Public Speaking Practice for HDR Students
Still hiding at home? (I know I am). Alternative: A relaxed, low-pressure public speaking practice session for HDR students who want to build confidence, clarify their […]
Flinders services and programs
You (and others) can subscribe to the BetterU Newsletter
If you are reading this, you might have been recommended to visit BetterU and subscribe. Or you might have landed here, having clicked through from the […]
Quick guide to Student Life services, programs, facilities, resources, topi...
BetterU is part of the Student Life division. Within that division are a frankly mind-bending number of services, programs, resources and media sites that are all […]
Information about opening hours of Student Life services during the break
I’m updating this as I get more information from different Student Life services, but here is what I know already about opening hours of support services […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Flinders Celebrates Inclusivity on International Day of...
Flinders University’s first-ever Inclusive Celebration Day, themed ‘Be Fearless, Be Me,’ brought together students, staff, and partners to celebrate diversity and accessibility – with inspiring reflections […]
What Students Told Us About Mental Health at Flinders: Real Voices, Real Ex...
As part of her placement with the Flinders Wellbeing Working Group and BetterU, Public Health student Akon spoke with students about mental health and wellbeing, uncovering […]
Finding Balance in Constant Change: How International Student Mothers Redef...
Written by Fern, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, this piece explores the resilience and practical supports that help international student mothers thrive. Also […]
The Healing Power of Art: From History and Inspiration to Our Campus Art Cl...
Rachel, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, returns with her second article exploring the healing power of art, following her first piece on weaving […]
Celebrating a Year of Impact: Chris O’Grady’s Wellbeing Programs in 202...
My colleague Chris is a wellbeing program beast! His 2025 offerings have been very well received by students. See what they said about the programs and […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ebenhard Ripunda
Ebenhard Ripunda’s life changed forever after a car accident left him paralysed at 21. From building a successful business in Namibia to co-founding a national disability […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Maria Nahil
Maria arrived at Flinders anxious about studying abroad as a blind student. What she found was an environment where accessibility was real. From alternative assessments to […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Ken Thepthida
Ken grew up in rural Laos, facing isolation and limited opportunities. Today, he’s a Paralympian and a leader in disability advocacy. His story shows that resilience […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Faith Anthonette Aguirre Xavier
Faith’s move to Australia was more than a change of scenery, it was a leap into the unknown. Her story is about adapting to a new […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Raymond Minh Hoang
Raymond’s journey began with a diagnosis that could have defined his life, but he refused to let it. From overcoming stigma in Vietnam to leading inclusion […]
Pat and Chat: take a paws and explore career support!
Take a break with Waffle the therapy dog and connect with USEP for friendly, specialist career support for students with disabilities, mental health conditions, or neurodiversity. […]
Participate in Oasis Student Survey for a Chance to Win $250 Gift Card! - L...
Last chance to complete the Oasis Student Survey and potentially win a $250 gift card. The team at the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre at Flinders University […]
When 'Good Advice' Feels Bad: Why Generic Self-Care Doesn't Always Work (An...
When generic wellbeing advice doesn’t fit your life, remember, it’s not you, it’s the advice. Sometimes, what you really need is a personalised plan and a […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Inclusive Celebration Day
ISS and their partners have a wonderful pipeline of events in the works. Next up? Inclusive Celebration Day, 3rd December, to celebrate International Day of People […]
Neurodiversity CoP events that I am a bit late in promoting!
Apologies if you encounter these after they happened. I was a bit slow off the mark in promoting them.
Feeling meh? Second Chance to Join the Flinders Live Well Study
If you are over 17 and feeling “meh,” a second opportunity to participate in a one-week online wellbeing program, developed by a Flinders PhD student Elli, […]
Stress Happens - Here’s How I Cope (and Where You Can Get Help Too)
Public health student Akon shares how she tackles stress, and how you can to with support, self-care, and a solid routine. Hi, I’m Akon, a public […]
Celebrating World Mental Health Day at Oasis
Yeah this event has passed, but it’s a good chance to alert you to the fact that pop-up celebrations like this are actually quite common on […]
From Student to Supporter: How ISS Helped Me Find Strength and a Way to Giv...
From crisis to connection. How Jinbo, an international student, turned personal hardship into a reason to give back through volunteering and placement. When life throws you […]
Weaving Art Therapy
Social Work student Rachel describes how an Aboriginal weaving workshop at Flinders showed how art can be both cultural expression and a powerful tool for student […]