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. If you’ve landed here from a Wellbeing Week promotion, then welcome 🙂
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: 23/8/24
✅ Services
â—¾ Health Service – appointments with GPs, nurses and SA pathology
â—¾ Counselling Service – someone to talk to about personal or academic issues
â—¾ Disability Service – advice and support when studying with a health or mental health condition
â—¾ Crisis line – out of hours support if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed (call 1300 512 409 or text 0488 884 103)
â—¾ Equal Opportunity Service – for those who have experienced bullying, discrimination, harassment, sexual harassment, victimisation
â—¾ Chill and Connect with Chaplains – for discussions of spiritual health
â—¾ Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors – personalised support and information to help you navigate life at Flinders
✅ Facilities
â—¾ Oasis Community Centre – somewhere to hang out and do cool programs, including a quiet room and kitchen facilities
â—¾ Prayer rooms – prayer spots for students of faith
✅ Programs/ Training
â—¾ ADHD 101 Support Group – Build strategies for common ADHD-related difficulties with the support of others
â—¾ Life Hacks – practical tools, techniques and strategies, delivered in a fun and light way to improve your wellbeing and academic performance
â—¾ Be Well Plan – an evidence-based mental health, wellbeing and resilience program
â—¾ Studyology – a program to help students tackle procrastination
â—¾ Procrastination mailing list – insights on tackling procrastination, delivered via emailÂ
â—¾ Flinders Mates – connecting international and domestic students for cultural exchange
â—¾ Midday Meditation – guided meditation sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays
â—¾ Mindfulness for Academic Success – learn the principles of mindfulness and how they apply to your studies
â—¾ Flinders Community Market – Thursday market offering free and low-cost food to tackle food insecurity
â—¾ Good Vibes Experiment – student-led and created mental health campaign
â—¾ Forest Walks – Guided walks through Bedford Park’s pine forests
â—¾ Conversation groups – informal opportunities to make new friends
â—¾ Oasis Volunteer program – lend your support to help Oasis run its programs
â—¾ Wellbeing Ambassador Program – take a leading role in developing wellbeing programs at Flinders
â—¾ Mental Health First Aid – learn to help people struggling with mental illness
â—¾ 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
â—¾ Student Health and Wellbeing Blog – news and articles on mental health and wellbeing
â—¾ Self-help library – guides on self-care and productivity
â—¾ Oasis Website – overview of programs and services run by Oasis
✅ Social media
â—¾ Oasis Facebook – All the happenings at Oasis
â—¾ Oasis Instagram – Also all the happenings at Oasis but different platform 😉
â—¾ Hey Flinders – Hints & Tips | Important Reminders | Uni News | Campus life | Support Services | Your official current student account of @flindersuniversity
â—¾ 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.
â—¾ Yungkurrinthi – supports for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
â—¾ International Student Services – support for International Students
â—¾ Careers and Employability – supports and service to help you prepare for your career
â—¾ Student Learning Support Service – one-to-one study support online or in-person, workshops and online resources to help you develop your academic skills
â—¾ FUSA – Flinders University Student Association – the on-campus student organisation that exists for the purpose of representing students’ rights and interests
â—¾ Flinders University Sports and Fitness – on-campus gym, sports and wellness facilities and programs
â—¾ Flinders Connect – in-person, phone and online support for student related issues such as enrolment, fees, exams, graduations, and general queries
â—¾ 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:
â—¾ WELL 1001 – Foundations of Mental Health and Wellbeing
â—¾ WELL 1002 – Developing Your Own Mental Health and WellbeingÂ
â—¾ WELL 1003 – Supporting the Mental Health and Wellbeing of Others Â
â—¾ WELL 1004 – Leading in Mental Health and Wellbeing
✅ Online mental health services
â—¾ Head to Health – a portal site linking you to many different online mental health resources
✅ Community services
â—¾ 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