Institute of Health and Wellbeing Orientation in Gippsland
Eager to know more about your course? Keen to explore Gippsland Campus, meet new Institute of Health and Wellbeing peers, and enjoy a free lunch? Great – it's all in the schedule below.
Day 1: Monday 13 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 pm to 5 pm. Campus tours depart every 15 minutes from the Cafe foyer, and library tours run every 30 minutes from outside the Library. Take a break and enjoy a game of table tennis in the Student Lounge.
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, enjoying free breakfast nibbles, and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Student Lounge
Meet your academic institute team and learn about the opportunities and support available.
Student Lounge
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.
Bachelor of Nursing/Bachelor of Midwifery
Room 250/251, Building 2W
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Room 225, Building 4N
Bachelor of Nursing
Room 101, Building 2E
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Room 154, Building 4N
Master of Speech Pathology (Graduate Entry)
Room 210, Building 1S
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.
Student Lounge
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 101, Building 2N
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Room 101, Building 2E
If you have not yet completed your enrolment, 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 268, Building 4N
If you have not yet completed your enrolment, 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 268, Building 4N
Day 2: Tuesday 14 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 it to your calendar so you don't miss out.
Start your day by checking in and getting everything you need for the week ahead.
Student Lounge
- 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 201, Building 2E
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 213, Building 1E
Explore on-campus accommodation and learn about the benefits of living at Fed.
FedLiving
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
- Discover how to use the library’s tools and resources effectively.
- Learn strategies to search for and find reliable academic sources.
- Practice narrowing down results to locate the most useful information for your topic.
Room 201, Building 2E
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.
Student Lounge
Learn how to kickstart your career journey with practical tips on job searching, resume building, and connecting with future opportunities.
Room 201, Building 2E
- 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 201, Building 2E
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 213, Building 1E
Get familiar with borrowing, online resources, and where to find academic support.
Library
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 201, Building 2E
Discover the University
Explore the campus, uncover hidden study spots and get comfortable with finding your way.
Meet at Student Lounge
Day 3: Wednesday 15 July
Day 3 is all about catching up on anything you missed and locking in what you’ve learned so you’re ready to hit the ground running when classes start next week. Add to your calendar so you don't forget.
Ensure you also book this location through TEAMS/Outlook. For training, log a request through the IT Help portal providing your WRB booking number. If booked for teaching purposes, contact Centre for Academic Development (CAI) for learning support.
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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.
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