Find resources, guidance and event information to plan and deliver your MPMP sessions.
Guidance and Resources
| Resource | Description | Access |
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Get the Conversation Started | An easy and concise guide offering effective conversation starters for building a connection with, and amongst your mentees, fostering collaborative and impactful mentoring relationships. | |
Supercharge your mentoring | Quick-fire tips with the essentials of delivering successful mentoring sessions with your co-mentor. | |
Ice-Breaker Bingo | A simple but enjoyable group game that is a sure ice-breaker, giving you and your mentee group a quick dive into getting to know each other and building rapport . | |
Badge craft activity packs | After trialing some fun ways for you and your mentees to connect, we have put together a crafty tool bag, complete with snacks, for you to use in your session. Deliver a fun activity where you can each create your own personalised, expressive badge collage. | |
2025 MPMP session guides | To support you running each of your weekly sessions, these stellar guides contain key information and weekly themes to share with your mentees. | |
New room booking guide | Previously there were multiple different platforms used to book a space on campus, including Resource Booker and BookIT (for library spaces). The majority of campus spaces are now booked through DiBS. | |
FBE Chats & Snacks | Bring your mentees along, and enjoy connecting and free snacks at the FBE Chats & Snacks. |
Events and activities
Share with, and take your mentees along to events and activities in the Faculty of Business and Economics designed to enhance your student experience, and can play a integral part of your session planning
FBE Chats & Snacks
The FBE Chats & Snacks series is designed to create a space for you to connect with your FBE community and learn about opportunities available for you at the University.
Pick up a badge craft activity pack for your session
Email us at fbe-studentlife@unimelb.edu.au to pick up your group's pack, complete with tools to get everyone making fun, expressive badges. Return your pack to the same location after your session.
What being a Melbourne Peer Mentor means
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To become a peer mentor, you would have met the following criteria:
- Be a current University of Melbourne student
- In good academic standing (no academic misconduct or at risk)
- Able to attend compulsory training and Orientation
- Able to commit to at least 20 hours of volunteering throughout the year
Bonus criteria:
- Experience as a mentor (in MPMP or another program)
- Experience as a mentee (in MPMP or another program)
- Participation in extra-curricular activities
- Clubs/societies membership
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As a peer mentor, you will be committed to approximately 20 hours of volunteering, including:
- Receiving training and development to build your skills and networks
- Leading five group sessions for your mentees with a co-mentor
- Maintaining regular contact with your mentees between sessions
- Actively promote and attend program social events throughout the semester
- Providing feedback via surveys and focus groups as required
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- You get to help new students find their feet in the first few months of their university journey
- Gain leadership training and experience and an opportunity to grow and learn about yourself as a person
- Become eligible for the Melbourne Plus program digital credential and demonstrate your People Leadership to future employers
- Develop your interpersonal, communication and group facilitation skills
- Make new friends and meet new people from a variety of backgrounds
- Gain a deeper understanding of cultural differences and diversity
Being part of the Melbourne Peer Mentor Program has been one of the highlights of my time in the university. Through the program, I have been able to grow both professionally and socially and inspire the incoming university students. My team had lot of fun taking part in the GooseChase Challenges and this helped us get closer to each other. The workshops offered by the Student Life team have helped me become a better mentor. I strongly believe that this program has helped students navigate various challenges as they continue to live, work and study in Melbourne.
- Jenslie George, BCom student
Find out more
Your Student Life team is here to ensure you have all the information you need to make the most out of your mentoring journey in the Faculty of Business and Economics.