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
Neurodivergent Student Orientation Program Day 1: Preparing for University Success – Semester 1, 2026
Day 1 of the Neurodivergent Student Orientation helps you prepare for university success. Hear from a student, learn about support services, meet the Vice-Chancellor, and join activities to create your wellbeing plan. Includes tips for academic success and navigating library services.
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Neurodivergent Student Orientation Program Day 2: Preparing for University Success – Semester 1, 2026
Day 2 of the Neurodivergent Student Orientation focuses on building your support network. Connect with peers, staff, and student associations, learn about career services, and join activities to strengthen your support system. Includes a customised campus tour.
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Virtual Reality Stress Management Training Program - Callaghan
Immerse yourself in our five-session stress management training program designed to help students build practical skills, resilience and stay focused throughout university life.
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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: Start Strong - Building a semester that fits you
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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: From Delay to Done – Tackling procrastination and time management
Join our Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program and this session to learn to beat procrastination, share strategies, boost motivation, and enjoy lunch with Student Wellbeing.
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Neurodivergent Peer to Peer Program: Stress Less - Find calm in the chaos
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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:
- Time Management and organisation
- Understanding emotion
- Work / life balance and self-care
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.