🥦 Want to Age Well? Your Diet Might Matter More Than You Think
I realise many of you reading aren’t focused on ageing well, but the basic idea that dietary choices now, resonate into the future, is relevant to […]
Nutrition
Flinders Community Market are seeking volunteers for 2025!
One of the better volunteering opportunities if you ask my opinion! Are you a community minded student with a passion for free food? Are you available […]
That’s a Wrap for the Flinders Community Market in 2024!
Reflecting on the success of the 2024 Flinders Community Market, we celebrate its impact, student volunteers, and look forward to its return in 2025—mark your calendars […]
Winter Warmer Free Soup back at Oasis on Wednesdays starting 6th May
Food. Free food. Free warm food. Delicious free warm food. I think you get the idea. Kicks off for 2026 on the 6th May. Last […]
Reflections on the Flinders Market for 2023 and cost of living suggestions ...
The Flinders Market wraps up for 2023 with record attendance. This vital service for students provides free and low-cost food to thousands of students each year […]
Self-care and Mental Health
Were you looking for a guide on how to improve and maintain your mental health through self-care practices? I’ve got something that might help. The Foundation […]
A timely reminder of the value of the Flinders Community Market
Discover the Flinders Community Market, a joint initiative by OASIS and FUSA, offering free and affordable food every Thursday to support students, address cost-of-living challenges, promote […]
The role of lifestyle factors in mental health
Your habits in relation to exercise, diet, sleep and smoking impact your physical and mental health. We don’t always think about the second of these (mental […]
Healthy Cooking on a Budget classes kick off September 7th
I put out the call to my wellbeing mates around the university to see what programs are on offer. A great nutrition program kicking off in […]
Nutrition workshop for Flinders students on 31st August!
A healthy and productive mind requires a nutritious diet but that can be challenging if we don’t have much time, money or culinary expertise. With that […]
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 […]
Weekly nutrition tips straight to your inbox
I consider nutrition a foundational aspect of wellbeing and productivity. Dietitian Rebecca Greco has a great regular brief newsletter providing actionable nutritional tips. I recommend subscribing. […]
Are you getting too much salt?
Chris Leow and James Hart are two nutrition and dietetic students who recently wrote a selection of nutrition blogs as part of the STEW program under Jayne […]
Getting on top of your sugar intake (guest post)
Chris Leow and James Hart are two nutrition and dietetic students who recently wrote a selection of nutrition blogs as part of the STEW program […]
Grab N' Go food deliciousness from the FUSA peeps
FUSA (Flinders University Student Association) is arguably the central group here at Flinders providing nutritional and financial support to students. One of their initiatives – […]
Flinders Community Market is back on 19th August! 🥕🥝
That pesky COVID-19 thang has played havoc with the Flinders Community Market. But we are very happy to announce that the Market is back on, […]
Visit this nutrition and lifestyle blog by ex-student Serena
Long-time readers of this blog may remember the nutrition and lifestyle posts by Serena Hodge, who was studying health and nutrition here at Flinders. She […]
There is still a chance to let us know how COVID-19 has impacted your abili...
In collaboration with Curtin University, a research group here at Flinders are exploring what impact COVID-19 has had on student’s access to food. They’re using […]
Oasis Community Food Market is back for the Summer Break!
Flinders Community Market is BACK for the Summer Break! 🍊 🥕 🍞 🥗 🍪 🍚 In December 2020, we will have the Market back this […]
New alcohol guidelines
It does appear that alcohol consumption in Australia has increased with the impacts of COVID. This can be understood in a number of ways: stress […]
Evidence-based eating guide courtesy of the team at Nutrition Facts
I’ve written on this blog before about my conversion to a plant-based vegan lifestyle. Whether or not you decide veganism makes sense for you, a […]
Which Foods Have the Lowest Carbon Footprint?
A great video from one of my favourite Nutrition websites on the carbon footprint of different foods. Spoiler: plant-based diets are arguably better for us […]
Flinders Community Market is happening!
The Community Market is running through November at Oasis every Thursday during to bring you FREE fruit and vegetables available along with LOW COST pantry […]
Top 10 Best and Worst Foods for Brain Health
The Food Revolution Network has become a bit of a staple in my information diet since shifting my actual diet. I draw on their resources […]