This October, join a wide range of events supporting you to address and improve your wellbeing.
At UNSW, the health, safety and wellbeing of staff are vital. So, you are invited to join UNSW Wellbeing and UNSW Health & Safety for a diverse program of staff events to mark Health, Safety and Wellbeing Month.
There are many ways to support and promote your health, safety and wellbeing, including exercise, good nutrition, family support, preventative health checks and strong social connections.
Events during Health, Safety and Wellbeing Month
Health Checks
A health check is a valuable opportunity to take control of your wellbeing. Choose one of three dates – Thursday 2, Friday 17 or Thursday 23 October – to make an appointment. During the check, a clinician will perform a pin-prick blood test to check your glucose and cholesterol, check your blood pressure, assess cardio risk and have a lifestyle chat with you. The clinician will give you a resource pack with results, helpful information and a GP referral if needed.
Skin Checks
Experts predict that two in three Australians will be diagnosed with skin cancer before the age of 70. The good news is that 95% of skin cancers can be successfully treated if detected early. Book a consultation to have your skin checked on one of three dates – Tuesday 21, Wednesday 22 or Wednesday 29 October. A registered nurse will run consultations in Room G033 in the Quad Building (E15).
Nutrition Week
Monday 13 until Sunday 19 October is National Nutrition Week, and we have a packed schedule of events to help us celebrate.
Nutrition Webinars
Join one (or more) of five lunchtime webinars, presented by Verde Nutrition.
Visit the Nutrition Week Webinars page to register and learn more.
One-on-one personal nutrition consultations
Are you sick of eating the same, boring things all the time? Would you like to start eating a more balanced, healthy diet? Have you ever had the chance to sit down with a qualified nutritionist and talk through all your questions about food? Book your personal, 50-minute appointment with a Converge nutritionist.
To book an appointment at a time that suits you:
- call 1300 687 327
- visit the website and click ‘Book Appointment’
- book through the Converge app. You can find the app in Play Store or App store by searching for ‘Converge International’.
Fuel Your Mind: Nourishing Mental Health Through Food Choices
Join us on Tuesday 14 October at 12pm for an enlightening panel discussion that will explore the powerful connection between what we eat and how we feel. Fuel Your Mind will delve into the fascinating relationship between nutrition and mental wellbeing, while highlighting the positive changes happening right here on UNSW campuses. Panellists include Dr Miaobing (Jazzmin) Zhen, Senior Lecturer in the School of Health Sciences, Accredited Practising Dietitian and Nutritional Epidemiologist, Justin Di Lucca, Retail Strategy Manager at UNSW, and Jason Wu, Professor and Head of the Nutrition Science Program at the George Institute for Global Health.
Visit the information and registration page.
Good Food Trail
UNSW’s wonderful retail team in Estate Management have arranged a week of scrumptious specials from some of your favourite food outlets on upper, middle and lower campus.
Check out some of the delicious options available during Nutrition Week.
Upper Campus
Stockmarket: small togarashi tuna salad, $12
Caffe Brioso: caprese toastie, $12
Middle Campus
Sushi Zoku: full size poke bowl, $12
Plume Cafe: choice from salad range, $10
Lower Campus
Yallah Eat: full size bowl, choice of any protein, topping and sauces, $12
Taste Baguette: choice of small size bowls (crispy crumbed chicken, El Grecko, Texan beef and spicy greens), $12
Converge Move Challenge
The Converge Move Challenge starts on Monday 20 October. This is a four-week team-based physical activity challenge that will get you connected and moving together in an intergalactic race!
This year you can choose your own teammates or let the system allocate you to a team. Find out more about the event and join the Converge app to participate.
Menopause Uncovered: Ask the Experts!
Wednesday 29 October 2025, 12–12.45pm
Are you curious about menopause, or do you have questions you've always wanted to ask?
Join a special Q&A event where UNSW staff can get answers directly from two of Australia's leading menopause experts and UNSW conjoint staff members, Dr John Eden and Dr Amanda Beech.
This session will be held in the beautiful new Health Translation Hub.
Visit the information and registration page.
Pilates with Isolde Allen
Barre Pilates with Isolde Allen is a dynamic and accessible class for all levels of ability that blends the core principles of mat Pilates with flowing elements from ballet barre and yoga.
Isolde, a qualified Pilates instructor and UNSW Alumni Engagement and Communications Coordinator, has kindly offered to provide free classes for staff in each week of October.
Visit the information and registration page.
Boost Your Financial Wellbeing
Wednesday 1 October 2025, 12–1pm
If you’re looking to take control of your finances and feel more confident about your financial future, come along to this session hosted by UniSuper and Converge. Explore practical ways to strengthen your financial health, navigate financial challenges and plan ahead.
Visit the information and registration page.
UNSW Big Sing
Wednesday 15 October 2025, 12.30pm
After a successful debut last year, UNSW Big Sing returns in 2025 by popular demand.
If you want to be part of a choir but don’t know how to sing, this is your chance. It’s a special group singing event for UNSW staff where no musical ability is required, just your enthusiasm.
Research shows that singing in a group can reduce stress, improve mood and boost wellbeing, so go along to Room 334 in the Webster Building for the Big Sing.
Visit the information and registration page.
Ride2Uni Day
Celebrate Ride2Work Day on Wednesday 15 October with free treats, bike tune-ups and good vibes! Ride in, refuel, and connect with fellow UNSW cyclists. Then keep the good vibes going by heading to the Big Sing in the afternoon!
Visit the information and registration page.
Wellbeing Webinars
Tuesday 28 October 2025, 12–1pm
Participate in a Converge webinar on Psychological Safety in the Workplace.
Register for this event.
Uprise webinars
Join Uprise Senior Clinician and Coach, Ada Chung for a series of webinars to help equip you with tools and insights to improve mental health.
Visit the information and registration page.
Work-Family Support Program
Wednesday 22 October 2025, 1–2pm
The next instalment of the Work-Family Support Program is a session on ‘Mental Wellbeing: Strategies to support children’s mental health’.
Visit the information and registration page.
Understanding 360Health
Thursday 30 October 2025, 12-12.30pm
UniSuper members and their families (spouse, children, parents and parents-in-law) can now access leading virtual care platform 360Health at no additional cost.
Our UniSuper Partnership Manager Julianne Coleman will provide an overview of 360Health and detail the program’s range of virtual care services.
Visit the information and registration page.
Garden Bee
Get out into the glorious spring sunshine with this volunteer gardening session from the UNSW Urban Growers. All students and staff are welcome.
Visit the information and registration page.
Get Up & Move
Spending long periods sitting or standing at your desk, in labs or other workstations can lead to a variety of musculoskeletal and psychosocial health risks.
Visit the Get Up & Move webpage to get tips on how to incorporate regular movement, rest breaks and mindfulness into your day.
You can also check out the playlist of 2 Minute Moves videos, custom made on campus for UNSW. Why not take just two minutes out to have a break, stretch and refresh your attention and focus?
Be safe all-year round
SafeZone app
Students and staff can download the ‘SafeZone’ app to receive personalised emergency assistance and safety notifications regarding issues in their vicinity. The app connects you directly to the UNSW Security Operations Centre.
To stay up to date with wellbeing initiatives in October, check the Wellbeing website, including the interactive calendar.
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