Working socially can help alleviate some study problems
Adding a social element to your studies can enhance performance, overcome barriers and make the experience more enjoyable. Some suggestions for how to do this in […]
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Flinders Friends program open to new and existing students
Overview: We all got kinda used to hanging out in our rooms. But the world is opening up again and programs like Flinders Friends give students […]
Uniting Communities launches their #unlockloneliness campaign
Overview: In a world that in some ways is so connected, can actually end up feeling like a lonely place to be. Uniting Communities is launching […]
Flinders University Toastmasters Club for public speaking anxiety
Overview: One of the best ways to overcome public speaking anxiety is to find a supportive environment in which to practice giving presentations. Toastmasters provides such […]
A second Speed friending event for people 18+ on the autism spectrum
Take note! – A social event for people 18+ on the autism spectrum on the 13th November from 7pm till late at the Campbeltown Function […]
Flinders Mates is launching in 2022, registrations of interest being taken ...
Flinders Mates is a program that was intended to be launched a while back, but a variety of things (including COVID-19) got in the way. […]
Social work student Kellen talks about the Community Connections program at...
As you know, I really enjoy featuring blog content from students. Today, I have a post from Lo Kellen Leonata, a Masters of Social Work […]
Book some Shut Up and Study sessions into your end of academic year schedul...
With the end of the academic year rapidly approaching (exams coming, assignments due), you might be looking to lock in plenty of study/work time. In […]
Shut Up and Study - Casual Drop In Sessions announced!
Shut Up and Study sessions are virtual co-working opportunities. They were created because sometimes its nicer to study, think, read and write in the presence […]
Consider participating in the National Student Safety Survey
Commissioned by Universities Australia, the National Student Safety Survey was launched on Monday 6 September. It’s the second such survey of the higher education sector […]
PhD Group for Dyslexic students
One of my colleagues sent this through, having themselves received it as part of an email exchange seeking support services for students with learning disabilities. […]
First few Shut Up and Study sessions have been well received and we'd love ...
Shut Up and Study Sessions kicked off last week. We’ve had three of them so far. At the last session, we had 8 of us […]
Shut Up and Study Inaugural Session went well, join us on Thursday for seco...
Why study alone when you can join a virtual community of Flinders peeps getting work done? This week I launched something I had been thinking […]
A better (enhanced) way to say 'thank you'
Could you say thank you better? Seems you might be able to. Just a quick post today looking at some research by Park et al […]
How to be supportive
Despite training as a psychologist, I kinda suck at a number of aspects of human-human interaction (to be clear, I am totally fine with human-plant […]
New flyers promoting Oasis Centre have been released
With orientation approaching rapidly (might be here by the time you read this), everyone is getting their promotional material ready. The flyers for the Oasis […]
Conversation ('Convo') Groups 2026
Join Oasis Conversation Groups – relaxed, welcoming sessions where you can meet other students, explore cultures and spirituality, practice your conversational English, or simply enjoy […]
Oasis Conversation Groups kick off on the 11th January 2021
For those that don’t know, Oasis is a community centre located on the Bedford Park Campus. It is a popular place for students to go […]
The Summer Break Series
Were you hoping to return home during the summer but COVID-19 has put a dent in that plan? First up, I want to acknowledge that […]
Take A Break sessions now on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (f...
‘Take a Break’ are fun and informal conversation sessions led by an Oasis Chaplain on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The focus is getting students […]
Dating in Australia: Sexual and Reproductive Health for International Stude...
A colleague of mine pointed me towards an online course that might be of interest to international students. Family Planning Victoria has created a free […]
Active Listening: a skill to improve your relationships
Yesterday’s Wellbeing and Productivity Hacks session on Oasis Online was on Active Listening. You can access the recording and slides via the links provided. Active […]
Counsellor Matt on reconciliation between non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal Aus...
National Reconciliation week runs from the 27th May to the 3rd June. ‘National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time for all Australians to learn about […]
Global Conversations is back!
What are Global Conversations? Fun informal conversation sessions led by chaplains focused on learning about each others’ cultures, improving conversation and social skills, developing cross-cultural […]