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Welfare

The Welfare department is a core element of student unions across Australia. University students are there to learn and have fun, but this is not possible if a student’s welfare is suffering. It is Welfare’s job to provide a range of services that cater to the needs of students and maximise health, both physical and mental, for all students and the community.

The Welfare department provides a broad variety of initiatives, some that are seen on and around campus, such as Union Mart and Welfare Brunches, and some that go on behind the scenes, such as advocating for increased mental health care and maximising safety on campus. We also provide opportunities for students to volunteer at our events to make friends and help their community!

The Welfare department intends to allocate resources to the genuine issues impacting students, such as the rising cost of living, the isolation of moving to a new city/state/country, and the growing mental health issues that have become all too common.

Our department is in no way perfect, but we intend to serve the needs of students. As your representatives, please reach out to discuss how we can best ensure your welfare at the University of Melbourne.

Cynthia Wong and Alexander Hams 
Welfare Officers

Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Country

Level 3, Building 168
 

welfare@union.unimelb.edu.au
 
www.facebook.com/UMSUwelfare/
 
umsu_welfare

Register here for UNION MART - FROZEN MEALS:

UMSU Welfare has taken over the Frozen Meals program. Supplied by FareShare, these are nutritious, tasty meals that are completely free for students, under the new name "Union Mart -- Frozen Meals".

Please follow the registration link above if you wish to sign up for Union mart - Frozen Meals. These meals are avaliable for collection at the following times during semester 1:

Monday 4:00-4:30pm

Tuesday 11:00-11:30am

Wednesay 4:00-4:30pm

Thursday 11:00-11:30am

Friday 4:00-4:30pm

Alternatively, you can collect your frozen meals during your regular trip to Union Mart. Feel free to do this if you wish. Frozen Meals are avaliable to all Union Mart visitors. Find out more about Union Mart and our opening hours here.

We are excited to be able to serve more meals for students, and we are looking into way of expanding this service so that we deliver as many as possible!

Thanks,

Alexander and Cynthia.

​Volunteer with us here

 

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The Welfare department is here to support your health, growth and wellbeing, no matter what stage of your uni journey. If you want to create change in the community, we campaign on a broad range of student welfare concerns. Or you can come and hang out at our events, online or in-person. You can also sign up to one of our (many) giveaways!