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Community Life
Community life is the heart of the KSR experience. Being a community means supporting, knowing and enjoying the company of each other. It means helping out when something needs to be done, looking after the facilities and making the most of life together.
There are lots of things to do to be part of the community spirit. We run many social events throughout the year including footy day and a formal. There’s no shortage of deep and meaningful conversations around the fireplace, joking around and late-night board games.
One of the richest and most important ways to enhance community life is to participate together in acts of service or life learning experiences. We strongly encourage all members of the Res community to engage in at least one ongoing service activity throughout the year.
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Accommodation
KSR provides excellent facilities to help you settle into life in Melbourne. You can enjoy watching a movie in the projector room or catch up on the day and play cards, board games or a game of pool in the fire room and pool room.
Bedrooms are twin-share, providing the opportunity to develop close friendships and mutual support. They come equipped with a mattress, desk, drawers, pinboard and hanging space for clothes.
There are coin-operated washing machines and dryers on-site as well as an outside washing line, iron and ironing board for your use.
There is also a bike shed and car park available for the residents. Be aware the car spaces are limited and cannot be guaranteed. With such great proximity to public transport, we suggest you only bring a car if you need to use it regularly.
Food
We provide 3 meals per day, 7 days per week. At 6pm every night, everyone gathers to share dinner together in the dining room. We are able to cater for specific dietary requirements.
As part of our commitment to service, community, and getting ready for life after Res, students are required to fulfil one duty per week assisting with setting tables or cleaning dishes after a meal time.
Support, Care and Spirituality
Living away from home, starting university and living in a new, big city is not always easy. There are a number of ways you can find support. Our support staff are always there to lend an ear and have a chat. For both the big and small matters, the Managers are available to help you work through the issues and, if necessary, setup some support structures or even give you the necessary information to see a professional.
We think that part of exploring and growing during your time at KSR includes your spiritual life. There are many ways that this can be done. There will be conversations with the other residents and staff, and there are many faith communities nearby.
For those who wish to attend a Christian church, the Kew Baptist Church is next door and is welcoming to anyone who might wish to come along to an event or a service.