Griffith College COVIDsafe Plan

Griffith College is taking the COVID-19 pandemic seriously and our primary focus is the health and well-being of our students and staff.
The Australian Government’s policy response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues to see closed Australian borders. Given this, and until there is a change to this policy, students who are not currently in Australia should be prepared to continue or start their studies at Griffith College via our digital campus. Students already in Australia who are also restricted by closed or conditioned State borders, should also be prepared to study via our digital campus, and where necessary abide by relevant quarantine guidelines before coming on to the College campus.
Griffith College has a comprehensive COVID-safe Plan which allows students and staff who are able to attend the campus for some classes and on-campus activities. We would ask that you abide by physical distancing principles whilst on campus, refrain from coming on campus if feeling unwell and use the hand sanitiser provided.. That plan is updated regularly as University and government authorities make changes to COVID-19 policy settings.
We will keep students and staff informed as updates are provided, and recommend all in the college community stay in touch via the digital campus.
COVID-19 FAQs
Griffith College is following the advice of authorities to ensure the health and wellbeing of our students and staff.
The health and wellbeing of our students and staff is of paramount importance and we will continue to follow and apply appropriate physical distancing measures.
Physical distancing will require the College to minimise the number of students in a teaching room, hence the majority of our courses and classes will continue to be delivered online. When activity increases on campus, so too will cleaning of small teaching rooms, computer labs, and student and staff social areas.
We will also continue to offer all of our College Support services remotely, so if you need to make an appointment you can do so by setting up an appointment either face to face or online here.
The College will continue to email you directly with updates as well as provide this information via this website. You can always call us at 07 3735 6900 (Mount Gravatt) / 07 5552 8500 (Gold Coast) or email us at admin@griffithcollege.edu.au
Please ensure you follow the directions of the Australian Government.
That is,
- contact 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84) immediately; and
- call ahead to the medical centre or doctor’s surgery, advising of your symptoms (if attending a surgery)
Please make sure you continue your studies while you are at home. You can always email your teachers for help if you need assistance with anything.
Students who have an Allianz OSHC policy should refer to this site for information: allianzassistancehealth.com.au/en/helpcentre/oshc/covid19-coronavirus-oshc/
Students who have OSHC by any other provider, should contact their provider directly.
Further Questions
If you have any questions about your study, or if you are feeling anxious or concerned, please contact admin@griffithcollege.edu.au.
Further information regarding health advisories and what Griffith University is doing in response to the COVID-19 outbreak is available here: www.griffith.edu.au/coronavirus.
For the most updated information from the Australian Government please see details provided on the website of the Australian Government Department of Health.
You can also email the Australian Government at international.students@dese.gov.au or call 1300 981 621 for support. The service is bilingual.
Helpful Links
To support which Students can access through Government agencies
Australian Government:
- Stay informed. Download the official government “Coronavirus Australia” app in the Apple App Store or Google Play, or join our WhatsApp channel on iOS or Android.
- COVID-19 International Student Information and FAQs
- Student Visa
Temporary relaxation of working hours for student visa holders - ATO: Early access to super (from 20 April)
- Study in Australia Resource Hub
- Jobs hub
- Local Consular office
- Accommodation:
International Student Support Network (ISSN) by Australian Homestay Network
Queensland:
Health and Wellbeing:
- Dept of Health: Head to Health
- OSHC: Telehealth Service
- Practical Help: Ask Izzy
- Action for Happiness