Empowering you to live a balanced, healthy lifestyle. Join us for UQ’s Student Health Month.
From 3 to 28 August 2026, Student Health Month by UQ Wellbeing aims to spotlight student health needs, expand support for various health aspects, and to empower you with various knowledge and skills to enhance your wellbeing. How you fuel and move your body can have a big impact on your mind, health and quality of life. Join us for a month of events, workshops and activations to learn ways you can access healthcare safely and easily, as well as new tips and skills to enhance your nutritional and physical health, including mental health, sexual and reproductive health.
Move
Movement, at any intensity and any level, is sometimes all we need to de-stress, regulate our emotions, boost our energy levels, and just feel good overall! Don’t miss out on the various activations happening for all levels of fitness and mobility: whether it’s slow mindful movements like yoga, testing your fitness levels for fun, or a round of social sport with your friends and peers.
Fuel
How we fuel our bodies will influence how well we move and how our bodies function physically, mentally and emotionally. This Student Health Month, Foodbank Queensland are hosting a free Student Market Stall* at St Lucia on Wednesday, 26th August 2026. These markets have been generously provided by Allianz Partners. Take home a range of fresh produce and key pantry staples at no cost! (We encourage you to bring your own reusable bag in case of bag shortages.)
Based at Dutton Park, Gatton or Herston? UQ Wellbeing will be supplying a free Food Pantry!
*T&Cs apply - Visit our registration booth to collect your stallholder passport to complete.
Mood
Unwind and connect with your mind and self with the UQ Counselling's Art Therapy workshops at St Lucia and Herston. Learn more about the range of Wellbeing Programs created and hosted by UQ Counsellors that can provide you with the support and skills beneficial for the different issues you might be facing in this chapter of life.
Learn
Whether you’re looking to broaden your own knowledge around health and access to health services, or to be better informed and share with your friends, there will be stalls, resources and vendors you can chat with to learn about what’s available to you. From information around how you access healthcare in Australia safely and confidentially, to accessing resources and support for your all aspects of health and wellbeing, don’t miss the opportunity to connect with services and support available to you at UQ and in the community as well.
A reminder that the programs below may be subject to change.
Gatton
Gatton Student Health Month Expo
Date: Wednesday, 5th August
Location: Grassy Area beside Foundation Building
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location | Facilitator | Description |
Outside Foundation Building | Accessibility and Welfare (Student Support and Wellbeing Services) | Drop by our stall to try box breathing (and get a tasty box-shaped treat), grab yourself a self-care activity lucky dip, and chat with an Adviser about what support is available to you if your studies are impacted by your health. |
Association for Postgraduate Students (APS) | More information coming soon. | |
| Gatton Pod | Take a quick brain break with Gatton Pod! Join your local student media team for some fun and interactive activities. Test your skills in our Ti Jian Zi/Chapteh & Five Stones Challenge and score some snack pack prizes! You can also add your ideas to our Wish Board to help shape future Gatton Pod activities (with a small token of thanks waiting for you!). It’s the perfect chance to recharge, share some laughs, enjoy a bit of healthy competition, and connect with your student community. | |
Golden Days Acupuncture | More information coming soon. | |
No taboo, there is support for you | Chat with peer educators to learn about the No taboo, there is support for you campaign, grab free resources and the ways you can access health support easily and freely at UQ. | |
Stem Cells Foundation | More information coming soon. | |
True Relationships and Reproductive Health | Explore and access resources in various languages around how you can access sexual and reproductive health services in Queensland. | |
| UQ Respect | More information coming soon. | |
UQ Sport Gatton | Pick Up and Play: Grab your friends (or make new ones) with social Badminton and Volleyball! | |
UQ Wellbeing | Stretch your legs and fuel your body with a refreshing smoothie of your choice with UQ Wellbeing’s smoothie bikes! | |
| WFR | More information coming soon. |
St Lucia
Weekly:
Be Active with UQ Sport
Sharper Minds: Taster Sessions
Date: Coming soon.
Location: Workshop B, Physics Annexe (Opposite Student Central)
Time: Coming soon.
Discover free, student-tested health and self-care strategies designed to support your academic success. Co-created by UQ students, this relaxed session offers a taste of simple, effective ways to care for your wellbeing — without adding to your stress.
Enjoy brain-boosting games, hands-on breakfast-making with a dietitian, creative activities, and connection with peers. Walk away with practical tools (and recipes!) to support your studies and wellbeing.
Drop-ins are welcomed. More information coming soon.
Nutrition 101 Workshop
Date: Monday, 24th August
Location: Workshop A, Physics Annexe Building (opposite Student Central)
Time: 10.30am - 11.30am
Join this 1-hour workshop by the School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences to boost your nutrition knowledge, learn practical strategies and ideas for some budget-friendly meal and snack options, and take home some free snacks to get you through your study, work or weekend!
Drop-ins are welcomed and snacks will be provided.
The Great Court Race
The Great Court Race is one the UQ's proudest traditions - a bucket list event for competitors and a must-see spectacle! The 2026 Great Court Race will be held on Wednesday 26 August from 12:30 - 2pm.
Headlined by the Men's and Women's Great Court Races, the event also includes 70m sprint races, as well as College, Club, Para and Staff Relays.
Spectators can watch for free.
Venue: The Great Court
Time: 12.30pm - 2pm
View the race schedule and learn more here.
St Lucia Student Health Month Expo
Date: Wednesday, 26th August
Location: Multiple Venues.
(R) Registration is required.
| Location | Facilitator | Description |
10.30am - 11.30am Workshop B, (Physics Annexe, opposite Student Central) | UQ Art Museum (R) | Take a break from the everyday stressors of university life and feel grounded and refreshed with this slow looking session. You’ll be guided to look slowly and mindfully at an artwork, followed by gentle conversation and personal reflection prompts to support relaxation and connection. Everyone is welcome – you don’t need to have any prior knowledge about art or experience talking about it. Students who attend will receive free UQ Art Museum merch. Snacks provided! Places are limited. Please register your attendance here. |
11am - 3pm
| Acceleration Australia | Test your vertical jump, flexibility, strength and more with Acceleration Australia! Get tips from their Sports Performance Specialists to improve the way you move or learn how to use a trigger ball to help with your muscle recovery. |
| Accessibility and Welfare (Student Support and Wellbeing Services) | Drop by our stall to try box breathing (and get a tasty box-shaped treat), grab yourself a self-care activity lucky dip, and chat with an Adviser about what support is available to you if your studies are impacted by your health. | |
Association for Postgraduate Students (APS) | Come and get a free skin consultation with the team from the Dermatology Research Centre to assess any skin concerns and learn ways to help keep your skin healthy. (Did you know the skin is considered the largest organ of your body?) | |
| Cali Studio | More information coming soon. | |
| Employability Team (Student Enrichment and Success) | More information coming soon. | |
| Foodbank Queensland | Foodbank Queensland, in partnership with Allianz Partners, is bringing you the FREE Student Market Stall again this year, where you can grab a grocery bag with some food pantry staples! While stocks lasts. Please bring along your Student ID to scan. If you are a student living with a disability, please email the UQU Disability Collective ( disabilities@uqu.com.au ) to register for a pre-packed bag. Collection details will follow. | |
| Golden Days Acupuncture | More information coming soon. | |
| Movement Improvement | More information coming soon. | |
| Netball Queensland | More information coming soon. | |
No taboo, there is support for you | Chat with peer educators to learn about the No taboo, there is support for you campaign, grab free resources and the ways you can access health support easily and freely at UQ. | |
Musculoskeletal and Sports Physiotherapy Clinic | At the UQ Physiotherapy Clinics, we work with you to improve your activity and participation so that you can get the most out of life. Our clinics provide physiotherapy for:
You will receive services from physiotherapy students who are being supervised by fully qualified and highly experienced physiotherapists. Referrals are not required to attend our clinics. Click here to learn more. | |
| School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | Whether your go-to is listening to music, podcasts or voice notes from your friends, it might be time to check on your ear health! Pop by Workshop A to get a free ear check by the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and see how you can better care for your ears and hearing. Register here to save your spot, but you can also drop-in on the day*. *subject to capacity and/or queues. | |
| Specsavers Toowong | More information coming soon. | |
| Sporting Wheelies | Join Sporting Wheelies for a fun and inclusive Wheelchair Basketball "Come and Experience" session. Everyone is welcome, and all equipment is provided—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have a go! You’ll not only get to jump in a chair and try the game for yourself, but also hear from people with lived experience of disability, sharing their stories and insights. It’s a great way to break down barriers, learn something new, and experience the thrill of inclusive sport. What’s more, you can also step into the world of precision and strategy with Boccia—an inclusive sport designed for all abilities. Try your hand at this engaging activity that’s easy to learn but challenging to master. No experience is needed, and all equipment is supplied. As part of the session, you'll also have the chance to listen to lived experiences from people with disability, offering personal insight into inclusive sport and community connection. Whether you're competitive or curious, come along and see why Boccia is a game for everyone. | |
| Stem Cells Foundation | More information coming soon. | |
| Stroke Foundation | More information coming soon. | |
True Relationships and Reproductive Health | Explore and access resources in various languages around how you can access sexual and reproductive health services in Queensland. | |
UQ Disability Inclusion Advocacy Network (UQ DIAN) | Learn more about the Hidden Disability Sunflower Initiative and explore the ways you can get involved or support someone living with hidden disabilities. You can read more about the initiative here. | |
| UQU Disability Collective | More information coming soon. | |
| UQU Student Advocacy and Support (SAS) | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Medical Centre (St Lucia) | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Neuro | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Respect | More information coming soon. | |
UQ Social Runners Club | Whether you’re a seasoned runner or getting into running, run clubs are for all to enjoy! Visit the UQ SRC stall to find out more about their weekly run clubs at UQ, and hear about upcoming running and social events. | |
UQ Sport | From memberships, social sports to group fitness classes - chat with the UQ Sport team about what our on-campus sporting facilities have to offer. | |
UQ Wellbeing | Make Your Own: Smoothie! Stretch your legs, blend and enjoy your own refreshing smoothie to have while exploring the stallholders or taking a break in between some social sports. | |
| UQU Women's Collective | More information coming soon. |
UQ Sport 5-a-side Tournament
Date: Friday, 11th September
Location: Playing Field 7 (UQ Sport Athletics Centre), UQ St Lucia campus
Time: 3pm to 9.30pm
Get your squad together to compete in 5-a-Side Football matches for your chance to win cash prizes. Play in front of a grandstand full of fans and absorb the atmosphere with pre and halftime entertainment. Expect music, food trucks, adrenaline-pumping matches, and heaps more!
Registration is completely FREE, and will open 9am Tuesday 28 July, and close 9am Friday 21 August. Spectators can watch for free.
Register your team or learn more here.
UQ 3x3 SLAM
Date: Thursday, 24th September
Location: UQ Sport Multi-Use Courts, UQ St Lucia campus
Time: 3pm to 9.30pm
3×3 UQ Slam is for ALL basketball lovers. Get your crew together to compete in 3×3 Basketball matches for your chance to win cash prizes. Bring your friends for adrenaline-pumping matches, music, entertainment, food trucks, and heaps more!
Registration is completely FREE, and will open 9am Wednesday 19 August, and close 9am Thursday 10 Septembe. Spectators can watch for free.
Register your team or learn more here.
Herston
Herston Student Health Month Expo
Date: Tuesday, 11th August
Location: Outside Café Dose
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location | Facilitator | Description |
Outside Café Dose | Acceleration Australia | Test your vertical jump, flexibility, strength and more with Acceleration Australia! Get tips from their Sports Performance Specialists to improve the way you move or learn how to use a trigger ball to help with your muscle recovery. |
| Accessibility and Welfare (Student Support and Wellbeing Services) | Drop by our stall to try box breathing (and get a tasty box-shaped treat), grab yourself a self-care activity lucky dip, and chat with an Adviser about what support is available to you if your studies are impacted by your health. | |
Association for Postgraduate Students (APS) | More information coming soon. | |
| Cancer Council Queensland | Come and try Cancer Council Queensland's Lifestyle 6 Spin & Learn to find out more about the modifiable lifestyle factors that can be adopted to help reduce cancer risk and improve early detection. Plus, take their Cancer Risk Calculator to see how well you're currently doing at reducing your cancer risk, along with cancer prevention resources available to provide further information. | |
| Food Pantry | No time to grocery shop this week? UQ Wellbeing is bringing the Food Pantry to you! Take home some food pantry staples for the week for FREE - you are welcomed to bring your own grocery bags as well. | |
| Golden Days Acupuncture | More information coming soon. | |
No taboo, there is support for you | Chat with peer educators to learn about the No taboo, there is support for you campaign, grab free resources and the ways you can access health support easily and freely at UQ. | |
| Specsavers Toowong | More information coming soon. | |
| Stem Cells Foundation | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Medical Society | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Public Health Association (PHA) | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Respect | More information coming soon. | |
UQ Wellbeing | Fancy a smoothie? Stretch your legs and fuel your body with a refreshing smoothie of your choice with UQ Wellbeing’s smoothie bikes! |
Dutton Park
Dutton Park Student Health Month Expo
Date: Tuesday, 18th August
Location: Inner sPACE Level 4
Time: 11.30am - 1.30pm
Location | Facilitator | Description |
Inner sPACE Level 4 | Acceleration Australia | Test your vertical jump, flexibility, strength and more with Acceleration Australia! Get tips from their Sports Performance Specialist to improve the way you move or learn how to use a trigger ball to help with your muscle recovery. Free trigger balls available, but limited. |
| Accessibility and Welfare (Student Support and Wellbeing Services) | Drop by our stall to try box breathing (and get a tasty box-shaped treat), grab yourself a self-care activity lucky dip, and chat with an Adviser about what support is available to you if your studies are impacted by your health. | |
Association for Postgraduate Students (APS) | Come and get a free skin consultation with the team from the Dermatology Research Centre to assess any skin concerns and learn ways to help keep your skin healthy. (Did you know the skin is considered the largest organ of your body?) | |
| Food Pantry | No time to grocery shop this week? UQ Wellbeing is bringing the Food Pantry to you! Take home some food pantry staples for the week for FREE - you are welcomed to bring your own grocery bags as well. | |
| Golden Days Acupuncture | More information coming soon. | |
No taboo, there is support for you | Chat with peer educators to learn about the No taboo, there is support for you campaign, grab free resources and the ways you can access health support easily and freely at UQ. | |
| School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Have questions about your academic load, study plans and more? Chat with admin staff from the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and feel better prepared for the semester ahead! | |
| Specsavers Toowong | More information coming soon. | |
| Stem Cells Foundation | More information coming soon. | |
| UQ Respect | More information coming soon. | |
UQ Wellbeing | Fancy a smoothie? Stretch your legs and fuel your body with a refreshing smoothie of your choice with UQ Wellbeing’s smoothie bikes! |
UQ Wellbeing acknowledges and thanks our wonderful partners for supporting this initiative
Student Health Month Giveaways
Complete the event feedback survey, share your reflection and stand a chance to win prizes from this Student Health Month Campus Giveaway! Follow us on our socials (@uqlife) to keep up to date on the all the giveaway prizes and winners* throughout the week!
*Winners for the campus giveaway to be announced on [Thursday, 3rd September]. All winners will be contacted by UQ Wellbeing via email, and we will not pressure you to take any immediate actions or supply your financial details. Please do not provide any personal information or click on any links claiming to be UQ Life or UQ Wellbeing.
Crisis Support
If you, or someone you know, is experience a crisis, get help no matter what time of the day. For urgent support, please call Triple zero (000) for immediate police or ambulance assistance, or UQ Security (7 3365 3333) for on-campus emergencies. For urgent mental health support, you can call the UQ Counselling and Crisis Line at 1300 851 998 (24/7) or text a Crisis Counsellor at 0488 884 115 (4.30pm-8am AEST).
More resources
To explore the health and wellbeing services available to you on-campus and off-campus,
visit the UQ Wellbeing Hub here.
UQ acknowledges and thanks Allianz Care Australia and SSAF for supporting this project
