FAQ

Weerona Student Accommodation (WSA) has the capacity to house 204 student residents in total. There are three buildings, configured as follows:

Building A: Contains 94 beds in total. There are 24 single occupant rooms, and 35 double occupant rooms over three levels. Additionally, Building A is where residents will find the Administration offices, the Commercial Kitchen / Dining facility, Common Rooms and covered out-door deck.

*Please note that twin share rooms will be offered to applicants identifying as the same gender unless both parties give consent.

Buildings B & C: Each building contains single occupancy rooms only. Each building has 55 rooms over three levels.

Each single room contains the following:

• Single Bed with mattress, mattress protector, bed linen and a pillow. Depending upon the size of the room, the beds may vary – standard single, long single or king single.

• Desk and desk chair

• Small set of drawers

• Bookshelf

• Built-in wardrobe with shelving and drawers (lots of storage!)

• Wastepaper bin

• Window blinds

• Carpet

• Overhead lighting

• Heater

Each twin share room has everything listed above X2 and has a built in handwash basin.

• Desk lamp

• Decorative items – we want you to feel at home!

• Desktop or laptop computer

• Laundry basket/clothes pegs/laundry detergent

• Bath linen (towels, washcloth, and toiletries)

• Cookware / Cooking Utensils

• A small bar fridge is allowed in your room with prior permission from WSA Management

Rooms are not big enough to hold a double bed, so this is strictly a “no go”.

If a resident requires a special bed/mattress for medical reasons, this will be considered on application to WSA management. The resident must be able to provide evidence that may be substantiated outlining the reasons for this requirement. A letter from your health care provider is sufficient but may be subject to check. In addition, the resident will be required to pay a storage fee for the furniture provided by WSA, and there will be a charge for the removal and replacement of the WSA furniture.

No fangs, fur, feathers, or scales please! Pets are strictly not allowed, although goldfish may be considered.

If your family is visiting and brings the family pet, WSA management requests that your pet be kept outside of the buildings and suitably restrained as a matter of health and safety.

*All due consideration will be given to registered service animals on the provision of all required paperwork and medical recommendations, however, WSA cannot guarantee that permission will be granted for either companion or service animals.

For more detailed information regarding what is and is not allowed to be kept in rooms, please see the WSA Guidelines for Residents, and please read your accommodation contract carefully.

NO. Cooking is not permitted in any resident’s room(s) at any time, this includes rice cookers, air fryers, electric kettles and electric pans. The Commercial Kitchen in Building A is where all cooking is to be done. See Resident Guidelines 3.6 for more information. You will be fined for cooking in your room and if the breach continues your contract will be terminated.

There is a laundry on the ground floor of each of the three buildings. Each laundry contains coin operated washers and dryers, and shelves for folding clothes. Each building has an attached outdoor drying yard with ample drying lines. Residents must supply their own laundry detergent and clothes pegs. Coins are available for exchange at WSA Reception.

WSA is a gated community. The property is as safe as the residents living at WSA make it. There are three entry gates – two at the eastern end of Building A and one at the western end of Building A. A key card is required to obtain entry. Additionally, the property is fully fenced along its boundaries. Residents are strongly encouraged to ensure that all gates close securely when entering or leaving the premises. Under no circumstances are gates to be propped open.

Each building has keyed entry doors. Building B has two entry points. Building C has two main entry points and three emergency egress exit doors at the eastern end. Building A has two main entry points for residents, two entry/exit points to the BBQ area, and four emergency egress doors – three at the eastern end of the building, and one off the laundry leading out to the loading dock area.

There is also an entry/exit door from the loading dock into the commercial kitchen. This is keyed separately and for use by catering providers and delivery or service vehicle drivers only.

Windows in building A are fitted with security screens, and in Buildings B and C, there are limiters on sliding windows, and screens fitted to each window.

Residents key cards allow them entry to all gates and entry exit doors within the WSA compound, as well as their assigned room only. Residents are responsible for and strongly encouraged to be vigilant in taking care of their key card. In the event of a key card being lost or damaged, residents are encouraged to report this to WSA staff ASAP. A nominal charge applies for replacing a residents key card.

The carpark areas are not gated however they are well lit and monitored by CCTV.

There are security patrols each evening at 10pm and 2am.

Weerona Office Hours are:

Monday – Thursday 9.30am – 4.30pm & Friday 9.30am – 2.30pm

If there is an emergency residents should call 000 and request the relevant emergency services assistance.

In the case of fire alarms being activated, the fire brigade will be automatically notified and attend in accordance with Fire Safety compliance and legislation. In these circumstances, all residents will be required to evacuate and await instructions from emergency services personnel.

Catering is not provided as part of your accommodation costs package. Weerona Student Accommodation has a commercial sized kitchen that is shared by residents. This allows them to purchase their own food and cook when it is suitable to them. See Resident Guidelines 3.6.

If your question has not been answered here, or on our website, please feel free to contact Weerona Student Accommodation via email at contact@weeronasa.com.au or call a member of our friendly team on (02) 4209 3575 during Office Hours.

There is a car park right at the main entry which your family and friends can use at anytime.

Yes, there is currently a complete functioning kitchen and kitchenette available for use 24 hours a day.

The gym is owned and operated by the Beaton Park Leisure Centre along with the basketball court and swimming pool. You can refer to their website here for more info

The tennis courts are owned and operated by the City of Wollongong Tennis Club. You can refer to their website here for more info

Yes! The Communal Area/Dining Room has a Smart TV.

Yes. There is a bus stop within walking distance from the residents area where you can take advantage of the free, regular bus service to both the City centre, the University Campus and Innovation Campus.