Bringing together staff, students, and community- UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is the largest mental health and wellbeing focussed event at UQ in 2022.

UQ’s first Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. Inspired by the Wheel of Wellbeing, UQ’s Wellbeing Festival repositions wellbeing in the context of the many facets of our lives, including our physical, emotional, social, spiritual, environmental, and financial wellbeing.

The Wellbeing Festival is coming to a campus near you, with a variety of wellbeing-focussed activities, performances, stalls, and freebies to encourage reflection, connection and highlight the importance of taking a break.

All activities, performances, workshops, and stalls are free to all staff, students, and community. Find out what’s happening on your campus and when the Wellbeing Festival is coming to you below. You can drop-in anytime and for as long as you like, even if it's just for a few minutes! We encourage you to come with your classmates, colleagues, and friends, and to connect with others while enjoying UQ’s first Wellbeing Festival.

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UQ's Wellbeing Festival at Herston

13 October 2022 11:00am1:00pm
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is coming to our Herston campus on Thursday 13 October, with events also happening the day before at the weekly Herston Hangouts on Wednesday 12 October! UQ’s Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. All events are open to students, staff, and community for this initiative running during Queensland Mental Health Week this year.

Paint 'n' Sip at Patina

12 October 2022 2:00pm4:00pm
Get in quick to secure your place the only Paint N' Sip session during UQ's Wellbeing Festival (no artistic abilities required!)

InRhythm Drumming Workshop

12 October 2022 2:00pm3:00pm
Find your groove, meet great people, get fit and feel fantastic at UQ's Connect Stage with InRhythm's 15min drumming classes from 2-3pm.

Sustainability Walk

12 October 2022 1:00pm2:00pm
Join our Sustainability Walk to learn about various sustainability highlights on our St Lucia campus!

Terrarium Making workshop

12 October 2022 12:00pm2:00pm
Create and take home your own plant child at the Terrarium-making Drop-in session.

Making Wellbeing Work for You: Panel event

12 October 2022 12:00pm1:00pm
12-1pm | 12 October | Online & St Lucia
Join us online or in person at St Lucia for this Wellbeing Panel and they delve into the different facets of wellbeing, such as mental, physical and financial, and discuss how they incorporate wellbeing into their everyday lives.

Sustainable, natural gardening for better health and wellbeing - St Lucia

12 October 2022 12:00pm2:00pm
Join UQ Sustainability to find ways you can nurture the environment and take home your own seed ball

Easy Lunches for Work - Cooking demonstration

12 October 2022 11:00am12:00pm
Looking for easy and healthy lunch ideas for work/study? Join BUPA for a cooking demonstration at Student Central from 11am-12pm

Community Connect Stalls

12 October 2022 11:00am3:00pm
We’re bringing community to UQ with stall holders from all around UQ and Meanjin to make it easier for you to connect with services, organisations, and opportunities to support your wellbeing.

UQ's Wellbeing Festival at St Lucia

12 October 2022 11:00am3:00pm
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is coming to St Lucia this year on Wednesday 12 October with an exciting line-up of events and activities including the UQ Connect Stage, Community Connect Stalls, Wellbeing Workshop, and a UQ Sport pop-up starting from 8am until 3pm in UQ’s Great Court.

Bike 'n' Blend

12 October 2022 11:00am3:00pm
Make your own pedal-powered smoothie with Bike N' Blend, brought to you by BUPA.

Happy Paws Happy Hearts

12 October 2022 11:00am3:00pm
Pat some puppies and hear more about the beautiful work of Happy Paws Happy Hearts.

St Vincent De Paul's Pop-up Shop

12 October 2022 11:00am3:00pm
Op Shop til you drop! Vinnies is bringing their shop to UQ for UQ's Wellbeing Festival.

Drop-in Massages with 3 Minute Angels

12 October 2022 11:00am2:00pm
Unwind and relax with our 3-minute angel massages at Student Central

BUPA Mediterranean Dip Stand

12 October 2022 10:30am12:30pm
While at the cooking demonstration, why not graze at the BUPA Mediterranean Dip Stand?

Clay-making Drop In with UQ Counselling

12 October 2022 10:00am12:00pm
Connect with your inner creative for clay making with UQ Counselling

Cultural Weaving Workshop

12 October 2022 10:00am12:00pm
Take some time to explore the possibilities of Indigenous weaving and take home your own creation

Food Trucks

12 October 2022 10:00am2:00pm
Holy Taco, Yum Yum East, J'Adore Crepes and Popcorn Man are bringing the goodness to UQ's Wellbeing Festival this year. Love what you eat, eat well, and do your best to do it in moderation!

Morning Tai Chi

12 October 2022 9:30am10:30am
Drop by the Connect Stage for Taichi to relax the body and mind

The Connect Stage @ UQ's Wellbeing Festival

12 October 2022 8:30am3:00pm
The ‘Connect Stage’ brings to centre stage UQ’s many staff and student talents for a full-day program classes, and talks to spotlight the importance of culture and connection for our wellbeing. ASL interpreted event. Full performance program released soon.

Morning Yoga with UQ Sport

12 October 2022 8:30am9:30am
Join UQ Sport as the day starts for a morning yoga session to ease you into the day

Sustainable, natural gardening for better health and wellbeing - Gatton

11 October 2022 12:00pm1:00pm
Are you interested in the environmental and wellness benefits of growing your own food? Join Pam as she teaches us simple, natural ways to cultivate food and the importance of this for your health!

UQ's Wellbeing Festival at Gatton

11 October 2022 11:00am1:00pm
UQ’s Wellbeing Festival is kicking off at our Gatton campus on Tuesday 11 October, with events extending to the weekly Gatton Chill on Wednesday 12 October. UQ’s Wellbeing Festival reflects and expands on the important factors that help people maintain positive mental health and wellbeing. All events are open to students, staff, and community for this initiative running during Queensland Mental Health Week this year.