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Activities available for MD students who are eligible for the Summer “Down Under” in Queensland program

Fitness

Sport and Fitness with Medicine in Motion

Medicine in Motion will be running a wide range of activities, such as run/walk groups, yoga, circuit training, and spin classes. Activities will vary depending on participant feedback and fitness levels. Medicine in Motion is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles and wellness for healthcare students and professionals.

  • Event schedule:  Events will be posted on Medicine in Motion at UQ Facebook page and Instagram @uqmedmotion
  • Location: Various locations
  • Who can join? Students eligible to join the Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland program. 
  • Registration: To help us plan events please register your interest to join Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland by Friday 13 November 2020. Specific event details will be sent to registered students.

Social

Blades of Glory – Medicine on Ice

It’s not quite Central Park but come along and enjoy ice skating with us at Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink. Warm up with a hot chocolate and enjoy a Christmas treat.

  • Date:  Tuesday 22 December 2020, 1–3pm
  • Location: Iceworld Olympic Ice Rink, 2304 Sandgate Rd, Boondall Q (Boondall train station is across the road)
  • Cost: Free
  • Who can join? Students eligible to join the Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland program. 
  • Registration: Specific event details will be sent to students registered for Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland.  Event registration closes 10pm Tuesday 8 December 2020.

Tours

Cairns and Tropical North Queensland tours

Would you like to visit Cairns and Far North Queensland with your Med student friends? Closed group tours can be arranged through the Summer 'Down Under' in Queensland program. A wide range of accommodation options and packages are available to explore tropical north Queensland, including travel tours to discover Cairns, the Great Barrier Reef and Daintree Rainforest, as well as opportunities to join ‘Give back to the Region’ volunteering programs.

  • Dates: Various dates from December 2020 to January 2021 (TBC)
  • Who can join? Students eligible to join the Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland program. 
  • Registration: To help us plan events please register your interest to join Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland by Friday 13 November 2020. Specific event details will be sent to registered students.

Workshops

How to Love Your Bike

Riding your bike is a healthy, environmentally friendly and cost effective way to get around Brisbane. Join us to learn how to do this as easily and safely as possible!

  • Date:  5 January 2021
  • Time:  1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Delivered ‘In person’ at St Lucia Campus (09-201) and online via Zoom. Further details to be provided.
  • Who can join? Students eligible to join the Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland program. 
  • Registration: Register here by 12 noon 5 January 2021

There's More to Life than 2 Minute Noodles

Learn how to cook and eat healthy, cheap and simple meals on a student-friendly budget and busy schedule!

  • Date:  12 January 2021
  • Time:  1:00pm to 2:00pm
  • Location: Delivered ‘In person’ at St Lucia Campus (09-201) and online via Zoom. Further details to be provided.
  • Who can join? Students eligible to join the Summer ‘Down Under’ in Queensland program. 
  • Registration: Register here by 12 noon 12 January 2021

 

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