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University Dental Students' Society Magazine April 2020 | Issue 01

MEET THE 2020 COMMITTEE PRIME & BOND SPORTS & EDUCATION REPORTS + MORE 2019 UWA DENTAL GRADUATES

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Rebecca Vo & Scott Santarossa YOUR 2020 MEDIA REPRESENTATIVES

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President's Greeting

What's on at UDSS?

Meet the 2020 UDSS Committee

Education Report

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ADSA Updates

Volunteering Opportunities

COVID-19: Make the Most of Your Quarantine

Prime & Bond Sports Report

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PRESIDENT'S GREETING Welcome to a new decade and more excitingly, welcome to the first issue of the Probe for 2020!

A big thank you goes out to the 2019 UDSS committee for all of their efforts and incredible events that were pulled off. This year we welcome another fantastic committee of 27 members, to ensure students are being well represented and are provided with ample opportunities to enjoy themselves outside of dental school.

As incoming President this year, I hope to not only help everyone enjoy this course just a little bit more, but also advocate for changes that will improve our education and student experience for now and the years to come. The UDSS already has some small changes in the works to make sure this year is better than ever, you may even see a new logo making an appearance later in the year!

UDSS has had a smashing start to the year so far.

Our first event was a combined effort between Ed Reps Pauline and Bede and Research Rep Simran hosting an ‘Intro to Dentistry’ lecture series for DMD1. It was definitely an insightful evening, and an event that I hope to see continued over the coming years. I know both Education and Research representatives have an array of events coming this year so stay tuned for those!

Junior Social Representatives Ebony and Lili also put in the hard yards to organise another fantastic Prime and Bond! To give you something to look forward to throughout the year,

Junior Social and Sports Representatives will be hosting many more events to give you a chance to relax, socialise and take a break from the Clinic, Optech, or 5hr lecture grind (sorry DMD1). Not to mention, Senior Social Representatives are already busy organising the annual Dental Dinner for 2020 which is guaranteed to be nothing short of spectacular.

This year, July specifically, we will also welcome Professor Hien Ngo as our new Head of School and Dean. Prof. Ngo comes to us with a wealth of experience in dentistry, Prosthodontics and most importantly, running dental schools! Of course, we must give a huge thank you to Prof. Anthonappa for taking the reins and continuing to oversee the dental school until Prof. Ngo’s arrival, and we wish him all the best with his future endeavours.

On a slightly more serious note – a big focus for me in 2020 is making sure student wellbeing is brought to the forefront. With a lot of course changes currently underway we need to make sure to look out for ourselves and each other! The lovely class reps Gurjyot and Mona (DMD1), Ethan and Yash (DMD2), Lisa and Han (DMD3) and Jason and Charn (DMD4) are here to listen to any course concerns and help to make these heard so please get in touch with them if you need.

With all of that said – I look forward to a fantastic year, there’s loads to come so buckle in!

Chelsea Tye UDSS President

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Meet the 2020 U PRESIDENT CHELSEA TYE

VICE PRESIDENT ALICE GREGORY

TREASURER SHAN LI

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I wanted to be in a profession where I could combine my two greatest passions - healthcare and teaching. I also believe oral and dental health is an overlooked area by many people and wanted to make an impact on the oral health of disadvantaged groups while also changing the perception of dentists. My favourite topic has by far been dental public health!

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

In dentistry you have to be prepared, but even more so, be adaptable. No matter how much you plan, something will always change on the day and you have to be ready for it. You may go into an appointment ready to do an exam and come out doing an emergency endo.

Favourite food?

Tofu all day every day.

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I always wanted to work in the health field, I love working with people and I also like being hands-on, doing something practical that has a bit of an artistic element to it. My favourite topic is probably Paediatric Dentistry, as it involves all branches of dentistry with the added challenge of requiring skills in communicating with young children.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

It is a full-on course, more contact hours than almost any other degree, there is a lot of content, but if you are passionate about it, it can be really fun. My biggest piece of advice would be to make sure you have an outlet outside of uni, a fun hobby or something to take your mind off the study.

Favourite food?

Blueberries

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

The importance of patient management and building rapport.

Be friendly and speak confidently to your patients!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Reading & cooking :) Favourite food?

Anything Korean Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Extra hot

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DSS Committee SECRETARY SALLY TAN

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE PAULINE WONG

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE BEDE VAN SCHAIJIK

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Extensor digitorum longus muscle of the leg. It gets better but it also gets worse What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Pen Licence What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Eat durian What are some of your favourite past times?

Ultimate frisbee, swimming, and recently getting into tennis!

Also love to draw and paint but haven't found the time for it in a while :(

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

You know it's not going to be easy but don't give up.

Remember your reason for choosing Dentistry and the effort you put in to get there!

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Explore Australia's natural beauty What are some of your favourite past times?

Drawing, piano, cycling Favourite food?

Mum and dad’s cooking, and fries (but not together)

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

I was working in cancer research prior to starting dentistry so I'm particularly interested in cancers of the oral cavity and how they are unique and can be treated differently from other diseases One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

That we are all just stacks of pizza boxes with a fish head on top 🙃 What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Participating in a running event like HBF or PRF Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Extra mild

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Meet the 2020 U RESEARCH REPRESENTATIVE SIMRAN BHALLA

ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE MUHAMED AGAG

ADSA REPRESENTATIVE YASMINE MISHANI

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Textbooks are your best friend.

What is one achievement you're really proud of? #2 rank on fantasy IPL. I keep screenshot on my desktop to remind me of my glory days.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Reading, eating and watching cricket, in no particular order.

Favourite food?

Ahhh this is the hardest question!! I'll go with the Chocolate Mousse from Koko Black because I'm craving it at this very moment.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Take it easy What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Surviving third year What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Overseas dental outreach/volunteering Favourite food?

Pizza

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Bad teeth can ruin the most beautiful smiles. I believe beautiful and healthy teeth are a must-have for everyone and I’d love to help everyone achieve that! Also, I find teeth absolutely adorable. My favourite topic has been prosthodontics so far, because I believe it has the biggest impact in dentistry and there’s so much more to learn and investigate in this field!

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I’ve learned that it’s okay to not be perfect at everything XD What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Try watching “You” on Netflix; esp season 2 What are some of your favourite past times?

Watching TikTok (i have no shame)

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DSS Committee MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE SCOTT SANTAROSSA

MEDIA REPRESENTATIVE REBECCA VO

SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE ANOOSHREE KATWE

Why dentistry?

I love the mix of science, art and working with people!

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

While most of us are focussed and high-achieving people, it is important to maintain a healthy life balance at all times.

Getting the HD in dentistry is not worth it if you have to sacrifice your mental health and wellbeing. Your best is all that anyone can ask for and sometimes to do that, you need to take breaks.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Learning languages (recently Auslan - Australian Sign Language), playing music and gym Favourite food?

RAMEN

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Stay level-headed. Lots of things may (will) frustrate you, but it’s important to remind yourself of your end goal and remain calm when needed.

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Try avocado in a dessert (esp smoothies). Don’t @ me ‘til you’ve tried it!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Watching tv shows (*insert ‘Community’ plug*), hiking, gym Favourite food?

Bun bo hue

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Help each other and never compare yourself to the person next to you! xx What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Living away from home What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Sky diving!

Favourite food?

This Indian appetiser called samosa chaat <3

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Meet the 2020 U SPORTS REPRESENTATIVE SARAH PHANG

WEBMASTER RICHARD TIEN

SENIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE EMMA TURNER

Why dentistry?

It's very hands-on What is one achievement you're really proud of?

My first filling in Optech What are some of your favourite past times?

Clarinet and piano + kdramas Favourite food?

Anything Japanese

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Roll with the punches What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Watched 6 seasons of the office last summer What are some of your favourite past times?

Titanium Favourite food?

Nandos, extra hot

What is one achievement you’re really proud of?

Managed not to cry in clinic today, in spite of three very close calls What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Moving abroad!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Baking, travelling, Barre, Zumba, research, meeting new people, dinner parties, crafternoons Favourite food?

Favourites are hard, but I am a human vacuum for veggie food and stone fruits

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DSS Committee SENIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE ANTHONY RADZIEJEWSKI

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Because I love teeth. My fav topic so far would be special needs.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I have learned to be patient. Other students should try not to fixate themselves on the negatives of the course, no course is perfect. And always set aside time for things non-teeth related!

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

I once got two consecutive solo wins on fortnite What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Eating a kiwi fruit with the skin on

JUNIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE EBONY GRIGO

Why dentistry?

Dentistry is art and science in a combo meal. You get to do lots of procedures that stimulate your brain whilst being able to help people! The microbiology of biofilms is what got me interested in dentistry in the first place and still continues to fascinate me.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Having a good group of friends in the course as a support group makes your life so much easier What are some of your favourite past times?

Hanging out with my dog and watching terrible reality TV shows Favourite food?

Mango

JUNIOR SOCIAL REPRESENTATIVE LILI OMARI

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I've learned that your biggest strength is working as a team with others in your cohort to tackle all of the content! It makes learning so much more fun and manageable :) I would definitely recommend finding a few people to start a study group with.

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Go to Disneyland! 😍 What are some of your favourite past times?

Pilates and bad reality TV 😂 Favourite food?

Ramen!

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Meet the 2020 U MEDSCI REPRESENTATIVE SHI HAN SU

What are some of your favourite past times?

Dancing ballet Favourite food?

Pistachio ice cream Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Mild Pineapple on pizza y/n?

Yes

DMD1 REPRESENTATIVE MONA HE

Why dentistry?

There are so many reasons but one of the main reasons is my lifelong passion for learning science and medicine. As I grew older, I realised I loved working with my hands and the practical side of dentistry just made sense to me. Nothing makes me happier than the idea that one day I'll be able to put a smile on someone's face from the work that I do.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Get involved as much as you can!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Biking, travel, books and food!

Favourite food?

Instant noodles

DMD1 REPRESENTATIVE GURJYOT JOHAL

Why dentistry? What's your favourite topic?

I really love being apart of the healthcare realm. So I felt that making a positive impact to oral health and promoting health education as a dentist would be an interesting career for me.

Pathology has to be my favourite topic, just because it allows you to dive deep into diseases but also allows you to have a holistic view.

What is one achievement you’re really proud of?

I am really proud of the Butterfly Effect, a club I created during my undergrad that promotes mental health through random acts of kindness.

What are some of your favourite past times/hobbies?

I love surfing, snowboarding, and dirt biking Favourite food?

C hipotle

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DSS Committee DMD2 REPRESENTATIVE YASHUPREET KAUR

DMD2 REPRESENTATIVE ETHAN LLOYD

DMD3 REPRESENTATIVE HAN NGUYEN

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

A large part of the course involves "self-directed learning" so learn how to use google/find answers for yourself!

What are some of your favourite past times?

Playing w my dog, looking at pics of doggos Favourite food?

Indian food (any and all) is undefeated Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Mild/medium (I know this contradicts the above but just go with it. "Butter chicken MILD w garlic naan pls")

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Getting into DMD What are some of your favourite past times?

Refereeing basketball Mild, medium, hot or extra hot?

Depends who I'm with - if they will judge me for saying mild then extra hot, if I'm alone then I'm a mild boy.

Favourite food?

Roast Lamb

Why dentistry?

Dentistry is such a unique part of the healthcare industry that seemed really exciting and challenging.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

I don't feel wise enough to be giving out any real advice, just invest in comfortable pants with pockets.

What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

If it ever comes back, order the $10 popcorn chicken bucket from KFC and gravy and fries and dunk it all together.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Small home renos and walking aimlessly through IKEA

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Meet the 2020 U DMD3 REPRESENTATIVE LISA OHTA

DMD4 REPRESENTATIVE JASON GUO

DMD4 REPRESENTATIVE CHARN THANISSORN

Why dentistry?

I thought it’d be a fair mix of challenging and fun with a good element of surprise!

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

The one time I didn’t have to redo a prep in optech... jk, there have been a FEW times… I can also do the splits in all directions which is kind of cool if I may say so myself.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Dancing, eating, cuddling Dobby my cat and sleeping 😴 Favourite food?

Hannah (DMD3)‘s homemade potato and leek soup.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Things don't always go as planned, and that's fine.

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Finally learned the Game of Thrones theme on piano.

What are some of your favourite past times?

Piano, cycling, pens, PC games.

Favourite food?

Colonel Sanders is my uncle.

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Delivering oral care to a wide variety of patients is hugely rewarding! My favourite topic would be Special Needs Dentistry.

One thing you’ve learnt from the DMD course/advice for first years?

Treat every patient as if they were a family member or close friend. You'll find that your standard of work will be more consistent and to a higher level!

What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Breaking lab equipment in my first week of dental school 🙃 What are some of your favourite past times?

Anything motorsport related, cycling, eating

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DSS Committee IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT RUOHAN ZHANG

Why dentistry? What’s your favourite topic so far?

Get to interact with patients face-to-face and improve people’s lives in real time, better work-life balance; finding prosthodontics and oral surgery very interesting What is one achievement you're really proud of?

Father to two little boys who are both adorable and brilliant What is something you've done before that you think everyone else should try at least once?

Extract a tooth Favourite food?

Knowledge

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EDUCATION REPORT TOPIC TALKS >

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prominent UDSS extra-curricular

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6:00pm, and every DMD student is invited to

year, particularly aimed at

attend, including 1st years! A guest speaker is

DMD1 and DMD2 students.

invited to present and discuss an interesting

DMD3 and DMD4 students

dentistry topic, usually with case-studies and

delivered a series of 5-10-

an opportunity to ask questions. Did we

minute presentations, each on

mention food is provided? Each Journal Club

a different discipline of

event is shared to the Facebook pages: UDSS

Dentistry. The speakers and

Education, UWA Dentistry ALL YEARS -

their presentations can be

Currently Enrolled, and individual year cohort

seen to the right. It was a

pages, so students can RSVP. You can also find

fantastic event of networking,

all our events on the UDSS Insta.

free food, and welcoming the DMD1s to the Dent family.

The first Journal Club for 2020 was held on 26 February, delivered by Periodontal Registrar Dr Anchalee Jennings-Lowe, on Periodontal Prognosis. Her presentation covered an introduction to Periodontics, and a discussion of 3 journal articles: ‘Commentary: prognosis revisited: a system for assigning periodontal prognosis (Kwok & Caton, 2007)

RESEARCH >

SCHOOL RESEARCH SEMINAR SERIES lready this year we have had three School Research

‘Prognosis versus actual outcome: a long-

A Seminar Series presentations organised by Dr Kujan.

term survey of 100 treated periodontal

They were held in the Kenneth J G Sutherland lecture

patients under maintenance care’ (McGuire,

theatre at lunchtime. These are fantastic opportunities to

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learn from leading experts, so come along to expand your

‘A novel evidence-based periodontal

knowledge!

prognosis model’ (McGowan, McGowan & Ivanovski, 2017) Dr Jennings-Lowe kindly tailored her presentation to suit all DMD years and we were pleased to see DMD students from 1st to 4th year attend. Looking forward to seeing you at the next one, when it happens!

Bede van Schaijik & Pauline Wong 2020 Education Representatives

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JOURNAL CLUB 26 FEB

INTRO TO DENTISTRY EVENT 14 JAN

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Prime &

Prime & Bond was the first UDSS socia February, over 130 dental students gat incoming DMD1s and help bond the cur OHCWA’s walls. It was great to see so to thank everyone that came!

The event was at the Captain Stirling H success! There was a great spread of and it was awesome to see non-UDSS memorable night full of delicious food, DJ’d by DMD2 Tristan!

We had such a good time hosting Prim given the current circumstances, can g of the year very shortly. Stay tuned for Ebony Grigo and Lili Omari 2020 Junior Social Reps

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l event of 2020! On the 29th of thered together to welcome the rrent years together outside of o many first years there and we’d like

Hotel in Nedlands and it was a huge guests among all four year groups guests there as well. It was a , tasty drinks and awesome music

me & Bond this year and hopefully, get back to organising the next event more details!

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SPORTS REPORT Our 2020 sports reps, Sarah and Anooshree, kicked off the semester introducing 3 UDSS volleyball and 1 mixed soccer team. Being a part of these UDSS social sports teams is a great way to make new friends across all DMD years while showing off your athletic side. No Hard Fillings , one of the vball teams, play every Tuesday at the Rec Centre versing other UWA volleyball teams. Party Enamels and Amalgang both play on Wednesday, so could have a chance of battling each other head-to-head soon. At the moment, Party Enamels is on the top having won 2 out of their 3 games, while the other 2 teams have won 1 each.

Bendodontists

Meanwhile on Wednesdays, down at UWA Sports Park, our soccer team Bendodontists set alight the soccer field with their impressive dribbling skills! They won their first round with a score of 5-2.

Unfortunately, due to COVID 19, all social sports have been cancelled until further notice. Our sports reps had registered a team under UDSS for the HBF Run for a Reason that was set to occur on the 24th of May, however this has also been cancelled.

The Sports Day at BOUNCE Trampoline Park has been postponed to semester 2. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates!

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TUESDAY VOLLEYBALL

WEDNESDAY VOLLEYBALL

No Hard Fillings

Party Enamels

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UPDATES

1. ADSA CONVENTION ADSA has hosted the annual conventions inviting dental and oral health students from across Australia and NZ for the past 11 years. This year’s Convention planned for 29th June - 5th July, however, has been cancelled due to the interstate travel restrictions and the recent socialdistancing rules. Please follow ADSA on Facebook for any updates or changes.

2. ADSA BLOOD DRIVE With the new COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian Red Cross has had up to 800 people a day cancelling blood donating appointments. There are currently, and will continue to be, road accident patients, women with complications during childbirth, and cancer patients who need blood transfusions to survive their treatments.

Donating blood means you are saving lives, but there are also health benefits for you as the donator. Studies show that blood donations reduce your risk of strokes (Salonen, et al. 1998), cancers (Zacharski, et al. 2008) and depression (Musick & Wilson, 2003), AND it increases your happy hormones (Borgonovi, 2008).

Make sure to check your eligibility at lifeblood.com.au, call 13 14 95 or download the Donate Blood app.

Join the “University of Western Australia (UWA) ADSA” blood drive competition and get ready to give! If you’re not eligible, not to worry— you may be eligible for donating plasma or you could just help us promote donating blood!

Yasmine Mishani 2020 UWA ADSA Rep

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Volunteering Opportunities Ever wanted to gain some dental work experience but can’t find a practice that will take you on? Been looking for a way to make a positive difference within the community? Or are you interested in a life-changing experience with the opportunity to make life-long friends?

Head over to ADSA’s Volunteering Hub where you can explore all the exciting opportunities on offer! We feature opportunities from local hands-on experiences to overseas adventures.

Have a chat to some of our inspiring resident volunteers around OHCWA to hear their personal stories (spot them in the photos to the left!)

Check out ADSA Volunteering today and subscribe to keep up to date with dental volunteering opportunities: adsa.org.au/members/volunteering Xin Jie Tan 2020 ADSA Community Officer

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COVID-19: MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR QUARANTINE Make a plan!

If you are like most of us, you will have fallen into the trap of treating self-iso as a holiday.

Sadly, we still need to keep ourselves on top of things! You might find it helpful to keep a strict daily calendar of things you want to achieve. (It may also be good evidence in case someone asks whether you have been on top of study?)

Keep balanced Include time to relax, exercise, socialise (over video call) and sleep in this schedule.

Hobbies Do creative artwork (this will help with hand skills!)

Learn a language (might impress your patients?)

Read a book

Teamwork A team study session goes a long way, especially if you are struggling getting through content on your own. Give a friend a call and just study together–this will hold both of you accountable!

Look after your mental health Self-iso is tough, but don't forget we are all in this together! Please take the time to reach out if you are struggling.

Check in on others Give your childhood friends a call.

Check in on international/ interstate students who didn't get to go back home. Send someone a message who you haven't spoken to in a while.. These lovely gestures will get us through the tough times!

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