The last of the themed orientation weeks for Semester 1 is upon us! Got a few spare spots in that calendar of yours? Consider adding one of our many events or sessions.
If you are reading this during the week of 4th-8th May 2026, then it is Wellbeing Week at Flinders.
There is quite the packed schedule and something for everyone methinks, regardless of where you are located, campus-wise or online. For example, I am presenting on managing overwhelm and there are dogs in libraries!!
I won’t reproduce the full schedule here, as it is much easier to visit the Wellbeing Week page and sort events by location.
But I thought I’d highlight a few, to give you a flavour for what is happening.
Consider adding just one event to your week. You don’t have to go overboard, but you may very well learn something from one of these sessions that helps transform your study experience.
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Social Work Community Development placements students are running a wellbeing workshop for international students on Thursday at Flinders City Campus.
7th May | 1.30 to 2.30pm | Flinders City Campus, Room 309 |
This workshop aims to help international students make meaningful connection with each other while learning/sharing practical self-care strategies.
You can register at: https://events.flinders.edu.au/events/triple-c-wellbeing-workshop-for-international-students/
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Oasis are running or co-running 3 wellbeing workshops that both on-campus and online students can attend.
Let’s Talk Mental Health
Tuesday 5 May | 11:00am
Location: Nucleus, Central Library (Bedford Park) + Online
Join the Australian Red Cross Health in My Language Team for a supportive session exploring:
- What mental health is
- Everyday wellbeing strategies
- Practical tips to support yourself
Includes a creative vision board activity to reflect on your wellbeing.
▶▶ Register
Navigating the Australian Mental Health System
Tuesday 5 May | 1:00pm
Location: Nucleus, Central Library (Bedford Park) + Online
Designed for international students.
Learn how to:
- Access mental health support in Australia
- Understand different services and systems
- Navigate options, including Medicare and non-Medicare supports
▶▶ Register
Light & Mental Health
Wednesday 6 May | 2:30pm
Location: Oasis (Bedford Park) + Online
With Prof. Sean Cain, Circadian Biologist.
Discover:
- How light impacts mood and mental health
- Effects of modern lifestyles on wellbeing
- Simple ways to improve your mental health using light
Afternoon tea provided.
▶▶ Visit Wellbeing Week website to find event link when it launches
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BetterU Wellbeing Expo – Tuesday 5 May
Tuesday 5 May | 10am – 2pm
Bedford Park | Student Hub, Ground Floor
Join us and step into a world of wellness at our BetterU Wellbeing Expo! Engage with internal and external support services and access a range of wellbeing resources, activities and workshops. Explore diverse offerings from external partners such as Medibank, PEACE Multicultural Services, HeadSpace, Red Cross Lifeblood, MarionLIFE and Uniting Communities, as well as internal services BetterU, and Oasis.
Plus Airport Assistance Doggo Elmo will be there for emotion support (and pats!) and crowd-favourite African Soul ready to get you drumming along and bringing those good vibes. Discover services available in the wider community as well as right here on campus for all the support you need to thrive.
