Wellbeing Grants 2024

This grant funds Yoga props to enhance the accessibility of weekly vinyasa yoga classes on campus. 

All students and staff are welcome to attend - just rock up the Braggs Level 2 conference room at 4:45 pm Tuesdays. The first class is free for students.

A brunch event to unite athletes, advocates and allies in support of LGBTIQA+ representation within the sporting community. This event includes a panel discussion, entertainment and networking opportunities to celebrate inclusion and diversity in sport. 

Buy tickets for Play With Pride Brunch - Adelaide University Sport.

** This program is closed.

A food stall designed to break down barriers for students, allowing them to pick up fresh, healthy whole fruit and vegetables to eat or take home and cook with.

Head down to the Hub near Ask Adelaide and keep an eye out for the stall. 

** This program is closed.

A workshop that unpacks the relationship between menstrual cycles and overall wellbeing. Participants can learn about how to approach their menstrual cycles to improve health, physical and academic performance.

Come along to this free 90 minute talk hosted by PhD student, Lucija Strkalj.

** This program is closed

Providing ‘brain food’ boxes with healthy snacks for medical students post simulation sessions.

These items are for medical students to enjoy at the conclusion of their simulation sessions. 

** This program is closed.

The session will start with a 20-minute session introducing the lineage of Wing Chun in Australia, in the George Murray building, followed by an hour physical training session on the Barr Smith Lawn.

• Adelaide University Wing Chun Club Wellbeing Event Tickets
• You can contact the Kung Fu club via instagram. @auwckfc

** This program is closed

This workshop will bring together students to discuss challenges commonly faced by first year female PhD students. Group and individual activities will allow students to connect and learn from peer mentors.

Survive & Thrive tickets

** This program is closed

This project aims to highlight cultural diversity and bring domestic and international students together over food. Students at Roseworthy College will be invited to help prepare, cook and enjoy a sushi lunch. This project will give students an opportunity to learn new cooking skills, make new friends, relax and gain a deeper appreciation for different cultures.

All Roseworthy students are welcome to attend.

** This program is closed

This grant enables Roseworthy students the opportunity to attend “The Seed Sessions”.

Four presentations over over two dinners will explore different ways of navigating adversity and common life challenges.

The speakers use imaginative, interactive concepts to explore mindset, perspective, learned helplessness and a form of personal growth termed shadow work.

** This program is closed

This panel discussion brings together six experts in abortion care and advocacy to educate students, destigmatise abortion and highlight available services in South Australia. Students will have the opportunity to engage with experts in the field and discuss potential career pathways. 

Abortion is Healthcare | Humanitix

**This event is closed

The Upcycling Adelaide closet aims to provide free business and professional attire for students to support their job search, internships and new employment, enhancing their professional success.

Clothing will be sustainably sourced from thrift shops and donations from the university community. 

This grant provides 5 gift vouchers to incentivise Allied Health students to complete the online Mental Health First Aid training, which was recently funded by The Australian Council of Deans of Health Sciences.

If you are an allied health student, complete the mental health first aid training via MyUni and automatically go into the draw to win one of 5 vouchers. 

The Women's Recreational Running Network are offering inclusive, twice weekly running or walking sessions during October with varied 3-5km routes.

No prior running experience required - no one gets left behind!

Join in 4 or more runs during October to connect with others, promote mental health awareness and go into the draw to win free running gear.

For more information visit and join the WRRN Facebook group.

Wear comfortable sportswear and sports shoes. 

A common occurrence within the field of engineering is being the only person in the room who is like you. This grant initiative aims to enhance the confidence, well-being, and sense of belonging in female and gender-diverse undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as academics, within the Faculty of SET. The initiative is in two parts:

1. #I Am Remarkable workshops:
   • #IAmRemarkable is a global movement that empowers everyone, including underrepresented groups, to celebrate their achievements in the workplace and beyond, while challenging the social perception around self-promotion.
   • There will be a series of these workshops over coming months, they are initially only for female-identifying and gender-diverse folk.
      
2. A facilitated panel discussion event:
   • The event will consist of a panel discussion where local female/ gender diverse engineers (of various career stages/ disciplines/ sectors) will share their journeys, challenges, and successes.
   • The objective of this event is to provide an opportunity for our undergraduate and postgraduate students and including academic staff, to engage in meaningful conversations about strategies for building confidence and thriving in their engineering careers.

A celebration of Cultural Diversity on United Nations Day.

This is an opportunity for everyone in the School of Education to showcase and celebrate their culture and to learn about the culture of others through a variety of activities such as performances, cultural dress, art, music, dance, literature, poetry, food and exhibitions.  

The event will include afternoon tea and cultural networking.

More details coming soon.

This one-time event offers neurodivergent students a private photoshoot where they can embrace and express their 'unmasked' selves.  

Students can dress up, bring their own props, and take home up to 10 portraits on the day.

The images can be utilised on their social media channels or to keep as empowering mementos. 

Study snacks will be available for students at all PASS sessions during week 11.

They will also be available to students to who access the Drop-in at the Maths Learning Centre and students who have appointments in the Writing Centre.

Join a PASS session - they run at various times throughout the week. 

View the timetable for specific course times.

Otherwise, access the Maths Learning Centre or Writing Centre between 10 am to 4 pm in Week 11. 

This event aims to bring women studying STEM subjects together to connect, build community and prioritise their wellbeing.

Participants are to engage in individual and a communal artwork while conversing and community building in a low-pressure environment. 

This forest bathing (or nature therapy) event invites HDR students to experience mindfulness and social connection through an evidence-based outdoor wellbeing practice. Hosted by Jana Norman, ANFT Certified Forest and Nature Therapy Guide.

Comfortable shoes recommended and it may be sunny so bring water, hats, and sunscreen. After meeting at Hub Central, the group will walk together to the Botanic Gardens.

This grant will enable the library to refresh and expand the "Unwind your mind program" across all three campuses. Various activities will be available from Monday 28th of October to support student’s emotional and social wellbeing during Swotvac and exams. This semester's program includes:

• FREE coffee, milo & tea at the Barr Smith, Law and Roseworthy Libraries.
• Arts and crafts, including DIY macrame keyrings and Orbeez stress balls!
• Oversized board games and colouring-in activities at all campus libraries.

Special events at the Barr Smith Library:

• Australian Lions Hearing Dogs visit: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Wednesday 6 November 
• A special FREE movie session (Ft. Inception): 3:00 pm, Thursday 31 October 2024 in the Tirkanthi Yangadlitya space, Level 1 Barr Smith Library

“Getting to know your internal protectors: the inner critic, the perfectionist and the imposter” hosted by Minky Van Der Walt

This 2-hour workshop will offer an approach to developing a connection with and understanding of some of the key internal protectors at play for performers: the inner critic, the perfectionist and the imposter.

In this workshop students will:

• Develop an understanding of these concepts and their purpose.
• Develop a basic overview of polyvagal theory, the three key states of the nervous system and how this may impact individual performers.
• Explore a range of strategies to understand and support students' individual needs as a performer.
• Participate in immersive experiences to connect with the learning and develop new skills in supporting themselves.

A picnic with various games stations, food and music for students who attend the English Language Centre to connect. 

November 17th, International Student Day.

Rymill Park, Dequetteville Terrace. 

This event is open to students who attend the English Language Centre.

More details coming soon.

This project enhances the sense of identity and community among social science postgraduate students through four diverse events including mini-golf, painting, yoga and a nature walk. 

This grant will enable a TV fish tank display to be installed at the Roseworthy College Kitchen.

This display will feature a real aquarium, providing students with a calm and visually engaging focal point in the common area.

Designated students will be responsible for the maintence and upkeep of the fish tank. 

Keep an eye out in the Roseworthy Dining Hall for the new Fish. Coming later this year.

A Bhangra/Modern Style Dance Class designed to promote cultural diversity and physical activity on campus.

Participants will learn traditional Bhangra footwork and modern dance choreography in an inclusive and energetic environment.

More details coming soon.