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.

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.
Students attend a VU Leadership conference.
The Learning Hub
The Learning Hub is the go-to place for academic and study skills and support, for all VU students.
A remedial massage therapist giving a neck and shoulder massage in the clinic.
Visit a VU Student Health Clinic
Our clinics provide services to maintain and improve your health, and improve your performance in everyday life.
students at a leadership workshop
VU Careers Hub
Join VU Careers Hub at a series of online employability workshops, tailored to enhance your skillset and expand your career opportunities, both during your time at university and after graduation.
A student mentor smiles welcomingly at a student
Connect with a Student Mentor
Enjoy personalised 1-1 support sessions, engaging group sessions, and fun, interactive workshops designed to help you succeed.
Students laughing along with each other at the Student Leadership Conference.
Leadership Masterclass: Project Management 101
This workshop offers a framework for delivering projects on time, on budget & effectively. * Learn how to build a project from scratch or build up your existing skills. * Learn practical tools and techniques to put into practice straight away * Explore and understand the people skills involved with project management * Develop your knowledge in planning, time estimation, budgets & risks

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