Accommodation

Wright Village is comprised of 47 flats providing accommodation for approximately 300 Residents. Flats contain 4 bedrooms, 6 bedrooms or 8 bedrooms and are set out in a ‘block’ style. The 4 bedroom flats are situated towards the eastern area of the Village with 2 flats per block separated by a shared laundry. The 6 and 8 bedroom flats are set out with 4 flats and a laundry per block.

Each study/bedroom is equipped with a telephone, free voicemail , a computer port that allows access to the UNE computer network and the internet (optional charge for connection $100 per annum), desk, study lamp, a chair, wardrobe, bookshelves, notice board, and a bed and mattress. Each flat has shared modern bathroom and toilet facilities, and a communal kitchen.

Residents need to provide their own linen, towels, iron, cooking utensils, crockery and cutlery. Each flat is provided with a broom, dustpan and brush, ironing board, vacuum, mop and bucket.

Laundry facilities include coin operated washing machines, coin operated dryers (only in 6 and 8 bedroom laundries). Clothes lines are available throughout the Village. Residents need to supply their own pegs.

Resident Leaders are appointed to every block of flats to oversee the day-to-day functioning of the block, to provide practical advice about being a student of the university and a Resident of Wright Village, as well as pastoral care and academic support. Their role is to ensure that all students enjoy their residential experience.

A BBQ area is available for students to reserve for special occasions.

Other Facilities & Utilities

• Air-conditioned Common Room with lounge, table tennis table, large screen TV with AUSTAR, and DVD player
• Piano room

• Photocopier in the Office (charges apply)
• Car Park for Residents only (Permit required) Lockable Bike Shed