Abstract
<jats:p>University counselling services frequently struggle with meeting rising demand for services with limited resources. While one-on-one support is essential, group sessions and webinars can only reach students at scheduled times. Podcasts, as on-demand content, offer an accessible, scalable way to address this challenge. Although few university counselling services have explored podcast production, podcasts have surged in popularity due to their accessibility and educational value, especially among 18–34-year-olds—a key university demographic. The Counselling Armchair: Nurturing Well Being and Study podcast was developed at the RMIT University counselling service to enhance capacity to meet student needs. Key steps included upskilling hosts in podcast production (recording, editing, and distribution), creating a podcast design, using data from clients and counsellors to guide episode topics, and promoting episodes through RMIT University's communication channels. Since its launch, the podcast has published 35 episodes with over 4,968 plays. Clinicians refer clients to episodes, and feedback highlights its role in reducing stigma, fostering familiarity with counselling staff, and offering interim support while students await appointments. The project illustrates how low-cost tools and collaborative design can produce meaningful, scalable mental health resources. Future directions include expanding student engagement through targeted promotion and community-building initiatives. This model offers a replicable framework for other institutions seeking to embed wellbeing into everyday university life.</jats:p>