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.

Just a short distance from the Great Court you will be able to find massages, a cooking demonstration, and a free pop-up BUPA Mediterranean Dip Stand at Student Central. UQ Sport is also coming along to give you the chance to pick up and play a variety of sports and activities, including inflatable basketball, badminton, and more!

 

If you’re looking for a bite to eat, Holy Taco, Yum Yum East (Momo dumplings), J'Adore Crepes and Popcorn Man will also be coming along to sate your appetites. If you’re looking for something healthy to bring home, or have limited time or transport to the supermarkets, we’re also inviting along a Farmers Market to bring fresh fruit and vegetables here to UQ St Lucia.

When you’re here with friends, colleagues, and family, consider taking a photo at the Wellbeing Festival photobooth! For those looking for professional headshots, drop-in headshots will be available near the fountain at the Great Court from 10am-12pm.

About UQ's Wellbeing Festival 2022

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.

Find out more

Venue

St Lucia campus
Room: 
The Great Court and Student Central