Health Peer Mentor Program
About our program
We recognise that starting university can be overwhelming.
The Faculty of Health Peer Mentor Program matches new students with a peer mentor to help navigate Deakin resources during the first five weeks of study. A peer mentor is an experienced student within the Faculty of Health in the same or similar course to you, who will support your transition to life as a Deakin student.
If you have any questions about the program please email health-mentor@deakin.edu.au.
Get a mentor
Would you like the support and advice from an experienced student?
Your peer mentor will get in touch with you via your Deakin email to schedule a weekly catch up with you and other students in the same course as you.
Over the first five weeks of trimester peer mentees receive support with:
- Getting organised with your unit timetables, textbooks, assignments and exams
- Navigating Deakin on campus and online
- Understanding Deakin’s support services
- Networking, making friends and more!
Applications for 2023 Trimester 1 have now closed. If you would like support from an experienced student please join on of the drop-in sessions listed below.
Would you like the support and advice from an experienced student?
Your peer mentor will get in touch with you via your Deakin email to schedule a weekly catch up with you and other students in the same course as you.
Over the first five weeks of trimester peer mentees receive support with:
- Getting organised with your unit timetables, textbooks, assignments and exams
- Navigating Deakin on campus and online
- Understanding Deakin’s support services
- Networking, making friends and more!
Applications for 2023 Trimester 1 have now closed. If you would like support from an experienced student please join on of the drop-in sessions listed below.
Be a mentor
Do you remember feeling overwhelmed during your first few weeks of study?
This is your chance to make an impact on new students in the Faculty of Health. Peer mentors provide critical support for students in their transition to University.
Peer mentors:
- Are role models for new students
- Receive opportunities to events and gain employment
- Gain experience and skills for future employability and more!
Deakin's peer mentoring program is excellent! I recommend that all first years should sign up to this free program as it is a great way to not only learn, but form new friendships with students in your course!
Past peer mentee
Mentor drop-in sessions
Can’t make it to a meeting or haven’t signed up for a mentor? Mentor drop-in sessions are open to all health students.
You don't need to register, just join the Zoom session, please copy and save the link.
Trimester 1 drop-in sessions are available at the following times (note differences for Week 5 & Week 7 due to public holidays).
| Week | Topic | Days/times |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Getting started at Deakin | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
| Week 2 | Cloud essentials and connecting online at Deakin, study skills | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
| Week 3 | Assignments and referencing | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
| Week 4 | Deakin services and managing your study-work-life balance | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
| Week 5 | Making the most of assignment feedback | Tuesday 9–10 am. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm |
| Week 7 | Study habits and revision techniques | Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
| Week 9 | Preparing for exams | Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 7–8 pm. Friday 9–10 am |
Further opportunities
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Other peer mentoring programs
Discover all available mentoring programs on the Students Helping Students Hub.
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THRIVE: wellbeing and study success sessions
A series of virtual workshops to equip you with the essential skills you’ll need to succeed.
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