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Our Residential Leader Program

Our volunteer Residential Leaders (RLs) play an incredibly important role in our communities. A team of Residential Leaders are dispersed within each residence and at each campus to provide support and assistance, event management and mentoring to residents throughout their time on campus. Our leaders are provided with comprehensive training prior to and during their time as leaders including topics such as respectful relationships, bystander intervention, mental health and leadership. Students who undertake the position of RL are provided with hands-on leadership experience, team building and networking opportunities, and ongoing support, equipping them with knowledge, skills and expertise of immense value to future employers.

What role do our Residential Leaders play

Our Residential Leaders (RLs) are trained in a variety of skills to help them be effective supports for other residents. Here is a taste of what they get up to before they commence as RL's.

Development and Training opportunities

In this workshop our Residential Leaders learned valuable leadership skills and strategies.
Leadership with Josh Farr
In this workshop our Residential Leaders learned valuable leadership skills and strategies.
Discover the powerful impact of the Privilege Walk and the effect it had on our 2025 Residential Leaders who participated in it.
Privilege Walk
Discover the powerful impact of the Privilege Walk and the effect it had on our 2025 Residential Leaders who participated in it.
Hoping to elevate your leadership skills whilst on res. See what RL camp is all about.
Residential Leader Camp Vlog
Hoping to elevate your leadership skills whilst on res. See what RL camp is all about.

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Belong, Balance, Broaden

Everything we do is designed to help you find a deep sense of purpose and meaning.

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Our Community Values

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Award Winning

We’re also proud to highlight that our Deakin Res team has been awarded a number of international and local awards for its student experience and facilities.

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