Published: 6th October 2025
This means having the power to take charge of your mental health journey and recovery, finding purpose and connection through meaningful work and study, and creating supportive environments, whether it’s in classrooms, workplaces, or student communities, where mental health is prioritised and people can thrive.
At Murdoch, Mental Health Week is a chance to pause, reconnect, and take practical steps toward looking after your own wellbeing, while also checking in with those around you. It only takes a minute or two thanks to Avi, a Masters of Counselling student who has developed the Mindful Murdoch project as part of the 2025 Students as Change Agents program.
Why Mental Health Matters
With exams coming up, assignments piling up, and daily pressures building, it’s easy to put your mental health on the back burner.
But caring for your mental wellbeing:
- Helps you manage stress and anxiety
- Builds resilience during tough times
- Improves focus and academic performance
- Strengthens your connection with others
Even small actions like taking a break, talking to someone, or attending a wellbeing activity can make a big difference.
What’s Happening on Campus?
Join us throughout the week for free events that support your mental health and help you connect with community:
- Monday, 6 October:
- Tuesday, 7 October
- Wednesday, 8 October:
- Thursday, 9 October:
- Crafternoons at The Den (Pocket pals!)
- Guild Market
- Friday, 10 October:
- 6–10 October: FREE group fitness classes at the gym
Full event details are available on myMurdoch student portal or follow denfriends.murdochuni on Instagram for regular updates.
New! 2026 Murdoch Dogs Calendar Launch
Because what’s better for your mental health than adorable dogs?
We’re launching the brand new 2026 Murdoch Dogs Calendar during Mental Health Week! Grab your copy of this colourful calendar that features some of our friendly wellbeing dogs across various campus settings. Calendars are $15 and must be purchased with card only with all proceeds going to HAART, a not-for-profit, no-kill animal rescue. Watch your announcements for more details about where you can buy one!
Student Wellbeing Strategic Plan Launched
As part of our ongoing commitment to mental health and wellbeing, Murdoch has launched a new Student Wellbeing Strategic Plan 2025-2030 — and it’s been shaped by you.
This plan places wellbeing as a key component of the student journey and recognises the role our entire community plays in creating a welcoming, diver, and inclusive environment.
[Find out more]
Support Services – You’re Not Alone
Murdoch offers a wide range of confidential and free support services for students:
- Murdoch University Counselling Service: Free, short-term counselling for enrolled Murdoch students.
- Murdoch University Medical Service: A multidisciplinary team that helps support health and wellbeing through nurse and GP consultations, including prescriptions, immunisations, sexual health screening, healthy lifestyle consults, and mental health care plans and referrals.
- The Den and International Café: Drop-in Monday to Friday from 10am-2pm for social connection, free wellbeing activities, or just come to talk to our friendly staff about where to get support on campus.
- Murdoch University After Hours Wellbeing Line: Just because the university is closed, doesn’t mean your mental health and wellbeing are put on hold. You’re not alone. Free, confidential phone support outside business hours, giving students around-the-clock access to mental health support. Call 1300 806 852
There are external providers who can help support you, including:
This Week Is About You (and Us)
Let’s build a stronger student community by looking out for each other. Mental health is for everyone, and together, we can create a place where it’s OK to ask for help, take a break, or just talk things out.
