Events to help you manage exam stress
Join us for free on campus and on demand events to help you relax and destress during exams.
Brought to you by Medibank.
On Campus Events
Session 2 2024, 11am – 2:30pm
Visit us at our purple Student Engagement, Inclusion and Belonging marquee on the dates below for resources, freebies, games and more to help you relax and destress during exams.
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Other Resources
Mindfulness spaces are available at the following locations until 23 November:
- 18 Wally's Walk, Ground Level
- Library, Ground Level
- Central Courtyard (1CC), Room 101
Emergency exam packs (available from Service Connect reception and Library front desk during the exam period).
On demand events
Check out these events hosted by Medibank that you can access anytime.
Medibank have put together some resources to help you through the exam period
Coping with stress as a student | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Mental health services in Australia | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Eat for better health
Explore our delicious, healthy recipes and nutrition tips from our experts (videos)
6 easy and delicious recipes to make at home | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Easy, healthy food swaps | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Foods to fuel your brain | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
You've got to move it, move it
From hip hop yoga to HIIT, you’ll find easy to follow exercise classes and tips from our experts to get you moving.
Can exercise improve your mental health? | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
The wonder of walking | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Mental health care
Look after your wellbeing with guided meditations, mindfulness tips art classes and more.
How to deal with stress: a guide for busy students | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
5 ways to relieve stress today | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
7 tips to improve your mental health | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Tim's mental fitness flex | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
7 ways to improve your mental fitness in 7 days | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
How to deal when you're feeling burnt out | Live Better (medibank.com.au)
Listen to some beats while you study
Plug into the Spotify playlists of music nominated by our students.
We asked you what music you listen to while studying? You answered and we got 10 hours of song suggestions! Listen here
Want a lighter playlist? We've got you covered with our instrumental playlist. Listen here
Mental health check
When you’ve been stressed out and not feeling quite like yourself it can be difficult to know what to do. Check your levels of stress, anxiety, or low mood and see if you might benefit from learning specific tools to improve the way you feel, with 'This Way Up' and their free and anonymous Take-a-Test Tool.
Cooking with Chef Housien
Struggling because you don't know how to cook? Our Head Chef Housien shares with you different easy and quick recipes.
Remember that “Cooking is an act of patience, mindfulness, an outlet for creative expression, a means of communication, and helps to raise one’s self-esteem as the cook can feel good about doing something positive for you, your family, or loved ones,” Julie Ohana.
- Tempura battered fish and chips [YouTube video]
- Chicken schnitzel with mushroom sauce and mashed potatoes [YouTube video]
- Prawn linguini with shaved fennel, tomatoes, chilli, garlic and pangrattato [YouTube video]
- Foul Maddamas (squashed beans) [YouTube video]
- Chocolate and cherry clusters [YouTube video]
View the full YouTube playlist
Free online gym class library
Want to work out but can make the live sessions? Access the free online gym class library from MQ Sport and Recreation anytime.
Choose from a variety of classes such as Flex, Yoga, Pilates, Core, Cardio and many more.
Chair mobility
Anna, a group fitness instructor from the Sports and Aquatic Centre, will offer a 5-minute stretching session [YouTube video] if you need a quick break and spend a lot of time sitting on your chair while working and studying.
Five-minute workout at your desk
Anna shows you a 5-minute workout [YouTube video] that you can do at your desk.
Relaxation session
Other helpful resources
