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 […]
Physical Health
Don't Wait Until It's Too Late" with Hugo Toovey: A Journey of Resilience a...
Join Flinders partner Medibank for an inspiring talk with Hugo Toovey, a young Army Captain and two-time cancer survivor, as part of Medibank’s Live Better series, […]
Flinders Sports and Fitness offer a free running group
The only time you will see me running is the apocalypse. You on the other hand, could do it recreationally! Flinders Sports and Fitness are your […]
Flu vaccines available for staff and students
ChatGPT says get your flu season vaccine! I agree that it is probably a good idea. The flu season is here, and it’s time to get […]
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 […]
How often should you break up sitting time whilst studying?
Sitting down for extended periods of time isn’t good for our health. But the research suggests we might need to be taking more regular breaks, every […]
ABC News on a bit of a health bender at the moment
When the busyness of the academic year subsides a little, what will you turn your attention to? If it is health, ABC News might be a […]
What if my self-care routine isn't working
The idea of self-care seems simple on the surface. Do things to be healthier and happier. But its more complex than that and in this post, […]
Rejuvenate Wellness Lounge at Flinders University Sports and Fitness
Health, Counselling and Disability Services and Oasis aren’t the only people with your wellbeing in mind. Flinders University Sports and Fitness (FUSF) have expanded their range […]
Expand your health service options with Flinders Community Clinics
Access low-cost and free health services by considering Flinders Community Clinics. Reading time ~ 1 minute. When students think about health services at Flinders, their […]
Men's health activities at the Hub on the 6th June from 11am to 2pm 🏃...
Overview: Men’s health week is being celebrated on Flinders campus (the Hub) on the 6th June. Details in post. Activities, prizes, giveaways and more. Reading time […]
Mindful Yoga dates for the remainder of 2021
Mindful Yoga is a combination of gentle movement and contemplative practice. It is taught by counsellor and qualified yoga teacher Maureen. It is a popular […]
Upcoming Intervarsity Sports Carnival has inclusive sports options for stud...
The upcoming Intervarsity Sports Carnival has events designed for students with disability to participate in. Whilst participation will depend on your particular disability, the organisers […]
A guide to Mindful Walking by counsellor Maureen
A reposting of this excellent mindful walking guide from Maureen 🙂 Mindful Walking Walking outside has become the exercise of choice for many of us […]
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 […]
5 steps to remove pressure and expectations around exercise, by dietetics s...
Dietetics student Serena is now a regular on the blog. To read more of her work, visit Serena posts Archives – Student Health and Wellbeing […]
Stress management - let's dig into this topic a little more
We regularly hear from students that they want to learn more about stress management. To be honest, most of us do. Our lives can be […]
Burpee Bounce Back Challenge
Yes, that title is correct. I haven’t lost my mind. Orygen Youth Health is one of the world’s leading mental health organisations with a focus […]
Young women diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Information about a study looking at meditation and its potential impact in young women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) came across my desk. I thought […]
What is Mindful Yoga?
Mindful Yoga classes are back for Semester 2! Enrol at Oasis Online for notification on how to book. Further information will also be provided on […]
Flu vaccines still available at a cost of $15
Quickest blog post ever. The Health Service still have flu vaccines available at a cost of $15. To make an appointment, ring 8201 2118. For […]
Join us for the Daily Movement Challenge
A couple of weeks back, one of my counselling colleagues challenged me to complete a ‘Daily Movement Challenge’. This was in response to us both […]
Activate Home Workout Series from the fine folks at Flinders One
One of the habits I’ve found hardest to maintain whilst at home is exercise. I usually get my activity through commuting (e.g. walking, cycling etc). […]
Wellbeing for Academic Success
I recently gave a couple of presentations on the topic of Wellbeing for Academic Success. The purpose of those presentations were to get new students […]