Food trucks, sunshine, student cultural performances and good friends! What more could you ask for?

 

Join us for a fun picnic in the Great Court to celebrate the diversity of cultures at UQ and shine a light on Women's Health Week. There is lots to look forward to:

  • Variety of food trucks with food available to purchase
  • Performances and workshops by student societies showcasing beauty, culture, and wellbeing including:
    • UQ TAIKO, Japanese drumming performance
    • UQ SPIA, South Pacific Islander Association cultural dance
    • UQ Street Groove dance performance
    • UQ Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Club, calligraphy workshop
    • UQ Indian Student Club
  • Free Women's Health Week bags (while stocks last)

*Submit a song for our cultural picnic playlist - add your song when you register for your ticket!

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

Jean Hailes Women’s Health Week is the biggest week in Australia celebrating women.

This year Women’s Health Week and Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW) will both occur from  Sept 4 — Sept 8 2023.

UQ Wellbeing will hold a range of student activities across all campuses dedicated  to celebrating good health and raising awareness of body image concerns and eating disorders.

These events are open to all students but will focus on the wellbeing of women, girls and gender diverse people.

See our main page for more details and resources here.

Venue

The Great Court, St Lucia