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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.

Come down to Student Central this UMHD for 'Coffee and a Conversation'. We’ll have our wonderful UQ Counsellor Connect and UQ With You placement students providing self-care check-ins.
Plus, you’ll also walk away with a free MarketCart Coffee voucher to help you through your week!

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 with our Student Advisors to destress with some kinetic sand and talk about exams, extensions, and your wellbeing. Play has been shown to significantly decrease stress and increase social and coping skills, performance and cognitive ability, so come by and relax with us!

The Patchwork Project is back at Gatton! Create your own patchwork or write a message of support to survivors of sexual violence, and learn about your available support options with UQ Respect. All art materials will be provided.

Puppy pats? Say no more! Our furry friends from Happy Paws Happy Hearts will be at Herston campus, ready for some pats. There will also be a FREE sausage sizzle, hosted by the Faculty of Medicine, and stalls for you to chat about supports available to you as you prepare for the season of finals!

International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Lesbophobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) at Herston! We are hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the LGBTQIA+ Bursary fund. Bring a gold coin or donate via the QR code to enjoy some delicious sweets and treats!