Wellbeing Grants

The Student Health and Wellbeing Grants program at the University of Adelaide is dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of our students. Applications are now open for the 2025 program.

This initiative aligns with the University’s Student Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy, creating diverse opportunities that support and improve the overall experience for our students. We aim to fund innovative projects and programs that promote various areas of wellbeing. 

The Student Health and Wellbeing team are offering grants of up to $1000 for current students or staff within the university community to create events/activities that support student wellbeing, health and connection. If you need support completing this application, please contact: studentwellbeing@adelaide.edu.au. 

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Wellbeing Grant applications are assessed by a panel of students and staff. Please review the assessment criteria that will be used to consider the information in your application.

Assessment criteria

Funding

The funding for this project comes from the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), therefore there are specific non-allowable expenses that must be considered. This includes gifts or donations for speakers or panel members. 

To receive a wellbeing grant, your group, team, or club must have an ABN. Students will be required to invoice the Student Health and Wellbeing team for the grant. Staff will be required obtain approval from their managers to receive journal transfers related to this funding.

If you do not belong to a specific group but are interested in running a wellbeing initiative, the Student Health and Wellbeing team may still be able to support you. This will be assessed on a case-by-case basis, so please reach out for more information.

Considerations

The Student Health and Wellbeing currently deliver a range of initiatives to support student wellbeing. To enhance our efforts, applications that align with existing initiatives must be delivered during the designated timeframe. The team encourages applications that promote areas of wellbeing not currently represented. This program aims to address facets of wellbeing that the team cannot address directly. The team also recognises existing efforts across the university to support student wellbeing, outside the Student Health and Wellbeing team. Wellbeing Grants can be used to add value to something awesome already happening, or fund something brand new. We look forward to reviewing your creative and innovative ideas!

Promotion

Successful applications will need to provide the Student Health and Wellbeing team with information about their initiative. This includes details on promotional efforts, photos, and feedback report.

Timeline

1. Grant Applications Open on Wednesday 2nd April
2. Final Grants Applications must be submitted by Monday 28th April
3. Outcomes will be announced Monday 5th May
4. Wellbeing team will be in contact regarding transfer of finance
5. All projects must be delivered by Friday December 19th

 

  • 2024 Successful Applications

    • Eat the Rainbow: Promoting fruit and vegetable consumption.

    • Women's Recreational Running Network: Prizes and incentives for students and staff to get active and involved in fitness.

    • Play for Pride: Brunch event celebrating LGBTQIA+ diversity in sport.

    • Upcycling Adelaide Closet: Sustainable fashion initiative.

    • Survive and Thrive: Wellness program for resilience.

    • Brain Food Box: Nutritional support for students.

    • Multicultural Celebration for Master of Teaching Students: Cultural awareness event.

    • Craig Behenna Workshop: Reducing performance anxiety for music students.

    • Unmaking Photoshoot: Artistic expression for neurodiverse students. 

    • Sushi Making at Roseworthy: Social gathering for students.

    • Healthy Snacks for Academic Support Centers: Nutrition initiative across learning Maths Learning Centre and Writing Centre.

    • Cycle Syncing: Enhancing female students' wellbeing through education on menstrual health.

    • Adelaide University Wing Chun Kung Fu Club: Martial arts for empowerment and fitness.

    • HDR Wellbeing Network: Forest Bathing: Nature-based stress relief activity.

    • Bhangra and Modern Style Dance Class: Dance as a form of physical and social wellbeing.

    • Panel Discussion: "Only Woman in the Room": Empowering female engineering students.

    • Expert Panel on Abortion Care and Advocacy: Discussing critical health issues.

    • English Language Centre BBQ: Community building event for students.

    • Connecting Women in STEM: Tea, paint, and communal artwork event.

    • 4-Part Event for Social Science HDR Students: Series focused on wellbeing and support.

    • Yoga Props for Weekly Sessions at Bragg Place: Providing resources for yoga classes.

    • "Unwind Your Mind" During SWOT Week: Stress relief sessions during exams.

    • Seed Sessions at Roseworthy: Workshops for personal and professional development.

    • TV Fish Tank Display for Student Wellbeing at Roseworthy: Enhancing campus environment for relaxation.