About The Desk

thedesk aims to support Australian tertiary students to achieve mental and physical health and wellbeing. Being a student can be a challenging time and many students do not access support services for a range of reasons including time pressures, not knowing where to go for help, and feeling embarrassed. Providing resources online means that more people will be able to get help to improve their wellbeing and be able to study more effectively. thedesk offers free access to online modules, tools, quizzes, and advice.

Who is thedesk for?

thedesk is designed for Australian tertiary students.

Is there a cost to use thedesk?

No.

How to access thedesk’s services

Any student across Australia can access thedesk by registering at https://www.thedesk.org.au/register

thedesk Research and Evaluation

thedesk uses cognitive-behavioural, mindfulness, and positive psychology theories, which have been demonstrated to be effective in improving wellbeing.