Wellbeing skillshops

Flourish in the university environment

Participate in a Wellbeing Skillshop to enhance your wellbeing and develop your skills.

Our Skillshops:

• support students through the undergraduate life-cycle
• are run during Session Weeks only (we pause during the mid-Session break)
• are available on-campus and via zoom

On submitting your registration you will be directed to the Wellbeing Skillshops iLearn page. Enrol in this page to find the zoom link as well as other Skillshop resources.

COVID-19 update

All Skillshops will be offered via zoom in line with the current NSW Health Public Health Order. On-campus delivery will be made available alongside the zoom delivery, as the NSW Health COVID-safe protocols permit.

Skillshops

In Session 2, 2021, we are tailoring our programs to three specific groups:

1. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): ASPIRE Weekly Small Group Skillshops
2. Attention Deficit [Hyperactivity] Disorder (AD[H]D): FOCUS Weekly Small Group Skillshops
3. Specific Learning Disability (SLD): INSIGHT Weekly Drop-In Group

Note that the 2020 ‘Achieve’ Skillshops are no longer running. Interested students are encouraged to enrol in the UniWellbeing program.

ASPIRE – Zoom Skillshop - Tuesdays 11am

Students who identify with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can experience characteristics that disrupt learning. The Aspire Skillshops support students to adapt to university life and achieve personal and academic goals. With a focus on skill development, students will:

• access key information about the university environment and processes
• learn how to manage their time, health and study, and
• practice effective communication strategies with their peers

FOCUS – Zoom Skillshop - Tuesdays 1pm

Students with Attention Deficit [Hyperactivity] Disorder (AD[H]D) report that despite strong conceptual and creative skills, they can experience great difficulty paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviours and maintaining focus on study tasks. The Focus Skillshops assist students to:

• develop strong time-management study skills
• implement realistic weekly planning, and
• practice reflection to prioritise wellbeing

INSIGHT – Zoom Skillshop - Tuesdays 2.30pm

Many university students with Specific Learning Disability (SLD) “go under the radar” as they work out ways to navigate their learning challenges. In a University environment, the emphasis on extended note-taking, heavy reading loads and written assessments can be stressful to manage. Students who identify as living with SLD can attend the weekly small group 'drop in' session which will assist students to:

• trouble-shoot access challenges for note-taking, reading & writing
• trial and practice Assistive Technology solutions
• discuss ways to prioritise and maintain wellbeing

Skillshops timetable

Register now

For further enquiries, or if you require help to complete the online registration form, contact the Accessibility Service on +61 (2) 9850 7497 or email wellbeing@mq.edu.au.

Neurodiversity Hub

The Neurodiversity Hub initiative seeks to improve the employability of neurodivergent individuals and establish a pipeline of work-ready, talented candidates for employers.

The Neurodiversity Hub provides resources that:

• Support neurodivergent students find employment through focused training programs, academic accommodations, assistive technologies and flexible study arrangements.
• Link neurodivergent students with work experience, internships and employment opportunities.
• Improve the employability of neurodivergent university and TAFE students by establishing a pipeline of potential candidates for employers and boosting workforce participation rates.