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I didn't consume too much caffeine before this week's video diary (which is...

In this week’s video diary update, Mental Health First Aid, anxiety management, study tools, productivity and sleep research, a new youth app, newsletter development, and upcoming […]

September 18, 2026 Read more

Students, Startups, and Staying Well: My Week in Review

In this week’s video diary, we’ve got wellbeing program catalogues, startup founder networks, career and finances, public health, education expo and procrastination book. Just like any […]

September 11, 2026 Read more

Wellbeing Week, Semester 2, 2026, 7-11 Sept, Be There!

Hello Wellbeing Week! Fancy seeing you here! What do you have in store for me this time?   Wellbeing Week is happening from 7–11 September, and […]

September 2, 2026September 2, 2026 Read more

BetterU Video Diary - Episode 4 - 28/8/26

Too much happens in the world of wellbeing at Flinders to capture it in articles. So on Fridays, with cup of tea nearby, I recap on […]

August 28, 2026 Read more

BetterU Video Diary - Episode 3 - 21/8/26

Can 3 instances of something be considered a streak? I am going to say yes. I’m slowly getting more comfortable with these Video Diary episodes. In […]

August 21, 2026 Read more

BetterU Video Diary - Episode 2 - 14/8/26

Go me! I managed to do a second Video Diary Episode. That constitutes a trend surely! This week we have success week, Flinders speaks, GVE, self-care, […]

August 14, 2026 Read more

BetterU Video Diary - Episode 1 - 7/8/26

I’ve been wanting to do this for a while. Record short videos pointing readers to wellbeing-related things I’ve found but haven’t had the chance to write […]

August 7, 2026August 14, 2026 Read more

Our wellbeing programs for Semester 2 have been updated

Too much choice is perhaps as bad as no choice at all (it can be paralysing). And there is quite a bit of choice when it […]

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 Read more

The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog (which powers BetterU) turns 9 today!

I do realise celebrating the birthday of a website is somewhat odd, but at the same time, I’m doing it. Happy Birthday Blog!!   Helloooooooo! I’m […]

July 19, 2026July 18, 2026 Read more

Help us shape the next version of the BetterU newsletter

It is time to upgrade our newsletter game! We’ve got plenty of ideas on how to do that, but we also want to hear from you, […]

July 17, 2026 Read more

Making BetterU look more like the community it represents

It’s been brought to my attention that my use of AI imagery might be getting out of control. So I am using this as an opportunity […]

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026 Read more

Introducing the Semester 1 student writing team at BetterU

One of my highlights of 2026 thus far is seeing much more student written content on BetterU. And that is thanks to the students on placement […]

May 21, 2026July 9, 2026 Read more

A few highlights from Wellbeing Week (which is now)

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 […]

May 4, 2026 Read more

Orientation 2026 - Welcome to Flinders!

New to Flinders for 2026? This post is for you. I promise it doesn’t require much more than a couple of minutes of your time.   […]

February 23, 2026March 5, 2026 Read more

Welcome two new students to the BetterU Newsroom!

We started in 2025 bringing students into the BetterU Newsroom. That continues in 2026 and I am very pleased to welcome Jenny and Jacob.   A […]

February 17, 2026February 17, 2026 Read more

Wellbeing programs mostly updated for 2026 - get involved

With the start of the formal academic year quickly approaching, we’ve got (most of) our wellbeing programs updated. I am confident there is something in there […]

February 11, 2026February 17, 2026 Read more

Hey staff, this one is for you: BetterU in your topic

Hello Flinders Staff! – Would you be so kind as to help us promote BetterU to students? We’ve created a PowerPoint slide (we’re quite technologically advanced) […]

February 5, 2026August 12, 2026 Read more

So I did a quick video tour of the BetterU site

Listen to me speak calmly and slowly about BetterU. Information + nervous system regulation. What more could you want?  

February 3, 2026 Read more

A link to BetterU can now be found in Okta

Sometimes the simplest changes are the most sensible ones. I wrote previously that in S2 of 2025, we had 8 students on placement with BetterU creating […]

December 23, 2025December 23, 2025 Read more

You (and others) can subscribe to the BetterU Newsletter

If you are reading this, you might have been recommended to visit BetterU and subscribe. Or you might have landed here, having clicked through from the […]

December 18, 2025July 24, 2026 Read more

Celebrating Our First BetterU Student Contributors

BetterU has taken its first big step toward student-led wellbeing content, with eight contributors helping shape a more authentic, student-driven voice.   Semester 2, 2025 marked […]

December 11, 2025January 30, 2026 Read more

Celebrating a Year of Impact: Chris O’Grady’s Wellbeing Programs in 202...

My colleague Chris is a wellbeing program beast! His 2025 offerings have been very well received by students. See what they said about the programs and […]

December 2, 2025May 22, 2026 Read more

Back From Break (Fatigued… But Ready to Finish Strong)

Back from break, I’m wrapping up the year with new content, student stories, and an invite to Inclusive Celebration Day on 3 December. I’m back after […]

November 25, 2025February 12, 2026 Read more

More Than Just a Website: How We Partner With Your Teachers to Support You

Discover the teamwork happening behind the scenes as we partner with your teachers to make wellbeing a core part of your Flinders journey. Helloooooo! (I’m not […]

October 3, 2025October 2, 2025 Read more
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