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International Students | 22 August 2023 |
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You might remember that at the end of study period two, we asked you to give us some feedback on our newsletter by completing a short survey. Not only did it provide us with some valuable insights on what you find useful, but there were also some great suggestions to make our newsletter more engaging. We’ve now taken on board some of the suggestions and we’re excited to introduce a new feature called ‘Puzzle Corner’, which will appear on every second edition from this week onwards, giving you a chance to score one of five $20 gift cards every month! |
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Support Wear It Purple Day at Brekky Bar |
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Get your razzle ‘n dazzle on at Drag Night |
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Double the fun with bowling and laser tag with our G'Day Mates |
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Win a $50 gift card with our social media survey |
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Puzzle Corner: Destination South Australia |
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Wellbeing Week with UniSA Sport |
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Spark your creativity to empower student wellbeing and win UniSA Gym passes |
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Learn about consent and respectful relationships on our new interactive online training |
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Student tips: Journey to a healthy lifestyle |
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Take charge of your mental health at the ASPIRE wellbeing workshop |
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Support Wear It Purple Day at Brekky Bar
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Wear It Purple Day is coming up this Friday 25 August – it is a day aimed at empowering and supporting rainbow young people by providing them safe and inclusive environments to thrive in.
This year at UniSA, we will be extending the celebrations all week! Our beloved Brekky Bar will be transformed into a vibrant hub of activities and tasty purple treats. Get your face painted or get your creative juices flowing at our colouring-in and paint stations. So come along and join us, and don’t forget to wear purple proudly! |
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Get your razzle ‘n dazzle on at Drag Night
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Gear up for a night of dazzling performances and vibrant colours to celebrate Wear it Purple Day. Join us at Drag Night for only $10 per person, with entertainment, games, food and drink, and lots of prizes included! All proceeds will go to Drop In Care Space – a community drop in centre in Adelaide supporting adults who identify as LGBTQIA+, disabled or neurodivergent.
Gather your friends, slip into your most fabulous outfit and experience the joy of being ourselves unapologetically. |
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Friday 25 August |
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5.45pm – 9.00pm |
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My Lover Cindi, Adelaide |
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Double the fun with bowling and laser tag with our G'Day Mates
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If you are looking for an exciting way to unleash your competitive spirit and have a blast with friends, it's time to gear up for a fun-packed combo of ten-pin bowling and futuristic laser tag with our G'Day Mates.
For only $20 (normally $40), you can bowl a strike in style and dive into laser tag battles against your opponents while dodging war-bots and other obstacles. Secure your tickets now and let the games begin! |
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Sunday 10 September |
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11.00am – 2.30pm |
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Kingpin Norwood |
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Win a $50 gift card with our social media survey
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Are you an active social media user? Which social media platforms do you engage on? What do you think of UniSA's social media channels?
Help us get an insight into how useful and relevant our social media content is by completing a short survey, and get a chance to win one of two $50 VISA/Mastercard gift cards. |
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Destination South Australia |
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How well do you know South Australia’s regions, tourism hotspots and landmarks? Crack the clues and guess the five South Australian famous locations by Friday 1 September to win one of five $20 gift cards of your choice. |
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Wellbeing Week with UniSA Sport
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Join us for two fun-filled days of wellbeing activities at City West and Mawson Lakes campuses to put balance back into your day. We have a range of free offerings just for you – yoga and pilates group fitness classes, a smoothie bike, free health check from the UniSA Health Medical Clinic and more.
If you’re looking for a morning stroll, come along to our 30-minute guided walk – the first 25 people to sign up will receive a free coffee and breakfast wrap! Visit our website to find out more.
City West: Tuesday 5 September I 11.00am – 2.00pm I Høj Plaza
Mawson Lakes:
Wednesday 6 September I 11.00am – 2.00pm I GP Courtyard |
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Spark your creativity to empower student wellbeing and win UniSA Gym passes
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Looking to make a mark on student wellbeing in a fun and creative way? Bupa's wellbeing competition is returning in SP5!
This is a great opportunity to share your wellbeing tips on a digital poster and in a 500-word story. You can choose any wellbeing topic that you are passionate about, with past winners covering content on music, self-love, self-confidence, daydreaming, mental health and healthy lifestyle. Check out their winning entries on our website.
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your work will be published on the UniSA website, you could also win fantastic rewards – the winner will receive a 3-month UniSA Gym membership and the two runner-ups will each receive a 10-class group fitness voucher from UniSA Gym.
Let your creativity flow and submit your entry by Friday 29 September. |
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Learn about consent and respectful relationships on our new interactive online training
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Lots of students form relationships at uni. It is often a time for exploring, but with new experiences come new responsibilities. For many people, asking for consent can feel uncomfortable, yet respect and consent are essential ingredients for any relationship.
As part of UniSA’s commitment to safe campus communities, we encourage you to access a new online training module on Consent and Respectful Relationships where you will learn about:
• Respect and respectful communication within relationships
• What consent is, how to identify when it has been given, and situations where it can’t be given
• What sexual assault and sexual harassment are, and available support options
All students who complete the module before 31 October 2023 will have the chance to win a $20 Coles Myer gift card.
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find out more about what UniSA is doing to prevent sexual assault and sexual harassment (SASH) and to access information and support, visit the SASH website. |
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Student tips: Journey to a healthy lifestyle
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Working a day job, pursuing a full-time MBA, and living alone while discovering and pursuing your passions demands a lot of time and focus. There are days when I am overloaded with emotions and feelings, but I realised, these are part of growing up. I need to find peace in my own body and mind. For me, it is about building a lifestyle that ensures my physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellness. A lifestyle with a fusion of discipline, determination, and consistency.
Here are a few things that will help you on your health journey:
• Prioritise mindful eating rather than cutting out on your favourite foods
• Move your body for at least 30 minutes
• Cook your own food (meal prep – this will change your life)
• Ensure 7-8 hours of sound sleep
• Celebrate your small wins
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Read a book
Remember, if today was difficult for you, I hope you know that tomorrow can be better.
Sheetal Roy, International Master of Business Administration |
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FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT |
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Take charge of your mental health at the ASPIRE wellbeing workshop
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Things can be pretty stressful at any time of the year, but this can be more so as you approach the busy period of assessments and exams. It’s normal to be feeling a bit stressed, but when should we check in with ourselves, or a friend or colleague we’re worried about? And how do we do it?
Join batyr for a special ASPIRE wellbeing online workshop, where you'll be having positive conversations about mental health and wellbeing, and normalising that it’s okay not to be okay. Hear from a lived experience speaker, learn about how to take charge of your own mental health and look out for others in an interactive session where you will gain practical skills for yourself and your professional toolkit.
Wednesday 30 August I 4.30pm – 5.30pm I Online
Monday 30 October
I 1.00pm – 2.00pm I Online
These workshops will also count towards the ASPIRE Award. |
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Heart to Heart Sharing Circle |
Sunday 27 August, 2.00pm – 5.00pm, The Joinery Adelaide
Join StudyAdelaide’s Heart to Heart Sharing Circle where you are put in small groups and encouraged to share your personal thoughts based on four themes: emotions, love, experiences and imagination. Whether you are an international student looking to practise your English skills and fluency, or an Australian student, you will have the opportunity to make new friends and form connections with people from a variety of cultures! |
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The University of South Australia respectfully
acknowledges the Kaurna, Boandik and Barngarla First Nations Peoples and their Elders past and present, who are the First Nations’ traditional owners of the lands that are now home to the UniSA campuses in Adelaide, Mount Gambier and Whyalla. |
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