Health and Wellbeing

Being a student at UNSW College means you are also part of the wider UNSW community, and on campus we provide a range of quality comprehensive health services.

How many times have you eaten something and felt reaaalllly sluggish afterwards? Or how about when you’ve felt full, energised and alive? That’s because food influences our brain, mood and mental health.

Our love for the blue expanse has naturally led to the importance of learning how to swim.

In this newsletter, we’ll be introducing you to the concept of a ‘growth mindset’ as well as sharing our tips for how you can make the most of this new year!

Living out of home for the first time is a lot to handle, let alone when you are doing it overseas in a brand new country! 

Life can be pretty stressful at times. As an international student, there is a lot of pressure for you. 

We do a lot more with screens than we realise; we complete online exercise classes, stream Netflix on the TV, turn off our alarms in the morning, shopping, or even to use apps for meditation or stress relief.

It is okay to want to be an ally, but not know where to start. The most important thing is to do your research and respectfully ask questions to continue learning.

With the change to Autumn now in full swing and the end of Daylight Savings looming ahead of us, it’s time to focus on our routines and aim to stay in routine as much as possible. 

This fortnight, I am bringing you everything to do with manifestation and how it can actually help you with your goals.

Gratitude is an appreciation for the good things that happen in our lives such as people, events, the things we love about ourselves, personal achievements or growth, good health or even random acts of kindness! Can you name 3 things you’re grateful for right now? I

Your days as a student is a time of momentous growth and self-discovery as you work to balance all aspects of your social, academic and personal life to find the routine that works for you.

These two topics are extremely important, and I’d like you to know that this article is only a very small focus on consent and relationships. I will include links to other resources and support services that you can explore yourself and learn more.

To be honest, we all know that college life comes with a whole lot of freedom, and for some of us that might mean parties and late nights. H

Every year on February 4th, we come together to celebrate the World Cancer Day. It marks the day where stories of strength, resilience, and love are honoured while raising awareness of cancer and promote its prevention, detection, and treatment. T

It is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences

Every year on February 4th, we come together to celebrate the World Cancer Day. It marks the day where stories of strength, resilience, and love are honoured while raising awareness of Are you struggling to get a good night’s sleep? 

This fortnight’s article will be about being safe on the internet. As young people who grew up in a digital age, we might develop trust in online platforms because of our comfort with technology.

Hey THRIVE readers, spring has arrived and the weather is getting warmer! We can finally spend more time outdoors enjoying the sun and get active! Prepare your body by eating a balanced diet that’s also delicious! 

Mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) is an infection caused by the monkeypox virus. In NSW, the individuals at the highest risk of mpox are men who have sex with men, particularly those engaging in sexual activity overseas or with people who have recently returned from abroad.

In college, you can meet people coming from different countries and backgrounds, and make friends with them.

Aromatherapy is more than just pleasant scents. It’s a natural way to support your mind and body through the power of essential oils. 

About your OSHC at Medibank: If you are an international student, you would have your OSHC with you. Please refer to the table below for more information.