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Message from the Student Voice

Read our Mindwaves 2.0 Plan
As Mindwaves Connectors, we are proud to be student leaders advocating for mental health and wellbeing at CQUniversity. 
Selfie of four Mindwave Connector students smiling and sitting around a morning tea table

Our name speaks volumes as to our purpose – we are here to foster meaningful connections with our peers (and staff) and help support our fellow students’ wellbeing and connect them to any support services they may need. 

“The impact of psychological distress and mental health issues on academic performance, productivity and wellbeing is widely recognised and CQU has a role to play in mitigating these negative effects. I believe CQU can foster a healthy and productive academic environment that benefits everyone involved by taking proactive measures and providing a range of services and resources specifically designed to promote, support and safeguard the mental health and wellbeing of both its students and staff” – Ashleigh Fry, she/her, Mindwaves Connector 2024

“University can be stressful at times. It can be a bit of a struggle. Your friends and family won’t always understand if they don’t go to university. It’s really comforting to know that you can talk to somebody from all walks of life at CQU and they’ll understand a little bit of what you’re going through. They might be able to offer some advice. Sometimes, it’s just good to know that you’re not the only student who’s struggling.” – Richard Coffison, he/him, Mindwaves Connector 2024.