COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

We encourage all residents to continue developing their understanding of consent whilst living at MRS. 

• Workshop and training opportunities can be found here. 

• The Safer Community Unit is at Monash to help any student going through a difficult situation

• Download the bSafe App 

• If your music can be heard outside your room, it is too loud.

• Do not practice musical instruments in your room—please use the designated music room.

• Avoid loud conversations near other residents' doors or windows, especially at night.

• If someone nearby is being too loud, consider politely asking them to lower the volume. Often, people are unaware they’re being disruptive and will appreciate the reminder.

• If you're uncomfortable approaching them or the noise continues, speak with your RA.

• If a neighbour asks you to turn your volume down, please be respectful and do so promptly.

• For late-night disturbances, contact Monash Security at +61 3 9902 7777.

If you choose to consume alcohol while living at MRS, here are some things to consider:

• Be considerate of other residents, particularly when going out and returning to your residence.

• Drinking games are not permitted anywhere within MRS.

• If you plan to drink with friends after 10:00 PM, please use designated common areas or another shared space away from resident bedrooms.

• Alcohol may be consumed responsibly (if you are over the age of 18) in most areas of the residence.

• Participation in drinking is completely optional. No one should feel pressured to drink or uncomfortable in any space due to others’ alcohol consumption.

Before starting, here are some things to consider:

• We recommend you use 'blu-tac' that will not damage the walls in your room.

• Any decorations should not cover up fire, evacuation, or safety equipment.

• Decorations must not damage any surfaces in the room.

• Ensure you understand the requirements of your room, click here. 

• Residents are responsible for cleaning their bedrooms - including vacuuming and dusting

• Wash and put away all dishes and cooking equipment after use so cleaners can clean public kitchens properly

• Do not leave items in corridors which become trip hazards

• Use the correct recycling bins

• Wipe up any spills and/or food mess in communal kitchens – we don’t want to attract pests

• Throw out any unwanted food before it becomes spoiled

• Keep public lockers clean

• Composting: Compost bins for organic waste can be found in the veggie gardens. Small compost bins are not permitted in hall kitchens, as this runs the risk of creating a hygiene issue or attracting pests. 

• Recycling: Commingled recycling bins (yellow lids) can be located in your Hall's waste station. Avoid having recycled waste unnecessarily diverted to landfill by recycling properly, and only adding accepted items to commingled bins. 

• eWaste: The Victorian Government has now banned electronic devices/appliances from entering landfill. Dispose of your eWaste correctly by using one of our eWaste bins located at Roberts Hall and Holman Hall waste stations. 

• Used Cooking Oil: You can recycle your used cooking oil by taking it to the Used Cooking Oil Collection Station behind Halls Cafe.