Be Fearless, Be Me: Inclusive Celebration Day
ISS and their partners have a wonderful pipeline of events in the works. Next up? Inclusive Celebration Day, 3rd December, to celebrate International Day of People […]
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Neurodiversity CoP events that I am a bit late in promoting!
Apologies if you encounter these after they happened. I was a bit slow off the mark in promoting them.
Celebrating World Mental Health Day at Oasis
Yeah this event has passed, but it’s a good chance to alert you to the fact that pop-up celebrations like this are actually quite common on […]
From Student to Supporter: How ISS Helped Me Find Strength and a Way to Giv...
From crisis to connection. How Jinbo, an international student, turned personal hardship into a reason to give back through volunteering and placement. When life throws you […]
Weaving Art Therapy
Social Work student Rachel describes how an Aboriginal weaving workshop at Flinders showed how art can be both cultural expression and a powerful tool for student […]
Participate in Oasis Student Survey for a Chance to Win $250 Gift Card!
The Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre is a home away from home for many students. They’re constantly improving the services and programs. Let them know what would […]
Flinders University Discord Hub for all your social needs 🤖
I checked in on this today (13/10/25) and the number of clubs on Flinders University Discord Hub has grown!! Check it out to see if your […]
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 […]
Celebrate World Mental Health Day @ Oasis 9th October
Surely the presence of free food and fun is all you need to know here? Clicking the image will take you to registration.
Mental Health Challenges for International Students: The Perspective of a C...
In her first post for BetterU, Abby, a Chinese international student shares her personal journey through the mental health challenges of studying abroad, offering insight, hope, […]
Kickstart Your Writing: Try a Prompt-Powered Study Group
Writing is a momentum activity and group-based writing sprints can help you build that momentum. On the 18th August and 15th September, I joined an online […]
Sunshine, Soccer & Sizzle: A Mid-Semester Break to Remember
Nina and Ellaine from International Student Services (ISS) provided me a brief report on the mid-semester Soccer and BBQ event they held recently. More such events […]
Oasis: A place that gives hope
Social Work student Annette, on placement with BetterU, writes beautifully about the role the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre played for her in adapting to studying in […]
Why University Rankings Can Matter to You
University rankings aren’t just bragging rights. They can signal shared values, create belonging, and open pathways for you to enhance your own wellbeing. Universities love being […]
R U OK? day activities continue for a second week
Think we’d restrict R U OK? Day and Wellbeing Week celebrations to just one week? Surprise! R U OK? Day activities kicked off yesterday (10th September). […]
A Shoutout to the Extended BetterU Crew 🙌
It takes a village to raise a child and a team to run BetterU (i’m not really sure of the child reference). Because I manage the […]
Vote on what wellness activities you'd like the Neurodiversity Community to...
Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community Program is inviting you to vote on fun, creative, and sensory-friendly event ideas—your input will help decide which activities come to life […]
A quick reminder about Sustainability Week kicking off today - 2nd Septembe...
Sustainability Week kicks off today (2nd September). Get involved with events across 3 days. ‘Join the sustainability crew across our campuses for three vibrant days of […]
R U OK? Day Flinders Events Kick Off September 10th
Flinders is celebrating R U OK? Day 2025 with events across multiple campuses from 10–26 September, inviting everyone to start meaningful conversations that could change a […]
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) […]
Sustainability Week 2025 🌍
Three days of hands‑on workshops, creative upcycling, and community connection. Sustainability Week 2025 at Flinders is looking like a good one! 🌳Celebrate Sustainability Week 2025 at […]
Have your say in the Study of Racism in Australian Universities
Your voice matters. Take 10 minutes to help tackle racism in Australian universities. We’re encouraging all students to take part in an important national survey looking […]
Have you ever been to Oasis?
Magnolia from Oasis, gives the low-down on the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre. Worth a visit if you are at Bedford Park campus. Located at the Bedford […]
Let's give this a go - a procrastination mailing list - join up
To be clear, it isn’t a mailing list for learning how to procrastinate (most people I meet are already experts at this). It is about […]