Crewmen is trying to improve men's social connections
This one goes out to the guys! Introducing Crewmen, the social connection app founded by Guy Thompson, aiming to address social isolation among men through real-world […]
External health and mental health services
Community services for people living with Borderline Personality Disorder (...
So I just found out about some programs in the community for those living with BPD. Includes carers groups, creative spaces, self-help, games and information. A […]
Neurodiversity Celebration Week happening from 13th to 19th March
Neurodiversity Celebration Week is happening from the 13th to 19th of March. The celebration week website just dropped a bunch of resources. Whether you are neurodiverse […]
City of Marion Safe Space Project Launch
Lessons learned from the voice of young people in the community have the potential to inform how we promote good mental health in the university. This […]
Pathways to Happiness program at Greater Good Science Center
The Greater Good Science Center are testing their new Pathways to Happiness Program and it might be a good option for those wishing to focus on […]
I was recently reminded of two excellent online mental health resources
The range of mental health supports accessible through your phone, laptop and computer is actually quite mindboggling. Being familiar with some of the better ones is […]
Orygen Digital study seeking young people who have experienced mental healt...
Participating in research studies is one way to gain access to therapeutic programs. In this post, I share a program being offered by Orygen Digital, a […]
Someone.health providing bulk billed psychology appointments via telephone ...
Someone.health is a service in the community providing bulk-billed psychological appointments via video and telephone counselling. Worth considering if you are seeking psychological services but finding […]
Health promotion resources from Medibank
Medibank are upping their game when it comes to health promotion. In this post are a range of links to health promotion resources relevant to Medibank […]
Examine.com to learn about which supplements work and for what
What we put into our bodies affects our physical and mental health. Doing this without guidance can lead to problems. Examine is a website that keeps […]
Uniting Communities launches their #unlockloneliness campaign
Overview: In a world that in some ways is so connected, can actually end up feeling like a lonely place to be. Uniting Communities is launching […]
Launch of first national crisis support line for Aboriginal and Torres Stra...
Overview: Telephone support lines provide valuable assistance to many people every year. In this post we report on the recent launch of a crisis support line […]
How to get help in the community
Overview: It is normal to need help as one progresses through life. As a student at Flinders, you have access to a wide range of support […]
Participate in research of a mobile app for improving mental health
Overview: Mobile phone apps can be a great vehicle through which to deliver health and mental health advice. Black Dog Institute are testing a new app […]
Getting Off To A Good Start Guide
Overview: Starting university is a big step. There is a lot that I want to tell you about how to make your university experience better, so […]
Helpful Services in the Community
We think we provide an excellent range of services here at Health, Counselling and Disability Services. You can check out our Service Brochure for a […]
Social work student Kellen talks about the Community Connections program at...
As you know, I really enjoy featuring blog content from students. Today, I have a post from Lo Kellen Leonata, a Masters of Social Work […]
Seminar: Mental Health - what does it look like?
Heads up on a mental health focused seminar on the 13th October that Sascha brought to my attention…. Mental Health Week will run from 9-16 […]
Tips for staying well so you can study well - Medibank Seminar
Medibank have been cranking out their student focused seminars recently! I’ve mentioned a couple previously (e.g. here). But you won’t hear any complaints from me […]
Flinders student? Diagnosed with ADHD? This might interest you....
The Medical Device Partnering Program (a Flinders University initiative) is a national medical device program that helps Australian medtech companies and start-ups. They are seeking […]
PhD Group for Dyslexic students
One of my colleagues sent this through, having themselves received it as part of an email exchange seeking support services for students with learning disabilities. […]
RUOK day is coming up this Thursday!
It is RUOK? Day this Thursday. The overarching theme this year is ‘Are they really OK?’ Connection and checking in on the people in our […]
Second Medibank wellbeing and resilience seminar for students
Following on from the success of the first Medibank wellbeing/resilience seminar for students, Medibank have decided to run another on the 15th September. Wellbeing and […]
Information about ASKPEACE for international students
ASKPEACE is a service offered by Relationships Australia. It is available to provide mental health support to people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds living […]