THRIVE Thursdays – Challenge Week x World Mental Health Day

🌟 Challenge Week x THRIVE Fest! 

Challenge Week students and all students — you’re invited! 🎉 

Head down to the courtyard for good vibes, free food and this year’s mini THRIVE Fest as we celebrate World Mental Health Day. 

Come along, have a chat, get creative and pick up some free goodies while exploring simple ways to help yourself THRIVE in 2026. 💚 

🌱 What’s happening? 

💬 Wellbeing & Jeopardy 🕹️🏓 

Put your knowledge to the test! Explore mental health and wellbeing through fun, real-life scenarios and character strengths challenges. Chat with our Student Wellbeing Team and Health Promotion team and win some awesome prizes! 

🪭 Chinese Lacquer Fan Painting 

Get creative with Cindy from Blue & Blue, who’ll be back on campus helping you create your very own hand-painted Chinese lacquer fan using a fun dip-dye technique. Create it, personalise it and take it home! 

🥤 Nutrition with The Biting Truth 🍌 

Meet Australia's leading dietitian duo, Anna and Alex from The Biting Truth. Pop by for a chat about easy, realistic ways to build healthier eating habits into everyday life — plus grab some protein-packed freebies and nutrient-dense snacks! 

🏥 Medibank 🩺 

Drop by and chat with the Medibank team about the health services available to you and get some tips on navigating the Australian healthcare system. 

🍔 FREE food & refreshments 

Because no THRIVE Fest is complete without delicious food! Come hungry. 😉 

💚 Let’s THRIVE together! 

This year’s World Mental Health Day theme is “Lived experiences heard: Real voices, real change.” 

It’s a chance to pause, check in, connect with others and explore how our experiences can shape our mental health and wellbeing.