Benefits of Gippsland Residential

The latest Survey shows that our residents feel we offer value for money

It is sometimes difficult to answer the question "Why should I (or my child) live on-campus?" MRS has prepared a promotional DVD "More than just a room" to answer some of those questions [see http://www.mrs.monash.edu.au/]. Whilst the DVD focuses on the pastoral, social and academic support offered by MRS, it does not provide adequate details on the operational and financial benefits of living on-campus.

Rental costs coupled with additional daily/weekly living costs are very important items to consider when weighing up housing options. It would be difficult to undertake an accurate comparison of the rents charged by MRS and those charged by the various off-campus housing providers without a better understanding of what the MRS rent includes. The following dot points have been prepared to assist you in your decision.

Before you make a decision as to where you might live, I encourage you to watch the MRS promotional DVD and consider the following dot points, as I believe they demonstrate the clear advantages associated with living on-campus.

Vladimir A Prpich
Director
Monash Residential Services

In the year 2009, our residents can look forward to the following benefits:

NO requirement for an up front payment of a month's rental if you commence your residency from the defined period.
NO requirement for an up front payment of a month's rental as bond.
Free access to a wide range of residential support programs and to participation in a range of social events.
Free access to meals during social events.
Convenience of access - Only a 2 min walk away to class rooms, library and other facilities of the campus.
NO additional charges for electricity, water or gas.
ALL residents have direct access to computer connection points within their own private bedrooms. There is an annual charge for the computer connection points.
24 hour access to the University computer network.*
24 hour access to the Residential computer network.*
24 hour access to E-MAIL.*
24 hour access to the world academic computer networks through the 'Internet'.*
24 hour access to the World Wide Web.*
ALL residents have direct access to telephone connection points within their own private bedrooms. There is an annual charge for telephone connection points.
Free 'internal' telephone calls within Gippsland Residential.
Free 'internal' telephone calls to the Berwick, Caulfield, Clayton, Gippsland, Parkville and Peninsula campuses, provided they are made via the 'internal' relevant campus extension.
Free use of laundry facilities which includes washing machines, dryers and irons.
Free use of and access to Irons, Iron boards, vacuum cleaners and cleaning supplies in Units.
Free use and access to television, Austar (West Recreation Hall), video/dvd and stereo sound systems.
Free use of and access to Billiard tables and table tennis tables in Recreation Halls
Free access to tennis and basketball courts in West residences.
Free use of and access to BBQ facilities located in South and West Units.
Access to 9 hole golf course on campus at student rates.
Access to leisure centre, with student rate access to gym, pool, squash and netball courts.
Free use and access to substantial and modern self-catering facilities.
Free access to a wide range of residential support programs.
Free access to and participation in a range of social events.
Free regular dinners held each semester.
Free car parking on all residential grounds.
Free use and access to the university security escort service.
Gippsland Residential grounds are patrolled by security personnel 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
To prevent unauthorised entry buildings are locked at all times.
Gippsland Residential has a residential support team in place who are there to maintain a constant and stabilising presence within the residential area of their hall; providing care, support and enrichment for resident students in academic, personal, social and recreational matters.
All bedrooms are carpeted, heated and are furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, clothes airer, bookshelf, wardrobe and rubbish bin.
Common areas in the units are cleaned on a weekly basis. Cleaning personnel are responsible for the general cleaning of communal bathrooms, toilets, corridors, laundries, kitchens, common areas and the removal of rubbish. Your bedroom is your responsibility.
Owing to the fact that residents have not prepaid for their meals as part of their weekly accommodation fee as is the case in some other institutions, residents are able to obtain their meals from a variety of outlets. This gives residents the freedom to choose where and when they eat.
Monash Residential Services has arranged for TV streaming through the University computer network. In addition to the local channels (ABC 1, ABC 2, Nine, Seven, Ten, SBS), connection to a range of satellite TV channels is also available (e.g. BBC World and many Asian channels). This service is free as it runs on the internal network.

* This service is available provided residents' computers are set up to our specifications. 24 hour access to the various computer services listed is subject to the daily maintenance requirements of the University Computer Centre. Maintenance requirements and scheduling are not within the control of Gippsland Residential. Monash University passes on internet use charges to all faculties and MRS. More information about internet access at Monash University is available at http://www.its.monash.edu.au/students/internet-use/

All conditions and benefits mentioned above are accurate as at 12.01.2009. Please note that the conditions and benefits listed above may change without prior notice