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The Victorian Government announced a state-wide lockdown from 1.00pm Saturday 21 August until 11:59pm Thursday 2 September.

As a result, our campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland and the Wimmera will be closed until Friday 3 September.

All staff and students without an authorised work or higher education permit issued by the University must work from home. All classes will return to remote learning until restrictions are eased.

Some practical activities for TAFE and higher education will continue on campus, in line with government restrictions. Staff and students will be contacted directly by their supervisor if applicable to them.

Supervisors can contact Human Resources to check to see if a particular staff member’s position is deemed an authorised position/worker to obtain an authorised work permit. All worker permits must be signed by the Director Human Resources via hr@federation.edu.au or call 03 5327 6300. Eligible students should contact WIL@federation.edu.au.

Brisbane Campus remains open and is unaffected by these Victorian restrictions.

Updates via email, web and social media. Student support and services are still available over the phone and online if you need it. A range of Health and wellbeing resources are available online for staff.

Check the following government websites for changes and alerts at www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au or www.covid19.qld.gov.au