Parkville Postgraduate Association

The Parkville Postgraduate Association (PPA) is the representative body for postgraduate students at Monash University's Parkville campus. They play a diverse and multi-faceted role in all aspects of academic, cultural and social student life. As well as organising a multitude of social events, they provide a means of representation for postgraduate students on the Parkville campus.

Contact Us

If you want to get involved or find out more information about PPA functions, or if you have any issues/queries, please don't hesitate to contact one of your representatives or contact us through:

• Email: mga-ppa@monash.edu
• Facebook: @ParkvillePostgradAssociation
• Instagram: @ppa_monash
• Twitter: @PharmPostgrads
• This link for any anonymous suggestion and comments

2020 PPA committee

PPA facilities

As a postgraduate student, you are able to access the PPA room (student ID card required). If you can’t get access, either email Elizabeth Stock or see Michael in security. The PPA room has a range of facilities you can use:

• Couches and table area
• TV and DVD player
• Speaker dock for iPhone and iPod
• Plugs
• Board games
• Arcade table with hundreds of classic Arcade games
• Kitchenette – access to hot water boiler, tea and coffee, microwave, sandwich press, fridge and freezer
• Telephone

PPA mentoring program

Our mentoring program is aimed at providing a sense of belonging within the university research culture and build a stronger link between the research students and staff. The program aims to establish a mutually beneficial support system that empowers both the mentee and the mentor.

Interested? Read more about the program or apply to be a mentor or mentee.

Parkville PhD Life Hacks

Suggested Links

• The MGA Advocacy Service provides guidance and support on any candidature related issue, whether academic or administrative.
• Public Transport Victoria
• Monash connect
• Accommodation: on-campus accommodation is not available at the Parkville campus. Melbourne University residential colleges reserve some places for Monash Parkville students. Monash Residential Services can help you to find a private rental nearby. If you're an international student, we can help you find short-term accommodation when you first arrive in Australia. Well-known real estate websites such as http://www.domain.com.au/ or http://www.realestate.com.au/rent are also useful.
• Health and wellbeing
• Monash Doctoral Program
• Emergency and security
  • Emergencies on any campus, call 9905 3333 or just dial 333 from a Monash phone
  • General security enquiries on any campus, call 9902 7777 or just dial 27777 from a Monash phone
  • For urgent police, fire or ambulance help, call 000
• eSolutions
• Monash Postgraduate Association Website

Social calendar