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 […]
Health Information
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 […]
Head to Health relaunches providing better recommendations for those seekin...
The fully re-launched Head to Health website in Australia aims to provide information, support, and personalized resources for individuals struggling with mental health, offering a variety […]
Another good podcast episode on sleep
Discover the power of sleep for learning, performance, and emotional wellbeing through insights from sleep experts like Gina Poe, who shares fascinating facts on the stages […]
Drink water
Who knew there was so much to consider when it comes to drinking water? I’m not sure I’ve talked about water intake on the blog. Probably […]
I took the Digital Flourishing Survey and it gave me this face 😐
Digital wellness refers to maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, including practices such as setting boundaries for device use, prioritizing face-to-face interactions, and engaging in physical […]
Flu vaccines available for staff and students
ChatGPT says get your flu season vaccine! I agree that it is probably a good idea. The flu season is here, and it’s time to get […]
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 […]
How often should you break up sitting time whilst studying?
Sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every […]
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 […]
ABC News on a bit of a health bender at the moment
When the busyness of the academic year subsides a little, what will you turn your attention to? If it is health, ABC News might be a […]
Mental Health Month - Stay Well, Study Well - seminar by Medibank
The combination of Mental Health Month and upcoming exams is a good time to remind yourself of healthy and mentally healthy daily practices to manage stress. […]
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 […]
A good meditation focused blog/newsletter
If you are wondering whether a regular meditative practice might be of value to you, the Ten Percent newsletter is a no-cost option to get started. […]
Top 10 tips for better sleep from Matt Walker
Overview: Looking for some simple sleep hygiene tips? Matt Walker has you covered and I stole them from him. Reading time ~ 2 minutes. I’ve mentioned […]
Men's health activities at the Hub on the 6th June from 11am to 2pm 🏃...
Overview: Men’s health week is being celebrated on Flinders campus (the Hub) on the 6th June. Details in post. Activities, prizes, giveaways and more. Reading time […]
How to find good health-related mobile apps
Overview: Apps on our mobile phones can help us develop the knowledge, skills and habits necessary to build and sustain our physical and mental health. But […]
What programs, services and resources are available from Health, Counsellin...
Overview: Health, Counselling and Disability Services are one of the support services for students here at Flinders. This post directs you to our Service Brochure so […]
How do I start making improvements in my life?
Overview: Enhancing one’s life is a process of making incremental improvements across different areas of life. In this post, familiarise yourself with the different areas of […]
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 […]
Using measurement in your self-care/wellbeing plan
Overview: A self-care/wellbeing plan is a set of personal strategies you have for looking after your physical and mental health. Measurement can help in both developing […]
Good luck with exams everyone, from the teams at HCD and Oasis
A quick note from me, on behalf of the teams at HCD and Oasis, to wish all students good luck and focus during the exam […]
How to navigate Oasis Online
Oasis Online is a repository of wellbeing-focused programs happening here at Flinders University. It is built within FLO. We are constantly adding to it and […]