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A Message from MGA

"Undertaking a graduate research degree is an exciting step in your career and a source of much discovery and growth. However, research shows that it can also be the source of much doubt, stress and anxiety.

When you have those inevitable moments where you feel alone, unsure and a little lost, know that you are not the only graduate research student feeling overwhelmed.  There are people who care about you and expert help on hand; all you have to do is reach out and this portal is the perfect place to start."

Jennifer Reeder
Executive Officer
Monash Graduate Association

Get Involved

Shape your own graduate student experience and meet other HDRs at one of MGAs trips, seminars, activities, or volunteering opportunities.

Monash Thrive for HDR Students

In partnership with Monash Graduate Association and co-designed with Monash graduate students we have built a tailor-made portal to help you navigate the challenges of being a graduate student.

Monash Thrive is an initiative that brings together state of the art digital and on campus resources to help promote and sustain mental health and wellbeing in all our students.

Managing Mental Health

Learn about mental health and what it means to you.

Managing Uncertainty

Learn how you can build resilience toward feelings of uncertainty

Managing Stress

Learn strategies to help you manage stress, burnout, and perfectionism

Maintaining Healthy Habits

Learn how you can best take care of your body to nourish your mind and promote wellness

Navigating Life Circumstances

Discover resources available to you when life circumstances begin to impact your studies

Culture and Candidature

Navigate workplace culture and candidature to promote mental health and enable successful professional development

Monash Graduate Association

Learn more about the resources that MGA has to offer graduate students

Get Involved

Join the Thrive 2022 team and make an impact

Thrive Findings

Learn about our findings on HDR mental health and wellbeing from our Thrive focus groups.