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Equity Socials

Our Semester 2, 2026 Equity Socials offer safe, inclusive, and welcoming opportunities for students to connect, build friendships, and feel supported throughout their university journey.

Check out 30+ social events happening across Semester 2, including relaxed meetups, walks, games nights, online sessions, and welcoming spaces to connect, unwind, and take a break from study across ECU campuses.

All socials are open to all ECU students, so come along, meet new people, enjoy a free drink or snack, and explore individual event pages for special activities, collaborations, guest staff, and featured ECU support teams joining selected sessions, including Careers, Counselling and Psychological Support, the ECU Student Guild, and more.

Rainbow Social

A welcoming social space for LGBTIQA+ students and allies to connect, relax, and meet new people in a low-pressure environment.

City Campus

  • Tuesday, 4 August | 10.30am–12pm
  • Wednesday, 2 September | 10.30am–12pm
  • Tuesday, 22 September | 10.30am–12pm
  • Thursday, 15 October | 4pm–5pm

Joondalup Campus

  • Wednesday, 19 August | 1.30pm–3pm
  • Thursday, 10 September | 4pm–5pm
  • Tuesday, 6 October | 10.30am–12pm
For more information about this social, including collaborations with ECU teams and services, guest staff, location information, and session details, visit our Rainbow Social event page →

Disability & Neurodivergent Social

A relaxed, inclusive social for students with disability and neurodivergent students to connect, share experiences, and spend time in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.

City Campus

  • Wednesday, 12 August | 10.30am–12pm
  • Wednesday, 9 September | 4pm–5pm
  • Wednesday, 7 October | 10.30am–12pm

Joondalup Campus

  • Thursday, 30 July | 1.30pm–3pm
  • Tuesday, 25 August | 10.30am–12pm
  • Thursday, 17 September | 4pm–5pm
  • Thursday, 22 October | 1.30pm–3pm
For more information about this social, including collaborations with ECU teams and services, guest staff, location information, and session details, visit our Disability & Neurodivergent Social event page →

Old Mates Social

A relaxed social for mature-age students, students aged 25+, and anyone returning to university after time away from study. Enjoy a welcoming environment with conversation, light games, and creative activities.

City Campus

Monthly | 4pm-5pm

  • Wednesday, 12 August
  • Wednesday, 16 September
  • Wednesday, 14 October

For more information about this new Semester 2 social, including location information, and session details, visit our Old Mates Social event page →

Parents & Carers Social

A supportive and welcoming social space for students balancing study with parenting or caring responsibilities. Partners, children, and support people are welcome.

Joondalup Campus

  • Thursday, 6 August | 10am–11.30am
  • Wednesday, 26 August | 1pm–2.30pm
  • Wednesday, 23 September | 4pm–5pm
  • Wednesday, 21 October | 10am–11.30am

City Campus

  • Wednesday, 30 September | 10am–12pm | City Campus Tour + Social Activity
For more information about this social, including activities, location information, and session details, visit our Parents and Carers Social event page →

Sunrise Walk Social

Start your day with a relaxed morning walk before classes or work.

Joondalup Campus

Fortnightly | 7.30am–8.15am | Meet Boost Juice (near building 34)

  • Thursday, 30 July
  • Thursday, 13 August
  • Thursday, 27 August
  • Thursday, 10 September
  • Thursday, 24 September
  • Thursday, 8 October
  • Thursday, 22 October
For more information about this social, including walk information, meeting location details, and session updates, visit our Sunrise Walk Social event page →

Your ECU Services: Connecting you to support

An interactive online session bringing together 10+ ECU teams to share practical information about support services, programs, and resources available to students.

  • Tuesday 1 September | 3pm–4.30pm
For more information about this online session, including participating ECU teams and services, featured speakers, and additional session details, visit our online session event page →

Equity Games Night Social

A relaxed and inclusive games night where students can connect, unwind, and enjoy some friendly competition in a welcoming, low-pressure environment, supported by the ECU Student Guild.

Perth City Campus

  • Thursday, 20 August | 5.30pm–7pm

Joondalup Campus

  • Thursday, 27 August | 5.30pm–7pm
For more information about this social, including location information, session details, and to register your attendance, visit our Equity Games Night Social event page →

ECU Newsletter

For updates and reminders, keep an eye on the ECU Newsletter sent to all students each fortnight via their ECU email address.
We can’t wait to see you there!

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