Mental Health Awareness Month
Your Wellbeing, Your Way, is inspired by the evidence-based framework 5 Ways to Wellbeing to introduce five simple and effective actions that can improve your psychological and emotional health. Just like physical fitness, mental fitness can be strengthened through small, everyday habits. A healthy mind is just as important as a healthy body, and these five ways can help you feel happier, cope with stress, and support long-term wellbeing.
During Mental Health Awareness Month in October, students can engage with each of the 5 Ways through practical on-campus events and activities, giving them the chance to try different strategies and discover what works best for their own wellbeing.
| Event | Date / Time | Location | Details | Way of wellbeing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow @uofastudentwellbeing | ASAP | Keep up to date on freebies, resources, and info to support your wellbeing. | Connect | |
| Mental Health Coalition of South Australia Events | Various | Various | Register | All |
| FREE Come & Try Fitness: Mat Pilates | 2 Oct 1 - 2pm | George Murray Building North Terrace Campus | Register | Be Aware and Active |
| FREE Come & Try Fitness: Introduction to Gym Training Session | 2 Oct 4:15 - 5:15pm | Fitness Hub, Level 4 Union House North Terrace Campus | Register | Be Aware and Active |
| FREE Come & Try Fitness: Meditation and Unwind | 3 Oct 4:15 - 5:15pm | Fitness Hub, Level 4 Union House North Terrace Campus | Register | Be Aware and Active |
| Random Acts of Kindness | 7-10 Oct | We’ll be spreading unexpected acts of kindness across all campuses, giving students a small gesture of positivity and inviting you to pay it forward. | It's random! Keep an eye out on campus. | Help Others |
| WELLBEING MY WAY Exhibition | 7-10 Oct 11am - 2pm | Level 1 Barr Smith Library North Terrace Campus | How do I get involved? | Connect |
| Conversation, Culture, Connect Club with International Student Support | 8 Oct | Writing Studio BSS 200 | How do I get involved? | Connect and Keep Learning |
| FREE YOUR BREATH: Feldenkrais Workshop with Maggie Slattery | 8 Oct 4pm-5:30pm | Hartley Concert Room, Kintore Avenue | Register | Be Aware |
| WHY I MOVE with AU Sport | 9 Oct | Barr Smith Lawns North Terrace Campus | Learn more | Be Active |
| CommuniTea with International Student Support | 9 Oct 10:30am | North Terrace Campus | How do I get involved? | Connect |
| Take Notice with Take Note | 9 Oct | Listen on Spotify and Apple! | Listen in as we talk to Headspace about mental health and wellbeing! | Be Aware |
| Stress Less with YouX | 15 Oct | North Terrace Campus | How do I get involved? | Connect |
| Sports Week with AU Sport | 20 -24 Oct | North Terrace Campus | How do I get involved? | Be Active |
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Stress Less with YouX |
21 Oct | Waite Campus | How do I get involved? | Connect |
| Stress Less with YouX |
23 Oct |
Roseworthy Campus | How do I get involved? | Connect |