Need a Better Way? Drop into LifeHacks
Sometimes the best advice comes from other students who are dealing with the same pressures you are. LifeHacks is an informal weekly drop-in where students come […]
Mental Health
Take a moment or two to breathe - now back to it!!
Do you think you would find it valuable to take a few minutes each day to slow down and ground yourself? Hey there you! It’s […]
Study Smarter with ADHD: Join the ADHD 101 Support Group
Connect with other Flinders students with ADHD while learning practical strategies for managing study, daily life and emotional wellbeing in this supportive ten-week program. The […]
Our wellbeing programs for Semester 2 have been updated
Too much choice is perhaps as bad as no choice at all (it can be paralysing). And there is quite a bit of choice when it […]
Joining a club is my mid-year break leisure challenge to you
With mid-year break approaching, I delve, once again, into the world of leisure. As we head into the mid‑year break, I’m guessing many of you […]
A Re-telling of the Story of the Good Vibes Experiment
You may be aware from some recent posts (here and here), that we are gearing up to expand the Good Vibes Experiment (GVE) Universe. As that […]
I've been overthinking sharing sleep resources
Did you want sleep knowledge? From experts? In easily digestible form? If yes, then the day is looking up for you. A little while back, […]
Finding the signal in the noise: join me (and others) at a Future Skills Su...
Life is noisy or at least it is for me. It can mean losing sight of what is important to us, what is important collectively. I […]
Build your mental health support skills in Semester 2
Looking for a practical skill that can make a real difference both during university and beyond? Registrations are now open for Semester 2 Mental Health First […]
Chris announces Semester 2 dates for ADHD Support Group and Mindfulness for...
Yeah, I realise Semester 1 isn’t even finished and we are talking Semester 2, but when it comes to self-care, a little bit of a future […]
Mental health help in smaller doses: using This Way Up’s Resource Hub
Sometimes we don’t need a whole course, appointment, or major life overhaul. Sometimes we just need a small, credible mental health resource that helps us understand […]
Still time to help shape the next Good Vibes Experiment
I get it. There are exams and there are assignments and life and stuff. All excellent reasons not to get involved. But my counterargument is that […]
Why “Good Enough” Is Better Than Perfect: How Perfectionism Can Hold Yo...
Were you looking for a way to feel more satisfied with your work without constantly feeling like it’s not good enough? Lily, a psychology student on […]
Why You Feel Tired Even After Doing Nothing
Public health student Fiyo, who has already written popular articles on sleep, study playlists and music and mood, explores what mental fatigue actually means, why it matters […]
Why Do I Feel Guilty When I Rest?
Jingyi is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In her first article she wrote a deeply personal reflection about studying abroad. In this post, […]
Eat Well, Feel Well, Connect Well: Nutrition for Student Wellbeing
Written by Jessica and Carmen, final-year Master of Dietetics students, this article explores how nutrition supports student wellbeing across mind, body, and social connection. It highlights […]
Wellbeing Week was a ripper!
I had nothing to do with the success of Wellbeing Week, but I am very happy to post about it! True credit goes to the Oasis […]
Get Outside: How Nature Restores Your Focus
At some point we became convinced that our phones would provide the necessary ingredients of a productivity break. But nature has been playing that role for […]
A few highlights from Wellbeing Week (which is now)
The last of the themed orientation weeks for Semester 1 is upon us! Got a few spare spots in that calendar of yours? Consider adding one […]
Balanced Minds, Better Days: How Online Students Can Build Mental Health On...
A mental health campaign that I commonly point people to is the Big 5 from MindSpot. But that campaign isn’t alone in its focus. In this […]
Making Space to Breathe: How Mindful Art Supports Student Wellbeing
You may have seen in a previous post about the recently launched Mindful Art group at Oasis. In this post, Chaplain Christy Overton discusses why and […]
Wellbeing Week is here – build habits, reduce overwhelm, and take a breat...
I think about wellbeing every day, but we’ve packed it into a week for you, because we know you’ve got a lot on your plate. Hope […]
Mindful Art Group
Chaplain Christy is running a great new program combining mindfulness and art. Wednesdays at 4pm, kicking off 5th August. You don’t need to be a Picasso. […]
Managing Overwhelm: Be Productive and Well (Wellbeing Week Session)
Hey there you! Heads up. I am running an online session about managing wellbeing and productivity for Wellbeing Week. I’m not the only thing happening that […]