Staying connected

Guides to accessing IT systems, collaborative tools and staying connected wherever you are working.

Connecting from home

See the eSolutions staff remote access page to find out how to access key University systems and tools.
- Quick reference guide
  - A quick guide to help staff connect and access Monash University IT systems whilst working remotely
- Staff remote access guide
  - Multi-factor authentication
  - Monash VPN
  - MoVE
  - Zoom
  - Telephone extension mobility
  - Cisco softphone
  - Installing software
- Essential links for staff
Check out the eSolutions self help site.
Or contact eSolutions
- Email: servicedesk@monash.edu
- Phone: (03) 9905 1777 (Mon to Fri: 8am – 6pm)

Collaborative tools and resources

Google Apps / G Suite
Are you making the most of these apps to say connected?
- Contacts and Groups
- Google Drive
- Docs, Sheets, Slides and Forms
- Hangouts
Have you got questions about Google Apps - Ask the Workplace Group
Learn how to access Microsoft Office 365 - A suite of programs for free-form information gathering and multi-user collaboration.
Learn how to install and access Zoom
Learn about scheduling and all the features you can use within your Zoom meetings
Learn more about broadcasting your forums and lectures by video conferencing and video teaching
Successful hybrid meetings include remote attendees & in-room attendees considering each other's experience. See these guidelines to assist this process, including:
- all engage actively in the meeting
- provide verbal cues for remote attendees
- avoid having side conversations in-room
Find available video conferencing enabled spaces by location and faculty
- Meeting spaces
- Learning spaces
Workplace is a great place to connect with your colleagues and keep up to date on developments across the University.
Have you got questions about using Workplace - Ask the Workplace Group
Some useful Workplace groups:
- Monash University Announcements
- Everyone at Monash
- Monash Wellbeing
- Parents of Monash
- Google workspace knowledge and training
- Monash at Home
The Managed device catalogue lists all hardware devices available for staff to order for their department. Browse through laptops, monitors, smartphones, desktops, docking stations and mobile hotspots.

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Staying connected

Connecting from home

Collaborative tools and resources