A safe space for women

The Women's Room is a safe and friendly place for female-identifying students and staff to rest, reflect, socialise and study.

Women occupying couches in the women's room

To ensure the safety and wellbeing of the Women's Room visitors and staff we ask you to observe the following conditions of entry:

  • Scan the NSW Government QR code at the MUSE building entry.
  • Use hand sanitisers provided and wash your hands regularly.
  • Refrain from moving furniture around in the room.
  • Practise social distancing. We strongly advise wearing a mask where you cannot maintain 1.5m from others.
  • Stay home if you are unwell, or if current NSW Health guidelines require you to self-isolate.
  • Comply with signage and any directions from University staff.

Location: Level 1, 18 Wally's Walk, Macquarie University
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5.30pm

The Women's Room provides:

  • wi-fi access
  • couches and coffee tables so that you can relax and get comfortable
  • a comprehensive women's library with both fiction and non-fiction
  • contraception and sanitary protection – available for free.

We also provide information and support on a range of topics including:

  • sexual health and contraception
  • women's health
  • counselling options
  • childcare
  • drugs, alcohol, and/or gambling
  • relationships
  • domestic violence
  • sexual assault
  • adjusting to life at university
  • stress management

If discussion of these topics make you feel uncomfortable or upset in any way feel free to contact Macquarie University's free counselling service.

Boys under 12 years old are also welcome when accompanied by a woman.

Women's Collective

The Women's Collective meets in the Women's Room during the semester to discuss women's issues in the media, run events, or discuss challenges and concerns women have on campus.

The Women's Collective will also be able to liaise directly with the Equity and Diversity Student Representatives on the Student Representative Committee (SRC), putting forward their suggestions and ideas for how to make life better and more fun for women on campus.

Any ideas for what you would like to see in the Women's Room or for women at uni?

Follow our public page to find out about upcoming events and for all the latest news. Alternatively, feel free to email the Women's Collective with any questions or suggestions at mqu.woco@gmail.com.