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 […]
Mental Health
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. Tuesdays at 4.15pm, kicking off in May. 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 […]
ADHD'ers - a couple of recommendations for your information diet
At its simplest, this post is a link to a couple of excellent ADHD resources. Dig deeper, it is somewhat of a rant about one’s information […]
Learn how you can save a life…
What if one short course could give you the skills to help a friend, classmate or even a stranger through their darkest moment? Mental Health […]
Gratitude Journaling: A Small Habit for Reclaiming Your Attention from Stre...
Jacob, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, kicks off 2026 student content with this great piece on gratitude journalling. I’m stoked to have student […]
Short online interactive wellbeing learning exercises can actually improve ...
I think the universe wants me to know about brief online interactive wellbeing activities, so I am letting you know at the same time. Look, […]
ADHD 101 Support Group – Starting March 31
One of the most popular programs for 2025 is returning in 2026 – ADHD 101. Sometimes the best support comes from those who are living through […]
Want better focus, less stress, and practical tools to help you succeed at ...
There are many psychological tools worth learning, but it can be argued one of the best is mindfulness. Thankfully, Chris has you covered here. Mindfulness […]
Mental Health First Aid - Places Now Open for Semester 1
Some of the most sought after training we provide is Mental Health First Aid. Semester 1 dates and times are now live. Would you know […]
The Light I Didn't Know I Needed: What Years of Research Taught Me About My...
Soon-to-be Postdoctoral Researcher, Malisa Burge explores why your mood might not just be about stress or study, it might be about whether your light patterns are […]
Wellbeing programs mostly updated for 2026 - get involved
With the start of the formal academic year quickly approaching, we’ve got (most of) our wellbeing programs updated. I am confident there is something in there […]
Psychological Wellbeing and Lifestyle in University Students (PLUS) Network...
This one goes out to Flinders researchers and PhD/Masters students with expertise and/or interest in the psychological wellbeing and lifestyle of university students. I am […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success and Online Mindfulness announcements
I did a self-care presentation this morning and used a recorded meditation from Chris at the beginning. It went down really well. You can get direct […]
Procrastination, mental health and wellbeing mailing lists 2026
I realise that none of us wake up wanting to get more emails, but these emails are great, I promise. Sign-up today. A great step […]