Safety on campus

Stay safe

Macquarie's Campus Security team offer the following services to keep students and staff safe on and around the campus. Make sure to ask for help whenever you need it.

Lost and found

Campus Security manages lost and found items on campus.

Report lost or found property by calling Campus Security on +61 (2) 9850 7105 or visiting them on Level 2, Library, 16 Macquarie Walk.

Find out how to hand in or report lost property

Free shuttle bus

During the study session, there are free shuttle services from Monday to Friday, 4pm to 12.30am.

The shuttle runs between campus buildings, the train station and student accommodation.

View the shuttle bus routes

After-hours security support

You can request Campus Security to walk you from any location on campus to:

• the train station
• campus bus stops
• the surrounding car park areas
• any of our accommodation areas.

This service operates every day of the year, from dark until daylight.

Ask a Campus Security member to escort you:  Tel: +61 (2) 9850 7112.

Emergency help points

There are over 50 emergency help points located around the Wallumattagal Campus, on posts or building walls. These help points start recording video as soon as you press the help button and talk to the Security Control Centre at any time of the day or night.

They are marked as blue dots on the campus map below.

Use these help points when you feel that you (or someone else) are:

• in danger
• unwell
• in a critical situation where immediate help is needed from Campus Security.

In an emergency on campus

Contact Campus Security via an emergency help point or by calling +61 (2) 9850 9999. Campus Security will call and direct NSW Police, Fire or Ambulance (000).

Stay safe on nights out

Follow this advice to stay safe when you're on a night out on the town:

• Make sure you have enough money for food, water and a taxi or public transport home.
• Make sure you carry identification, such as your driver’s licence, proof of age card or passport.
• Keep your mobile phone with you. Make sure it’s charged and has credit.
• Let people at home know what time to expect you back. If you decide to leave unexpectedly or are meeting someone new, let your friends know
• Don’t leave your drink unattended.
• Remember that possession of illegal drugs may lead to a criminal record.

Visit the Campus Security services page for more information.