Arts and crafts

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!

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.

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!

For many people, there is still a lot of stigma and shame attached to our mental health and wellbeing. This University Mental Health Day, contribute to our 'Let’s Chalk About It' walkway to share your messages of support, hope, and awareness around mental health with chalk! Join the UQ Health Promotion Ambassadors in front of Student Central Plaza who will provide you with chalk and conversation to raise awareness of mental health and services to support you.

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.

Uni Mental Health Day is here! Drop by Student Central and enjoy various activities to help you de-stress and let your mind and body take a break. You can make a badge, attend a free Health In My Language session (Mandarin and Farsi available) or have a coffee while chatting with UQ Counsellor Connect and UQ With You, and more!

Paint on a canvas about what PRIDE means to you and have a chat with the UQ Ally Network and the UQ Health Promotions team to learn about resources available to you. FREE for all to attend!

UQ’s Christmas Markets are back and there’s even more to explore as we go global – that’s right explore Holidays Around the World with unique gifts including homewares, curiosities, jewellery, even card trading, and food trucks, all with an international flair. It’s a do not miss event on UQ’s annual calendar.

Get in quick to secure your place the only Paint N' Sip session during UQ's Wellbeing Festival (no artistic abilities required!)