UniTopia

Free health and wellbeing event for all students.

UniTopia is back on campus to help you chill out and check in on your health and wellbeing. There will be a bunch of fun & engaging activities to help you to relax and unwind!
 

Campus Location & Date:

Save the dates:

• City East // Thursday 13 May  *Postponed Thursday 20 May* // Basil Hetzel Plaza // 11 am - 2 pm 
• Online // Monday 3 May - Friday 14 May // USASA Instagram & Facebook // Catch up on content below!

Here's a little taste of what will be at the event:

•   Puppy Love Visits will be bringing their beautiful dogs on campus again!
•   Free healthy food, including the Fruit Market Stall supported by Bupa
•   How high can you Stack It! with UniSA Sport
•   Guess the Famous Advocate, with USASA Advocacy
•   Indulge in a free mocktail espresso martini and discover how money is connected to our social wellbeing, with USASA Financial Counselling 
•   Nature Clay, relax and get creative with Art Club & Student Sustainability Collective -  the best clay creation will win a $150 gift voucher!
•   Share your self-care tips while studying and get a free self-care pack with batyr 
•   Lots of freebies
     + much more!
 

Online Schedule:

There will be a variety of health and wellbeing tips, info and competitions via our socials across the two weeks too, so be sure to follow USASA on Instagram & Facebook

Friday 14 May         

• 11:00 am: Take a Brain Break on USASA Instagram & Facebook stories
• 4:30 pm: USASA Financial Counselling on USASA Instagram & Facebook stories

 

Catch up on Online Content:

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Catch up on the Brain Breaks
Take a fun 'time out' from study with these interactive Brain Breaks.

• Brain Break 1: Can you guess what they say
• Brain Break 2: Listen to your surroundings | Breathe in, breathe out | Analyse an object
• Brain Break 3: Capture a selfie with nature
• Brain Break 4: Solve these Brain | Learn about your friends with would you rather...

Watch & get involved here

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A Guide to not Studying - with batyr
Take a fun 'time out' with these tips from batyr on how to take a break from study!

Watch & get involved here | Find out more about batyr here

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Mindfulness Practice: Lego Therapy with Rosslyn
As a part of UniTopia, join this Lego Therapy with Rosslyn Session to learn about mindfulness in a new and creative way! Lego therapy is a great way to help improve your concentration and mindfulness skills.

Get involved with Leadership programs at UniSA

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7 stretches for your study break with UniSA Sport
Stressed about exams?
Check out these gentle stretching techniques you can do at your desk to stay healthy and comfortable while you study thanks to UniSA Sport.


Get involved with UniSA Sport

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UniSA Health Clinics (Allied Health) - Make your study space posture friendly
Our physiotherapy students will show you how to set up an ergonomic study space to improve your posture and reduce any muscle soreness you might experience
 
Find out more about Allied Health Services at UniSA

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Healthy, Quick & Cheap Recipes
UniTopia is providing some quick, easy and healthy recipe videos and cards to follow along to at home! These are the perfect wholesome meals to nourish and help keep you healthy, happy and more energised.

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Pre-Exam ‘Hints n Tips’ with the UniSA Counselling Team
The UniSA Counselling service is free and confidential to all onshore UniSA students, with 1:1 appointments available (Face to Face, Phone or Zoom).

1. Maintain a balanced/nutritious diet and avoid caffeine as well as alcohol (and other drugs)
2. Aim for 7-9 hours of sleep/night
3. Make time for moving your body/physical exercise (e.g. do some stretching, yoga, go for a walk, etc.)
4. Study for the exam: If you have prepared thoroughly for the exam, you’ll likely feel more confident on the day
5. Visualise completing the exam successfully. Encourage yourself through positive self-talk, e.g. 'I can do this', 'It will be okay', etc. 
6. Before you go to bed the night before the exam, organize anything you will need for the exam (eg pen, pencil, calculator etc). Double-check the time of the exam and the location
7. Do something relaxing/unrelated to study for the last hour before the exam; last minute cramming can cloud ability to remember overall concepts
8. Get to the exam on time - not too late but not too early
9. Try to limit conversations with other students before entering the exam; this can increase anxiety if comparing revision/planning/preparation
10. Practice mindfulness techniques - check them out here

How Students can connect with Counselling Service 

• See more here
• Book online here
• Contact Campus Central, phone: 1300 301 703

After Hours Support for UniSA Students - Out-of-Hours Crisis Line

• Monday – Friday, 5 pm – 9 am
• 24 hours weekends and public holidays
• Call 1300 107 441 | Text 0488 884 163

Helpful Student Resources

• Counselling self-help resources: available here
• Student Wellbeing resources: available here

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Get Active Outdoors
Check out just some of the locations suggested by fellow UniSA students studying online Australia wide! Click the image to interact with the map!



See the map here

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Be a Healthier U with UniSA Health Medical Clinics
As a part of UniTopia watch this informative mash-up to;

• Find UniSA Health Medical Clinics on campus
• Learn about Mental Health
• Learn about Exercise & Diet.

 

Find out more about UniSA Health Medical Clinics

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Check out further health and wellbeing resources from past UniTopia's below: