Financial Wellbeing
We understand that financial wellbeing significantly influences student life. Every day we make choices with our money. Each of these decisions, small and large, impact our lives, and these decisions also impact what we call financial wellbeing.
What is financial wellbeing?
Financial wellbeing shapes a student's ability to access resources, afford necessities, and make choices that impact their educational journey. Struggling with finances might compromise academic pursuits or create additional stress, affecting both studies and personal life.
Why is it important?
We recognize the current cost of living pressures and the importance of supporting students in achieving financial security. By providing resources and guidance, we aim to empower students to navigate their academic journey with confidence and focus on their goals.
Student Representative Council Food Pantry
An initiative that provides free food items to all students but specifically for those financially or otherwise struggling students. This is to assist students in gaining access to food sources if they are struggling to do so. This service can be accessed by all currently enrolled students.
Where and when can it be accessed?
Union House, Level 4, Room 413. Accessible every Wednesday 12 pm to 2 pm!
Monday Mojo
Mondays can be hard, let us help you start the week right. Monday Mojo is here to add a little spring to your step for a good week ahead. Get your grab-and-go snack from YouX HQ, North Terrace from 9:30 am every Monday.
Breakfast Club
Breakfast Club is a service that was developed by Student Care in 2014 following student feedback. Students identified health, welfare and food provision as high priorities and Student Care responded by developing the Breakfast Club initiative. Breakfast Club is currently offered 4 days a week during academic term.
The aim of Breakfast Club is to support students with success in their studies by providing a nutritious breakfast so that they are not skipping this important meal or missing out on breakfast due to low income.
Find the Breakfast Club at Hartley Building G10 (note change of venue) between 8.30am and 10.30am Tuesday to Friday during Semester.
Tasty Tuesdays
Enjoy Free Lunch for ABLE Students! The events will be held on the following dates:
- 8th of April 2025
- 6th of May 2025
- 3rd of June 2025
Events will be held from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at various locations (check your email for further location information). Enjoy delicious food, including gluten free, vegan, and halal options. First come first serve!
Being Well, Living Well
Did you know that the Student Health and Wellbeing team run an online course 'Being well, Living Well'?
Being Well, Living Well is a self-paced, MyUni course designed to support your wellbeing at uni. It contains evidence based, easy to read resources, activities to work through and covers a range of topics including financial wellbeing.
You can enrol at any time during your study and complete modules that work for you.
External financial literacy resources
- can teach you more about financial stress and its impact on your health.
- Learn practical tips with on how to access resources and discover support services available if you experience financial difficulties, especially as an international student.
- The includes free online courses and resources covering a range of personal finance topics, including goal setting, saving, budgeting, taxation, superannuation and investing.
- is a website developed by the Federal Government, that offers free advice and information to help Australians improve their financial literary. Discover the steps involved in and how to .
- is a free, flexible education program for adults seeking to build their money management skills, knowledge and confidence.
- offers further insight into financial wellbeing and its impact on mental health.
Part-time work
Part-time employment can be a great way to balance work with study and contribute positively to your financial wellbeing. Most students do some amount of part-time work while studying to assist with living expe