Campus Canteen opens at Southbank

The Southbank campus opened Campus Canteen Southbank in July, following the successful launch of Campus Canteen Parkville in February 2025.

With the rising cost of living, the University is committed to providing a range of food options to suit the needs of our entire community. The Canteen – at both Parkville and Southbank – offers healthy, affordable meals for just $5 for students (with valid student ID) and $12 for staff.

Dean of the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music, Professor Marie Sierra, said the launch of the Campus Canteen at Southbank will help address the significant issue of food security for students.

“I am delighted to see this Campus Canteen opening in time for Semester 2, providing nutritious and affordable food options for students and staff in our creative community,” she said.

Students have been involved in the space design, food option evaluation, and selecting the name. Campus Canteen’s nut-free kitchen accommodates various dietary requirements and will be open on weekdays for lunch (11:30am to 2:00pm) and dinner (5:00pm to 8:00pm), complementing existing food offerings at Southbank.

Meals will be supplied by local provider Carlton Providores, who have a 10-year history of delighting student residents of Wilam Hall (previously Medley Hall) with their offerings.