Health Peer Mentoring

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.

You can:

Get a mentor

Be supported by, and get 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 similar courses.

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!

Trimester 1 Mentee registrations are now closed.

You will need to have Microsoft Teams to join your group – learn more about downloading Teams for Windows and Mac.

If you require assistance, please email us at health-mentor@deakin.edu.au. For academic and other supports such as Writing Mentors and PASS, please see the peer mentoring page.

Download the Mentee Handbook to learn more about the program (PDF, 518.1 KB)

Be a mentor

Support new students in their 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 attend events and gain employment, and obtain experience and skills for their future career.

T2 mentor applications are now open until 5 June.

APPLY TO BE A MENTOR

Please email any enquiries to health-mentor@deakin.edu.au.

Ask a mentor!

Submit a question at any stage of your degree.

Health Hangouts

Health Hangouts is your welcoming space to connect and feel part of the Deakin’s Faculty of Health community. It’s a place where you can meet friendly Health Mentors who are here to help you navigate university life, answer your questions and share their experiences. You will also have the opportunity to network with other Health students, build new friendships and take part in fun, interactive activities in a relaxed and supportive environment. Whether you are looking to make friends, feel more connected or simply drop in for a chat, Health Hangouts is here to support you throughout your journey at Deakin!

Burwood Campus
Where: Burwood Pantry, Level 1 Bldg BC
When: 2–4pm Wednesdays
Dates: 8, 15, 22, 29 July, 19 and 26 August, and 23 September

Waurn Ponds Campus
Where: JB2.101 (study space opposite Student Central)
When: 2–4pm Mondays (Weeks 1–4)
Dates: 6,13, 20, 27 July

Online
When: 10–11am Fridays (Weeks 1–5)
Dates: 10, 17, 24, 31 July, and 7 August
Join via Zoom

✔ No registration, no agendas, just show up.
✔ Drop in for quick chat or stay longer for more conversations.
✔ Connect with your peers from the Faculty of Health.

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

Further opportunities

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Discover all available mentoring programs at Deakin.
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