Flinders Community Morning Tea ☕🍎
I had a previous colleague with an amazing ability to know where free food was. You don’t need that ability. It (along with social connection) can […]
Oasis
Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre has had some upgrades yo!
Oasis is the Student Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park. Its previous couches were possibly taken from the pyramids. But now Oasis has had some upgrades of […]
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 […]
You (and others) can subscribe to the BetterU Newsletter
If you are reading this, you might have been recommended to visit BetterU and subscribe. Or you might have landed here, having clicked through from the […]
Information about opening hours of Student Life services during the break
I’m updating this as I get more information from different Student Life services, but here is what I know already about opening hours of support services […]
Celebrating a Year of Impact: Chris O’Grady’s Wellbeing Programs in 202...
My colleague Chris is a wellbeing program beast! His 2025 offerings have been very well received by students. See what they said about the programs and […]
Participate in Oasis Student Survey for a Chance to Win $250 Gift Card! - L...
Last chance to complete the Oasis Student Survey and potentially win a $250 gift card. The team at the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre at Flinders University […]
Stress Happens - Here’s How I Cope (and Where You Can Get Help Too)
Public health student Akon shares how she tackles stress, and how you can to with support, self-care, and a solid routine. Hi, I’m Akon, a public […]
Participate in Oasis Student Survey for a Chance to Win $250 Gift Card!
The Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre is a home away from home for many students. They’re constantly improving the services and programs. Let them know what would […]
Celebrate World Mental Health Day @ Oasis 9th October
Surely the presence of free food and fun is all you need to know here? Clicking the image will take you to registration.
Oasis: A place that gives hope
Social Work student Annette, on placement with BetterU, writes beautifully about the role the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre played for her in adapting to studying in […]
Our 6 Core Self-Help Guides
Six core guides to simplify your uni life in which we take on topics like self-care, healthy habits, study tips, support services, tackling procrastination and […]
A Shoutout to the Extended BetterU Crew 🙌
It takes a village to raise a child and a team to run BetterU (i’m not really sure of the child reference). Because I manage the […]
Flinders University national finalist for R U OK? Awards
This is a repost of some excellent news I received via email today. I am pleased to let you know that Flinders University is one of […]
Have you ever been to Oasis?
Magnolia from Oasis, gives the low-down on the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre. Worth a visit if you are at Bedford Park campus. Located at the Bedford […]
Loneliness & Making Friends: The Collection
I hear people talking about these topics a lot! So let’s start a collection of articles on how to make friends and treat your social life […]
Partnering with Wellbeing Services: Bringing Mental Health to Life in HLPE3...
This guest post was written by Geoff McCaul, topic coordinator for HLPE3541: Mental Health and Wellbeing. We recently collaborated to bring some additional mental health content […]
Celebrate National Volunteer Week and Connect Through Volunteering at Oasis...
Celebrate National Volunteer Week by connecting communities through volunteering at Flinders Oasis or finding opportunities near you! Did you know it’s National Volunteer Week? This year, […]
Gratitude Walls and the Subtle Art of Seeing Clearly
Even when life feels overwhelming, gratitude can offer a gentle shift in perspective—not as a fix, but as a way to see what’s still good. During […]
Recharge and Thrive: Flinders Wellbeing Week is Here!
Recharge and thrive during Flinders Wellbeing Week with a diverse range of events focused on your mental, physical, and social health! Hey everyone! Get ready to […]
BetterU Roadshow is coming to you!
Magnolia from Oasis has some exciting on Wellbeing Week activities, happening across multiple campuses, from the 5th to 9th of May, 2025. To celebrate BetterU Wellbeing […]
I'm presenting this weeks' Life Hacks session - come along!
Come join me for this week’s Life Hacks session. I’ll be talking all things stress management and procrastination. Life Hacks is a great weekly drop-in session […]
Want to Be Happier at Uni? The World Happiness Report Has Some Ideas
It is World Happiness Day! Well if you are reading this on the 20th March it is. Otherwise, you just missed it. That means the release […]
Health, Counselling and Disability Services Brochure (including Oasis)
Sometimes things are just nicer when they are wrapped up in a PDF. Example? Our Service Brochure has been updated for 2025 and provides detail on […]