SEP 2024 - MAR 2025
9:00AM - 5:00PM DAILY  

Featuring ten women artists, this exhibition at the UNSW Kensington Art Space in Science Theatre invites audiences to explore themes of gender, cultural identity, postcolonialism, and environmental fragility, inviting us to consider how we can shape the future.

24 SEP - 8 OCT
2:00PM - 4:00PM

These workshops for international students offer practical tools for managing anxiety and low mood. They aim to improve mental well-being and foster community, while looking at mental health challenges that can get in the way.

1 OCT - 30 OCT
ALL DAY

This lived experience photo exhibition tells the story of UNSW staff and students, and their journey through recovery, in hopes to inspire others. Now presented at UNSW Paddington and UNSW College campuses.

ALL OCTOBER 
VARIOUS TIMES

We've made getting your daily exercise easy! Make your move and one-two-step with loads of fitness sessions on offer, to lift your mood and keep you fit this Mental Health Month!

ALL OCTOBER 
VARIOUS TIMES

Join Arc Wellness for Brekky Club and Night-Time Nibbles (free food, anyone?) and their range of pop-ups all over campus this Mental Health Month!

ALL OCTOBER 
VARIOUS TIMES

Try out and be a co-creator of (Daily) Delight~Disrupt! Choose a day that speaks to you -- and try out a playful moment for that day. 

TUE 1 OCT
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Have you ever wanted to reach out to a mate but are not sure what to say, let alone how to say it? This workshop gives you the toolkit to support your friends when they need someone to lean on.

2 OCT - 31 OCT
9:00AM - 5:00PM DAILY

Get involved in Colour Your Mind, an open project for students that’s all about having a mindful moment with a sprinkle of colour. Bring the artwork designed by UNSW Alumnus Georgia Norton Lodge to life, ready for display at the Kensington campus!

2, 16, 23, & 30 OCT 
12:00PM - 1:00PM

Stop by to see live performances and be amazed by some of the student talent here at UNSW.

3,10,17,24 & 31 OCT 
12:00PM - 5:00PM

THRIVE Thursdays at UNSW College are all about making friends and meeting peers. Drop in every week to do a fun activity! Take a break & thrive!

TUE 8 OCT 
4:30PM - 6:30PM

Do you have a health tech or out-of-the-box idea to improve student mental health and wellbeing? UNSW Founders invites UNSW and UNSW College students to the Health and Wellbeing Pitch Competition to win cash prizes.

WED 9 OCT 
11:00AM - 3:00PM

Take a trip through the mind and body this World Mental Health Day - our biggest event of the month! Plus, 100 students can win the chance to get free soft serve ice cream. 

WED 9 OCT 
3:00PM - 4:00PM

Ready to unleash your inner artist and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time? Join us at the Main Library to create your edible masterpiece.

THU 10 OCT
12:00PM - 2:00PM

Join us and learn how you can THRIVE on World Mental Health Day! Find out what support services are available to you, we will be joined by Acon, Ally Network, Psychology and Wellness and plenty others!

TUE 15 OCT
1:00PM - 1:45PM

How can we be more culturally sensitive when discussing wellbeing across cultures? Join us to explore this topic during an online panel event presented by UNSW Mental Health Network and Student Minds.

WED 16 OCT
2:00PM - 4:00PM

Are you looking for a chill study space with friendly staff available to help you with your questions? Then join us at the Library Study Lounge for a cafe style event.

THU 17 OCT
10:00AM - 12:00PM 

Struggling to initiate conversations or break the ice? This fun and interactive workshop is your go-to for mastering the art of starting conversations that matter. We’ll explore creative techniques and practical tips to help you feel confident and engaging in any social setting.

SAT 19 OCT
7:30PM - 9:30PM

This live music event explores how music is so often a response to love. Featuring Glinka’s Trio, Carl Vine’s Strutt Sonata, Elena Kats-Chernin's Blue Silence and Beethoven’s Septet, be moved by themes of passion, love, hope and despair.

21 OCT - 4 NOV
2:00PM - 4:30PM

Have you found yourself using technology to fill time rather than as a tool or intentional activity? In this series, Psychology & Wellness counsellors will help you explore both the helpful and unhelpful aspects of your relationship with technology, its effects on attention, and how to develop awareness to assist with change. 

WED 23 OCT
3:00PM - 4:30PM

Need a break to recharge from mid-term exams? Looking to make some new friends? Library Peer Mentors have got just what you’re looking for! Come play games, have some free food and unwind with us.

THU 24 OCT
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Join us for this interactive workshop to develop a toolkit for understanding invisible illnesses. Many individuals struggle with chronic health conditions, illness and pain that are often misunderstood or overlooked.

26 SEP - 24 OCT 
1:00PM - 2:00PM

Feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or anxious? We are here to help! Join our free and in-person Mindfulness Workshops where we will share and practice a variety of stress reduction techniques.

WED 30 OCT
3:00PM - 4:00PM 

Library Peer Mentors and Cultural Mentors are back with our famous craft-a-thon! Join us for an afternoon of artsy adventures, a perfect way to de-stress.

THU 31 OCT
10:00AM - 12:00PM 

Ready to enhance your romantic relationships? During this workshop, we will discuss tools and insights to build and maintain healthy relationships by focusing on our conflict style and communication in our relationships.

THU 31 OCT 
2:00PM - 4:00PM

We invite you to connect with fellow international HDR candidates in a safe and confidential environment where you can openly discuss your challenges.

THU 31 OCT 
5:00PM - 7:00PM

The UNSW Culture Awards celebrates students and societies who contribute to the artistic, cultural and community life right here at UNSW. Presented by UNSW Culture, this event features student performances, and is free for all to attend.

This workshop is for students by students, to help you be better able to support your friends.  

A subsidised Suicide Prevention training for UNSW students and staff.

This subsidised training builds you with important skills to support someone experiencing mental-ill health. 

We offer a range of workshops for different mental health and wellness topics every term. 

All the mental health support resources in one spot for you.

Mental health support for people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Five simple and effective ways to improve your psychological and emotional health 

Helping young people aged 12 to 25, and their family and friends, access vital support through their centres and online and phone counselling services.

Need someone to talk to? You can now book in with a Student Support Advisor via an in-person, phone or online appointment.