Tip sheets
Mental health and wellbeing
Looking after your mental wellbeing is every bit as important as looking after your physical wellbeing – both for your studies and leading your best life in general! Our tip sheets will help you navigate some of the most common mental wellbeing issues for students.
- Anger (PDF, 364.7 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Anxiety (PDF, 737.6 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Being assertive (PDF, 385.2 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Calming breath (PDF, 649.0 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Coping with an Overseas Crisis (PDF, 903.5 KB)
Last published: 16 Mar 2026 10:45am
- Depression (PDF, 439.4 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Developing a balanced lifestyle (PDF, 445.8 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Grief and loss (PDF, 369.2 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Grounding techniques (PDF, 389.4 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Healthy relationships (PDF, 404.3 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Missing home (PDF, 379.6 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Perfectionism (PDF, 585.7 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Relaxation techniques (PDF, 460.4 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Sleep (PDF, 375.2 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:14pm
- Stress (PDF, 387.0 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Traditional meditation (PDF, 377.9 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
Suicidality and Self-Harm Information
A crisis can happen at any time, to anyone, and when it does it can leave us feeling lost and confused about how to get help. These tip sheets may help you cope and understand with distressing thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is best to reach out for help from a loved one, a professional or help line if you experience this level of distress.
Please note, if you are in immediate danger, or in an emergency situation, call police, ambulance or fire services on 000 (triple zero).
- Self harm (PDF, 425.4 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:08pm
- Suicide (PDF, 417.1 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:09pm
Academic performance
University can be a time of stress and many students benefit from support to make the most of their study and learning. Our tips sheets will help you build strength to being a successful student. For further assistance, see the range of academic support options on offer.
- Finishing your thesis tip sheet (PDF, 418.3 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Exam anxiety tip sheet (PDF, 408.7 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Presentation jitters tip sheet (PDF, 363.1 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Procrastination tip sheet (PDF, 416.5 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Perfectionism tip sheet (PDF, 585.7 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Goal setting tip sheet (PDF, 417.4 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Planning for a good semester tip sheet (PDF, 502.7 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Weekly planner tip sheet (PDF, 19.4 KB)
Last published: 22 Aug 2019 8:24pm
- Assessment semester planner tip sheet (PDF, 32.8 KB)
Last published: 22 Aug 2019 8:24pm
- Detailed semester planner example (PDF, 72.4 KB)
Last published: 22 Aug 2019 8:24pm
- Succeeding placement tip sheet (PDF, 460.8 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Memory and study tip sheet (PDF, 432.1 KB)
Last published: 08 Apr 2025 3:11pm
- Exams and Adverse Circumstances (PDF, 583.0 KB)
Last published: 16 Apr 2025 10:07am
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