Finding a “Third Place” Through Volunteering
I’ve recently been pondering whether I should do some volunteering. I think it might be because of this article by Social Work student Jenny who writes […]
Disability News
Free food and essentials through the new FUSA Pantry
Cost of living pressures show no obvious sign of abating. Thankfully, food access options for Flinders students are increasing. FUSA has your back (and your pantry […]
How to find/ get help in the community
It is normal to need help as you move through life. As a Flinders student, you have access to a wide range of university-based support services. […]
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 […]
Welcome to our mid-year intake students!
Both the date and the coffee intake of the orientation team tells me that it is mid-year orientation!! A hearty welcome to new students and an […]
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 […]
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, […]
Unleash Your Creativity at the Library's New Zine Workshops
Ooooh, I want to do this workshop myself actually, but I won’t steal anyone’s place. Looking for a creative way to take a break from […]
Feedback Literacy - a less obvious self-care skill
Ok people, this is a long post, but the goal is to give a reasonably comprehensive framework for receiving feedback. My first time covering this topic […]
Reminder: The Accessibility Report Survey is live!
Jordy Humphreys is the Disabilities Officer with Student Council, and his big project for 2026 is the Accessibility Report Survey. In this post, Jordy gives some […]
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, […]
Health & Community Services Career Festival ‘26
Want to work in health and community services? Our partners at Careers have just the event for you on August 6. Explore careers with impact. […]
I've been overthinking sharing sleep resources
Did you want sleep knowledge? From experts? In easily digestible form? If yes, then the day is looking up for you. A little while back, […]
Finding the signal in the noise: join me (and others) at a Future Skills Su...
Life is noisy or at least it is for me. It can mean losing sight of what is important to us, what is important collectively. I […]
Build your mental health support skills in Semester 2
Looking for a practical skill that can make a real difference both during university and beyond? Registrations are now open for Semester 2 Mental Health First […]
Useful Distractions for Exam Season
Wishing everyone a successful end of Semester. In the post I gently nudge you in the direction of some exam-specific resources as well as briefly discuss […]
Chris announces Semester 2 dates for ADHD Support Group and Mindfulness for...
Yeah, I realise Semester 1 isn’t even finished and we are talking Semester 2, but when it comes to self-care, a little bit of a future […]
Mental health help in smaller doses: using This Way Up’s Resource Hub
Sometimes we don’t need a whole course, appointment, or major life overhaul. Sometimes we just need a small, credible mental health resource that helps us understand […]
Still time to help shape the next Good Vibes Experiment
I get it. There are exams and there are assignments and life and stuff. All excellent reasons not to get involved. But my counterargument is that […]
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 […]
Why “Good Enough” Is Better Than Perfect: How Perfectionism Can Hold Yo...
Were you looking for a way to feel more satisfied with your work without constantly feeling like it’s not good enough? Lily, a psychology student on […]
Share Your Voice: FUSA Accessibility Survey Now Open
A quick 10–15 minute FUSA survey helping amplify diverse student voices to improve accessibility at Flinders. I know you get sent lots of surveys to complete, […]
Body image study: Help test a mental health app (and get a $20 voucher)
Psychology PhD student Maya contacted me to let me (and thus you) know about a randomised controlled trial she is running testing a digital mental health […]
Help shape the next chapter of the Good Vibes Experiment
The Good Vibes Experiment (GVE) is a student co-designed campaign that promotes positive mental health. We have the opportunity to expand the GVE universe and we’d […]