Welcome to Wellbeing at UNSW Discover practical tips, join wellbeing initiatives, and access expert support—all in one place. Explore Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A confidential counselling, coaching and wellbeing service free for all for UNSW leaders, staff and their immediate family members. Fitness Passport UNSW staff can access a huge network of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities at an affordable price. Whether you love lifting, swimming, or group classes, there’s something for everyone; close to work or home. Uprise Uprise is a personal trainer for your mood, resilience and emotional intelligence. It offers a range of evidence-based programs and skill-building strategies to help you improve your mental fitness. Principles Mind Find out more Body Find out more Places Find out more Culture Find out more Events by date 19 March 2026 No events found. Events Join our wellbeing events designed to help you feel your best, on campus and online. From mindfulness sessions and fitness challenges to expert talks and social activities, there’s something for everyone. Featured news 7 Jun 2022 Recharge Week Returns in July Recharge Week is about creating headspace for you and your colleagues, and aims to promote and prioritise the wellbeing of staff. 12 Apr 2022 Suicide Prevention Training for All Staff Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44 in Australia. The loss of anyone to suicide is devastating for individuals, families and the community surrounding them. 16 Mar 2022 Family Wellbeing Program Returns UNSW wants to help you to succeed at home as well as at work. To help reduce family stress, all UNSW staff have access to the Benestar Win Win Parenting Work-Family Support Program from March to November 2022. 16 Mar 2022 Floods - Benestar Support Benestar has introduced a Mobile Support Hub in Lismore to reach people impacted by the recent floods. 2 Feb 2022 Desk-Based Stretching Returns! Starting on Monday 7 February and running every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm, UNSW will offer free half-hour online desk-based stretching classes for all staff. 2 Feb 2022 Webinars from Parents at Work Parents at Work is an organisation founded in 2007 to support both parents and the organisations they work for to better manage the challenges of juggling work and family life. 24 Aug 2021 Spring Health and Wellbeing Challenges Step into spring with two new health and wellbeing challenges! 7 Jul 2021 Family Wellbeing Program Managing work and family can be challenging and stressful, especially during a lockdown! To help support our parents and families, UNSW Wellbeing has arranged for a six-month Family Wellbeing Program to be available to all staff members through Benestar. 11 May 2021 Wellbeing Study for UG Medical Students Exploration of Wellbeing, Help-Seeking Behaviours and Perception of Available Services Among Undergraduate Medical Students. 3 May 2021 Mindful Month of May Mindfulness is the state of being in the moment, being non-reactive and non-judgmental to the environment around us. 17 Mar 2021 Gear Up For a Challenge! On 31 May, UNSW will be undertaking the Get on Track Challenge for the second time. 17 Mar 2021 Exercise and Meditation Classes - Online and Free for Staff We've put together a program of free physical and mental fitness classes for staff over the next couple of months to get us all into shape for the Get On Track Challenge. Load More
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) A confidential counselling, coaching and wellbeing service free for all for UNSW leaders, staff and their immediate family members.
Fitness Passport UNSW staff can access a huge network of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities at an affordable price. Whether you love lifting, swimming, or group classes, there’s something for everyone; close to work or home.
Uprise Uprise is a personal trainer for your mood, resilience and emotional intelligence. It offers a range of evidence-based programs and skill-building strategies to help you improve your mental fitness.
Events Join our wellbeing events designed to help you feel your best, on campus and online. From mindfulness sessions and fitness challenges to expert talks and social activities, there’s something for everyone.
7 Jun 2022 Recharge Week Returns in July Recharge Week is about creating headspace for you and your colleagues, and aims to promote and prioritise the wellbeing of staff.
12 Apr 2022 Suicide Prevention Training for All Staff Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15-44 in Australia. The loss of anyone to suicide is devastating for individuals, families and the community surrounding them.
16 Mar 2022 Family Wellbeing Program Returns UNSW wants to help you to succeed at home as well as at work. To help reduce family stress, all UNSW staff have access to the Benestar Win Win Parenting Work-Family Support Program from March to November 2022.
16 Mar 2022 Floods - Benestar Support Benestar has introduced a Mobile Support Hub in Lismore to reach people impacted by the recent floods.
2 Feb 2022 Desk-Based Stretching Returns! Starting on Monday 7 February and running every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 2.30pm, UNSW will offer free half-hour online desk-based stretching classes for all staff.
2 Feb 2022 Webinars from Parents at Work Parents at Work is an organisation founded in 2007 to support both parents and the organisations they work for to better manage the challenges of juggling work and family life.
24 Aug 2021 Spring Health and Wellbeing Challenges Step into spring with two new health and wellbeing challenges!
7 Jul 2021 Family Wellbeing Program Managing work and family can be challenging and stressful, especially during a lockdown! To help support our parents and families, UNSW Wellbeing has arranged for a six-month Family Wellbeing Program to be available to all staff members through Benestar.
11 May 2021 Wellbeing Study for UG Medical Students Exploration of Wellbeing, Help-Seeking Behaviours and Perception of Available Services Among Undergraduate Medical Students.
3 May 2021 Mindful Month of May Mindfulness is the state of being in the moment, being non-reactive and non-judgmental to the environment around us.
17 Mar 2021 Gear Up For a Challenge! On 31 May, UNSW will be undertaking the Get on Track Challenge for the second time.
17 Mar 2021 Exercise and Meditation Classes - Online and Free for Staff We've put together a program of free physical and mental fitness classes for staff over the next couple of months to get us all into shape for the Get On Track Challenge.
