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 […]
Culture
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 […]
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 […]
Finding Balance in Constant Change: How International Student Mothers Redef...
Written by Fern, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, this piece explores the resilience and practical supports that help international student mothers thrive. Also […]
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 […]
Understanding Emotions Through Cinema: Lessons from Manic
Through the lens of the film Manic, Social Work student Fern gently explores how anger, vulnerability, and the courage to seek help can become pathways to […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
What is a micro-act of wellbeing?
Small actions, big impact: discover how tiny daily habits can boost your wellbeing in just one week. I’ve been spending more time in the literature recently, […]
Flinders’ RAP Conference is back for 2025
This is a repost of an article from Flinders in Touch on the upcoming RAP conference. The Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) conference program at Flinders University […]
Flourishing Around the World — And What It Means for You
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
Want to Be Happier at Uni? The World Happiness Report Has Some Ideas
It is World Happiness Day! Well if you are reading this on the 20th March it is. Otherwise, you just missed it. That means the release […]
How Does Culture Shape Mental Health?
Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—culture plays a huge role in how we understand and talk about it. A team of social work students here at Flinders (as […]
Discover Dreamy: Guided Meditations from the First Storytellers
If you enjoy using guided meditations to relax, sleep or ground yourself, this collection of mindful audio stories from Common Ground, a First Nations not-for-profit that […]
My acknowledgement of country (a work-in-progress)
A simple starting point for many non-Aboriginal people to contribute to reconciliation is to conduct an Acknowledgement of Country when meeting or teaching on Aboriginal land. […]
Celebrate NAIDOC week on campus on the 9th July
All Flinders staff and students are invited to join NAIDOC celebrations next week, with the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement hosting a special event complete […]