Mental health crisis support available 24/7
The University Mental Health Crisis Support Service is available 24 hours 7 days a week. You can text or call to get help from a call supporter during challenging times.
Manage your mental health and wellbeing during exams
Exams can be stressful. Sometimes the pressure helps you focus, and other times it can be overwhelming. Get strategies to cope with stress during the exam period so you can perform at your best.
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Academic Skills: Study skills for exams
Take the stress out of exams by developing study skills throughout the semester and preparing for the big day.
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CAPS webinar: Overcoming procrastination
Avoiding study or getting distracted is a common challenge many students face. Learn effective ways to manage procrastination and study more efficiently.
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CAPS tip sheet: Exam anxiety
It's normal to feel tense and worried before exams. Learn effective strategies to help manage anxiety so it doesn’t affect your performance.
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CAPS webinar: Dealing with exam anxiety
This webinar will help you understand what causes exam anxiety and covers our top tips to manage it so you can be at your best for your exams.
Exam Support Stalls
We can help troubleshoot any exam day glitches. Whether you need stationery, snacks, tissues or extra support, we've got your back on exam day.
It's ok to not feel great sometimes
When pressure builds up, it can be hard to know where (or who) to turn to. Everyone has times in life when they need a little bit of help. The first step is to talk to someone about it - that's where we come in.
Looking to connect with others?
Spending time with like-minded people is a great way to boost your wellbeing.
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Join a sports club and get moving
Find a sports club.
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Connect with our LGBTIQA+ community
Find events, resources and more.
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Murrup Barak
If you're an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student, Murrup Barak hosts events and weekly lunches for mob.
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Join a Grad Group
The graduate student community is thriving with 150 Grad Groups available to join.
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Find events on campus
Access live events and past recordings.
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University Health Promotion Program
Connect with other through events and workshops that enhance your health and wellbeing.
Tips and tricks to help guide your wellbeing
Browse our self-help resources including articles, research and guided exercises.
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Enhance your safety with SafeZone
This free app lets you maintain contact with University security, request first aid, and access emergency and wellbeing assistance. Download now.
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Contact a chaplain
Reach out to our University chaplains for spiritual care, emotional and social support in difficult times, or when you just need someone to talk to.
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Prioritising your Mental Health
Learn ways to take care of your own mental health and how to support someone you're concerned about in this self-paced online course.
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Learn to meditate
Join guided meditation sessions at the Contemplative Studies Centre, facilitated by our expert teachers.
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Green Spaces Map
Check out the Green Spaces Map to discover peaceful retreats and secret hideaways around Parkville campus. Unwind, take five and connect with nature.
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CAPS Neurodivergent webinar series
Learn more about ADHD and autism and strategies to support a neurodiverse study and learning experience.
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Graduate student wellbeing
From a free Breakfast Club program, to weekly online wellbeing classes and art classes, GSA has diverse options to support your wellbeing and personal growth.
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Towards a vape-free campus
We’re partnering with VicHealth and others to reduce and prevent vaping harm among students.
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MOST mental health support
Feeling stressed? MOST offers mental health support when and where you need it. Available to all UniMelb students aged 15–25. Delivered in partnership with Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS).
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Sleep resources
Curious about how much sleep you need? Ready to develop healthy sleep habits? Discover better rest with sleep resources from the John Trinder Sleep Laboratory.
Study support and learning opportunities
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Gain skills and meet like-minded people
The Melbourne Plus program helps you to develop skills in People Leadership, Community Engagement, Sustainability Advocacy and Innovation.
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Develop your study skills
Access one-on-one advice, workshops and resources to help you develop your communication and study skills.
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Register for ongoing support
If you have an ongoing disability, health condition or eligible commitments, SEDS can provide study adjustments to enable you to succeed at University.
Book an appointment
More ways we can help
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Financial support
Our Financial Aid team are available to talk to you about budgeting, how to apply for financial support and what to do if you need help.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
If you're an Indigenous student, Murrup Barak is here to support you academically and socially throughout your studies.
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Student Equity and Disability Services
Student Equity and Disability Services are here to help if you need ongoing assistance with your studies.
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Apply for special consideration
If you are going through a difficult time and your ability to undertake an assessment is affected, you may be eligible for support.
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What to do if you feel unsafe on campus
Get support, advice and tools to help you stay safe on campus and report inappropriate, concerning and threatening behaviour.
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Affordable food if you need it
We offer food relief to students experiencing food insecurity. Fresh produce, frozen meals and hot food will be available on campus throughout the semester. Find out if you're eligible.
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Faiths and places of worship
Discover different faiths and student groups, places of worship on-campus and University representatives for matters of faith.
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Support for our trans and gender diverse community
Learn about our commitment to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive environment for all forms of gender expression.
Your voice matters
We're always looking to improve - that's why we want to hear your thoughts on our wellbeing services and how we talk about them.
We've created a short five minute survey which will help us hear what you want and need, and shape the future of student support.