UQ Wellness Program
Events, activities and services to support and promote staff health awareness and wellbeing.
Develop knowledge and skills to enhance your physical and psychological health, improve lifestyle factors affecting health and increase your sense of wellbeing.
If you'd like to get involved or promote the program, contact UQ Wellness at (07) 3365 2365 or hsw@uq.edu.au.
Spotlight on: Step into spring
The weather is warming up and the days are getting longer, now is the time to shed the winter coats and make the most of nature.
Events
Our wellness events can help you prioritise your health and wellbeing. Check out some of the events you can attend this month:
Spend time outside
Exposure to nature has positive impacts on health, reducing stress and can also promote healing. Spending at least two hours outside every week is recommended to experience the benefits that green spaces can provide. Don't forget to slip, slop, slap!
Bring the green space to you
There are many health benefits to having a plant in the office and at your desk, including reducing stress and improving air quality. Ideal desk plants include; succulents, bamboo, golden devils ivy or bonsai.
Benefits for staff
Opportunities to help you improve your health awareness and enhance your wellbeing.
More resources and support
UQ provides a number of programs and initiatives for health and wellbeing for staff.
Keep up to date
Email uqwellness@uq.edu.au to subscribe to the UQ Wellness monthly newsletter.