Your Hall

Borrowing items

We have equipment you can borrow at the Administration Office.

• Trolleys
• Shopping Trolleys
• Bug Spray
• Weighing scales
• Various sporting equipment

To borrow an item please bring your Student ID card with you!

Lake/Creek Areas

The Clayton Halls of Residence and the South East Flats are fortunate to have a lake and grasslands in close proximity, and the Gillies Hall Creek area at Peninsula campus. Misuse of these features can present problems and residents are reminded that:

• the lake/creek is extremely shallow and muddy at its edges;
• the bottom of the lake has rocks scattered throughout it;
• the water drains from surrounding roads and may contain toxic matter;
• swimming and water sports are not permitted;
• no one should enter the lake/creek.

Laundry Facilities

Monash Residential Services provides free laundry facilities, including automatic washing machines, clothes dryers, irons and ironing boards intended for residents’ use.

Residents are reminded to ensure that dryer filters are cleaned on a regular basis and to ensure correct washing powder is used in washing machines.

Clothes airers or pull out lines have been provided in each resident’s room for drying of clothing. It is not permitted to hang clothing from balconies, windows or any other make-shift clothesline.

For safety reasons, residents are also advised that placement of clothing on, or touching, heaters is to be avoided.

Washing machines
All washing machines are front loading. Please make sure that you only use front loading detergents. The detergent packaging will state if it is for front loading machines.

Clothes dryers
Before you put your clothes in the dryer, make sure that the clothes have been spun in the washing machine and are not fully soaked with water. Putting soaking wet clothes in the dryers will cause mechanical problems and stop them from working.

Leaving Personal Items in Communal Bathrooms

Prior to leaving the communal bathrooms please ensure that all your personal belongings are removed from the shower recess, hand basins and the general bathroom area. Monash Residential Services cleaning and domestic personnel have been instructed as part of their job requirements to dispose of any items left in bathrooms, shower  recesses, hand basins, toilets, etc. Items left in the public bathrooms look unsightly and, in certain instances, can be a health and safety hazard.

To ensure that you have access to clean and sanitised bathrooms, shower recesses, toilets, basins, etc., do not leave personal belongings in the public areas.

Littering

The University is proud of the grounds and physical infrastructure of MRS. In order to maintain this attractive environment, littering is not acceptable (this includes not disposing of cigarette butts on the ground in the designated smoking areas).

Furthermore, please assist in supporting the environment by reminding guests not to litter. Your cooperation in this regard is expected and appreciated.

Residential Advisors

Students acting as Residential Advisors (RAs) are an integral part of the Monash Residential Services (MRS) community and make up part of the Residential Support Team within a particular residence.

The Resident Advisors are a central part of the MRS experience – and first and foremost they are residents, just like you! Resident Advisors are your first point of contact for any query. They are there to make sure every resident has the opportunity to engage in the on-campus residential experience.

Recycling & waste disposal

There are bins placed throughout each of the residential halls. Please explore to familiarise yourself with the location of the bins.
All bins either have a Red or Yellow sticker to identify them.

• Red is for General Rubbish 
• Yellow is for Recycling
• Specific small scale recycling bin such as batteries, bottle tops, ink cartridges etc. can be found in the Hall café.

Please be respectful of the bin areas and dispose of appropriate items or rubbish in the correct bin.

Monash Residential Services follows the guidelines provided by Monash University for all items that are recycled.

We encourage residents to actively participate in sustainability initiatives, education programs and events to become aware of how their day-to-day actions may impact our natural environment.

Please see information on environment and sustainability at MRS including details on:

• Composting
• Mixed recycling and landfill
• eWaste
• Used cooking oil

Resident Gardens

Each residence has its own community garden. These gardens are maintained by MRS on behalf of the halls, and residents can access the gardens for fresh seasonal produce.

Roofs & Service Areas

No resident is allowed onto any roof anywhere within Monash Residential Services. Other ‘no go’ places include plant rooms, electrical switchboards or similar service installations. Any breach of this may result in immediate eviction and disciplinary measures.

Smoke Control Doors

Smoke control doors must be kept closed at all times. The smoke control doors have been installed to prevent smoke travelling throughout the building. It is for your own safety that the doors are left in a closed position. If you remove the door closer from your room door you may be charged for it to be installed again.

Storage

Storage facilities are not available and residents are unable to store their personal belongings over the summer period. This also includes bicycles.

Theatre

MRS has its own auditorium on campus at Clayton (58 College Way) seating approximately 180 persons. The theatre is equipped with surround sound, DVD, Foxtel, video, spotlights, etc. and can be used for video and TV nights, chorales, productions, ensembles, seminars, etc. Please contact the Administration Office if you wish to book this space. Charges will apply.

Vending Machines

All vending machines throughout the Halls are operated by independent contractors. To report maintenance or issues contact the number listed on the machine.

Wading Pools

Wading/paddling pools are not permitted in or around the MRS environs.