Topic Tip Sheets

Some activities to try when overwhelmed:

Activities (PDF, 536.4 KB)

Finding and having a sense of belonging can have good outcomes on your overall wellbeing. Even steps towards connecting with others can help:

Belonging (PDF, 535.3 KB)

We all experience times when we are stressed, anxious, sad or low and there is usually an event we can link these feelings:

Common mental health issues (PDF, 536.0 KB)

Coping with anxiety, depression or other wellbeing worries:

Coping with anxiety and depression (PDF, 536.6 KB)

LGBTIQA+ includes diverse mob, 2- spirit, sistagirls, brotherboys, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, agender, aromantic; + other diverse sexual orientations and gender identities:

Diversity (PDF, 536.1 KB)

Everyone reacts to grief differently. Students are supported to engage in Sorry Business:

Grieving (PDF, 535.0 KB)

Our lifestyle plays a key role in your physical and mental health. If you have healthy lifestyle you are setting yourself up with a foundation from which to stand solid and grow:

Healthy habits (PDF, 535.2 KB)

It is important to have relationships with people that have a positive impact on you. Unhealthy relationships can be draining and lead to poor mental health and low self-esteem:

Healthy relationships (PDF, 536.2 KB)

It can be hard for some students to connect with who they are and what they stand for in life. It may be hard for some students to work this out and that is okay:

Identity (PDF, 534.4 KB)

Truth telling is an important aspect of healing and understanding. Students from all different backgrounds will learn about the impact of colonisation on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Responding to historical atrocities and contemporary effects (PDF, 537.4 KB)

Most students experience stress – it is common due to the activities you undertake whilst being a student and it can be challenging balancing your life around your other commitments:

Time stress and too many hats (PDF, 535.4 KB)

Many students have been impacted by trauma. Since colonisation the spirit and wellbeing of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people and communities has been impacted through generations. Recent or past trauma can impact your learning experience:

Trauma and triggers (PDF, 536.1 KB)

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.