A link to BetterU can now be found in Okta
Sometimes the simplest changes are the most sensible ones. I wrote previously that in S2 of 2025, we had 8 students on placement with BetterU creating […]
So you have some leisure time - how should you use it?
You didn’t think I’d stop telling you how to live your life just because you are on a break did you? I’ve been meaning to write […]
May you be happy, safe, healthy and live with ease
It is really all in the title. According to my meditation app, I’ve just earned a 15-week streak badge. Fifteen weeks of daily meditation. I’m a […]
You (and others) can subscribe to the BetterU Newsletter
If you are reading this, you might have been recommended to visit BetterU and subscribe. Or you might have landed here, having clicked through from the […]
Quick guide to Student Life services, programs, facilities, resources, topi...
BetterU is part of the Student Life division. Within that division are a frankly mind-bending number of services, programs, resources and media sites that are all […]
Information about opening hours of Student Life services during the break
I’m updating this as I get more information from different Student Life services, but here is what I know already about opening hours of support services […]
Why Your Study Playlist Matters: What the Research Actually Shows 🎵
Public health student Fiyo, on placement with BetterU, explores whether your study playlist helps or hinders learning and why silence might be your secret weapon. Also […]
Celebrating Our First BetterU Student Contributors
BetterU has taken its first big step toward student-led wellbeing content, with eight contributors helping shape a more authentic, student-driven voice. Semester 2, 2025 marked a […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Flinders Celebrates Inclusivity on International Day of...
Flinders University’s first-ever Inclusive Celebration Day, themed ‘Be Fearless, Be Me,’ brought together students, staff, and partners to celebrate diversity and accessibility – with inspiring reflections […]
Do Less, Get More Done: A Subtractive Mindset for Uni Life
Laura, a public health student on placement who’s previously shared smart ways to tame workload and stress, now explores the power of a subtractive mindset, namely […]
What Students Told Us About Mental Health at Flinders: Real Voices, Real Ex...
As part of her placement with the Flinders Wellbeing Working Group and BetterU, Public Health student Akon spoke with students about mental health and wellbeing, uncovering […]
Finding Balance in Constant Change: How International Student Mothers Redef...
Written by Fern, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, this piece explores the resilience and practical supports that help international student mothers thrive. Also […]
The Healing Power of Art: From History and Inspiration to Our Campus Art Cl...
Rachel, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, returns with her second article exploring the healing power of art, following her first piece on weaving […]
The Importance of Listening, Understanding, Empathy, and Non-Judgmental Sup...
Written by Abby, a social work student on placement, this article explores how deep listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support form the heart of social work (and […]
The Happiness Behind a Wagging Tail 🐾
Annette, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, shares how dogs bring joy, reduce stress, and teach us life lessons about love and loyalty. Also […]