Everyone Seems Ahead… Am I One Stop Behind?
Social Work student Jingyi (Lucy) shares a deeply personal reflection on studying abroad and comparing her path with peers back home, a feeling familiar to many […]
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Represent Flinders University at this years City to Bay!
I generally do the City to Bay with my sister. We do the 12km walk and usually solve all of our life problems during the walk […]
Learn how you can save a life…
What if one short course could give you the skills to help a friend, classmate or even a stranger through their darkest moment? Mental Health […]
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. […]
23-27th March is Success Week at Flinders
Most students don’t need a complete study overhaul, just small, steady upgrades over time, and Success Week is a great place to discover what those next […]
I visited Unihub Playford out at Elizabeth
The title of this post almost sounds like I am boasting about visiting a place, which I guess I am, but the more important thing is […]
Apply to Become a Wellbeing Ambassador for 2026!
It is a not-so-secret wellbeing hack that doing stuff for others, builds your wellbeing. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is one of the formal ways you can […]
ADHD 101 Support Group – Starting March 31
One of the most popular programs for 2025 is returning in 2026 – ADHD 101. Sometimes the best support comes from those who are living through […]
Supercommunicators ended up a non-event, but alas.......
Nothing will stop me communicating these communication skills to you! If you saw my previous post about the Supercommunicators Workshop in the city, you are […]
Small Talk, Big Impact
Social Work student and BetterU contributor Jinbo explores how simple chats at Flinders Mates can boost wellbeing, create belonging, and turn small talk into big benefits […]
🎤 Flinders Speaks: Master the Art of Presenting
Snakes or public speaking, which do you prefer? If it is snakes, this training might be for you. Public speaking likely ranks high on many […]
Flinders Community Morning Tea ☕🍎
I had a previous colleague with an amazing ability to know where free food was. You don’t need that ability. It (along with social connection) can […]
The Library: One of Flinders’ Quiet Wellbeing Champions
OK, it is probably very out-dated to refer to ‘quiet’ in the context of a modern library, but in all fairness, it is pretty quiet in […]
Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre has had some upgrades yo!
Oasis is the Student Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park. Its previous couches were possibly taken from the pyramids. But now Oasis has had some upgrades of […]
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 […]
Psychological Wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Network...
This one goes out to Flinders researchers and PhD/Masters students with expertise and/or interest in the psychological wellbeing and lifestyle of university students. I am […]
How to Strengthen Relationships
I feel weird writing this post, because I am not the guru of interpersonal dynamics. Thankfully, I am reporting on the advice that actual experts give […]
Student Support and Services Directory
Flinders University offers a comprehensive range of student support services. In fact, so comprehensive that even those of who work in them, can’t keep track of […]
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 […]
What Students Told Us About Mental Health at Flinders: Real Voices, Real Ex...
As part of her placement with the Flinders Wellbeing Working Group and BetterU, Public Health student Akon spoke with students about mental health and wellbeing, uncovering […]
The Importance of Listening, Understanding, Empathy, and Non-Judgmental Sup...
Written by Abby, a social work student on placement, this article explores how deep listening, empathy, and non-judgmental support form the heart of social work (and […]
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 […]