Wellbeing Ambassadors
Wellbeing Ambassadors are motivated and passionate Deakin students who help to promote the importance of health and wellbeing to the University community.
What Wellbeing Ambassadors do
Wellbeing Ambassadors are actively involved in Deakin’s health and wellbeing programs, including:
- promoting mental wellbeing, physical activity, healthy eating and sexual health
- helping students understand how and where to access Deakin’s health and wellbeing programs and services
- co-creating, co-designing and helping to deliver health promotion programs and activities
- supporting student engagement in health promotion programs and activities.
Wellbeing Ambassadors are empowered to influence what Deakin does for students, including the opportunity to lead and run programs.
Why you should become a Wellbeing Ambassador
Joining our Wellbeing Ambassador program will give you the chance to:
- Gain new practical skills.
- Undertake professional development and training.
- Make new friends and work collaboratively as part of a passionate and fun team.
- Have a positive impact on students, especially new students starting at Deakin.
Wellbeing Ambassador roles are paid casual positions open to all continuing Deakin students.
Here's what our Wellbeing Ambassadors have to say about the program
My journey as a Wellbeing Ambassador is a transformative experience, instilling in me a deep sense of empathy and compassion. I have gained invaluable skills, from effective communication and creative engagement to the ability to guide individuals towards essential resources. This role is broadening my understanding of wellbeing, including the importance of sexual health, and allowed me to nurture a sense of community through initiatives like the Walk'n'Talks around the beautiful campus.
– Sonam Dorji, Wellbeing ambassador
As a Wellbeing Ambassador I have thoroughly enjoyed acting in service of the student cohort. Providing students with advice, knowledge, and an ear to listen to across our broad range of events has filled me with a great sense of joy and satisfaction! As a Wellbeing Ambassador I am here to help the student cohort de-stress, have fun, and enjoy their time at university. I am proud to be supporting students at Deakin with our team of experienced ambassadors and I encourage any student looking for wellbeing support to come and say hi and chat with us!
– Andre Bruzzese, Wellbeing ambassador
Who’s eligible and how to apply
Wellbeing Ambassadors are current Deakin students who have completed a minimum of eight units of study and have at least two trimesters still to complete. You will be in the role for a minimum of 12 months.
All successful applicants must attend compulsory training and have a valid employee Working with Children Check.
You will also need to:
- Demonstrate an interest in health promotion, prevention and public health.
- Have a strong awareness of Deakin’s health and wellbeing services.
- Be passionate about championing student health and wellbeing.
Applications for 2025 Wellbeing Ambassadors are now open. Click on the relevant link below to apply: