Train happy with stress-relief activities and giveaways at Footscray Park and Footscray Nicholson campuses.
All VU Polytechnic students are invited – activities/giveaways are only limited by space and supplies.
The De-stress fest is brought to you by VU's services and your SSAF fee.
Footscray Nicholson
Colouring: Sharpen your mind while relaxing, and be ready for your next class
When: Monday 15 October – Friday 19 October, throughout the day
Where: Footscray Nicholson Library, Level 2, Telford Building
Footscray Park
Activities run all day unless otherwise stated.
All week
Giant games: Have fun playing giant Chess, Jenga and Connect 4 with fellow students.
Where: Footscray Park Library, Level 2, Building P
Massage chair: Enjoy a free 5-minute massage to relieve a sore back from training.
Where: Footscray Park Library, Level 2, Building P
Colouring: Rest your brain with some colouring fun before returning to training.
Where: Designated area (near entrance), Footscray Park Library, Level 2, Building P
Puzzle: Improve learning and memory while having fun solving a puzzle.
Where: Designated area (look for the sign), Footscray Park Library, Level 2, Building P VU River
Walkers: Improve your focus and combat stress with a 30-minute lunchtime walk around Footscray Park and Maribyrnong River. Open to all students and staff and fitness abilities.
When: 12.15pm
Where: Meet at Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0
Monday 15 October
Social Sport (Volleyball): Come, play and have fun. Open to all students and staff.
When: 4pm - 5pm
Where: Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0, Court 3
Tuesday 16 October
Scream Booth: Scream to release stress in a soundproof booth with an interactive app on a tablet. Watch your image become clearer as you scream.
When: 10.30am – 1.30pm
Where: Building P courtyard (between Buildings P and M)
Gelato cart: Relax with a gelato
When: 12pm – 1.30pm
Where: Building P courtyard (between Buildings P, G and M)
Wednesday 17 October
Yoga: Relax body and mind with yoga to improve wellbeing with a yoga session by VU Sport. Open to all students and staff.
When: 1pm – 2pm
Where: Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0
Registration: Please sign in at reception before the session starts
Pet therapy with dogs from CoRe (Counselling & Resilience): Meet, cuddle or play with therapy dogs Coco and Cookie (with the guidance of Donna Lai who specialises in animal assisted therapy). Animal-assisted therapy helps to reduce stress, general anxiety and depression.
When: 2pm – 3.30pm
Where: Footscray Park Library, Level 2, Building P
Social Sport (Basketball): Come, play and have fun. Open to all students and staff.
When: 4pm - 5pm
Where: Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0, Court 1
Friday 19 October
Yoga: Relax body and mind with yoga to improve wellbeing with a yoga session by VU Sport. Open to all students and staff.
When: 1pm – 2pm
Where: Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0
Registration: Please sign in at reception before the session starts.
Social Sport (Table tennis): Come, play and have fun. Open to all students and staff.
When: 4pm - 5pm
Where: Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre, Building L, Level 0, Court 1