There are many wellbeing-focused services, programs, resources and media coming out of Health, Counselling and Disability Services, Oasis and our partners around the university. If you want/ need a quick overview of them, this is the post for you.
Wellbeing Initiatives from Health, Counselling and Disability Services, Oasis and our wellbeing partners
Author: Dr Gareth Furber (email me if you have questions)
Last updated: 1/3/24
✅ Services
◾ Health Service – appointments with GPs, nurses and SA pathology
◾ Counselling Service – someone to talk to about personal or academic issues
◾ Disability Service – advice and support when studying with a health or mental health condition
◾ Crisis line – out of hours support if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed
◾ Equal Opportunity Service – for those who have experienced bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, victimisation
◾ Chill and Connect with Chaplains – for discussions of spiritual health
◾ Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors – personalised support and information to help you navigate life at Flinders
✅ Facilities
◾ Oasis Community Centre – somewhere to hang out and do cool programs, including a quiet room and kitchen facilities
◾ Prayer rooms – prayer spots for students of faith
✅ Programs/ Training
◾ ADHD 101 Support Group – Build strategies for common ADHD-related difficulties with the support of others
◾ Life Hacks – practical tools, techniques and strategies, delivered in a fun and light way to improve your wellbeing and academic performance
◾ Be Well Plan – an evidence-based mental health, wellbeing and resilience program
◾ Studyology – a program to help students tackle procrastination
◾ Procrastination mailing list – insights on tackling procrastination, delivered via email
◾ Flinders Mates – connecting international and domestic students for cultural exchange
◾ Midday Meditation – guided meditation sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays
◾ Mindfulness for Academic Success – learn the principles of mindfulness and how they apply to your studies
◾ Flinders Community Market – Thursday market offering free and low-cost food to tackle food insecurity
◾ Good Vibes Experiment – student-led and created mental health campaign
◾ Forest Walks – Guided walks through Bedford Park’s pine forests
◾ Conversation groups – informal opportunities to make new friends
◾ Oasis Volunteer program – lend your support to help Oasis run its programs
◾ Wellbeing Ambassador Program – take a leading role in developing wellbeing programs at Flinders
◾ Mental Health First Aid – learn to help people struggling with mental illness
◾ Consent and Respectful Relationships – Canvas module part of Flinders ongoing commitment to providing a safe and respectful learning environment for all students and staff
✅ Resources
◾ Student Health and Wellbeing Blog – news and articles on mental health and wellbeing
◾ Self-help library – guides on self-care and productivity
◾ Oasis Website – overview of programs and services run by Oasis
✅ Social media
◾ Oasis Facebook – All the happenings at Oasis
◾ Oasis Instagram – Also all the happenings at Oasis but different platform 😉
◾ Hey Flinders – Hints & Tips | Important Reminders | Uni News | Campus life | Support Services | Your official current student account of @flindersuniversity
◾ Linktree – quick links to key Flinders wellbeing sites
✅ Our partners
HCDS and Oasis aren’t the only ones at Flinders with your wellbeing in mind.
◾ Yungkurrinthi – supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
◾ International Student Services – support for International Students
◾ Careers and Employability – supports and service to help you prepare for your career
◾ Student Learning Support Service – one-to-one study support online or in-person, workshops and online resources to help you develop your academic skills
◾ FUSA – Flinders University Student Association – the on-campus student organisation that exists for the purpose of representing students’ rights and interests
◾ Flinders University Sports and Fitness – on-campus gym, sports and wellness facilities and programs
◾ Flinders Connect – in-person, phone and online support for student related issues such as enrolment, fees, exams, graduations, and general queries
◾ Directory of Student Support Services – a comprehensive directory of student services
✅ Undergraduate topics you could take as electives
From the Mental Health and Wellbeing (Workplace and Community) courses:
◾ WELL 1001 – Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing
◾ WELL 1002 – Developing Your Own Mental Health and Wellbeing
◾ WELL 1003 – Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Others
◾ WELL 1004 – Leading in Mental Health and Wellbeing
✅ Online mental health services
◾ Head to Health – a portal site linking you to many different online mental health resources
✅ Community services
◾ Ask Izzy – a portal site linking you to many different services and programs in the community
For a detailed overview of Health, Counselling and Disability Services and Oasis, read our Service Brochure