Wellbeing at Deakin
Deakin is a ‘healthy university’, which means we aspire to create an environment and a culture in which you can thrive. Our values include sustainability, respect and diversity, and we take a holistic view of wellbeing which encompasses many different dimensions, from your financial security to your physical safety to your self-esteem.
Dimensions of wellbeing
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Learn how to support your mental health and recognise the symptoms of a mental health condition.
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Caring for your body involves prioritising sleep, eating nourishing food and moving with joy.
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Building connections with others will create a support network you can lean on and share your experiences with.
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Becoming a successful student takes practice: your confidence will grow as you build study skills and learn how to manage stress.
Download the DeakinWELLBEING app
It features tools that will build and track new habits, podcasts for practising mindfulness, and our digital wellness coach Charley who will help you cope with the pressures of study by developing resilience.
Our services
Counselling and Psychological Support
We offer free and confidential counselling for students located in Australia, with specialised counsellors for First Nations, medicine, and nursing and midwifery students.
We offer free and confidential counselling for students located in Australia, with specialised counsellors for First Nations, medicine, and nursing and midwifery students.
Medical services
Deakin Medical Centres offer on-campus, accessible and confidential services provided by qualified and experienced medical doctors and nurses. Services include vaccinations, wellbeing coaching and travel health.
We know being a student can be challenging. We are here to help you build a routine that will allow you to feel good about yourself and thrive. Our programs and resources are designed to make you feel connected and supported.
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Our Disability Resource Centre offers support to students with a disability, health or mental health condition.
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We have loans, grants, vouchers and free essentials available if you're in financial need.
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We are proud of our history of Indigenous education and offer academic and health support to First Nations students.
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For spiritual support, you can talk to our multifaith chaplains or visit our non-denominational prayer rooms.
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We value the rich diversity of our students, and have inclusive policies and places for our LGBTIQ+ community.
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Access emergency response, first aid, and confidential support for sexual harm or harassment.
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Boost your wellbeing, make friends, and get some stress relief by moving your body.
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We are passionate about sustainability: learn how small actions can make a big difference.
Vision and values
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We value and celebrate diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community.
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We nurture individual and collective wellbeing to ensure our students, staff and the wider community feel safe and supported.