Award Winning

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🏆 Gold-Winning Experience

We’re thrilled to announce that Deakin Residential Services has struck gold — quite literally, earning the prestigious Gold Accreditation from the Residential Experience Standard (RES)! This recognition highlights the incredible work of our team and the vibrant, supportive community we’ve built across all campuses.

You can read more about our award here and what it means to our team and residents:
👉 We’ve Struck Gold

💡What Makes Deakin Res Award-Winning?

We’re proud to offer programs that are leading the way in student accommodation:

Resident Induction Program
Our comprehensive, student-focused induction sets the tone for a safe, welcoming and connected residential experience right from day one.

RESPECT Community Values
At the heart of Deakin Res lies our RESPECT framework, proactively guiding behaviours and creating a safe, inclusive, and values-driven environment.

Our Student Experience Pillars
Everything we do is shaped by our five Student Experience Pillars: These pillars guide our programs, events, and support services to ensure every resident feels safe, connected, and empowered to thrive.

📘 Research-Backed Impact

Our Academic Research Papers Series demonstrates the real benefits of living on campus – from improved academic outcomes to enhanced wellbeing and belonging. These resources are especially valuable for students, parents, caregivers and Career Practitioners.

🔍 Explore the series:

• Academic Benefits of Student Accommodation

• A Safe Place to Call Home

• A Culture of Respect

• A Sense of Belonging and Community

• Why Accommodation Matters

• The Long-Lasting Impact

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Our Academic Research Papers series highlights key elements of the Deakin Res experience to prospective students, parents, care givers and Career Practitioners.

Academic Benefits of Student Accom

The impact of living within on-campus accommodation on students’ academic success and persistence.

A Safe Place to Call Home

The importance of physical and psychological safety for students and its impact on their learning and overall experience.

A culture of respect

The important role Deakin Res’ RESPECT values play in proactively guiding appropriate and positive behaviours and attitudes within our residential community

🏅 Recognised Excellence

Deakin Res has been acknowledged both locally and globally for its outstanding work:

• Gold Accreditation from the Residential Experience Standard (RES)

• ACUHO-I Institutional Presidential Service Award

• Multiple Deakin University Vice-Chancellor’s Awards

• APSAA Michael O’Leary Award for Innovation

• Shortlisted – PIEoneer Student Accommodation Provider of the Year Award

These honours reflect the tireless efforts of our staff and student leaders to deliver an exceptional living and learning experience.

🎓 Celebrating Our Students

Each year, we host the Student Experience Awards to recognise outstanding residents and leaders who contribute positively to our community. Awards celebrate:

• Academic Achievement

• Leadership

• Role-modelling of our RESPECT values

📖 Meet some of our most recent award recipients and their inspiring stories

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