University of Waikato Mental Health Awareness Week 2025

Come along, grab some freebies, connect with others, and be in to win some epic prizes just for getting involved – you don’t wanna miss this one!

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Rock Painting
Unleash your creativity and calm your mind with a relaxing rock painting session. Drop in anytime to decorate your own piece!

Let's Talk Support
Explore the wide range of support available to you from both university services and community organisations. Come chat, connect, and discover resources to help you thrive.

Write Your Inner World
Join a guided writing workshop that helps you explore your thoughts and emotions through words. No experience needed – just bring your curiosity to try something new!

Beginners Yoga Flow
Start your day with gentle movement and mindful breath in this yoga class designed for beginners. 

Mind and Body with Unirec
Take part in a fun competition hosted by UniRec that challenges both your physical and mental wellbeing.

Press Pause Reflexology Workshop
Learn the basics of reflexology and how to use it for self-care and stress relief.

Reflexology with Karen
Experience a calming 10-minute reflexology session with Karen - a moment of peace just for you.

Together We Stroll
Join us for a morning walk to connect with nature and each other.

Sweeten Your Mood with Cupcakes
Decorate your own cupcake and treat yourself to a sweet moment of joy.

Cultural Lunch
Bring a dish that represents your culture and share it with others in a vibrant potluck-style lunch.

Bingo with Benefits by Violence Prevention
Join us for a fun bingo session with a healthy relationship twist! 

The Still Point: An Intro to Breath and Meditation
Join us for a peaceful pause in your busy week to discover the power of breath and meditation to calm your mind and body. 

The Mindful Moment
Feeling scattered? Learn how to build focus, take small steps toward your goal, and shift out of avoidance in this energising mindfulness session. 

Scribbles for the Soul: An Intro to Journaling
Discover simple, practical journaling techniques to help you reflect, reset, and support your wellbeing.

Harakeke Weaving
Drop by and try your hand at harakeke weaving!

Sweeten Your Mood with Pancakes and Pups
Enjoy free pancakes from WSU and Canine Friends in one joyful event. 

Tauranga

Morning Boost: Cocoa Edition
Sweeten up your morning with a free hot chocolate from WSU!

Zumba
Get your heart pumping and energy flowing with a fun, high-energy Zumba session – no dance skills required!

Yoga
Take a pause from your busy day with a calming yoga flow that helps you stretch, breathe, and reset.

Thrive Hour
Join health coaches for a practical wellbeing workshop focused on what daily movement means to you.

Colour & Connect
Drop by to relax and recharge with mindful colouring – an easy way to de-stress and connect with others.

Pickleball
Try your hand at pickleball, a fun game that’s perfect for beginners and pros alike!

Scribbles for the Soul: An Intro to Journaling
Discover simple, practical journaling techniques to help you reflect, reset, and support your wellbeing.

Create Your Compass: An Intro to Vision Boarding
Drop in to craft your own vision board and reflect on what matters most to you. 

Bingo with Benefits by Violence Prevention
Join us for a fun bingo session with a healthy relationship twist! 

Kind Words for the Soul
Receive a kind note from the Student Wellbeing Ambassadors or write one to brighten someone else’s day!