Thrive: Active living & wellness

Our thrive* program goes beyond improving your physical fitness – providing opportunities to meet fellow students, expand your skillset and improve your mental wellbeing.

Unwind at yoga. Workout in the gym. Join a social activity. Find a cause to support. Learn a new skill.

Discover how you can thrive at VU, with new events added each week.

Got an idea for an activity?  Want to schedule something specific at your campus?  Email [email protected] with the details!

Upcoming workshops

Explore leadership and development workshops for VU students (VU login required).

Get involved

thrive* participants playing barefoot balls.
Social sport
Check out the number of competitions you can join as a team or an individual and explore a range of free on campus lunchtime sport events.
Gym goers are coached on the TRX at the Footscray Park Campus Fitness Centre.
Workout at a fitness centre
Get active at one of our on-campus fitness centres. We offer a range of facilities and programs including group exercise classes.
Pool at Footscray Park Campus Fitness & Acquatic Centre
Learn to swim
Our experienced, qualified teachers conduct swimming lessons at Footscray Park Aquatic & Fitness Centre for a variety of ages and skill levels.
VU Sport basketball representatives after winning a game.
Represent VU in sport
Discover how you can represent VU in the University Basketball League Australia or UniSport Nationals.
Campus life
Enrich your social and learning opportunities with events and opportunities both on and off campus.
VU clubs group photo of members of different clubs.
Join a club
Join a student club or group – it's a great way to meet people who study your course or share similar interests.
Sport clubs at VU
Joining a VU sport club will help keep you fit while doing something you love.
Two women planting trees at the community tree planting day 2022
Volunteer
We offer many opportunities for you to volunteer both within the University and in the community.
Advice & support
We have a range of services available to help you thrive while you study.

Join the action

Spin class at Footscray Park Fitness & Aquatic Centre
Two people swimming in the pool at Footscray Park Fitness & Aquatic Centre
Boxing class at Footscray Park Fitness Centre
Two people play table tennis. One is wearing a thrive* shirt.
Participants using the rowing machine during a team training session at Footscray Park Fitness & Aquatic Centre