This post is updated with latest news relevant to Health, Counselling and Disability services clients. Current news includes getting off to a good start, video overview of services, wellbeing and performance programs and more.
Important note re: alternative exam arrangements
See our post – https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/student-health-and-well-being/2025/03/31/important-information-regarding-alternative-exam-arrangements/ – Unfortunately, the cut-off date for negotiating exam arrangements for Semester 1, 2025 has now passed; if adjustments are required for exams, then you will need to apply to sit the Deferred and Supplementary Exams during the following dates, July 21 to 25. Please contact Disability Services with any questions disability.services@flinders.edu.au
Better U survives its first semester!
Stay up-to-date with the many ways that Flinders supports student wellbeing. “Better U is your gateway to wellbeing at Flinders University, connecting you with resources, programs, and support to enhance your physical, emotional, social, and spiritual health. Our goal is to help you thrive both academically and personally”.
Wellbeing and Performance Programs
Many of our Wellbeing and Performance Programs for 2025 are in place, including for Semester 2. See if there is anything that takes your fancy There is lots on offer from meditation sessions, ADHD support, tackling procrastination and more.
Video overview of services
There is an updated overview of services video for 2025. Click here to access the video and the slides.
Updated Service Brochure
We’ve updated our Service Brochure to include information about city services and supports – https://students.flinders.edu.au/content/dam/student/documents/hcds-service-brochure.pdf
Feeling distressed?
Within normal business hours (i.e. 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday) email counselling@flinders.edu.au. This email is monitored by our intake team.
☎️ If it is out of hours and you find yourself distressed or overwhelmed, remember our Out of Hours Crisis Line is operational.
Need a medical service?
If there is a Medical Emergency phone 000.
Marion Domain Medical Centre is open daily. Ph 8375 7000 – https://www.mariondomainmedicalcentre.com.au/
After hours, phone the National Home Doctor Service, if you require a HOME Visit, Ph 137425 – https://homedoctor.com.au/
Flinders Medical Centre, Emergency Dept is open 24hrs.
A note about this post:
This blog post is a constantly updated blog post that highlights small but important news items from the team at Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCD). Content from this post is displayed on the main HCD website – https://students.flinders.edu.au/student-services/hcd.