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School of Optometry and Vision ScienceÌýpeer mentoring programÌý

About theÌýprogram

The Optometry and Vision Science Peer Support Program helps new Optometry and Vision Science students transition to university life by providing support, opportunities to meet new people, and the chance to benefit from the experience of senior students. The program includes group mentoring sessions and events such as the Eyemazing Race, a BBQ, and Trivia Night.

Program duration and availability

• Term 1 - The program runs from Week 1 to Week 8 of the term.

Mentor applications are currently closed but will reopen closer to the program's next scheduled term. Connect with the school to stay informed.

Mentee registration and mentor application

• New Student (Mentee) Registrations
  • Open to Optometry and Vision Science new students or new students who major in Vision Science
  • New students will be invited to join via email, otherwise can register for a Mentoring groupÌýhere.Ìý
• Mentor Applications
  • Mentors must beÌýFourth Year of Bachelor Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry students
  • Current third year Bachelor of Vision Science/Master of Clinical Optometry students will receive the link to the peer mentor application invitation in their student email account with the application closing deadline
  • Applicants will receive a face-to-face interview with the School's Peer Mentor Coordinator and Program Administrator
  • Further details will be available when applications open.

Contact and resources

If you need further details or have any questions, feel free to reach out via email and stay updated by visiting the society’s website.

• Email:Ìýmh.stuexperience@unsw.edu.au
• Website: аIJʹÙÍø School of Optometry

аIJʹÙÍø Medicine Society (MEDSOC) first yearsÌýpeer mentoring program

About the program

TheÌýаIJʹÙÍø Medicine Society (MEDSOC) First Years Peer Mentoring ProgramÌýconnects 7–8 first-year students with a group of four senior-year mentors, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment. Over six weeks, participants engage in mentoring sessions and interactive events designed to ease the transition into university life while building meaningful connections. These activities include:

• Meet Your Mentors: An introductory evening with fun activities and free pizza, providing a relaxed space to connect with mentors
• Ask.Me.Anything Wellbeing Talk: A session featuring guest speakers addressing challenges such as mental health and LGBTQI+ issues
• Adulting 101: A cooking demonstration by guest chefs, offering practical skills, tips, and recipes, followed by a chance to taste the dishes
• End of Peer Mentoring Picnic: A celebratory event with free food and board games to mark the program’s conclusion and strengthen group bonds.

Program duration and availability

• Term 1 - 6 mentoring sessions during the first 6 weeks of TP1 Teaching PeriodÌý

Mentee registration and mentor applications are currently closed but will reopen closer to the program's next scheduled term. Connect with the school to stay informed.

Mentee registration and mentor application

• New Student (Mentee) Registrations
  Registration details will be provided once applications open.
• Mentor Applications
  Further details will be available when applications open.

Contact and resources

If you need further details or have any questions, including assistance with mentee registration or more information about becoming a mentor, feel free to reach out via email.

• Email:Ìýstudentwellbeing@charities.org.au

Hospital Buddy System

About theÌýprogram

The Hospital Buddy System (HBS) is a group mentoring initiative for medical students in years 2-6 who are placed at St George Hospital, St Vincent’s, Prince of Wales, Liverpool and South West Sydney hospitals.

Led by the аIJʹÙÍø Medical Society (MedSoc), the HBS fosters a collaborative learning environment, encouraging students to act as both mentors and mentees. It follows a trickle-down model, where Year 6 students mentor Year 5 students, who in turn mentor Year 4 students, continuing down through each year level to Year 2.

Students can receive a certificate of participation to submit as part of their end of term or end of year portfolios.

Program duration

• Term 2 and Term 3
  The program commences at the beginning of Term 2 and continues for the rest of the academic year.Ìý

Registrations and commencement

• New student registrations
  Students from years 2-6 are invited to join the HBS via MedSoc's social media channels at the end of Term 1 each year. This allows students time to settle into their hospital placements and studies.Ìý
• Group allocation
  After registration closes, students are assigned to HBS groups by the MedSoc Vice President Internal and Academics Director. Each group typically includes 8-10 students, with representation from each year level.Ìý
• Program commencement
  Introductory sessions begin in Week 1 of Term 2.Ìý

Contact and resources

If you need further details or have any questions, please contact MedSoc.Ìý

• Email:Ìývpinternal@medsoc.org.au
• Website:Ìý.