Wellbeing Week

Come and enjoy the free, mindful activities during Wellbeing Week to pause, reset and focus on you.

Whether you’re looking to de-stress, connect with others, or just enjoy a little pick-me-up, there's something for everyone.

Visit the New Academic Street (Building 10, level 4) at the City campus from Tuesday 16 - Thursday 18 September, or head along to RUSU's Chill n Grill at Brunswick and Bundoora campuses for therapy dogs and more.

Wellbeing Week is also the perfect time to familiarise yourself with RMIT's Ways of WellBeing and other free, professional support available to RMIT students.

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Highlights of the week

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Therapy dogs - cuddle your stress away

Free massages - unwind between classes

Guided meditation sessions - find your calm

Pop-up prizes and giveaways - free goodies!

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Discover tools, practices and knowledge to support your wellbeing with webinars from RMIT Counselling and Psychological Services.

Understanding Self-Compassion  

Self-compassion is a powerful alternative to self-criticism. Learn the theory and art of self-kindness, and how it can motivate, inspire and improve your relationships. 

  • Date and time: Wednesday 17 September, 11am–12pm 
  • Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
  • Register now

Managing Stress and Anxiety 101 
Student life brings unique challenges. This webinar offers practical tools to manage stress and anxiety, and strategies to relax.

  • Date and time: Thursday 18 September, 12pm–1pm
  • Location: Online via Microsoft Teams
  • Register now

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being balanced, being curious. Find out more.

Take a break and relax with our therapy dogs! They'll be in the Student Life Hub to brighten your day, ease stress and give you the best cuddles on campus!

  • Date and time: Wednesday 17 September, 12-1.30pm
  • Location: Building 12, Level 4, Room108, City campus (Opposite the Campus Store)
  • Drop in: no registration needed

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being thoughtful, being grounded. Find out more.

Visit the Wellbeing Table to contribute to the Gratitude Wall and receive free wellbeing giveaways, including hand cream, perfume samples and Ways of Wellbeing merchandise.

Staff from Wellbeing, Safer Community, ELS and Student Life will be on hand to support the activity and chat about services available to you.

  • Date and time: Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 September, 12pm–2pm daily
  • Location: Building 10, Academic Way, City campus
  • Drop in: No registration needed

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being connected. Find out more.

Do you love tea? Join us a DIY Tea Bag Making Workshop! Make your own blend using chamomile, peppermint, jasmine, hibiscus, lavender and more. Take home your custom tea bags to enjoy whenever you need a mindful moment.

Take a break and discover what tea blends you can create!

  • Date and time: Wednesday, 17 September, 11am to 3pm
  • Location: Next to RMIT Student Connect, Building 10, Level 4
  • Drop in: no registration required

Enjoy free lunch and chill with your RUSU crew. Grab a sausage in bread or a vegan burger, meet therapy dogs and join wellbeing activities.

  • Brunswick Campus: Building 514 Courtyard 
    Date and time: Tuesday 16 September, 12pm–2pm 
  • Bundoora Campus: Building 204 Courtyard 
    Date and time: Wednesday 17 September, 12pm–2pm
  • Drop in: No registration needed
  • More information

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being balanced. Find out more.

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Explore calming rituals with Day by Day, a zine by student artist Wipawan 'Peach' Witayathawornwong. Try out wellbeing techniques from Peach’s self-care practice.

  • Date and time: Wednesday 17 September, 12-2pm
  • Location: Building 12, Level 4, Rooms 115-116, City campus (Outside the RMIT Store)
  • More information and registration

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being curious, being grounded. Find out more.

Drop by the Student Life Hub for a relaxing, free massage. On Wednesday, enjoy double the wellbeing with therapy dogs.

  • Date and time: Tuesday 16 – Thursday 18 September, 12pm–2pm 
  • Location: Building 12, Level 4, Room 108, City campus (Opposite Campus Store)
  • Drop in: No registration needed

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being balanced. Find out more.

Join Annie for mindful LEGO® meditations and creative techniques to inspire your inner calm.

  • Date and time: Tuesday 16 September, 12pm–2pm 
  • Location: Building 12, Level 4, Rooms 115-116, City campus (outside the RMIT Store)
  • Drop in: No registration needed

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being grounded. Find out more.

Join a creative cultural workshop led by Wax Treasures & Feathers, an Aboriginal-owned business reclaiming and sharing First Nations knowledge through art and healing.

In this hands-on session, you'll create key rings and earrings while learning about the spiritual and cultural significance of materials used. The workshop promotes healing, connection and respect for Country, and is part of a broader movement to bring Indigenous culture to the forefront of educational and wellbeing spaces.

  • Date and time: Thursday 18 September, 12pm–2pm
  • Location: Building 12, Level 4, Rooms 115-116, City campus (outside the RMIT Store)
  • Drop in: No registration needed

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being curious, being grounded. Find out more.

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Mindfulness Meditation 

  • Date and time: Monday 15 September, 12pm–1pm
  • Location: Building 47, Level 1, Room 008, City campus and online via Microsoft Teams (no booking required)

Meditation 

  • Date and time: Tuesday 16 September, 12:15pm–1pm
  • Location: Building 47, Level 1, Room 8, City campus (8 Orr St, Carlton)

Walking the Labyrinth 

Experience this ancient meditative practice. 

  • Date and time: Wednesday 17 September, 11am–1pm (drop-in)
  • Location: Alumni Courtyard, 357 Russell Street, City campus 

International Day of Peace

Act Today, Shape Tomorrow’s Peace - Enjoy a cuppa and cake at our gathering for International Day of Peace at the Multifaith & Wellbeing Centre. The labyrinth will also be open for a walk of inner peace.

  • Date and time: Friday 19 September, 10:30am–12pm
  • Location: Multifaith & Wellbeing Centre, Building 47, Level 1, Room 8 
  • More information

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being grounded. Find out more.

Free Gym Trial at Bundoora Campus 
Enjoy a 14-day free trial at the RMIT Sports Centre. Starts from the day you join. 
Learn more.

Women’s Strength Program 

Beginner-friendly strength training for women. Just $5 per session. 

  • Date and time: Thursdays, 11am–12pm
  • Location: RMIT Sports Centre, Bundoora Campus 
  • Register now

Connection to RMIT's Ways of WellBeing: Being active. Find out more.

RMIT Ways of WellBeing

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Ways of WellBeing

RMIT’s Ways of WellBeing is a science-based model of protecting and maintaining your wellbeing, built on research and evidence about what kinds of behaviours help people be well.

Participating in the ways means including actions and activities in your life that may help improve or maintain wellbeing, build resilience, and lower your risk of experiencing mental health challenges. 

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