Flinders’ new online orientation topic Finding Your Way at Flinders is he...
This is a repost of an article originally published by the Ping! team– Here at HCD we know how important it is from a wellbeing […]
Flinders services and programs
Bushfire recovery resources
Here at Health, Counselling and Disability Services we are mindful that some students and their families have been affected by the bushfires. Many organisations have […]
The OASIS Facebook Page
When students think of Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS), they rightly think of the services we offer at the Student Centre (GPs, nurses, counsellors, […]
It's 2020, let's get started!
On behalf of the team here at Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCD), welcome to 2020! I’m back at the helm of the Student Health […]
Student Wellbeing Ambassador applications open January 2020
The Wellbeing Ambassador Program has existed since 2018, with 25 students being trained and contributing to mental health initiatives and events at Flinders during this […]
Tentative Mindfulness for Academic Success dates announced for 2020
Mindfulness for Academic Success is an evidence-based wellbeing program designed for university students, that has been at Flinders since 2018. Student attendance and feedback over […]
Become media smart
A mate of mine, who works here at Flinders has become an expert in the role that the media plays in how we view ourselves, […]
Health, Counselling and Disability Services Opening Hours During Break
The end of the year is nigh! Whatever your predictions for 2020 (zombie apocalypse, searing 44ºC days, the return of the colour orange), you may […]
Posttraumatic Stress Clinic
You may not be aware of this but Flinders has its own Posttraumatic Stress Clinic. It delivers therapy as part of research trials. This provides […]
Updated Safety on Campus Page
The Flinders University ‘Safety on Campus‘ page was updated a while back, so I apologise for not promoting this earlier. The Safety on Campus page […]
Final Mindful Yoga Class will be next Tuesday November 5
A quick note from Maureen who leads the Mindful Yoga class. If you’ve participated in Mindful Yoga at all this year, please consider taking a […]
Military Academic Pathway Program
This showed up in my email inbox. Targeted towards veterans who are looking to transition to university study. Given that they might not be reading […]
Studyology V2 reflections - procrastination, goals of study, self-compassio...
I just finished sending the current Studyology V2 group the summary of session 2 which was held last Friday. A number of really interesting topics […]
Mindful Yoga kicks off again this week
Just a quick note to let you know that Mindful Yoga, run by counsellor Maureen kicks off again this week. It runs weekly on Tuesdays […]
Studyology V2 reflections - what is psychological flexibility?
Today Ben and I kicked off another Studyology V2 group. For those that haven’t heard about the program, it is a 4-session small group program […]
Places free for the next Studyology program on the 20th September
Studyology is a 4-session program designed to give you the psychological tools necessary to combat common study challenges: procrastination, low motivation, study avoidance. I’ve shared […]
The Flinders Eating Well crew have a new blog
I’ve written about Flinders Eating Well (or Eating Well @ Flinders) before on the blog. Eating Well @ Flinders is a SSAF funded initiative to […]
Connecting with others
RUOK? Day is coming up – 12th September. On that day we’re all reminded to check in with our friends, family members, peers and colleagues […]
Mindfulness - learning to maximise the present moment
RUOK Day is coming up – 12th September. On that day we’re all reminded to check in with our friends, family members, peers and colleagues […]
Global Communicators Program
The team over at OASIS (our Student Wellbeing partner) have a new staff member – Hannah Browne. Hannah has joined OASIS to pilot the Global […]
Studyology V2 Insights - taking the edge off that study distress
The current Studyology V2 group had their last session on Tuesday (3rd September). My sincere thanks to this pioneering group (like the first) who submitted […]
No need to go hungry
RUOK Day is coming up – 12th September. On that day we’re all reminded to check in with our friends, family members, peers and colleagues […]
Pathways Beyond Uni - 30th Sept
Give yourself an edge when looking for employment A workshop for students who have a medical or mental health condition, autism or a disability Join […]
How did I get frightened of my study?
As indicated previously, Ben (one of the counsellors) and myself are running a small group program for students who struggle with their studies. The program […]