11 September 2023

Need a break from the books? Join us during DUSA Self Care Week to relax and recharge

Welcome to the final weeks of Trimester 2! We know you’re all busy preparing for final assessments 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 18–Friday 22 September) 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 the end-of-unit-assessment period.

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 Week DeakinACTIVE group classes | Various dates
Monday 18 September: HIIT, 12.15–12.45pm
Tuesday 19 September: Strength Circuit, 4–4.30pm
Wednesday 20 September: HIIT, 12.15–12.45pm
Thursday 21 September: Strength Circuit, 12.15–12.45pm
Friday 22 September: Abs and Core, 12.15–12.45pm

Beats & Eats | Tuesday 19 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, Morgan’s Walk 
Join us on campus to treat yourself – there’s so much to do! Enjoy our relaxing music headsets, score a free hot toastie from our Cheer Food Truck, take part in a student-led art workshop, join one of our sport and games activities, or check out the DUSA Club stalls. The DUSA Food Pantry will also be running. Find out more

You CAN Ask That | Tuesday 19 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, Morgan’s Walk (during Beats & Eats)
Join us on campus during Beats & Eats for two hours of music and fun activities in which we’ll be giving away sexual health packs and providing helpful resources.

The Enviro Ball | Thursday 21 September, 6.30pm til late, Doncaster, Melbourne
Come join us in an Enchanted Forest, with two hours of unlimited drinks, a three-course meal, an epic dance floor, stunning decor for photo ops and best-dressed prizes! We’re also hosting a charity raffle and fundraising auction in which all proceeds will be donated to wildlife conservation organisations. Register now

Waurn Ponds

Self Care Week DeakinACTIVE group classes | Various dates
Monday 18 September: Abs and Core, 12.15–12.45pm
Tuesday 19 September: Bar Pump, 12.15–12.45pm
Wednesday 20 September: Cardio/HIIT, 12.15–12.45pm
Thursday 21 September: Tabata, 12.15–12.45pm
Friday 22 September: Boxing, 12.15–1pm

Indoor Futsal – Soccer Tournament | Wednesday 20 September, 4–6pm, KD Stewart Centre
Come join our indoor futsal tournament to show off your soccer skills and maybe even win a prize! This will be a friendly competition for players of all levels, and you are welcome to register as a team or as an individual (we’ll place you into a team on the night). Entry fee for each player is $5. See you there! Register now

Beats & Eats | Thursday 21 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, East West Dining Hall
Come down to campus to enjoy our relaxing music headsets, score some free food, take part in a student-led art workshop, join one of our sport and games activities, or grab a free study snack pack! The DUSA Food Pantry will also be running. Find out more

You CAN Ask That | Thursday 21 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, Union Green (during Beats & Eats)
Join us on campus for two hours of music and fun activities in which we’ll be giving away sexual health packs and providing helpful resources. 

Waterfront

Self Care Week DeakinACTIVE group classes | Various dates
Tuesday 19 September: Abs and Core, 12.15–12.45pm
Wednesday 20 September: Boxing, 12.15–12.45pm
Thursday 21 September: Bootcamp, 12.15–12.45pm

Beats & Eats | Wednesday 20 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, The Gallery
Come down to campus to enjoy our relaxing music headsets, score some free food, take part in a student-led art workshop, join one of our sport and games activities, or grab a free study snack pack! The DUSA Food Pantry will also be running. Find out more

You CAN Ask That | Wednesday 20 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, The Gallery (during Beats & Eats)
Join us on campus for two hours of music and fun activities in which we’ll be giving away sexual health packs and providing helpful resources. 

Warrnambool

Self Care Week DeakinACTIVE group classes | Various dates
Tuesday 19 September: Bar Pump, 5.15–6pm
Wednesday 20 September: Yoga, 12–12.45pm
Thursday 21 September: Bootcamp, 5.15–6pm

Beats & Eats | Wednesday 20 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, Brother Fox
Come on down and treat yourself this Self Care Week! Enjoy our relaxing music headsets, score some free food, take part in a student-led art workshop, join one of our sport and games activities, or grab a free study snack pack! Remember to bring your own bag to take part in the DUSA Food Pantry too. Find out more

You CAN Ask That | Wednesday 20 September, 11.30am–1.30pm, Brother Fox (during Beats & Eats)
Join us on campus during Beats & Eats for two hours of music and fun activities in which we’ll be giving away sexual health packs and providing helpful resources. 

Online (cross-campus)

Self Care Week DeakinACTIVE group classes | Various dates
Monday 18 September: Yoga, 12.15–1pm
Tuesday 19 September: Meditation, 10.15–10.30am
Wednesday 20 September: Pilates, 12.15–1pm
Thursday 21 September: Meditation, 10.15–10.30am