Last Chance in 2026 to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider
Did you know Mental Health First Aid started right here in Australia? What began as a local idea has now grown into a program delivered around […]
We Deserve to Ask for Help: My Recommendations for Coping with an Anxiety D...
Honoka is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In this personal piece she shares her experiences of anxiety and the services (both here at […]
✨ New Resource: Read&Write’s Official Installation Video
I’ve been meaning to install these tools myself to be honest. Now none of us have an excuse. In this post learn about Read & Write […]
Students, Startups, and Staying Well: My Week in Review
In this week’s video diary, we’ve got wellbeing program catalogues, startup founder networks, career and finances, public health, education expo and procrastination book. Just like any […]
On Tuesday 15th Sept, there will be an Education Careers Expo at the hub
Interested in a career in education? The Hub at Bedford Park will be the place to be on Tuesday 15th September. I’ll be there co-running a […]
Public Health in Everyday Life: A Simple Introduction
We have students on placement with us from different disciplines. Jingyi (Lucy), the author of this article is from Public Health. I invited Lucy to write […]
Meet the Oasis crew at Good Vibes and RUOK? events this week!
Unlike me, who hides during Wellbeing Week, the Oasis crew always put on some amazing events. I heartily recommend you check them out! Good Vibes in […]
University as a gymnasium for the mind
I don’t know if the metaphor will be helpful for you, but I share it anyways. Seeing university like a gymnasium for the mind helps me […]
Setting off on a big academic journey
I wanted to do a picture story, but I can’t draw. So I used my friend chatGPT. And yeah, I know that might make you want […]
How to find good mental health-related mobile apps
Apps on our phones can help us develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed to build and sustain our physical and mental health. But how do […]
Wellbeing Week, Semester 2, 2026, 7-11 Sept, Be There!
Hello Wellbeing Week! Fancy seeing you here! What do you have in store for me this time? Wellbeing Week is happening from 7–11 September, and […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 4 - 28/8/26
Too much happens in the world of wellbeing at Flinders to capture it in articles. So on Fridays, with cup of tea nearby, I recap on […]
Elevate Your LinkedIn Presence @ City Campus
My LinkedIn profile is a bit neglected. I think I get enough shameless self-promotion here on BetterU. But your LinkedIn could be much better than mine, […]
The habit is (probably) not the goal
I love talking about habits, but in many cases, the habit is less important than the goal it seeks to move us towards. I ramble on […]
Important information regarding alternative exam arrangements for Semester ...
Heads up on some important dates for those of you that might need to organise alternative exam arrangements for Semester 2, 2026. 30th September 2026 – […]
Good Vibes Experiment has a new website!
I realise probably only Gen X people (such as myself) can get excited over new websites. But the launch of the new Good Vibes Experiment website […]
Multi-Tasking (and why it’s the devil)
An absolute ripper of an article from Sam Highcock, one of our comms legends in Student Life. Let the record show that she totally single-tasked this […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 3 - 21/8/26
Can 3 instances of something be considered a streak? I am going to say yes. I’m slowly getting more comfortable with these Video Diary episodes. In […]
Looking for an adult ADHD assessment in South Australia?
Two useful resources can help South Australian adults find ADHD-trained GPs and other services. But just be aware that assessment is only one part of understanding […]
Can we try too hard to improve our wellbeing?
This is a repost (with some editing and expansion) of a recent email I sent as part of the Mental Health mailing list. You can learn […]
Exploring Neuroinclusive Study Tools
Over the last year or so, I’ve managed to pull together a small set of digital tools that help me organise my work (Outlook, Workflowy, chatGPT, […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 2 - 14/8/26
Go me! I managed to do a second Video Diary Episode. That constitutes a trend surely! This week we have success week, Flinders speaks, GVE, self-care, […]
HR Hot Seat Success Week edition – learn how employers hire
Success week is coming up and Careers are rightly involved. Discover how employers assess applications and interviews, then ask HR and industry experts your questions at […]
Orientation and Transition: Themed Weeks
Explore Flinders’ themed orientation and transition weeks, with practical opportunities to connect, succeed and support your wellbeing throughout the semester. If you joined Flinders recently (or […]