Neurodiversity Community of Practice: Semester 1 Highlights
The Neurodiversity Community of Practice had a bumper Semester 1, 2026. See the kinds of things they got up to and consider joining their mailing list, […]
Associations and Organisations
Eat Well, Feel Well, Connect Well: Nutrition for Student Wellbeing
Written by Jessica and Carmen, final-year Master of Dietetics students, this article explores how nutrition supports student wellbeing across mind, body, and social connection. It highlights […]
Got an idea that could help students feel more connected at Flinders?
Have an idea that could help students feel more connected, included or seen at Flinders? Flinders Community Grants are now open for student-led projects that build […]
Balanced Minds, Better Days: How Online Students Can Build Mental Health On...
A mental health campaign that I commonly point people to is the Big 5 from MindSpot. But that campaign isn’t alone in its focus. In this […]
Get involved and/or have your say!
Feel like you’ve got a bit of scope to explore something new at Flinders? Two Flinders sites that can help you expand your university involvement. […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Flinders Celebrates Inclusivity on International Day of...
Flinders University’s first-ever Inclusive Celebration Day, themed ‘Be Fearless, Be Me,’ brought together students, staff, and partners to celebrate diversity and accessibility – with inspiring reflections […]
The Healing Power of Art: From History and Inspiration to Our Campus Art Cl...
Rachel, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, returns with her second article exploring the healing power of art, following her first piece on weaving […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ebenhard Ripunda
Ebenhard Ripunda’s life changed forever after a car accident left him paralysed at 21. From building a successful business in Namibia to co-founding a national disability […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Maria Nahil
Maria arrived at Flinders anxious about studying abroad as a blind student. What she found was an environment where accessibility was real. From alternative assessments to […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ken Thepthida
Ken grew up in rural Laos, facing isolation and limited opportunities. Today, he’s a Paralympian and a leader in disability advocacy. His story shows that resilience […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Faith Anthonette Aguirre Xavier
Faith’s move to Australia was more than a change of scenery, it was a leap into the unknown. Her story is about adapting to a new […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Raymond Minh Hoang
Raymond’s journey began with a diagnosis that could have defined his life, but he refused to let it. From overcoming stigma in Vietnam to leading inclusion […]
Mental health + calendar = your task for October
Need wellbeing tips blasted into your eyeballs? Wellbeing calendars might be just what you need and Mental Health Month is as good a reason as any […]
Welcome to the Neurodiversity Community of Practice (N-CoP)
Improving Access, Support, and Wellbeing for Neurodivergent Individuals at Flinders University. Welcome to the Neurodiversity Community of Practice (N-CoP) Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community of Practice (N-CoP) […]
Be a Better Human: Relaunched and Ready to Create a Safer Flinders!
FUSA relaunches the Be a Better Human campaign empowering Flinders students to champion consent, respect, and empathy for a safer campus! Flinders University Student Association (FUSA) […]
Menstrual Matters: Education, Awareness & Empowerment
Learn about heavy menstrual bleeding, its impact, and how to provide better support in this free online event featuring healthcare experts and a lived-experience patient. Did […]
A great example of a student-led peer support initiative
Discover how the student-created FPSA Psychology Survival Guide exemplifies the powerful peer support BetterU champions at Flinders University. When we launched BetterU this year, it marked […]
Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW), 2-8 September 2024
The Butterfly Foundation sent out some promotional materials for Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week (BIEDAW). I’ve included a bunch of them in the post. […]
Flinders University Partners with Welcoming Universities for Student Fellow...
Flinders University enhances its commitment to diversity and inclusion by joining the Welcoming Universities Network, offering its students prestigious advisory committee fellowships. Flinders University is a […]
The impact of screen time and social media on the mental health of young Au...
If I’m honest, I have a fairly negative view of social media, but this report about the impact of social media and screen time in young […]
Tackling Youth Mental Health: Join Prevention United's National Youth Surve...
Your voice can help shape the future of mental health prevention for young Australians. In recent years I’ve described my position here at Flinders as being […]
Student Housing Service - FUSA
Learn about the wide range of services to help you with student housing. I talk primarily about mental health on this blog. But health and mental […]
Smiling Mind to become a mental fitness app?
The Smiling Mind mindfulness app is heading into some interesting territory. Now might be a good time to join the Smiling Mind Community. One of the […]
Neurodiversity in Higher Education Event
Participate in a guided discussion on the issues that matter to neurodivergent students and the future of neurodiversity in tertiary education. In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration […]