Join us for the inspiring Wellbeing Festival, crafted for Faculty of Education students. This wholesome week will feature diverse activities, including mindfulness workshops, wellbeing seminars, therapy dogs, and craft sessions, all designed to enhance personal wellbeing and happiness. Learn from experts, connect with peers, and discover new tools to foster balance and resilience in both your academic and personal life. In partnership with the student committee EdSAC, this event is specifically for Faculty of Education students only.
Explore a treasure trove of surprises at Kwong Lee Dow! Discover an array of delightful gifts scattered throughout the building, from healthy snack stations to daily hidden coffee vouchers and table tennis. Don't miss our inspirational Message Board of Hope. Plus, connect with the EdSAC team at their dedicated desk on the ground floor for a friendly chat and any support you need.
All Faculty of Education students who attend one or more events during the week and check in will go into the draw to win a grand prize spa voucher. Please note, that only Faculty of Education students are eligible to attend events and enter.
Monday 7 October
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8 AM - 9 AM
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Come along to create a delicious, nutritious bowl of morning energy! Plenty of add-ons to choose from, everything provided.
No registration required
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11 AM - 1 PM
Room 421, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Decorate your own small terracotta pot and leave with a new little plant baby! Drop in at any time during 11am-1pm, all materials provided.
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1 PM - 2 PM
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Pamper yourself by grabbing a quick massage with our qualified massage therapists.
No registration required
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2.15 pm - 3 pm
Room 421, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Come along to safe, serene space free from judgement, and connect with others.
Tuesday 8 October
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8.30 AM - 9 AM
Room 213, Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Join yoga instructors from Melbourne University Sport to stretch, strengthen and connect with your inner-self.
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10 AM - 10.30 AM
Room 213, Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow
Learn how to harness the health benefits of music to support your wellbeing.
(Please bring a smartphone or laptop, plus your own head/earphones.)
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12 PM - 1 PM
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Pamper yourself by grabbing a quick massage with our qualified massage therapists.
No registration required
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2.30 PM – 4.30 PM
Room 409, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow
Join us for an incredible workshop on Indigenous art by renowned artist, Aaron Eastment.
Wednesday 9 October
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8 AM - 9 AM
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Come along to create a delicious, nutritious bowl of morning energy! Plenty of add-ons to choose from, everything provided.
No registration required
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12 PM - 1 PM
Queensberry Hotel, Carlton
Get together with friends old and new, and have a great time playing bingo at the pub! Facilitated by the Education Student Advisory Committee (EdSAC).
Amazing prizes up for grabs, including gift vouchers, FoE merch, movie vouchers and more!
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12pm-1pm
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Cuddle your troubles away with Norman, Ocean and Paddington from Paws Pet Therapy! Drop by any time.
No registration required
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2 PM - 4.30 PM
Ground Floor, Kwong Lee Dow
Feel the benefits of creative concentration, without the pressure of needing artistic talent! Grab a canvas and follow the directions to paint your own masterpiece to take home. Drop in any time, all materials provided.
No registration required
Thursday 10 October
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8.30 AM - 9.45 AM
Mindful Meditation
8:30am-9am (first session) 9:15am-9:45am (second session)
Room 419, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Start your day with calming mindful meditation. Seated or laying down, let your mind detach from the chaos of the day and connect with your inner self.
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11.30 AM - 1 PM
Lincoln Square, Carlton
Join staff and students of the Faculty of Education for an outdoor picnic. Enjoy the spring sunshine and fresh air, make some new friends, and eat some delicious food!
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1.15 PM - 2.15 PM
Room 417, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Explore the mind-body connection and how we can improve our understanding of this connection using the latest (non-intrusive) biofeedback technology to improve wellbeing and performance.
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2.30 PM - 3 PM (Please bring a smartphone or laptop, plus your own head/earphones.)
Room 409, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Learn how music can influence your mood and create a personalised mood-boosting music playlist using evidence-based strategies.
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4 PM - 4.45 PM
Room 217, Level 2, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Join yoga instructors from Melbourne University Sport to stretch, strengthen and connect with your inner self.
Friday 11 October
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10 AM - 11 AM
Room 409, Level 4, Kwong Lee Dow Building
Morning tea will be served in the communal study area on level 4 from 11 AM
This engaging workshop will focus on developing an understanding of neurodiversity, the implications for study and social inclusion as a neurodivergent person, and will share preliminary findings from our Student Needs Analysis to better understand the experiences of neurodivergent community.
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1.15 PM - 2 PM
Online
Jump online for some fun games with other FoE students, hosted by your Student Experience team. Have a laugh, test your skills, and wrap up the week with something different!