Newspaper subscriptions
As a Swinburne student, you can access premium digital subscriptions to major Australian newspapers at no cost, keeping you informed and supporting your studies.
Herald Sun and The Australian
Students can use their Swinburne email address to access the Herald Sun, The Australian and other News Corp mastheads for state and local communities, both on and off campus.
Registered users will have access to:
Mobile and desktop digital platforms
The News app featuring updated news and alerts
A digital online replica of each day’s newspaper
Specialised newsletters
Tailored notifications of breaking news and updates
The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Campus Access allows students at Swinburne to have complete access to a premium digital subscription to the wide range of journalism in The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald.
Swinburne is the first Victorian university to enter into this arrangement.
Health
Take advantage of discounted health services and government concession cards that can help reduce the cost of medical care, prescriptions and more.
Swinburne Health Services
Swinburne students are entitled to a number of discounted health services, including doctors, physiotherapists and psychologists. Browse the full list of health services.
Low Income Health Care Card
You may also be eligible for a Low Income Health Care Card through Centrelink. This entitles you to savings on some prescriptions, dental services, eye examinations, as well as free ambulance travel. This card also gives you discounts on car registrations, gas and electricity.
Check your eligibility and apply for the card at Centrelink.
Travel and Public Transport
Save on your daily commute with concession Myki fares and travel passes available to eligible Swinburne students across Victoria's public transport network.
Local full-time undergraduate students
You can apply for a Tertiary Student ID card from Public Transport Victoria (PTV). This allows you to use a concession Myki ticket on trams, trains and buses, giving you a 50 per cent discount on travel throughout Victoria.
International students
You may be eligible for an International Student Travel Pass. This gives you 50 per cent off the cost of an annual Myki pass.
To apply, you will first need to get an International Student Travel Pass code. You can do this at the international counter at Swinburne's StudentHQ or by emailing internationalshq@swinburne.edu.au. Once you have your code, you can use it to buy your discounted Myki pass from the PTV website.
Postgraduate and part-time students
If you have a current Low Income Health Care Card, you are eligible for a 50 per cent discount on public transport in Victoria.
Sport and fitness
Swinburne Student Association offers a range of services and discounts, including a gym at Hawthorn campus.
Legal
Swinburne Student Association offers free and independent legal advice to students through the SSA Advocacy Service (SAS).
Finding more student perks
Student perks and discounts are regularly featured in the Student News newsletter, available through both the My.Swinburne portal and the Swinburne app.
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Student support services
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Accommodation
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Clubs and student organisations
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Volunteering
Learn valuable new skills by taking on a leadership or volunteering role. You’ll meet new people and gain experiences that will make you more employable.
