Welcome to 2026! Are you thinking that 2026 might include some self-development? We might have just what you need. Most of the programs below have had their details updated for 2026. See if there is anything that takes your fancy. Last updated 13/2/26.
The teams at Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS) and Oasis work hard each year to put together a diverse range of wellbeing and performance-focused programs and events.
These are in addition to the health, counselling, disability, chaplaincy, and equal opportunity services that we already offer. See also our Quick Guide and Service Brochure
Wellbeing and performance programs are those that seek to provide you the tools and resources to improve your mental health, engage in self-improvement, enhance your sense of belonging and connection, increase resilience, reduce psychological distress, make being a student more pleasurable, increase your sense of confidence and capability, improve academic outcomes, and find meaning and purpose in your studies. A given program may impact one or more of these areas.
Some of our programs are focused on your own self-development. Others, such as Mental Health First Aid are focused on giving you the knowledge, skills and opportunities to help your peers.
In a similar way to how Careers provide opportunities to build career-ready skills, we deliver programs that help you build important self-development and improvement skills. And we also promote the programs of others that have a wellbeing focus.
Some programs are run just a few times each year. Others are delivered continuously throughout the year.
First up we have our programs that are delivered only at selected times and to which you will have to sign-up/RSVP……..
ADHD 101 Support Group – transformative 10-week journey designed for students with ADHD. Discover your unique strengths, conquer study challenges, and foster a supportive community. From organization to emotional regulation, we’ll equip you with strategies for success. Register now and embark on your path to academic excellence!
Mindfulness for Academic Success – an evidence-based wellbeing program designed for university students that teaches you how to use mindfulness to: reduce stress and anxiety, improve focus, stop procrastinating, communicate more effectively, study and work more efficiently (and with more enjoyment). Multi-session and single drop-in session versions available. Learn more about the program and sign up here.
Procrastination Mailing List – brief insights on different ways to tackle procrastination, delivered via email every few weeks. Learn more and sign up here.
Be Well Mailing List – brief insights on how to look after your mental health, delivered via email every 3 weeks. Learn more and sign up here.
Wellbeing Ambassador Program – Volunteer to lead wellbeing related events around the university and support the wellbeing of your peers. Also get dedicated wellbeing and mental health training as part of the role. Intake for 2026 will be soon. Learn more here.
Mental Health First Aid – Become an accredited mental health first aider! Information about the program and when training is being offered here.
Next, we have the programs that are run throughout the year where you can join anytime……
Studyology – a Microsoft Teams site where I post regular videos and research digests on how to combat common study problems like procrastination, perfectionism, low motivation and study avoidance. Learn more about the program here. ee also above for the Procrastination mailing list you can join, where I send out regular procrastination and productivity related tips and resources.
Online Mindfulness Meditation – Take a 15-minute mindful pause with Flinders Counsellor Chris O’Grady every Tuesday at midday in these free, drop-in online meditation sessions—no experience needed, just a moment to breathe and be present. Learn more here.
Life Hacks Drop In Sessions – Practical tools, techniques and strategies, based on principles from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to improve your wellbeing and academic performance. Every Wednesday from 2pm to 2.30pm at the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre. Find out about the topics and dates of sessions here.
Flinders Mates – Student-led informal conversations connecting Australian and International students for cultural exchange, meeting new people and making friends. Sessions are 12pm to 1pm Tuesdays at Oasis for the first 4 weeks of semester. Learn more here.
Winter Warmers – Free delicious soup at Oasis available Wednesdays, kicking off 6th May from 12pm to 1pm. Learn more here. 🥣
Midday Meditation – two weekly midday meditation sessions @ Oasis, 12pm on Wednesdays and Fridays, led by one of the Oasis team. Learn more here🧘🏽♂️
Flinders Market – a community market with free and cheap food to ensure all students are well nourished. Thursdays from 11-1 during term time. Learn more here. 🥑🥕🥗🥔🥒
Forest Walks – Join Chaplain Dave for a walk through Bedford Park’s wonderful pine forest. Fridays at 10.15am. Learn more here. 🌲🌳
Conversation Groups – Conversation groups are fun and informal conversation sessions led by an Oasis Chaplain on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-2. The focus is getting students together for a chat and to check in and talk about whichever topic comes up! Great for those who are feeling a little bit socially isolated. Also, a great opportunity to practice your English (if it’s your second language). The groups are for all students. Feel free to come and go during the hour. learn more here. 🗣
Oasis Volunteer program – improve student wellbeing by helping out the Oasis Team deliver their programs and events. Currently seeking community market volunteers! Learn more and apply here.
Prayer Rooms – read this post to learn about prayer rooms around the different campuses. 🙏
Next are resources that you can access anytime because they are digital, pre-recorded or printed……….
Good Vibes Experiment – a student-led campaign encouraging students to add wellbeing-focused activities to their everyday life. Visit the website to learn more. Good Vibes Activity Books available, order via this link. Learn about the tactics that you can use to foster positive mental health. Live life according to Good Vibes principles.
Our Main Self-Help Guides – six core guides to simplify your uni life in which we take on topics like self-care, healthy habits, study tips, support services, tackling procrastination and placements. Access them here. 📚
BetterU – you are reading it at the moment. A constantly updated collection of articles on different wellbeing topics. New content added weekly. A source of news for everything student wellbeing at Flinders.
We aren’t the only ones with your wellbeing in mind. Many important programs and resources that are offered by our partners around the university have a wellbeing/performance focus…
Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors – “Our team of Student Success & Wellbeing Advisors (SSWA) is here to help you succeed, both academically and personally. We want to help you find your own path to success, and we’ll work with you to overcome any challenges you’re facing. No matter where you are in your studies, our SSWAs can offer personalised support and information to help you navigate life at Flinders.”
Body Doubling Initiative – Find motivation and get things done in a supportive environment with the Learning Lounge’s body doubling sessions, where working alongside others can make a difference – https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/student-health-and-well-being/2025/04/03/find-your-focus-body-doubling-sessions-launch-at-the-flinders-learning-lounge/
Learning Lounge – Drop-in one-to-one in-person and online advice about various aspects of study (assignments, writing, referencing, grammar, self-editing, maths) – https://students.flinders.edu.au/study-support/slc/learning-lounge.
24/7 Online Support – Access online study support with Study Buddy and Feedback Buddy – our intelligent 24/7 learning support tools!
Student Learning Support Service – “provides one-to-one study support online or in-person, workshops to help you develop your academic skills, and a wide range of online study resources accessible anytime” – https://students.flinders.edu.au/support/slss
Academic Advocacy @ FUSA – Academic Advocates are available to all currently enrolled students of Flinders University and the service is free, independent and confidential. – https://fusa.edu.au/academic-advocacy/
University Specialist Employment Partnership (USEP) – One-on-one, confidential employment support for students with disability, chronic illness, injury, mental health conditions or neurodiversity—delivered by a respectful, expert team with lived experience. Appointments available in person, via Teams or phone – find out more
Financial advocacy @ FUSA – Financial Counsellors are available on campus to provide information and assistance on all things financial and can help you find ways to improve your financial situation – https://fusa.edu.au/financial-advocacy/
PSYC1108 The Psychology of Surviving and Thriving – an elective topic that focuses on evidence-based strategies that increase resilience and the successful achievement of academic, personal, and professional goals – https://www.flinders.edu.au/webapps/stusys/index.cfm/topic/main?topic=PSYC1108.
‘Like A Boss’ – a video series built during COVID lockdowns starring Dr Lauren Butterworth that addresses all aspects of student life, with tips and tricks on how to study ‘like a boss’ – https://blogs.flinders.edu.au/student-news/category/like-a-boss/
Finding your way at Flinders 2025 – a FLO topic for first year students with a focus on helping you develop the skills to succeed. Check it out at the link.
Flinders Sport and Fitness – gym, allied health, wellness, sport and fitness services and programs – https://www.flindersuniversitysportandfitness.com.au/ which includes their Rejuvenate Lounge!
You could even do some formal wellbeing study!
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Because dates, times and programs change, I recommend that you subscribe to the BetterU newsletter to get updates on these programs throughout the year. Once per week, you’ll get an email updating you on these programs as well as articles on related topics.
You may also find it useful to follow Oasis who are on Facebook and Instagram. They are often running stuff out of the Oasis Community Centre which they broadcast on social media.
Because the type of help you need might not be related to wellbeing, remember also to visit https://students.flinders.edu.au/support which is the central source of information about all Flinders Student Services which covers health, wellbeing, study, learning, financial support, enrolment, course information, admin, technology, careers, employment, security and international and Indigenous students. 💻
Got a question about the programs we run? Feel free to email gareth.furber@flinders.edu.au with your questions 📩