Coronavirus advice for the Greenwich College community
Greenwich College is working with relevant Government departments and industry peak bodies to ensure that we are responding as quickly as possible to the rapidly changing global Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). First and foremost, our thoughts and best wishes are with anyone currently affected by the virus and their families.
Coronavirus advice for the Greenwich College community
Australian Government Advice
The Australian Government has implemented procedures aimed at reducing the spread of COVID-19. For up-to-date information, click on the links below:
Reduce your exposure to illness
To reduce your exposure to COVID-19, we ask students, staff and visitors to take all necessary precautions advised by the public health experts. For information on how to reduce your exposure, click on the link below:
Information for Greenwich College students
If you are unable to travel to Australia for the start of your intake due to travel restrictions, or have recently returned from overseas, please refer to the information below.
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Students Currently Overseas
Are you unable to travel to Australia?
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Students Recently Returned
Have you recently travelled overseas?
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Recent Student Communications
Have you received our recent student email update?
Students Currently Overseas
Are you unable to travel to Australia?
Students who are unable to arrive or return to campus in time for your intake start date, a leave of absence may be requested.
Students Recently Returned
Have you recently returned to Australia?
If you have recently returned from overseas, ensure you follow the advice issued by the Australian Government. If you have arrived in Australia from midnight 15 March 2020, or think you may have been in close contact with someone who has been confirmed with coronavirus, you are required to self-isolate for 14 days.
Recent Student Communications
Have you received our recent student email update?
It is important to keep up to date with the information Greenwich College is sending out regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus operations, and class delivery. If your inbox is full or you have unsubscribed to our newsletters, you may not receive our emails.
To ensure you keep up to date, please read our latest communication below:
Important Student Information - Sent 17 March
Online Learning FAQs - Sent 19 March
Online Learning What you need to know - Sent 20 March
GEC Online Learning - What you need to know 21/03
GMC Online Learning - What you need to know 21/03
GEC Support Link 23/03
GEC #InThisTogether Student Support 26/03
GMC #InThisTogheter Student Support 26/03
Online Learning Extension 31/03
GEC Hot to Maximise your Online Experience 03/04
Stop The Spread. Identify The Symptoms.
Helping to stop the spread of COVID-19 is something that we can all do. The Australian Government has developed this helpful infographic so you can understand and identify the symptoms of COVID-19.
If you become unwell and think you may have symptoms of COVID-19, seek medical attention. Call your local Medical Centre to book an appointment with a Doctor. Tell your Doctor about your symptoms, travel history and if you have had any recent contact with someone who has been diagnosed with the COVID-19.
For more information on COVID-19, contact your state public health agency:
- NSW: call 1300 066 055
- VIC: call 1300 651 160
- QLD: call 13HEALTH (13 43 25 84)
For practical tips on how you can stop the spread and stay healthy, watch this helpful video from the Australian Government.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Please find below important information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus operations and class delivery. If you have any further questions, please contact your Student Services team.
If you have arrived in Australia from midnight 15 March 2020, you must self-isolate for 14 days.
If you have been in contact with a person with a confirmed coronavirus infection while they were infectious, you must self-isolate for 14 days from the date of last contact with that person.
You should restrict activities outside your home, except for seeking medical care. You should not go to work, school, or public areas. You should not use public transportation, taxis or ride-sharing services.
When in self-isolation, you should monitor yourself for symptoms. Watch for:
• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath (difficulty breathing)
• other early symptoms (chills, body aches, sore throat, headache and runny nose, muscle pain or diarrhoea).
If you develop symptoms and it is a medical emergency (e.g. shortness of breath at rest or difficulty breathing) you should call 000. Alert ambulance staff of your travel/contact history.
Click here to read our Home Isolation Guidance information.
We encourage you to contact Greenwich Student Services to discuss what options are available for you to defer your studies.
If you require additional time to complete your studies (beyond your visa expiry date) you will need to apply for a new student visa with a new Confirmation of Enrolment. Contact Greenwich Student Services for further details.
Across our campuses, Greenwich has distributed information on how you can reduce your exposure to illness. Additional anti-bacterial hand gel dispensers have been placed strategically around the campuses.
All Greenwich College campuses will close at 3:30pm on Tuesday, 17th March 2020.
Classes will move to 100% online delivery from Monday, 23rd March. Students will be individually contacted to explain how to access online course delivery.
Greenwich College campuses will re-open on Monday, 6th April, unless we are directed otherwise by the Australian Government.
Student attendance will not be recorded for the weeks affected by the campus closures. However, students are expected to attend their online classes to maintain their academic progress and comply with visa requirements.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we temporarily transition your learning to an online platform from Monday 23rd March.
Greenwich College has chosen Zoom for online delivery. It’s easy and can be done on a computer, tablet or even a phone!
For more information about online classes visit:
It is important to keep up to date with the information Greenwich College is sending out regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, our campus operations, and class delivery.
If your inbox is full or you have unsubscribed to our newsletters, you may not receive our emails.
To ensure you keep up to date, please read our latest communication below:
Important Student Information - Sent 17 March
English Online Delivery Information- Sent 18 March
GMC Online Delivery Information - Sent 18 March
Online Learn FAQs - Sent 19 March
Online Learning What you need to know - Sent 20 March
GEC Support Link - Sent 23 March
GEC #InThisTogether Student Support - Sent 26 March
GMC #InThisTogether Student Support - Sent 26 March
Online Learning Extension - Sent 31 March
GEC - How to Maximise your Online Experience - Sent 03 April
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