On Saturday 1 February 2020, the Australian Government implemented travel restrictions associated with the coronavirus:

• People travelling from mainland China, or transiting through mainland China, will not be permitted entry to Australia.
• Only Australian citizens, permanent residents and their immediate family (dependents, legal guardians and spouses) returning from mainland China, or transiting through mainland China, will be allowed to enter Australia and will be required to isolate for 14 days.
• Australians are advised not to travel to mainland China.

The Australian Government has advised that these restrictions will be reviewed on 7 March 2020.

The Department of Health has advised:

• Staff, students and visitors from Hubei Province who have arrived in the past 14 days will need to self-isolate for 14 days from the day that they departed Hubei Province
• Staff, students and visitors from other provinces of mainland China who arrived on or after 1 February 2020 will need to self-isolate for 14 days from the day they departed mainland China
• Staff, students and visitors from other provinces of mainland China who arrived prior to 1 February 2020 do not need to self-isolate
• Staff, students and visitors from Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan, unless they have been in Hubei Province in the past 14 days or in any part of mainland China on or after 1 February 2020, do not need to self-isolate.

Under all scenarios listed above the Department of Health notes that if anyone in these groups develops symptoms, they need to call a doctor or health clinic, advise them that they have recently returned from mainland China or been in contact with a confirmed case, and arrange an urgent assessment.

Self-isolation means staying at home and not accepting visitors.

We understand that this will be distressing for students who are impacted by the coronavirus and the associated travel restrictions and are working on options to ensure you can commence your studies as soon as possible.

Information will be sent to all students affected by the travel restrictions in relation to study options for commencing and continuing students. Options include deferral, leave of absence and exploring online study options. For advice, please email internationaladmissions@griffith.edu.au

If you are in Australia and have concerns about family and friends who may be affected by coronavirus, you can access support from our International Student Advisors.

If you require counselling after-hours you can call the Griffith Crisis Support Service on 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146.

If you are not in Australia and you are unable to return to campus or continue your studies in Trimester 1 2020, you may be able to continue your study online if your program offers the same courses that you would have studied on campus. If you choose this option and need additional planning support, contact the Student Connect team:

Email: studentconnect@griffith.edu.au

If this is not an option, please apply for a Leave of Absence online. Given the special circumstances, you can do this directly without consulting with an International Student Advisor. Once your Leave of Absence is confirmed you will be notified.

Please note:There are a small number of programs for which leave of absence will need to be approved by the Program Director.

Your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) will remain active, which means there will be no impact on your student visa. If you are unable to complete your program within the duration of your CoE, you will need to apply for a new CoE and student visa to extend the duration of your stay to complete your studies. If you take a leave of absence, you can apply for a refund for any prepaid tuition fees.

Information will be sent to all students affected by the travel restrictions in relation to study options for commencing and continuing students. Options include deferral, leave of absence and exploring online study options. For advice, please email internationaladmissions@griffith.edu.au

If you are in Australia and have concerns about family and friends who may be affected by coronavirus, you can access support from our International Student Advisors.

If you require counselling after-hours you can call the Griffith Crisis Support Service on 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146.

Information will be sent to all students affected by the travel restrictions in relation to study options for commencing and continuing students. Options include deferral, leave of absence and exploring online study options. For advice, please email internationaladmissions@griffith.edu.au

If you are in Australia and have concerns about family and friends who may be affected by coronavirus, you can access support from our International Student Advisors.

If you require counselling after-hours you can call the Griffith Crisis Support Service on 1300 785 442 or text 0488 884 146.

The Australian Government has advised that these restrictions will be reviewed on 7 March 2020.

Students, staff and visitors who have recently visited or transited through mainland China, or have been in contact with any confirmed novel coronavirus case must self-isolate for 14 days.

Self-isolation means staying at home and not accepting visitors.

If you are outside the exclusion period, you are able to attend campus.

If you have on-campus accommodation booked, this has been held for you. Your accommodation provider will organise premises for you to self-isolate. To do this you need to contact your accommodation provider and advise them of your expected arrival date, if they have not already contacted you.

• Nathan and Mt Gravatt on-campus accommodation :
  • (07) 3735 7575
  • accommodation@griffith.edu.au
• Gold Coast on-campus accommodation: Griffith University Village (GUV)
  • (07) 5560 6190
  • live@griffithuv.com.au

If you have accommodation booked with a purpose build student accommodation provider off-campus (such as Student One, Urbannest, Scape, Unilodge) please contact them directly to confirm your booking and ability to self-isolate. If you have any issues please do not hesitate to contact Griffith Accommodation.

If you have accommodation off-site, such as a rental house, but do not think this accommodation will support the required self-isolation period, please do not hesitate to contact Griffith Accommodation.

If you do not yet have organised accommodation, please contact Griffith Accommodation for support.

Contact details: Griffith Accommodation

• (07) 3735 7575
• accommodation@griffith.edu.au

If you become unwell and suspect you may have symptoms of coronavirus, you must seek medical attention.

Please ring ahead of time to book your appointment. This will help make your doctor aware of your symptoms and your travel history.

Call 000 if you need urgent medical help.

For more information visit The Department of Health or Queensland Health.

You can also call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

The virus can cause a range of symptoms. Symptoms can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Affected people may experience:

• fever
• flu like symptoms such as coughing, sore throat and headaches
• difficulty breathing.

For more information visit The Department of Health or Queensland Health.

Students, staff and visitors who haven’t been to or transited through mainland China, or been in contact with any confirmed novel coronavirus in the last 14 days are unaffected and are welcome on campus.

Students, staff and visitors who have recently visited or transited through mainland China, or have been in contact with any confirmed novel coronavirus case must self-isolate for 14 days.

Self-isolation means staying at home and not accepting visitors. If you are outside the exclusion period, you are able to attend campus.

Self-isolation means staying at home and not accepting visitors. For more information visit The Department of Health or Queensland Health.

If you been in contact with any confirmed novel coronavirus case must self-isolate for 14 days.

Self-isolation means staying at home and not accepting visitors.

For more information visit The Department of Health or Queensland Health.

You can also call the Coronavirus Health Information Line on 1800 020 080 or call 13 HEALTH (13 43 25 84).

To protect yourself and others from infection practice good hand and respiratory hygiene including:

• cleaning hands with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rubs
• covering your nose and mouth with a tissue or flexed elbow when coughing or sneezing
• avoiding contact with anyone who has symptoms of respiratory illness such as a cough, fatigue, sore throat or headache
• staying home if you are unwell.

Based on current advice, only people who have returned from mainland China, are unwell and have access to a face-mask should use it. For anyone else who has does not have symptoms, a face-mask is not necessary.

There is no need to cancel any events or gatherings or take additional precautions to normal practice. People who are unwell should not attend public events.

For more information visit The Department of Health or Queensland Health.

Queensland Health advises that based on current advice, only people who have returned from mainland China, are unwell and have access to a face-mask should use it. For anyone else who does not have symptoms, a face-mask is not necessary.

There have been no identified staff or student cases of coronavirus at any Griffith University campus. Campuses are operating as usual.

There have been no identified staff or student cases of coronavirus at any Griffith University campus. Campuses are operating as usual.