5 May 2022

Take a break from the books: relax and recharge during DUSA Self Care Week

Welcome to the final weeks of Trimester 1! We know you’re all busy preparing for final assignments and exams right now, but remember it’s also really important that you’re taking frequent breaks to relax and prioritise your emotional, mental and physical wellbeing.

No matter what wellness means to you, join us during DUSA Self Care Week (Monday 16 – Friday 20 May) to take a breather! We’ll be running a series of events both online and on campus to help you de-stress and refocus on your self care as we approach exam time.

Tuesday 17 May is also International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), so keep an eye out for our related events on campus, wear your most colourful attire and show your support for our LGBTQIA+ community!

Check out the full Self Care Week program on the DUSA website for details of fun activities you can join, and we look forward to seeing you at an event soon!

Burwood

Self Care Lunch | Tuesday 17 May, 12–2pm, Morgan’s Walk 
Join us on campus to treat yourself! We’ll have some yummy free food to keep you nourished and enjoy a live acoustic performance to help you relax and unwind with friends. There will be several different creative activations to help get your mind off the books, and also joining us will be the friendliest and fluffiest therapy dogs to provide all the joy you need! Find out more

Come & Try Sport: Tennis | Tuesday 17 May, 1–3pm, Burwood Tennis Club
Meet one of the many DUSA sport clubs, check out the social comps and try a new sport for the first time. We look forward to meeting you! Register now

DUSA Free Food Pantry | Wednesday 18 May, 11am–1pm, Morgan’s Walk main stage 
This welfare initiative aims to provide students with a range of fruit, veggies and pantry staples. We also encourage cooking skills via tasty, easy and affordable recipes! Find out more

Keep fit with DeakinACTIVE | Various dates
Monday 16 May: Skill X, 6.15–7pm
Tuesday 17 May: Skill X, 12.15–1pm
Wednesday 18 May: Skill X, 12.15–1pm; Abs & Core, 6.15–7pm
Thursday 19 May: Bootcamp, 2–2.45pm
Friday 20 May: HIIT Bodyweight, 11–11.45am

Waterfront

DUSA Free Food Pantry | Wednesday 18 May, 11am–1pm, DUSA Student Lounge
This welfare initiative aims to provide students with a range of fruit, veggies and pantry staples. We also encourage cooking skills via tasty, easy and affordable recipes! DUSA will provide a reusable bag. If you have been to one of our previous pantries, bring your DUSA SASS Bag with you. Find out more

Self Care Lunch | Thursday 19 May, 12–2pm, The Gallery
Join us on campus for some yummy free food to keep you nourished and enjoy a live acoustic performance to help you relax and unwind with friends. Find out more

Waurn Ponds

Self Care Lunch | Tuesday 17 May, 12–2pm, Market Hall
Join us on campus for some yummy free food to keep you nourished and enjoy a live acoustic performance to help you relax and unwind with friends. Find out more

Come & Try Sport: Volleyball | Tuesday 17 May, 4–5pm, KD Stewart Centre
Meet one of the many DUSA sport clubs, check out the social comps and try a new sport for the first time. Sport clubs are a great way for you to meet Deakin students and DUSA has many sports clubs for you to get involved with at all levels of play. We look forward to meeting you! Register now

DUSA Free Food Pantry | Wednesday 18 May, 11am–1pm, DUSA Student Lounge 
This welfare initiative aims to provide students with a range of fruit, veggies and pantry staples. We also encourage cooking skills via tasty, easy and affordable recipes! Find out more

Keep fit with DeakinACTIVE | Various dates
Monday 16 May: Boxing, 5.15–6pm
Tuesday 17 May: Spin, 5.15–6pm
Wednesday 18 May: Body Pump, 5.15–6pm
Thursday 19 May: Bootcamp, 5.15–6pm
Friday 20 May: Boxing, 12.15–1pm

Warrnambool

Self Care Lunch | Thursday 19 May, 11am–1pm, Brother Fox Cafeteria West 
Come on down and treat yourself this Self Care Week! Join us on campus for some yummy free food to keep you nourished and enjoy a live acoustic performance to help you relax and unwind with friends. It’s all about having fun with your class mates and taking out some time for yourself before we approach the end of T1. Can’t wait to see you there! Find out more

DUSA Free Food Pantry | Thursday 19 May, 11am–1pm, DUSA Student Lounge 
This welfare initiative aims to provide students with a range of fruit, veggies and pantry staples. We also encourage cooking skills via tasty, easy and affordable recipes! Find out more

Online (cross-campus)

Crafternoon | Monday 16 May, 5–6.30pm 
Join us for an afternoon of social chatter while you work on your current craft projects! Register now

Back to calm | Wednesday 18 May, 12.30–1.30pm 
This free-one hour length online workshop with the intention to calm the nervous system, and provide you with exercises to physiologically regulate yourself if you are feeling stressed or anxious. It involves yoga, meditation, resourcing, emotional freedom technique and somatic experiencing. Register now

You can ask that: an open conversation on sex and sexual health | Thursday 19 May, 2.30–3.30pm 
Join us for a real-talk webinar about all things sex and sexual health! We will have an open conversation around consent, STIs and their symptoms, testing and treatments and contraception options. Presented by Deakin senior lecturer in psychology, Dr Bianca Klettke, and medical centre nurses, this session will help you feel empowered to take control over your sexual health. Register now