Want better focus, less stress, and practical tools to help you succeed at ...
There are many psychological tools worth learning, but it can be argued one of the best is mindfulness. Thankfully, Chris has you covered here. Mindfulness […]
Training
Mental Health First Aid - Places Now Open for Semester 1
Some of the most sought after training we provide is Mental Health First Aid. Semester 1 dates and times are now live. Would you know […]
I'm running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at City Campus for Connect We...
Consistent with the title of this post, I am running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at the City Campus on the 5th March for Connect Week. With […]
🎤 Flinders Speaks: Master the Art of Presenting
Snakes or public speaking, which do you prefer? If it is snakes, this training might be for you. Public speaking likely ranks high on many […]
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 […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success and Online Mindfulness announcements
I did a self-care presentation this morning and used a recorded meditation from Chris at the beginning. It went down really well. You can get direct […]
Public Speaking Practice for HDR Students
Still hiding at home? (I know I am). Alternative: A relaxed, low-pressure public speaking practice session for HDR students who want to build confidence, clarify their […]
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 […]
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 […]
Three ways to regain your focus for the rest of the semester
Feeling unfocused? Here are three super-practical mindfulness hacks from Counsellor Chris to get your study mojo back… and the third one is a special invitation […]
Final Mental Health First Aid trainings for 2025
Want to gain the confidence to help someone in a mental health crisis? Flinders University is offering free, accredited Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training to […]
Final Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 and it is ONLINE!
FINAL Mindfulness for Academic Success for 2025 – and it’s ONLINE! Feeling the end-of-year crunch already? Want to smash deadlines, get focused, AND chill out a […]
Resume Lab - craft your story
The last time I checked my resume was 8 years ago. Don’t be me. Go to this workshop. Ready to turn your resume into a powerful […]
Neurodiversity Group is running Two Learning Skills Support Sessions!
Join Flinders’ Neurodiversity Community Program for inclusive, peer-led sessions that tackle procrastination and uni challenges with creative, supportive, and neurodivergent-friendly strategies. Flinders University’s Neurodiversity Community […]
Friendly reminder that you need to complete the Consent and Respectful Rela...
Learn how to build respectful, safe, and consensual relationships AND meet the compulsory requirement. At Flinders University, we’re committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive […]
New “Using AI for Study” Canvas Site - Worth an Hour of Your Time
Take a tour of Flinders’ new Using AI for Study Canvas site — a concise, practical starting point for understanding what AI can (and can’t) do, […]
Exciting lineup of events on CareerHub!
Boost Your Wellbeing While Building Your Future! (that is kinda corny, but let’s go with it) Have you logged into CareerHub this week? There’s a great […]
Interview Express @ Sturt Campus – take your job interview skills to the ...
A fantastic offering from the Careers crew for Health and Community Service students, to practice your job interview skills. Get ready to sharpen your interview skills […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success – Social Work Stream but Everyone Invite...
Designed with social work students in mind—but open to all—this special Mindfulness for Academic Success stream helps you manage stress, procrastination, and placement with practical tools […]
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 […]
Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program kicks off July - Register Now!
Stressed? Distracted? Over Uni? What if 8 weeks could seriously change how you handle it all? JOIN OUR MINDFULNESS BASED STRESS REDUCTION (MBSR) PROGRAM – BACKED […]
Resume Labs – craft your story
Resume Labs is a practical workshop where students craft a polished, professional resume with expert guidance to effectively showcase their unique story. Ready to turn your […]
Semester 2 Mental Health First Aid Training – Now Open for Enrolment!
Flinders students can now register for free Mental Health First Aid training in Semester 2, with multiple course formats and dates available at the Bedford Park […]