Safety & Security FAQ

It is against the law to ride a bike anywhere in the ACT without a helmet - you could be fined by ACT Policing if you are found riding a bike or scooter without a helmet.

The Lost and Found Office is located in the Fulton Muir Building (95), entrance from Daley Road. It is open between 9.30 am - 5.00 pm and closed from 12-2pm, Monday to Friday. Their contact is 6125 2249, or email security@anu.edu.au.

Locking your office windows and doors when you are not in the office, in particular overnight, and closing your blinds/curtains will help your office security. These actions can greatly decrease the likelihood of you becoming a victim of opportunistic theft. Do not leave valuable items unattended.

Follow the directions of fire wardens and evacuate the building using the fire stairs or exit. 'If in doubt, get out'. If there is smoke in the building, 'Get down low and go! Go! Go!'. For those unable to egress fire stairs, contact the person that has booked the venue or your Chief Fire Warden about a Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan.

More information can be found on Fire Safety.

The lighted path map (see Maps and way finding page) is by Facilities and Services Division. It identifies the best lit walking paths around campus at night. Printed campus maps are available from ANU Security.

The University reports on these matters in a number of ways. The University maintains reports involving criminal activity. This information is released in a statistical format and not on a case specific or personal basis to protect the privacy of individuals.

The Police are always available and willing to assist in public and personal safety matters. Police can come onto campus and enforce any breaches of the law including driving offences, drug offences and offences against persons. There are no special treatment or considerations given to ANU staff or students.

There are several options. You can request a UniSafe escort (02 6125 2249), or you can try to walk with a friend, or a group, especially at night. The ANUOK app also has the virtual and walk home with a friend options.

The Acton campus is equipped with emergency call points and can be found on the Maps and way finding page under Safety & Security.

Attached to this page, you will find detailed maps identifying the designated noticeboards available for use. These include both internal locations within ANU buildings and external sites across campus. Internal noticeboards are now fully operational and available for approved poster placement in line with the policy’s requirements.

A number of external locations are currently pending approval from the National Capital Authority (NCA). Once this approval is received, the University will proceed with the installation of these designated external noticeboards.

Find more information about the poster policy on the ANU policy page.