General information
Clothing requirements in laboratories
If your course requires laboratory work, you must wear enclosed shoes or you will not be permitted to enter laboratories to undertake practical work. It is also not appropriate to wear loose, flowing clothes when visiting laboratories.
Students with disabilities
The University of Southern Queensland is actively involved in supporting students with both temporary and permanent disabilities. We realise that each student has individual needs, and while we cannot solve every problem, we will make every effort to ensure that students with disabilities receive the support that they need while attending Residential Schools on campus.
If you have particular needs during Residential School, please contact the Residential School Coordinator on +61 7 4631 2285 or the Coordinator, Disabilities Resources at Student Services on +61 7 4631 2372.
Toowoomba Campus Health Services
This service is staffed by one full-time Registered Nurse, who is available to all students and staff between 8.30am and 4.00pm. To ensure correct treatment in an emergency, students with a chronic or recurring medical condition or physical handicap should make contact with the Health Service as soon as possible after arrival on campus. The Health Service is located on the ground floor in G Block.
Parking at Toowoomba Campus
Parking regulations are posted along the West and Baker Street entrances to the campus. Please note the following especially to avoid traffic and parking fines:
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only holders of USQ parking permits may park in vehicle bays marked with an orange diagonal line and a number
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temporary parking permits for the vehicle bays marked ‘Persons with Disabilities Parking' can be obtained from the University Parking and Security Office (J Block) and Student Services (G Block). You will be required to produce documentation.
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the fine for unauthorised parking is $16.00 for metered parking and $33.00 for restricted bay parking. Fines will be enforced.
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there are three metered carparks: Carpark Restricted 3 (Y Block), Carpark 9 (W Block) and Carpark 12 (near the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre). Within these carparks, payment for parking is required.
Parking tickets issued by USQ Security are lawful and as such, recovery of fines and costs will occur.
Please read and observe all parking regulations during your stay on campus.
Toowoomba Child Care
The Mirambeena Children's Centre
Child care may be available on a limited basis during Residential Schools at the Mirambeena Children's Centre located in Baker Street (near McGregor College). Children aged from three months to lower primary school age are cared for from 7.00am to 6.00pm weekdays. Fee relief is available. Please direct all queries to the Mirambeena Children's Centre on +61 7 4630 1989. Bookings need to be made well in advance.
Kath Dickson Centre
The Kath Dickson Centre is situated on the corner of Bridge and Gladston Streets, Toowoomba (city). Occasional Care is available for children aged 0 to school age from 7.30am to 6.00pm. Please phone +61 7 4632 5284.
Family Day Care (home-based) is available for children aged 0 to 12 years at required hours. Please direct queries to the Kath Dickson Centre on +61 7 4632 8400.
Tiny Tots Creche
The Tiny Tots Creche operates from the Clive Berghofer Recreation Centre in Baker Street. The Creche caters for children aged 0 - 12 years and is open:
This service is available for up to three hours. Bookings are not required and the fee is $2.50 per hour per child for Gym users and $8.00 for USQ students. Further details are available from +61 7 4631 1588.
Kids Active Programs (KAP)
KAP provide a range of services throughout the year, including Vacation Care, Kids Fun Fitness Classes, and Creche. KAP caters for children from 5 to 13 years of age, the aim being to provide fun, stimulating activities in a welcoming, social environment. KAP Vacation Care program invites children to participate in a large number of sporting activities, arts and craft, cooking, excursions, special guest speakers, movies, singing dancing and drama, gym fun, aerobics and many other activities. The program operates from Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 6.00pm during Queensland School Holidays.
For more information and prices, contact +61 7 4631 1588 or send an email.
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