International students: feel your best by booking a free on-campus health check with a Bupa nurse. Once you're done, we'll give you a great Study Melbourne pack, full of handy items!
We'll be holding four weekly mindfulness and meditation classes at the Burwood and Waurn Ponds campuses, beginning in Week 2.
If you have autism, find out more about the NAVIGATE program which can help you adjust to university.
Swimming is a great way to cool off but it can also be dangerous. Learn how you can avoid becoming a statistic this summer.
We're all in need of some time off – but unfortunately the pandemic isn't taking a break. Deakin Chair in Epidemiology Catherine Bennett and Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton explain how to protect yourself from COVID-19 over the summer holidays.
'Safe partying’ might sound lame, but the best celebrations are the ones you come home from in one piece. Here's how to reduce the risks if you're planning to drink or take drugs – and some other ways to have fun.
Multi-tasking isn't an effective way to study – you need to focus on one thing at a time to do your best. Here's some tips and tricks for managing this busy part of trimester.
If you need some support ahead of the break, chat to one of our chaplains – they're here to help, whether or not you're religious. We also have other spiritual wellbeing facilities that may help you while you study.
We want everyone at Deakin to feel safe and respected. If you ever experience or witness problem behaviour, including sexual harm and family violence, Safer Community can provide confidential support.
Studying means sitting down for long periods of time, but that can affect posture and cause lower back pain. If you have any musculoskeletal niggles or injuries, visit our on-campus physiotherapists in Burwood – there's even a student discount!
Do you need some advice on a personal or uni issue? Learn from other students' experiences or get help from a professional counsellor at this amazing online resource.
Do you procrastinate? You're not alone – 20% of adults procrastinate regularly. Discover why, and learn some tips to avoid assignment stress and take charge of your study!
