UC EVENTS

Fireworks are starting early in Canberra as the UC Capitals close out 2025 with a sizzling showdown against the Sydney Flames!Caps sharpshooter, Isabella Brancatisano, takes on her former side in a fierce battle where every possession will count.The atmosphere will be electric as fans pack the stands to send the Caps into the New Year in style.Tip off 5pm.

The UC Capitals are tipping off 2026 in style, hosting the Perth Lynx in their first game of the new year!Expect high energy and fierce competition as the Caps aim to start the year on a winning note against one of the league’s toughest opponents.With the home crowd behind them, it’s the perfect way to launch into another big year of WNBL action.Tip off 12:30pm.

UC Medical and Counselling Centre offers a free weekly workshop for UC students to help them develop new skills and tools to tackle the various challenges students face.Each week one of our Psychologists will work with students to manage a range of challenges students face today, such as goal setting, connecting with others, managing stress, and overcoming procrastination.The Weekly Psych Session is presented online via Zoom.  Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91710202325?pwd=8Zvr17awIFUbgl7S7ZFUcbRO97ybAO.1Meeting ID: 917 1020 2325Passcode: 247398Upcoming Topics: DateTopicJanuary 8New Year's ResolutionsStart the year with clarity and confidence. Register to discover practical, science-backed strategies for creating meaningful resolutions that stick - without the pressure of perfection.February 16Setting yourself up for success at uniThis session will focus on setting yourself up for success at university: how to prepare for challenges, establish positive routines that protect you from stress, and how to recover if you experience a setback, so that you can get back on track.February 23Changing our thinkingToday we will learn a thought monitoring practice to help us dispute unhelpful thoughts and retrain ourselves to think in ways that serve us betterMarch 2Exploring purposeToday’s session will explore your sense of purpose.  We will take a quiz and discuss ways to revisit this aspect of our lives which is linked to physical and mental health.

Get ready to level up your summer with Holey Moley the ultimate mini-golf showdown packed with wild obstacles, epic fun, and a chance to show off your skills! It’s all happening on Friday, 16th January 2026, starting from 1:30 PM! The perfect way to spend your summer break. Whether you're aiming for glory or just here for the laughs, this is your time to shine. Grab your mates, bring the energy, and make it a day to remember. Don’t miss out! Holey Moley is where the fun’s at!

Get ready to level up your summer with Holey Moley the ultimate mini-golf showdown packed with wild obstacles, epic fun, and a chance to show off your skills! It’s all happening on Friday, 16th January 2026, starting from 1:30 PM! The perfect way to spend your summer break. Whether you're aiming for glory or just here for the laughs, this is your time to shine. Grab your mates, bring the energy, and make it a day to remember.Don’t miss out! Holey Moley is where the fun’s at! ????????Please Note:If you are catching the bus from UC Campus into Civic that you arrive at the pick-up spot (outside of UCBarx) at 12:45pm sharp!If you miss the time to catch the bus, you will have to make you're own way, so please arrive on time.

Wheatus return to Australia & New Zealand next January 2026 for 11 huge shows, celebrating 25 years of Teenage Dirtbag. Catch their debut album live, plus fan favourites from across their three-decade career.  It’s been 25 years since the release of Teenage Dirtbag, and somehow Wheatus’ iconic debut single is bigger than ever. To mark the milestone, the band are heading back to Australia and New Zealand for 11 massive shows January 2026, performing their debut album each night. Fans can also expect requests from across their three-decade career, a cherished tradition at Wheatus headline shows for almost 20 years.It’s a joy to behold. See for yourself.

Please note: Registering for this event does not guarantee you a place in the training. After you register, we will contact you with any further steps you need to complete to secure your spot.Upon successful completion of the course, you’ll receive your White Card accreditation, which is required to work on construction sites across Australia. This qualification opens up a wide range of opportunities within the construction and related industries.We’re pleased to offer this course free of charge to eligible participants. Please check the eligibility requirements here: https://cit.edu.au/courses/trades/white-cardMake sure to complete all sections during checkout accurately so we can assess your eligibility and finalise your enrolment. We’ll contact you if we need any additional information or payment.If you have any questions, please contact uclife@canberra.edu.au.

Get job-ready for the construction industry! Join us on 20th January for the White Card training and earn the essential qualification you need to work on-site anywhere in Australia. Build your future, gain real-world skills, and open the door to new opportunities — all in one day!Don’t miss out, spots are limited!

UCLifex and Surf Life Saving NSW are bringing a First Aid course straight to you on campus to make it as simple as possible for you to get certified! There are 3 course options, please see the details of each below to choose which course you'd like to do. Please note, HLTAID011 includes HLTAID009, and HLTAID012 includes both HLTAID011 & HLTAID009. All three courses are run together, those only completing the CPR component (HLTAID009) will finish in the morning, those completing HLTAID011 will finish around 4:30pm and those completing HLTAID012 will complete 30 additional minutes, finishing around 5pm. Please only book ONE of the below courses. Course 1.HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationCourse DescriptionThe Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course delivers the essential principles, skills and knowledge to maintain or restore breathing and circulation in an adult, child or infant. The course content is based on the policies and standards of the Australian Resuscitation Council.Course ContentRecognise an emergency situation and convey details of the incident to emergency servicesLegal issues and infection controlAssessing the casualty and recognising the need for CPREmergency action principles - DRSABCDPlan an appropriate first aid responseExternal cardiac compressions (CPR)Adult, infant and child CPR rates and techniquesOne and two person CPR techniquesUse of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)Contribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersDuration - 2.5 hours including assessment.Entry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 10 years of age on the date of final assessment.Assessment - The course is assessed through demonstration*, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.Certification - Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following unit of competency: - HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitationValidity - One (1) year from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that you update your CPR skills every 12 months.Course 2.HLTAID011 - Provide First AidCourse DescriptionThis course provides participants with the knowledge and skills needed to manage emergency first aid situations and deliver competent emergency care until the arrival of professional medical support. Once completed, participants will obtain a first aid certificate that is valid for three years. The Provide First Aid course is nationally recognised ACECQA approved training.Course ContentLegal issues and infection controlDRSABCD action planThe principles of first aid and its applicationsRecognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency servicesCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DefibrillationContribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersTreatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burnsEmergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or coldRecognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsyManagement of common medical emergencies using available equipmentTreatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stingsEntry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.Delivery Options - One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training.Assessment- This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios. Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.CertificationUpon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support- HLTAID011 - Provide First AidPre Course Learning - Approximately 1 hour online activities.Validity - Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 monthsCourse 3.HLTAID012 - Education and CareCourse DescriptionThis course covers the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to infants and children in line with first aid guidelines determined by the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) and other Australian national peak clinical bodies. This unit applies to a range of workers within an education and care setting who are required to respond to a first aid emergency, including asthma and anaphylactic emergencies. This includes early childhood workers and educators who work with school age children in outside school hours care and vacation programs.Course ContentLegal issues and infection controlDRSABCD action planThe principles of first aid and its applicationsRecognition and management of emergency situations and convey details of the incident to emergency services, parents/caregivers and regulatory authoritiesCardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and DefibrillationTreatment of shock, infection, fractures, bleeding and burnsEmergencies due to lack of oxygen, excess heat or coldRecognition and management of medical conditions that may need emergency care, including heart attack, stroke, asthma, diabetes and epilepsyManagement of common medical emergenciesTreatment of poisoning including venomous bites and stingsAnaphylaxis and AsthmaContribute to workplace reporting of an incident and psychological impacts on self and othersEntry Requirements - Participants must be a minimum of 14 years of age on the date of final assessment.Delivery options - One full day of training (8 hours) plus a question and answer workbook (available online) to be completed independently prior to the day of practical training.Assessment - This course is assessed through demonstration, presentation and application of all elements of competency in the workplace. Participants will be required to complete activities that may include role-plays, oral and written questioning, practical demonstrations and performing scenarios.Please note, it is a requirement of this course that practical demonstration of CPR must be performed on the floor.CertificationUpon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a nationally recognised statement of attainment for the following units of competency:- HLTAID009 - Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation - HLTAID010 - Provide basic emergency life support- HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid- HLTAID012 - Provide First Aid in an education and care settingPre Course Learning - Approximately 1 hour online activities.Validity - Three (3) years from date of course. It is recommended by the Australian Resuscitation Council that the CPR component of this course be updated every 12 months.

After four games on the road, the UC Capitals return home to host reigning WNBL champs the Bendigo Spirit for the first time this season.With just two days since their last meeting, you can expect this Pride Round matchup to be intense and fast-paced, as both teams look to secure a win.Tip off 6:30pm.

Led by a Licensed Instructor, Mental Health First Aid is a practical skills-based education program that equips people with the skills and confidence needed to recognise and respond to someone they know who may be experiencing a mental health problem or mental health crisis. Grounded in research and guided by the voice of lived experience, this course provides high-quality, safe and proven mental health first aid literacy and skills training to strengthen the support available to all Australians. IMPORTANT INFORMATIONThis course is presented as a 2-day face-to-face training running from 9am-4pmLocation: UC Campus, room Building 2, Level B, Room 02 - map can be found hereBreaks will be provided (food and drink not provided)At the end of the course, participants can complete a short assessment to become an Accredited Mental Health First Aider (MHFAider)

Get ready to kick-start your hospitality career!Join us on 3rd February for the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course and earn the qualification you need to work in bars, clubs, and events across Australia. Spots are limited — don’t miss your chance to get certified, meet new people, and level up your job opportunities before the semester even begins!At the completion of the course, you'll receive a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) accreditation, allowing you to work in bars and serve alcohol, greatly broadening the jobs you're able to apply for and work in! 

Please note: a ticket in this event does not guarantee you a place in the event, we will be in contact with you after registering where you must action further steps where required.At the completion of the course, you'll receive a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) accreditation, allowing you to work in bars and serve alcohol, greatly broadening the jobs you're able to apply for and work in!We are lucky enough to be able to offer this course to eligible participants free of charge. Please check out the eligibility information here: https://cit.edu.au/study/fee_f...Please fill in all questions in check out accurately so we can determine your eligibility and enrol you in the course. We will be in contact if any other information or payment is required.If you have any questions, please contact uclife@canberra.edu.au

Family rivalries and familiar faces take centre stage when the UC Capitals face the Southside Melbourne Flyers in their second-last game of the regular season.Nyadiew Puoch goes head-to-head with her younger sister, while Sara Blicavs battles her former team in what promises to be an intense showdown.Tip-off is 7 pm.

Following the release of the bands fifth album ’Stagger’, The Grogans are heading on their most extensive Regional Australian tour to date. Tackling places they haven’t been before, alongside a few shows in towns they haven’t played in years. Tickets are on-sale now. Get yours before they’re sold out!

The UC Capitals close out their regular season at home with a showdown against the Geelong Venom.It’s the last chance for fans to catch the Caps before the post-season starts as they fight hard to finish strong and build momentum heading into finals.Don’t miss the energy, the passion, and the hometown pride on display in this final home game!Tip off 3pm.

Coming to study at the University of Canberra in Sydney but keen to see what Canberra is all about? On this overnight roadtrip, come to the UC Bruce campus in Canberra and join in on the O-Week fun! Join sessions, make friends, dance at parties and check out all the big cultural institutions around town (think Parliament House, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Zoo and Aquarium).On this trip, you'll receive the below:Return coach (bus) transport from the Sydney Hills to Canberra campus (valued at $86)Overnight accommodation either on campus or a nearby hotel (valued at $75)1x lunch (Thursday), 1x dinner (Thursday) and 1x breakfast (Friday) (valued at $60)Attendance at a broad range of fun, social and informative O-Week sessionsFree access to numerous cultural institutions around Canberra on Friday (+ free buses to get you there!)Optional FREE ticket to the Toga Party on Thursday night (valued at $10)Making this trip more than $230 of value, for only $80*!!The bus will depart the UC Sydney Hills campus at 7am on Thursday, 13th February and drive to the UC Canberra campus, arriving around 10:30am. The UCX team will introduce you to the Canberra O-Week way, provide campus tours and provide guidance on how to fill the rest of your day/night with your choice of fun student events.On Friday morning, breakfast will be provided before being taken to a landmark Canberra institution. Along with the commencing Canberra students, you'll then be able to spend your day travelling between numerous cultural institutions to make the most of your visit to Australia's capital city. At around 6pm, everyone will jump back on the bus and head home to the Sydney Hills campus, arriving back around 9:30pm.*$80 for the early bird offer, finishing at 11:55pm Thursday 5th February.

Having just completed a triumphant 23-date European headline tour and supporting Paul Kelly across Australian arenas, multi-award winning artist Fanny Lumsden announces her national headline tour of Australia, taking place this coming February.Fanny Lumsden and her band The Prawn Stars will traverse the country in February 2026 with shows in Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney before wrapping up in Canberra.Recognised for her DIY and trail blazing spirit shown by her regional Country Halls Tour where she has taken her joyous, energetic, and brilliant live show to over 300 halls across Australia, NZ , United Kingdom and Europe.Fanny’s recent shows in Europe included a triumphant 23-date headline tour, a sold-out Country Halls tour in Scotland, no less than 7 festivals plus a support slot with fellow Australian singer songwriter Paul Kelly. Presale starts Wednesday 10 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST. General Admission tickets on sale Friday 12 Sept at 9:00 AM AEST.

The Mad Professor Dubs Down Under Tour brings dub legend Mad Professor to Australian shores to deliver his dub message via mixing console.  An innovator of live dub performance and a disciple of Lee Scratch Perry, witness the Mad Professor’s renowned and ever-changing live dub show journeying through the history of dub to the present cutting edge, including exclusives from his deep Ariwa Sounds catalogue.  Plus an Australian first for the Professor, a live dub mix of Melbourne instrumental reggae band Kong & The Dudley Flats Rockers. Alongside guest selectors, vocalists and very special guests to be announced!  Tour artwork by Luke Player Proudly presented by Holiday Maker Records & Stick Mareebo Productions

Following the release of their #1 debut album, Everything Every Single Day, Eora/Sydney indie favourites The Rions embark on a huge 19-date regional tour around Australia, visiting all corners of WA,VIC,NSW,QLD and TAS in Feb, March and April 2026. Forming as a band after winning their high-school talent show, The Rions – composed of Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean and Tom Partington - could never have imagined what they have now achieved. Amassing 72 million global streams across their catalogue, a #1 debut record, touring the world and selling out venues across the globe - it’s safe to say they’re one of Australia’s greatest musical treasures.Their debut record was followed with three iconic tours; beginning by playing in some of Australia’s biggest theatres, followed by a return to the UK and EU where they sold out venues in Bristol, London, Manchester, and Leeds. Finally, they wrapped up the year with shows at beloved festival Spilt Milk, playing on stages alongside some of the world’s biggest artists. Now, with new songs in rotation and new cities to visit, they prepare for the Everywhere Every Single Day Tour. After a momentous 2025, you better get in quick to catch The Rions live in a city near you in 2026. Presented by Select Music and UNIFIED Artist Management.

Big lunch is BACK! Melbourne bogan-funk favourites Playlunch are set to bring their nostalgia-packed, good-time-guaranteed live shows across the east coast on a mammoth 29 date run in late 2025 and into 2026. Kicking off with an already sold out show in Belgrave, the Sex Ed Regional Tour will hit headline and festival stages across VIC, TAS, QLD, NSW, WA, and ACT from December  through to May.Victorian fans who missed out on the band’s Melbourne shows at 170 Russell, The Leadbeater and their surprise late night sets at The Night Cat will have ample opportunity to catch Playlunch in action throughout the first half of the year, with dates in Warrnambool, Phillip Island, Bendigo, Ballarat, Frankston, Lorne, St Kilda, South Morang, Traralgon, and Barwon Heads. The band will venture back across the country to Western Australia, with dates scheduled on NYE, before heading back in January for performances in Bunbury, Margaret River, and Albany, as well as Queensland stops on the Sunshine Coast and Gold Coast. New South Wales lunchers can catch Playlunch in Byron Bay, Albury, Gosford, Sydney, Newcastle, Avalon Beach, Wollongong, and Archies Creek, and Canberra will be treated to a one-off show. Playlunch are also scheduled to return to Tasmania for Good Gumnuts Festival, plus a headline show in Hobart. The regional run follows Playlunch’s completely sold out headline tour in September, where they played their biggest headline shows to date across the country. Reflecting on the tour and looking to the future, Playlunch say: “It’s been such a wild 3 months since we put out our sophomore album Sex Ed, and the response has been insane. The cap city album tour was absolutely bonkers - we’re still pinching ourselves that all those shows SOLD OUT so quickly (in such MASSIVE venues…what the helly) and the response from people was just wonderful. We also know how many people weren’t able to make it to one of those gigs or missed out on a ticket, SO……We’re announcing our biggest headline run to date across regional locations around Australia (with a few festivals and special exclusive shows sprinkled in for good measure!). Touring regionally has always been such a big priority for our band since the very start, and getting around to all the people who continue to support us. To be able to keep the Sex Ed train rolling is so special! We’ll be playing a whole heap of the new tracks from the record live for the very first time in these locations (can’t wait to show you!), as well as all the favs from our debut album.”Having just signed with international booking agency Mint Talent Group in North America, don’t sleep on the chance to see Playlunch in action before the rest of the world catches on.“These will be the last Australian shows for quite a while as we are looking to see what the rest of the world has in store for us; so we hope you are able to grab a ticket and make it a night to remember. Everyone is in for an absolute treat, with a show of nonstop dancing and singing across the whole lineups!”Playlunch’s Sex Ed album, released in August via ABC Music, was immediately adored, debuting at #7 on the ARIA Australian Artist Charts and cracking the Top 5 for physical sales. The release was followed up by an instant classic triple j Like A Version, with the group covering The Weather Girls’ ‘It’s Raining Men’. Earlier this month, Playlunch were nominated for two J Awards, including Unearthed Artist of the Year and Australian Music Video of the Year for their viral single ‘Keith’. The iconic track also made its way into bbno$’s setlist at his recent Melbourne show.With an infectious catalogue of genre-blending tracks covering nostalgic and distinctly Aussie themes like school athletics days, Blue Light Discos, and the peculiar world of daytime TV on a sick day, Playlunch’s upcoming tour promises audiences a sense of euphoric escapism and unabashed joy. Pack your schoolbags and grab your Yu-Gi-Oh! cards for childhood nostalgia’s night of nights, coming to a city near you with additional dates due to be announced in the coming months. Tickets are on general sale from Friday 21st November at 10.00am local time, with DAL/EARLY LUNCH presale available on Wednesday 19th November at 10.00am local time. Visit destroyalllines.com for tickets and further information.