Health, safety and wellbeing

Health and wellbeing services and resources, including on-campus doctors and counsellors.

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RUSU Compass

The RUSU Compass support team includes qualified social workers who can offer information and referrals to students about a wide range of issues they may experience, including mental health, relationship issues, homelessness, financial stress and much more.

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We’re committed to inclusivity 

All RMIT services are inclusive and committed to supporting all students within our diverse community. Many of our service team members have completed Indigenous cultural awareness training, disability awareness training and LGBTIQ+ Ally training. Learn more about RMIT's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

 

Health and wellbeing events

More events will be added soon. Check this page regularly to stay up to date.

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Chat with a Peer Supporter

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 04 Feb 2026 - 30 Nov 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Online

Whether you’ve got questions about uni life, want to make friends, or just need to talk to someone who gets it — we’re here for you.

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Meditation Sessions

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 24 Feb 2026 - 24 Nov 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Melbourne City, Online

Feeling stressed? Join a guided meditation session. No prior experience needed—everyone is welcome!

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Learn to Swim Program

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 01 Jul 2026 - 02 Oct 2026

Take the plunge with our revamped 8-week program at Melbourne City Baths, right next to RMIT’s Melbourne City campus.

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Make a Racket – Active Play at RMIT Sports Centre

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 07 Jul 2026 - 01 Dec 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Bundoora

RMIT's Make a Racket is a free, weekly drop‑in social sport session at Bundoora featuring rotating racquet sports like badminton, pickleball, and tennis.

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Women's Small Group Strength Training Program – semester 2

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 30 Jul 2026 - 30 Sep 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Bundoora, Melbourne City

Build confidence, improve your strength and train in a supportive environment with this 4-week small group strength training program for females and female-identifying students at RMIT’s City and Bundoora campuses.

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Express Lunchtime Spin Classes - Semester 2

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 05 Aug 2026 - 26 Aug 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Bundoora

RMIT's Express Lunchtime Spin Classes are fast-paced group cycling workouts designed to fit into a busy schedule.

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New circuit-style group fitness classes and the RMIT Active Hub

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 11 Aug 2026 - 01 Sep 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Melbourne City

This high‑energy, 45-minute session features timed exercise stations, functional movements, and short recovery periods to help build strength and fitness.

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Neurodiverse Yoga & Meditation Sessions Semester 2

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 11 Aug 2026 - 15 Sep 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Melbourne City

RMIT's Neurodiverse Yoga & Meditation Program offers inclusive, flexible sessions designed for neurodivergent students.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures