About UQ Wellbeing
UQ Wellbeing is a health promotion program funded by Allianz Care Australia to support the health and wellbeing of culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) students at UQ. UQ Wellbeing is guided by a student advisory group with the core focus of ensuring the program is culturally responsive to student need.
UQ Wellbeing exists to enable you to take more control over your health and wellbeing while studying at university spanning mental health, sexual and reproductive health, nutritional and physical health and cultural connection through events, education and campaigns.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Queensland Mental Health Week is an annual awareness week that shines a spotlight on mental health and wellbeing. Join us for a week full of activities and workshops in line with the theme of 'Connect for mental health: Self, Community, Others, Nature' to support and promote the mental health and wellbeing of the UQ Community.
R U OK? Day is an annual suicide prevention campaign aiming to inspire and empower people to meaningfully connect with those around them and to provide support when someone is in need. The R U OK? Day theme this year is “I'm here to hear". Let the people in your life know you’re here, to really hear, because a conversation could change a life.
Your Health and Wellbeing
There are a number of ways you can access support and resources to enhance your health and wellbeing while you study at UQ.
Sexual and Reproductive Health
Did you know you can access information and resources around your sexual and reproductive health here at UQ? Explore the UQ Sexual and Reproductive Health website here.
Learn more about the recently launched LGBTQIA+ Sexual Violence and Awareness campaign, For Crying Out Loud, here.
Deciding what type of contraception best suits you and your preferences can sometimes be confusing and overwhelming. Explore and compare the contraception resources available to you here in Australia, by True Relationships and Reproductive Health here.
Mental Health
Mental health is a core component of your health and wellbeing, and it can be easy to forget to take care of your mental health and wellbeing while focusing on your studies, work and life. Look out for events like R U OK? Day, University Mental Health Day, Queensland Mental Health Week and more with UQ Wellbeing.
Explore a variety of self-help resources you can utilise to support your mental health and wellbeing, here.
Physical and Nutritional Health
How are you sleeping?
Sleep can have a significant influence in how you feel physically, mentally and emotionally! Here are some tips on how you can build a good sleep toolkit and enhance your uni life and experience.
Get moving and get social...with run clubs
Running with friends (or strangers) can be a good way to connect with people while moving your body! We've done some research for you, about the various local Brisbane (and UQ) running clubs you can try this Semester (ranging from beginner-friendly to professional levels too). And they're free!
Cultural Connections
Making connections is an important part of creating your new 'home away from home' and meeting new people from your own or other cultural backgrounds. Celebrate the diversity and beauty of different cultures and customs with UQ Wellbeing throughout your semesters on campus. Look out for celebrations of Eid al Fitr, Diwali, UQ Wellbeing's International Student Welcomes and more!
Your OSHC and Australia's Health System
Getting your Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI)
An Individual Healthcare Identifier (IHI) is a unique number used to identify an individual for health care purposes. The IHI is important as it helps ensure health professionals that the right information is associated with the right person! You can also link your overseas vaccinations to your myGov account and get proof of your COVID-19 vaccinations. If you are an international student or don’t have a Medicare card, you can follow these four simple steps.
Contact Us
If you would like to get in touch about any UQ Wellbeing programs, initiatives, campaigns, training opportunities and safer sex products please get in touch with us:
UQ Wellbeing Health Promotion Co-ordinators — Pamela Doherty (she/her) and Stacie Ong (she/her)
Semester Reports
See below for previous UQ Wellbeing Semesterly Impact Reports:
• Semester 1 and 2 2024 Report
• Semester 2 2023 Report
• Semester 1 2023 Report
• Semester 2 2022 Report
• Semester 1 2022 Report
• Semester 2 2021 Report
• Summer in QLD Report 2021
• Semester 1 2021 Report
• Semester 2 2020 Report
• Semester 1 2020 Report
Health and Wellbeing Services — On Campus
Explore the services available to you on-campus here.
Off Campus
UQ acknowledges and thanks Allianz Care Australia for supporting this project
