Institute of Health and Wellbeing Orientation at Berwick
Want to learn more about your course? Excited to explore Berwick Campus, meet new Institute of Health and Wellbeing peers, and enjoy a free lunch? Awesome – see the schedule below.
Day 1: Wednesday 15 July
Day 1 is all about your course and your campus. Start with your Institute Welcome and Course Overview, then explore your facilities, meet other new students, and dive into the fun extras.
Explore the campus with tours running from 1 to 3 pm. Campus tours depart every 15 minutes from the Main Quad, and library tours run every 30 minutes from outside the Library.
If you’re a domestic student, you can collect your Student ID card from the library at any point during the day.
Save the date so you’re ready to go.
Start your day by checking in and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Room G02, Building 901
Meet your academic institute team and learn about the opportunities and support available.
Room 197, Building 902
Dive into the specifics of your course with this detailed overview. You'll get to know your course structure, key units and important dates. This session is essential for understanding what lies ahead in your academic journey.
Graduate Diploma of Health (Child and Family Health Nursing)
Graduate Diploma of Health (Workplace Health and Safety)
Room 160, Building 902
Master of Health (Child and Family Health Nursing)
Master of Health (Workplace Health and Safety)
Room 163, Building 902
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Room 165, Building 902
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Room 1121, Building 903
Master of Professional Psychology
Room 162, Building 902
Take a break and enjoy a free lunch. This is the perfect time to mingle with new friends and recharge for the afternoon sessions. Vegetarian, gluten-free and halal options will be available.
Room G02, Building 901
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students are invited to this session hosted by the Aboriginal Education Centre (AEC). Learn about the support services and connect with students and staff.
Room G39, Building 901
Scams are becoming more sophisticated and can affect anyone. Join this session to learn how to recognise common scams and protect your money, identity and personal information.
Presented by NAB.
Click here to register and join via Microsoft Teams.
Or join the livestream in Room 161, Building 902.
Explore on-campus accommodation and learn about the benefits of living at Fed.
FedLiving Office, Building 955
Drop in anytime to get help with finalising your enrolment, selecting your units (subjects) and setting up your timetable.
Room G63, Building 902
Get help on finalising your enrolment and timetable. You will be allocated a session time when you check in at the start of the day. In the session, our team will guide you through enrolling in your four units (subjects).
Room G70, Building 902
Discover how to navigate your online classroom and meet our PASS Leaders. They're experienced students who run study sessions across the semester for challenging first-year units. They share practical study tips, help you understand what and how to learn, and model strategies for achieving great marks.
Click here to join online via Microsoft Teams
Day 2: Thursday 16 July
Next up, you’ll sharpen your study skills and get fully prepared for the start of university. If a session is repeated, just choose the time that suits you best. Add the day to your calendar.
Start your day by checking in and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Room G02, Building 901
- Understand the steps involved in the writing process.
- Learn how to break down an assessment topic or question.
- Practice brainstorming to generate and organise ideas.
- Create a plan that gives direction for writing.
Room G121, Building 903
Learn how to access your classes, reading materials, and assessments through the university’s online platform, Moodle. Get ready for Week One and receive help with logging in or navigating the platform if you need it.
Room G96, Building 903
Explore on-campus accommodation and learn about the benefits of living at Fed.
FedLiving Office, Building 955
- Understand the steps involved in the writing process.
- Learn how to break down an assessment topic or question.
- Practice brainstorming to generate and organise ideas.
- Create a plan that gives direction for writing.
Room G121, Building 903
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
Take a break, relax and make new friends. BYO lunch or buy something from the Café (we're cashless). Entertainment, games and free snacks will be available to keep the fun going.
Foyer (Room G02, Building 901)
Learn how to kickstart your career journey with practical tips on job searching, resume building, and connecting with future opportunities.
Room G121, Building 903
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
- Understand how to support your ideas with evidence.
- Practice incorporating references effectively into your writing.
- Learn strategies for constructing clear and persuasive academic arguments.
Room G121, Building 903
Learn how to access your classes, reading materials, and assessments through the university’s online platform, Moodle. Get ready for Week One and receive help with logging in or navigating the platform if you need it.
Room G96, Building 903
Essential uni skills
- Learn how to paraphrase ideas clearly and accurately.
- Further develop your referencing skills.
- Understand why paraphrasing and referencing are important in academic work.
Room G121, Building 903
Discover the University
Explore the campus, uncover hidden study spots and get comfortable with finding your way.
Meet at Main Quad
