Engineering and Design Wellness Series

Schedule | Semester Two, 2025

Week 1 Faculty welcoming BBQ!
Kick off the semester with a free BBQ lunch! Come along to meet fellow students and staff and grab a bite in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Tuesday, 22 July, 12 pm -1 pm, Building 401, Level 3 Courtyard.
 
Week 2

Pilates class!
Stretch, strengthen, and reset with a calming Pilates session. No
experience needed—just bring comfortable clothes and an open mind.

Thursday, 31st July, 11 am – 11:50 am,

Hiwa Recreate Centre, Dance Studio with Kimberley.

 
Week 3

Beeswax wrap workshop!
Join us to make your own eco-friendly beeswax food wraps. It’s fun, sustainable, and you’ll walk away with wraps you made yourself!

Tuesday, 5th August, 10 am – 12 pm, Room 423-340.

 
Week 4

Painting workshop!

Unleash your creativity at our guided painting workshop—no artistic skills required! All materials provided.         

Tuesday, 12th August, 1- 2 pm, Room 405-222.

 
Week 5

Breath workshop!
Discover how your breath shapes your mind, body, and mood — and learn to shift from ‘auto-pilot’ to ‘conscious-pilot’ anytime.

Join breathwork coach Scott Townsend to reduce stress, boost focus, improve sleep, and feel more energised and positive. You'll learn 10+ simple, science-backed techniques to transform your state in just a few breaths.

Thursday, 21st August, 2-3 pm, Room 423-340.

 
Week 6

Comedy movie week! (25-29 August) 
Monday: 4-6 pm, Room 423-340

Wednesday: 4-6 pm, Room 423-340

Friday: 4-6 pm, Room 423-340

Wind down with a week of laughs! Join us for three feel-good comedy movie nights, complete with snacks and good vibes.

 
Week 7

Yoga class!
Wednesday, 17th September, 11 am – 11:50 am,

Hiwa Recreate Centre, Mind Body Studio with Thomas.

 
Week 8

Design your own plant pot!
Get crafty and decorate your own plant pot! A fun, hands-on way to brighten up your study space or gift to a friend.       

Wednesday, 24 September, 10-11 am, Room 405-222.

 
Week 9

Free breakfast week! 
Start your day right with a free breakfast! Drop by each morning for a delicious and energising bite before class.

Monday – Friday, 29 September – 3 October, 9-10 am, Level 3 Atrium, Building 401.

 
Week 10

International Movie Week
Get into the spooky spirit and light up your Halloween! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design and create your very own 3D pumpkin light.          

No experience needed — just bring your Halloween excitement!

Thursday, 9 October, 10 am – 12 pm, 3D printing room (tbc) 

 

Wellness bags

Attend any of our Wellness Series workshops and you could be entered in a draw to win a faculty swag bag full of goodies to help you keep healthy!