Women's Health Week and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) 2023

Women's Health Week and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) Events and Activities 2023

WHW & BIEDAW | PACE

5 September 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Come along enjoy a free lunch sponsor by LiveLife Pharmacy while chatting to service providers and gathering resources specifically for women and gender-diverse folk to support their health.

There will also be free resources and information around body neutrality, sexual and reproductive health, body image, physical health, mental wellbeing, and more!

Clay Making | PACE

5 May 2023 12:00pm2:00pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD. It's not about getting it perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.
There will also be food to enjoy and health promotion resources available to you!

Snacks & Support | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Come and chat to our UMHD stallholders to get some resources around and learn about the mental health supports here in Queensland. FREE snacks provided!
Student moulding clay

Clay Making | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD. It's not about getting it perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.
Person holding blue kinetic sand

Tactile Playbox | Gatton

4 May 2023 11:00am1:00pm
Drop by the Tactile Playbox (Gatton) to destress with some kinetic sand. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by to relax and enjoy free refreshments with us!

Snacks & Support | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Come and chat to our UMHD stallholders to get some resources around and learn about the mental health supports here in Queensland. FREE snacks provided!
Person moulding clay

Clay Making | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Use your hands and play with clay this UMHD! This session is not about creating something that is perfect! It's about going with the flow of what feels comfortable to you and connect with the experience of working with your hands, and with the energy among all attending. You have total control to create something for you, an object as a conversation starter or something of significance to give to someone you appreciate.
Person holding blue kinetic sand

Tactile Playbox | Herston

3 May 2023 11:30am1:30pm
Drop by the Tactile Playbox (Herston) to destress with some kinetic sand. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by to relax and enjoy free refreshments with us!

Health In My Language (Farsi Session) | St Lucia

2 May 2023 1:30pm2:30pm
Learn about mental health in Farsi! Learning about your mental health and available supports for you, your friends and family in Australia's healthcare system can be difficult as an international student. Come and learn about mental health from the wonderful and knowledgeable Health In My Language facilitators who will present in plain English and can answer any of your questions in Farsi.

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