Issue 18
10 October 2018

Be well! Check out everything that's happening and available around campus for you.

October is Wellbeing Month at UniSA!

October every year is always a big month for taking care of yourself. As the weather changes and exams and final assignments are rounding the corner, the UniSA team and USASA want to remind all students that the UniSA community is an active, inclusive, and supportive one all year-round, and make sure that you guys are prepped and ready for whatever life throws at you, whenever!

Each week has its own special focus:
Week 1: Sleep Awareness Week (1–7 Oct)
Week 2: World Mental Health Week (8–14 Oct)
Week 3: Nutrition Week (15–21 Oct)
Week 4: Physical Health Week (22–28 Oct)

We've got a whole bunch of events, handy hints, and freebies coming your way, so keep your eyes on all our social media channels across the month, and scroll down now for your World Mental Health Week dosage! Click on the banners for more!

Need help with your mental health? 
Check out these quick links:

Healthy Mind
Remember that managing your mental health is no different to managing your physical health. If you are struggling to cope with stress, sadness or worry, remember the University is here to help you.

Counselling
UniSA's counselling service offers free and confidential counselling to all students to help with managing any personal issues that could affect your studies. Bookings can be made easily online.

The Desk provides students with online wellbeing, study and problem management resources that are available to access anytime and from the comfort of your own space.

What can you do to help?

UniSA has our own personalised search engine designed to connect students with industry volunteering opportunities. If you're passionate about mental health, there's plenty of ways for you to help out.

Check Out the 'Visualising Mental Health' Exhibition
One of the ongoing challenges medical professionals face in preventing and treating mental health is communicating important mental health concepts to the wider community. From 8 October to 26 October visit the visual tools designed to translate the complex concepts and educate the general public in the Hawke Building.

Support World Mental Health Day
Many of those affected by mental illness don't seek help because of stigma. We can all do something to help shed a more positive light on mental health and start viewing it through the eyes of those in need not through a sterotype. Make a promise and raise awareness on 10 October.

UniTopia starts this week!

    UniTopia starts next week with all these free activities: 
    • Dogs
    • live music
    • a caricaturist
    • UniSA sport challenges
    • free food
    • art 'n' plant
    • + heaps more

                DAILY 11AM - 2PM:
                  City West | Fenn Place - Tue 9 Oct
                    City East | Basil Hetzel Plaza - Wed 10 Oct
                      Mawson Lakes | GP Courtyard - Tue 16 Oct
                        Magill | Amy Wheaton Lawns - Wed 17 Oct

                            Click here for all the details AND the chance to win a trip to Kangaroo Island

                            Develop your skills – in 'real world' business!

                            Adelaide Engage: Work Experience Network (AEWEN) is a 3-week interdisciplinary and cross-institutional program that sees you consult on a project for real SA Government agency, business, or not-for-profit client while being supported by an industry mentor.

                            The next cohort runs from Monday 26 November to Friday 14 December. Applications are now open and close 11:59pm Sunday 4 November.

                            Learn more about AEWEN here and apply now here!

                            Participation in AEWEN is eligible for the Leadership and Enterprise pillar of UniSA+.

                            Please note AEWEN is only open to a limited number of international students in their second year of undergraduate study or onwards, including graduates.

                            Achieve career success!

                            The National Disability Coordination Officer Program is hosting a FREE forum supported by UniSA for those students with a medical condition or disability in their final year of study to learn about support available in employment, ask questions to industry representatives, and hear from a graduate with a disability. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

                            WHEN: Tuesday 16 October, 10am–1pm
                            WHERE: UniSA City West Campus, Bradley Forum (Hawke Building 5th floor)


                            For more info contact Jane at jane.brzezinski@unisa.edu.au or 0458 579 004

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