Peer Mentoring

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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:

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Get a mentor

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 3 mentee applications will open in mid October.

You will need to have Microsoft Teams to join your group – learn more about downloading Teams for Windows and Mac. For more information, read the help sheet to learn more about Microsoft Teams.

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

Be a mentor

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.

Trimester and Semester 1 2027 applications are now open.

Applications for Semester 1 mentors close Monday 7 December 2026.
Applications for Trimester 1 mentors close Friday 29 January 2027.

APPLY NOW

Please note successful applicants must be available for a training day on the following dates:

Semester 1 mentors: Thursday 14 January (Waurn Ponds Campus).
Trimester 1 mentors: Tuesday 16 February (Warrnambool Campus), Tuesday 9 February (Waterfront Campus), Thursday 11 February (Burwood Campus) or Wednesday 17 February (online students only).

Email any enquiries to health-mentor@deakin.edu.au.

Ask a mentor!

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Health Hangouts

Health Hangouts is your welcoming space to connect and feel part of the Deakin’s Faculty of Health community, whether you're a health student, a nursing student or studying online. 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!

Health Hangout
Week 1 to Week 10, excluding intra trimester break
Location – Burwood Pantry, Level 1 Bldg BC
Time – Wednesdays 12–2pm

Health Hangout – Nursing
Week 1, 3, 5 and 7
Location – Burwood Pantry, Level 1 Bldg BC
Time – Wednesdays 12–1 pm

Health Hangout – Online
6, 13, 20, 27 November and 4 December
Time – 10–11am Fridays (Weeks 1–5)
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

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