have as a Queer/LGBTI* student at Murdoch.
The Queer Collective also has a Queer/LGTBI* safe space called the Queer Room
(AMEN 2.035) where Queer/LGBTI* students can hang between classes.
Search ‘Murdoch Queer Collecticve and Community’
e: [email protected]
Murdoch University Sustainability Team (MUST)
The Sustainability Collective trying to make campus more green, clean and
awesome. We’ve got a nice head start here with solar panels on the library roof,
recycling bins around campus, and some passionate people in the University admin
- but we need more student voices asking for more. We are involved in getting a
community garden going, and would like to make this a plastic water bottle-free
campus.
To achieve such goals, we need numbers - we need the uni to go ‘whoa, the
student population is totally behind this’. We need YOU to join US. Come along and
revitalise this Collective and through it, the entire campus.
Bring your own projects, ideas, friends and food along!
e: [email protected]
Rural, Remote & Interstate Students Network
The Rural, Remote and Interstate Students Network is here to help students who
have left their support networks behind to study.
e: [email protected]
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How do I apply for a grant?
Step One: Jump online to www.the-guild.com.au and click on the “Clubs and Events” tab.
Step Two: Select “Club Grants” from the left-hand menu, and read through all the information provided.
Step Three: Download the “Application Doc”.
Step Four: Complete this document as accurately as possible. The more infor-
mation you provide on your application form, the greater your chances of approval.
You will need to do your homework on costing and quotes as we will only give you
the money that you ask for eg: If you write Club banner $150 and when you apply
for your reimbursement you write $300, The Guild will only reimburse you up to
the initial $150 you applied for. If you choose to purchase stationary instead of the
banner, DO NOT assume The Guild will reimburse you. The item you stipulated on
your application is the item you are to purchase unless you get prior permission
from The Guild.
Step Five: Submit your application online by clicking the “Club Grant Application Form”. You will need to attach your completed “Application Doc” from Step Four.
Step Six: Sit back and enjoy a cup of tea. Your grant application will be processed shortly by a select committee. The Clubs Officer will be in touch and inform you of
your outcome. You can expect to hear from The Guild within two weeks!
What can I use my grant for?
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Promotional materials
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Club shirts/uniforms
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Hall hire for events
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Food for club meetings eg: AGM
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Tools and equipment directly related to your Club
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Interstate tournaments
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Something else? Just come and chat with us at The Guild
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How do I get my money back?
Step One: Jump online to www.the-guild.com.au and click on the “Clubs and Events” tab.
Step Two: Select “Club Grants” from the left-hand menu, and download the “Grant Refund Doc.”
Step Three: Complete the document by adding the ACTUAL COST to the spread sheet. For example:
Step Four: Make sure you have filled in your bank and Club details. Print the form and sign at the bottom.
Step Five: Submit the form in person, along with ALL ORIGINAL RECEIPTS to the Clubs and Events Development Officer . You will find her at The Guild.
Step Six: Provided that all details are correct, your receipts are accounted for and your expenditure matches what you purposed to purchase, your reimbursement will
be processed within a week.
What cant I use my grant for?
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Paying for BBQs
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Alcohol
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Hosting off campus activities that do not include Murdoch Students
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Non-related Club purchases
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eg: a tourism club could not purchase video games
Something else? Just come and chat with us at The Guild
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What benefits does my club get from The Guild?
Clubs Room
A room is located in the Amenities Courtyard for clubs to hang out in.
Club lockers
Lockers are available at no cost to clubs. Must provide own padlock and see Clubs
Officer.
Event Listings
Having an event? Get it listed on The Guild’s website (under ‘Managing a Club’ tab).
Cheap printing and photocopying!
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50 free black and white copies a semester
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A4/A3 black and white 5¢
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A4 colour 8¢
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A3 colour 12¢
Please note that all printable files must be a jpeg or pdf.
Posters
Now that your posters are printed; take them to The Guild bookshop and get them
stamped. Now you can stick them up in the club’s notice boards located around
Bush Court.
Hire projectors and portable PAs
Talk to the Clubs Officer and you can borrow the equipment from IT for free!
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Room Hire
Book rooms for free on campus. Just drop me an email stating the purposed date,
time and number of people attending. Then we can take it from there!
[email protected]
Market Daze Stalls
For more club exposure register for Market Daze (via web site), it’s free!
Funding
Apply for club grants up to the value of $1000. More information on the web site.
BBQ fundraising opportunities
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Convenient fundraising BBQ packs
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Borrow Eskys from The Guild
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Sell soft drinks make more money
General help and advice
Come chat to me because lets face it, I’m awesome!
Alana Fluit
Clubs and Events Development Officer
[email protected]
For more info:
www.the-guild.com.au
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Notes
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