BetterU is part of the Student Life division. Within that division are a frankly mind-bending number of services, programs, resources and media sites that are all focused on helping you with the non-academic aspects of your life. This post is an attempt to sort these in a meaningful way to help you get to the one you need. If you’ve landed here from an Orientation or Wellbeing Week promotion, then welcome! Apologies for the overwhelming list. Just email me if you need guidance.
What happens when you combine Health, Counselling and Disability Services, Oasis, Student Association, International Student Services, Student Engagement and Success Unit and BetterU?
A MONSTER LIST, THAT’S WHAT!!!
Author: Dr Gareth Furber (email me if you have questions)
Last updated: 17/12/25
✅ Services
◾ Health Service – appointments with GPs, nurses and SA pathology
◾ Counselling Service – short‑term, solution‑focused support for issues like stress, adjusting to uni life, mental health concerns, motivation and relationships
◾ Disability Service – access plans and reasonable adjustments for students with medical conditions, mental health conditions, learning disabilities, autism, chronic illness or pregnancy; carers can also get support
◾ Crisis line – out of hours support if you are feeling distressed or overwhelmed (call 1300 512 409 or text 0488 884 103)
◾ 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 – help you develop motivation, time‑management and study strategies, set goals and connect you with services across the university
◾ International Student Services – provides orientation, activities, referrals, and confidential support to help international students adjust academically and socially throughout their studies.
◾ Academic Advocacy – free, confidential support to help students navigate policies, resolve academic issues, and access advocacy services.
◾ Financial Counselling – free, confidential support for students facing financial stress, including guidance on government aid, emergency assistance, interest-free loans, tax help, debt management, and referrals to other services
◾ Housing Support – supports students with accommodation by reviewing leases, advising on rights and responsibilities, assisting with bond claims, mediating landlord or roommate conflicts, and providing housing guidance through FUSA and Flinders Living staff
✅ Facilities
◾ Oasis Student Wellbeing 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
◾ Be Well Mailing List – insights on building positive mental health, inspired by the Be Well Plan, delivered via email
◾ Flinders Mates – connecting international and domestic students for cultural exchange
◾ Midday Meditation – guided meditation sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays
◾ Online Mindfulness Meditation – Take a 15-minute mindful pause with Flinders Counsellor Chris O’Grady
◾ Supercommunicators – a 2-session workshop at our City campus that teaches 6 key communication skills
◾ 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
◾ Better U – a showcase of wellbeing-focused services, supports, programs and resources at Flinders (NEW in 2025)
◾ Student Health and Wellbeing Blog – archived news and articles on mental health and wellbeing
◾ Self-help guides – six core self-help guides that provide practical, evidence-based strategies for student mental health, study, habits, placements, services, and starting university life.
◾ Oasis Website – overview of programs and services run by Oasis
✅ Social media
◾ Oasis Instagram – All the happenings at Oasis on the world’s third most popular 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
◾ 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
◾ 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
✅ Online mental health services
◾ Medicare Mental 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