• Develop awareness of Aboriginal culture and identity
• Develop awareness of the strengths of Aboriginal culture and people
• Assist in making the connection and understanding the impact of colonisation and past policy for Aboriginal people today
• Develop capacity to be more understanding and responsive to Aboriginal colleagues and clients
• Motivate participants in their cultural competence journey

The Parkville campus is hosting a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination centre throughout August. The vaccination centre will be providing the Pfizer (Comirnaty) vaccine and can provide initial doses and all booster doses in line with government eligibility criteria. The program is open to all University of Melbourne staff and students, along with residents at University of Melbourne accommodation and affiliated colleges. Register here.

Well, we did it! Another WinterFest done and dusted. Now it's time to review what worked and what didn't. We need your feedback so that we can ensure that the events we provide meet our outcomes and goals in the future.  Part of providing services and events is reflecting and reviewing the processes and delivery of our work. This feedback is important as it provides the basis for developing future programs that not only impact UMSU but all students.

The staff survey closes on Friday 12 August. Please provide your feedback here.
 

The online group program aims to provide a supportive learning environment for students to develop a regular mindfulness practice to manage stress better. This requires a commitment to attend 6 x 1.5-hour weekly sessions and 20 minutes of practice per day. Complete the Expression of Interest form. All students are welcome.

Midday mindfulness sessions – drop in to join a CAPS Counsellor in a guided mindfulness meditation session every Monday and Wednesday during Semester 2. Register here.
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6. The Ida Bar —  It was great to see The Ida Bar filled with students last week. Check out the scrumptious apple biscotti and maple toastie. Oh yeah - we'll toast to that!