FUSED Treatment for Eating Disorders
Note: we sent out some previously incorrect information about FUSED in a newsletter dated 24/2/21. The service continues to offer treatment for eating disorders. Please […]
Flinders services and programs
It might be valuable for you to know the USEP consultant
A message from the USEP consultant Sascha about her role at the university. Of particular interest to students with disability. Welcome students to 2021 To […]
Academic resources to help with your studies
Your mental health and wellbeing is influenced by many factors. An obvious factor for students is how well their studies are coming along. Doing well […]
Two new Oasis Programs - Volunteering and Forest Walks
Two new wellbeing-focused programs have just been added to the Oasis suite of programs. The first is the new Volunteering Program 🙋♀️🙋♂️ Oasis now […]
Studiosity - 'study help, anywhere'
NOTE: STUDIOSITY IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE!! Please visit the ‘Support from Learning Advisors‘ page and scroll down to learn more about their current AI-assisted learning tools: […]
New flyers promoting Oasis Centre have been released
With orientation approaching rapidly (might be here by the time you read this), everyone is getting their promotional material ready. The flyers for the Oasis […]
Oasis has re-opened
Last year (2020) we had to close the Oasis Centre because of COVID. It made sense in terms of looking after the health and wellbeing […]
Conversation ('Convo') Groups 2026
Join Oasis Conversation Groups – relaxed, welcoming sessions where you can meet other students, explore cultures and spirituality, practice your conversational English, or simply enjoy […]
The wellbeing programs that are already up and running
The academic year hasn’t kicked off yet but there are already some wellbeing programs happening. I’ve covered the main ones below. This list will grow […]
Oasis Conversation Groups kick off on the 11th January 2021
For those that don’t know, Oasis is a community centre located on the Bedford Park Campus. It is a popular place for students to go […]
Oasis Community Food Market is back for the Summer Break!
Flinders Community Market is BACK for the Summer Break! 🍊 🥕 🍞 🥗 🍪 🍚 In December 2020, we will have the Market back this […]
Flinders Community Market is happening!
The Community Market is running through November at Oasis every Thursday during to bring you FREE fruit and vegetables available along with LOW COST pantry […]
Take A Break sessions now on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (f...
‘Take a Break’ are fun and informal conversation sessions led by an Oasis Chaplain on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The focus is getting students […]
Have your say on the types of services and resources you'd like on Oasis On...
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the closure of our doors at Oasis, we have been working on the development of a FLO topic called Oasis […]
Online Media Smart Program for those who have body image concerns
A mate of mine (researcher here at Flinders Uni) by the name of Simon Wilksch has just launched his online ‘Media Smart‘ research program for […]
Reflection, connection, action
Regular readers of the blog will know that I am involved in a student-led mental health awareness campaign being developed for release in 2021. I […]
Join Bec for a Mindfulness for Academic Success online lecture
When Coronavirus hit, some of the wellbeing-related programs we wanted to run had to be shelved. Mindfulness for Academic Success (MFAS) was one of them. […]
Mental Fitness Workshop first date announced.
The first Mental Fitness Workshop I’ve ever run has been announced for the 8th September from 6.30pm to 8.00pm (yep, after-hours). You can book via […]
Student suggestions for building positive mental health
So I’ve been providing updates on a student-led Mental Health Promotion Project recently and thought I’d share some additional ideas coming out of that project. […]
Interesting in learning about mental fitness? - workshop registration here
After a very long journey, with numerous stops and starts, I’m finally ready to start delivering workshops on the topic of mental fitness. At this […]
Student-led mental health promotion project - Part 2
A while back I introduced you to a mental health promotion project being led by students. The project involves people from the Be A Better […]
Second round of Matthew Flinders scholarships is still open
Just a reminder that applications for these scholarships are still open The principle of these scholarships is simple: Scholarships will be awarded to financially assist […]
The Horizon Awards program is a pathway to professional success
I am just as interested in productivity as I am in wellbeing. I want students to be happy and healthy and connected, but also to […]
Taking bookings for Mindful Yoga kicking off again on the 28th July
Mindful Yoga returns to the Oasis Centre on the 28th July. But due to Coronavirus restrictions, classes are limited in size to 10 participants. This […]