Our "Care for Wellbeing" project aims to address the issue of limited access to counselling services for university students. To tackle this problem, we propose expanding the availability of counselling slots by recruiting student volunteers to serve as counsellors. This approach effectively addresses the concerns raised by students, ensuring that they can readily access counselling support without leaving their mental health concerns unaddressed.

CAPS, which stands for Counselling and Psychological Services, is the only service at the University of Melbourne that provides student counselling training. As part of our project, student volunteers will undergo training, including mental health education from CAPS, to guarantee they possess the necessary knowledge and abilities. Our mission is to raise awareness about mental health concerns and emphasize the importance of taking action rather than neglecting them. By proposing our project, we aim to advocate for students in general and reach a broader audience.