Campus Facilities

Academies Australasia Polytechnic offers a range of facilities on each of its three campuses. So regardless of where you study, you will not only feel comfortable and relaxed, but you will also have the resources you need to enhance your learning experience.

Library

We encourage Academies Australasia Polytechnic students from all campuses to take advantage of the library located on Level 9 of our Collins Street Campus. As an Academies Australasia Polytechnic student you may borrow books and approach the Library Staff for assistance between 9:00 -12:30 and 1:30-5:30 on weekdays.

The City Library on Flinders Lane (just five minutes walk from the Collins Street Campus) is also available to you. Academies Australasia Polytechnic students may become a member of this library and enjoy its vast range of books, videos, DVDs, computers and electronic material.

The State Library of Victoria is also located nearby (the corner of Swanston and La Trobe Streets). This library houses a significant amount of digital and print based resources which you are able to print and copy for learning purposes.

CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program

Academies Australasia Polytechnic students enrolled in University of Ballarat Higher Education programs are eligable to register for the the CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program. This borrowing program is a scheme whereby students of participating academic libraries are able to borrow material from other participating Victorian academic libraries. For more information visit www.caval.edu.au/libraries.html. To register for the CAVAL Borrowing Program contact enquiries@polytechnic.academies.edu.au

Collins Street Campus Facilities

As a student of the Collins St Campus, you will have access to a comfortable meals area with fridge, microwave, water cooler and eating area. Adjacent to this is the Student Lounge with online computer access as well as a coin operated photocopier.

Swanston Street Campus Facilities

As a student of the Swanston St Campus, you will be able to heat and enjoy your lunch in a relaxed lounge area. A coin operated photocopier is available in the reception area.