Do you have questions about how COVID-19 could affect you and your studies? On this page you’ll find up-to-date information about your studies, campus access and what we’re doing to keep our community safe.
Last updated: 1 March 2022
Macleay is closely monitoring the public health orders of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. The current situation at our campuses are below:
Sydney Campus - Open
Our new Sydney campus is located at 53 Balfour St, Chippendale NSW 2008 & is now open. Some classes are scheduled to be delivered on campus in T1, commencing Monday, 28 February.
Melbourne - Online
For all students based in Victoria, classes will continue to be delivered online in real time.
Queensland - Online
For all students based in Queensland, classes will continue to be delivered online in real time.
Yes. Trimester 1 classes start on Monday, 28th of February. All classes are running as per the timetable.
Yes. We urge you to attend all of your classes; we do not want you to fall behind with your studies.
If you are unable to attend your classes, please contact your lecturer or email Student Services at support@macleay.edu.au.
NSW Health strongly recommends the wearing of masks as it assists with reducing transmission of COVID-19. The wearing of masks is not mandatory at Macleay College.
It is recommended that:
You can access your online classes via MyMacleay.
If you need assistance to access your online classes, please email support@macleay.edu.au.
We understand that some students may have technical issues at home, or you might just live in a busy house! Make sure you speak to your lecturer(s), they will be able to point you in the right direction for any support you might need.
You can also email support@macleay.edu.au and the Student Services Team will assist you.
International students who are studying and working in Australia may be able to access financial assistance from Federal and/or State Governments when they are:
Yes. Academic Skills support is still available and is waiting to hear from you. Make sure you look out for emails on all of the details. Students may contact Dr Manny Aston via email on maston@macleay.edu.au
Macleay College is unable to confirm when students studying outside of Australia, who hold a valid Visa, will be able to enter Australia. For further information on coming to Australia, please visit COVID-19 and the border information from the Australian Government.
If you are identified as a contact of an infected person while on our campuses or at a Macleay College event, please visit the NSW Health website for the latest testing and isolation requirements.
If you test positive for COVID and have been on campus or participating in placements or face-to-face activities:
If you receive a positive COVID result and have been on campus during the infectious period i.e. 72 hours prior to taking the test and/or whilst showing symptoms:
Please call 1300 939 888 or email support@macleay.edu.au to Inform Student Services:
If you have not received a positive COVID result but you are in isolation and it will impact your attendance or studies, notify your lecturers as soon as possible.
Additional student support is available via our Student Wellbeing Support Services.
Please note, you will not be identified in any advice to staff or fellow students that there has been a positive COVID case on campus.
If you test positive for COVID-19 but have not been to campus:
Students are no longer required to notify the College when they have been required to self-isolate, have been exposed to COVID, or have received a positive result but have not recently visited campus.
However, you should speak with your lecturers if your study is affected.
Make sure to follow NSW Health isolation guidelines.
If you are:
Please call 1300 939 888 or email support@macleay.edu.au to discuss how we can support you.
If you have any additional questions, complete the details below and one of our Student Services Advisors will be in touch.