Summer means swimming! Follow these tips to stay safe in the water
Swimming is one of the best ways to spend your holidays, but it can also be dangerous. Learn how you can avoid becoming a statistic this summer.
COVID-19 vaccinations are available now at Deakin Medical Centre
If you haven’t yet had your COVID-19 jab or are due for your booster, you can now book a vaccination appointment at our Burwood and Waurn Ponds campuses.
Geelong students, take our free water safety class and you could also win surfing lessons!
How confident are you in the water? Take on summer with our free water safety program – and you could also win surfing lessons!
Something on your mind? Get expert online advice with Ask Counselling
If you need some advice or support, or would like to learn from other students' experiences, visit our Ask Counselling blog.
Haven’t exercised in ages? How to bounce back without injury
Did lockdowns mess with your exercise routines? Now's the perfect time to rediscover your mojo – but make sure you ease back into it to avoid any injuries.
How to tell the difference between diet facts and fads
Planning your festive season meals? First, learn some facts about nuts, frozen vegetables and processed meat.
It’s time to party! Just make sure you always look after yourself and others
Consuming alcohol or other drugs is a personal choice. Before you take anything, know what you're putting in your body and how you can stay safe.
Stop procrastinating! How breaking the habit can help your study and wellbeing
Poet Edward Young said: 'Procrastination is the thief of time'. If you're a procrastinator, try these tips to reclaim your time and help your study!
Food for thought: tell us what you think of our healthy eating hub and you could win $50!
Nourished @ Deakin is designed by students, for students. But what do you think of the recipes and other resources? Complete our two short surveys and you could win a $50 Coles voucher!
Getting creative for the good of your mental health
Learn why spending time on creative pursuits – of any kind – is a great way to look after your mental health.
Mental health apps to help you conquer stress and anxiety
Looking after your mental health is so important, but are you aware of the helpful apps and digital resources specifically designed to help you do just this?
‘It’s not something you expect in your 20s’: how to be Sunsmart and avoid skin cancer
It's National Skin Cancer Action Week! We're calling on all students to be Sunsmart this summer, so here's how you can enjoy the sun safely and monitor your skin.