At SMU, we believe in the strength of peer support and the power of community. Launched in late 2023, the SMU Peer Well-Being Network brings together passionate student groups to foster well-being, resilience and a caring campus culture.
This network currently comprises:
- SMU Peer Helpers
- Voices Student Advocates
- Student Council of Discipline
- SMU Purple
Each group contributes its unique strengths to support fellow students through peer engagement, advocacy and a shared commitment to student well-being. Coordinated by Student Care Officers, the network ensures efforts are aligned and responsive to the evolving needs of the student community.
What We Do
The SMU Peer Well-Being Network empowers students to support one another through purposeful peer-led initiatives. Whether it's offering a listening ear or creating spaces for important conversations, our members are here to make a difference.
Here's how each group contributes:
- SMU Peer Helpers provide one-on-one peer support, offering a safe and empathetic space for emotional and mental well-being concerns.
- Voices Student Advocates lead conversations around harassment, bullying and discrimination, encouraging openness and student empowerment.
- Student Council of Discipline promotes character development based on SMU’s CIRCLE Values to uphold the interest and welfare of students.
- SMU Purple drives inclusive practices and behaviours, with a strong focus on disability awareness and advocacy.
Stay Tuned!
Keep an eye out for upcoming Peer Well-Being Network initiatives around campus from pop-up booths and outreach events to engaging campaigns, designed by students, for students!
Past Events/Roadshows
Student representatives at the Peer Well-being Network’s Digital Well-being Roadshow in Feb 2025, with Guest-of-Honour MOS Rahayu Mahzam (second from right)
Student representatives at the Peer Well-being Network engaging with peers
Students from the Peer Well-being Network enjoying an icebreaker at a Chill & Connect session
