While the DFAT Smartraveller advisories are the primary guide for determining restricted travel locations, Monash University can restrict Monash-affiliated travel to other destinations it deems unsafe, or set further requirements in order to travel to other restricted locations.
Restricted travel
If you wish to request to travel to a restricted location (usually DFAT level 3 or level 4), you may be eligible to complete a "Student Petition to Travel to a Restricted Location". Contact your International Education Coordinator to determine if you are eligible to complete the petition.
For staff planning student group travel (study tours, field trips) to a restricted location, please contact the Project Manager, Learning Abroad (Risk and Safety). Staff will require permission from the Deputy-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) by submitting a request to the Program Risk Assessment Panel.
The Program Risk Assessment Panel was formed in 2020 in response to the dynamic global situation in order to evaluate international programs and support them to proceed safely and with institutional support. It is comprised of staff members from the following Monash areas:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement)
- Global Security and Crisis Response
- Insurance Services
- Risk and Compliance Unit
- Prato Centre
- Office of the General Counsel
Requests to review travel to a restricted location should be made at least six (6) weeks prior to the program start date.
Note: Where travel has been approved by the Panel, at any time prior to or during travel, the DVC (GE) or Panel can recommend to reassess or reverse the travel permission when health or safety concerns emerge shortly before a program begins or while it is in progress.
For independent staff travel (e.g. research, conferences, business development etc.), contact Director, Global Security and Crisis Response.