Mindfulness for Academic Success drop-in sessions
Some good news from Mindfulness for Academic Success coordinator Chris O’Grady – upcoming drop-in sessions open to all students, no registration required. GOOD NEWS! Mindfulness for […]
Flinders services and programs
Dates announced for final Be Well Plan of 2023 - join now!
The Be Well Plan is a core mental health and wellbeing training option for students, arising from a collaboration between Health, Counselling and Disability Services and […]
Digital spaces for HDR students
This is a quick one for HDR students (who know who you are) to remind them of digital points of connection with the HDR community at […]
International Student Bootcamps (mid-semester break)
International student? Looking to get ahead on your studies during the mid-semester break? We’ve got something for you! International Student Bootcamps (Mid-Semester Break) (Registrations essential) Join […]
Oasis Gift of Giving Activity as part of Wellbeing Week
Old mug/vase + succulent = gift = someone will love you forever. Introducing the Gift of Giving – living gift that keeps on giving! Do you […]
CBGL are hosting the Thrive Festival during Wellbeing Week on 12th Septembe...
The College of Business, Government & Law are going all out for Wellbeing Week, with their Thrive Festival. A great event at the intersection of wellbeing […]
Let's talk about relationships, consent, and respect
Hey you! – We’ve launched a Consent and Respectful Relationships online training module on Canvas, reinforcing a safe and respectful learning environment and offering recognized certification […]
Grace from SLSS and I have a writing challenge for you..
Discover the multifaceted role of writing in university life – from learning to self-expression. As part of “Good Vibes in the Hub” during Wellbeing Week on […]
Self-care, Mental Health and Academia session on the 15th September
Curious to know how self-care, mental health and academia fit together? Have I got the right thing for you! I just posted about Wellbeing Week, which […]
Wellbeing Week (11th-15th September) website is live!
Wellbeing Week for Semester 2 is coming up (11th to 15th September) and information about what is happening around the university has been posted on the […]
3 evidence-based studying strategies to turbo-charge your learning
Want to learn better? Want to make that brain of yours an unparalleled machine of learning? In this article we explore distributed practice, retrieval practice, and […]
Promoting university students’ well-being and studying with an acceptance...
What kind of research is being done on programs that help students improve their academic performance AND wellbeing at the same time? I’m glad you asked! […]
Pop-up Sensory Space Celebration
I just finished a post about the wellbeing impact the spaces we inhabit have on us. So, I was super happy to see the news of […]
Do you know about Oasis?
You really should know about Oasis. You should also tell a friend. I am using ‘should’ a lot and that isn’t good. I should cut that […]
Mindful Meditation for Relaxation and Stress Relief
One simple way to invest in your mental health is to punctuate your days with stress reducing, relaxing activities. It might be time in nature, coffee […]
A 4-step plan for your mental health
You know how it is. You are sitting there chillin and then you think ‘I need to prepare a 4-step plan for taking care of one’s […]
Insomnia affects young worker productivity
This is a repost of an article from Flinders In Touch. It talks about the productivity impacts of sleep disorders. I think the title could easily […]
Be Well Plan kicks off on the 3rd August - sign up
We didn’t deliver a Be Well Plan in the Semester 1 and I am looking to rectify that this Semester. First chance to do the Be […]
The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog turns 6 years old!
Excuse me a quick moment whilst I celebrate the 6-year anniversary of the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog, a platform that has allowed me to share […]
Welcome to all the new students starting with us mid-year!
Welcome to Flinders University! As Orientation begins, remember that health and wellbeing services are here for you, including access to GPs, nurses, counsellors, and the Oasis […]
Connect free HIV testing kits are now on campus at Bedford Park
The CONNECT project promotes HIV testing and helps you get access to free HIV self-testing kits. I just took a walk to locate where the new […]
Free mental health and resilience program running in Semester 2 - grab your...
The Be Well Plan is an evidence-based mental health and resilience program that teaches you psychological tools for wellbeing. We’re running one in Semester 2, so […]
Mental Health First Aid training filled quickly but register yourself on wa...
Mental Health First Aid training is popular. Current courses have been filled, but it is worth registering your interest to do the program in case opportunities […]
Flinders Community Market for all your food needs! 🍅🥕
You need food? We got food. Free and very cheap food. Where? At the Flinders Market on Thursdays from 11-1. Be there. Details in the […]