Support
Workshops and groups
Our workshops and groups aim to promote self-awareness, build confidence and skills to overcome challenges and foster connections between students.
Upcoming events
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training
Immerse yourself in our stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills to manage stress as well as challenging thoughts and emotions.
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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: Procrastination and Perfectionism Workshop
Join us for a workshop designed specifically for neurodivergent students. Together, we'll explore practical strategies to overcome procrastination and perfectionism.
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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer program: Stress Less Workshop
Join us for an empowering peer to peer workshop tailored specifically for neurodivergent students, to help manage stress effectively.
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Ongoing workshops and groups
International Student Community
Connect with other International Students
Connect with other students by joining a club, volunteering or simply logging into an online group, our International Student Community is full of ways to get involved and make lasting connections while you're studying abroad!
Virtual Reality Stress Management Training
Immerse yourself in our cutting-edge stress management training program that combines virtual reality with mindfulness practices, designed to help students and staff build practical skills to manage stress as well as challenging thoughts and emotions.
Key benefits:
- Learn to manage stress in every day life
- Skills learned can be applied in situations such as placement, exams or presentations
- Receive a private experience with your own VR headset and headphones.
- Receive a certificate after completing all 6 modules
- It's free!
Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program
Our Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program offers a supportive community where you can connect with fellow students who share similar experiences. Together, we'll work on staying on track with our academic goals while learning valuable strategies to manage procrastination, perfectionism and stress.
Sessions include:
- Staying on Track Workshop
- Procastination and Perfectionism Workshop
- Stress Less Workshop
If you would like further information or to request a future workshop/webinar topic, please email counselling@newcastle.edu.au
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.