Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre

The Centre is a welcoming and respectful environment providing a range of services to meet the diverse needs of the RMIT community including spiritual counselling, prayer spaces, meeting rooms, and a library of religious texts.

Multifaith Chaplains of different faiths and backgrounds are based at the Centre and provide spiritual guidance to staff and students.

Users of the Centre can attend prayer sessions, religious study groups, lectures and seminars as well as host faith-related events.

• Ablution facilities
• Dedicated prayer rooms
• Private consultation rooms
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi & mobile network coverage
• Audio Visual facilities available on request
• Bins are provided with three main streams of waste; paper, general and recyclables
  • Please use the bins provided and RMIT cleaning contractor will manage the collection and disposal; waste collected centrally within University

The Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre is a place of respect and tolerance. All visitors are expected to show courtesy to fellow users and the facility itself.

Staff and student responsibilities when using University facilities are outlined in the staff code of conduct and the student charter.

The building is accessible from 9am until 8pm Monday to Friday with specific use permitted within key times:

• 9am-12pm, Monday – Friday: All spaces available for pre-booked activities related to faith, wellbeing or Chaplaincy appointments.
• 12-8pm, Monday – Friday: Student and staff access to multipurpose rooms on level 1 and 3 for wellbeing, faith-based and club activities.
• 12-8pm, Monday – Friday: Prayer rooms on level 1 and 2 used by staff and students for the purpose of Islamic Prayer only.

Access

RMIT staff and students can access the building for prayer using their RMIT student card between 12pm and 8pm.

Outside of these hours students and staff attending the Centre for faith-based activities, Chaplaincy appointments and pre-booked Clubs activity will be greeted by the event contact and admitted to the Centre.

The building is equipped with a range of security features, including secure entry via swipe-card, CCTV cameras and regular facility checks by RMIT security.

The Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre is located at Building 47, 8 Orr St Carlton, on RMIT’s City campus.

It’s a five-minute walk from Bowen St at the heart of the City Campus.

Closest public transport options include:

• Trams: the nearest tram stop is Queensberry St/Victoria St, which is serviced by routes 1, 3, 5, 6, 16, 64, 67, 72
• Trains: the nearest train station is Melbourne Central, a 10-minute walk from the Centre

The Chaplaincy Administrative Officer is available at the building reception on Tuesdays, Thursdays and every other Friday, and via email at chaplaincy@rmit.edu.au.

Why can’t members of the public use the Centre?

The Multifaith and Wellbeing Centre is a purpose-built, multi-purpose facility for RMIT staff and students to practice their diverse faiths and wellbeing activity. As it’s not a public prayer room, members of the public aren’t permitted to enter or use the Centre.
 

I’m a member of an RMIT Student Club, can I use the Centre?

RMIT Student Clubs can use the Centre for rehearsals and training. To find out more email clubs@rmit.edu.au.