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 […]
Physical Health
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 […]
Sunshine, Soccer & Sizzle: A Mid-Semester Break to Remember
Nina and Ellaine from International Student Services (ISS) provided me a brief report on the mid-semester Soccer and BBQ event they held recently. More such events […]
Medical Appointments Available for Students
Hey you! Did you realise that Flinders University has a confidential health service available to all currently enrolled students? Well you do now! Flinders provides a […]
🥦 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 […]
Join Team Flinders for the 2025 City-Bay Fun Run!
Join the Flinders University team for the 2025 City-Bay Fun Run to receive a discounted registration, a free running singlet, and access to an 8-week training […]
Thriving@Flinders Staff Wellbeing Portal is Live!!
2025 is shaping up to be the year of wellbeing at Flinders, with the launch of Thriving @ Flinders—a comprehensive new staff wellbeing portal that complements […]
Menstrual Matters: Education, Awareness & Empowerment
Learn about heavy menstrual bleeding, its impact, and how to provide better support in this free online event featuring healthcare experts and a lived-experience patient. Did […]
Better Sleep Within Reach: MindSpot's New Online Course
Struggling with sleep? A student survey highlighted the need, Flinders has the expertise, and now MindSpot offers a free online course to help you finally get […]
5 tips for getting a bit more nature in your day
Can’t get outside? Science says even brief glimpses of nature imagery can lift your mood, soothe stress, and boost your brainpower! Many years back in the […]
Studying at the City Campus? Take the stairs!
Counsellor Haidee puts out the call to all stair avoiders! Making them a part of your day might be more valuable to your health than you […]
Yoga is back at Oasis!
Good news came my way via the Oasis Manager Jamie – yoga is back at Oasis! Yoga is back! Kicking off on August 28 and running […]
Meet the Disability Advisor Team!
The Disability Services team at Flinders University offers support, advice and resources to students with various health conditions (or who are caring for someone) who want […]
Boost your wellbeing with Forest Walks 2026
Looking for a novel wellbeing option? Forest Walks at Bedford Park are happening in 2026, on Fridays, at 10:15am and leaving from the Oasis Community […]
Huberman Lab Network Newsletters
One of my favourite podcasts produces protocols on a range of study relevant topics (e.g. goal setting, sleep). Learn more in the post. One of my […]
Unlocking Better Sleep: Insights from Huberman and Walker
This post contains a PDF that distils key sleep improvement tips from Andrew Huberman and Matt Walker’s discussions, highlighting simple, cost-free interventions to enhance physical and […]
Embrace Wellbeing at Flinders University's Wellbeing Week
Wellbeing Week is part of the extended Orientation program, open to everyone at Flinders. Engaging with Wellbeing Week can be as simple as taking a moment […]
The 6th to the 10th of May is Wellbeing Week across multiple campuses
Join the Good Vibes Roadshow during Wellbeing Week, May 6-10, and discover how to blend study with wellness through fun activities, freebies, and essential support services […]
Join a Mind Body Study at The University of Melbourne
Explore the impact of mind-body activities on student wellbeing through a University of Melbourne study, with a chance to win one of fifteen $100 gift cards. […]
PowerPoint Overview of Health, Counselling and Disability Services
Engage with Health, Counselling, and Disability Services: Access Orientation Week Presentation Slides Now! With Orientation week in full swing, many of our team are out and […]
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 […]
Update on 'CONNECT' free HIV testing kits on campus
A reminder and update on the SAMESH ‘CONNECT” Project which is utilising vending machines to dispense free HIV self-test kits. There is one on the Bedford […]
Connect free HIV testing kits are now on campus at Bedford Park
The CONNECT project promotes HIV testing and helps you get access to free HIV self-testing kits. I just took a walk to locate where the new […]
Drink water
Who knew there was so much to consider when it comes to drinking water? I’m not sure I’ve talked about water intake on the blog. Probably […]