A reminder about the wellbeing programs we have on Oasis Online
When the Coronavirus lockdown hit, a group of us started looking at what wellbeing-related programs we could get online. In fact, the Coronavirus lockdown provided […]
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A couple of Flinders support services websites worth knowing about
Since the Coronavirus rocked up and plunged us into strange times, Flinders University (or more correctly the people at Flinders University) have been working their […]
Important messages from Colin Stirling and Clare Pollock
Part of sustaining your wellbeing during these somewhat crazy times is staying well informed about critical matters. For students, this includes staying up-to-date about things […]
Timely reminder from the Student Learning Centre
So this is a super old post! I sometimes come back and visit these and think about deleting them, but I like that they exist. However, […]
Some updates from the Orientation team
So Orientation Month (March) has taken a little bit of a battering, as you can imagine, because of the Coronavirus (f*&k you virus). But all […]
Oasis and Prayer Rooms Closed
Flinders University’s top priority is the health and wellbeing of our staff and students , which is why we have closed Oasis and all Prayer […]
Coronavirus diary 18/3/20 - the basics
Thoughts, observations and updates about the Coronavirus with a focus on Flinders University and the health and well-being of students. Just in case you haven’t […]
Why the Student Health service has a blog and newsletter
I think of Flinders University as a community. With 26000+ students and 2600+ staff, it is a pretty big community! Communities tend to develop services […]
The HCD lift is working and also needs a name!
Health, Counselling and Disability Services has a lift. Late last year they started upgrading it. It caused a whole pile of slightly annoying shifts in […]
New Lift at HCD should be working by the 27th February
Anyone who has visited Health, Counselling and Disability Services over the last couple of months would have noticed that we are having our lift replaced. […]
Coronavirus information
For Flinders students seeking information about the Coronavirus, please see the official Flinders University Coronavirus Information page Information for Flinders Staff can be […]
HCDS closed on 27th January
A message from Health, Counselling and Disability Services admin….. HEALTH, COUNSELLING & DISABILITY SERVICE Will be CLOSED for Australia Day Public Holiday Monday 27th January […]
Giving the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog more purpose in 2020
This blog has been been running since July 2017 – 2 and 1/2 years In that time we’ve posted 550+ blog posts and sent out […]
We're open!
Actually we opened again last week (Thursday and Friday) but this is our first full week open since the break. This means that health (GP, […]
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 […]
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from the HCD team
On behalf of the team at Health, Counselling and Disability Services, I just want to wish all students and staff of Flinders University a Merry […]
Footpath works - implications for students with disability
Mayanthi, one of the Disability Advisors sent this through to me. Of particular note for students with disability. This is a cut and paste of […]
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 […]
Some changes afoot at the health service - IMPORTANT
Howdy all, I wrote in a previous post on some changes that are happening here at the Health Service. I wanted to provide a more […]
Our lift is getting replaced - what this means for you
There are a bunch of building activities going on around Car Park 1 and the Student Centre (where Health, Counselling and Disability Services reside) commencing […]
Deferred exams - what you need to know
A reasonably common presentation to the health service at this time of year relates to deferred exams. The typical scenario is a student who experiences […]
Wishing students best of luck with exams
On behalf of the team here at Health, Counselling and Disability Services, I just want to wish all students who will be doing exams over […]
Taking a week off from the blog
Howdy all, Just letting you know I am taking a week off, so things will be a little quiet on the blog for a short […]
Quick update re: alternative exam arrangements
Students who require alternative exam conditions on the basis of a medical condition, a disability, pregnancy or breastfeeding requirements need to apply for alternative arrangements […]