Beyond Differences: Five Lessons on Making Connections at University
David shares five lessons from his Pride Project placement about questioning assumptions, listening with respect and making connections beyond familiar university social circles.
Well-being at Flinders
Help shape Oasis (and enter the draw for a $250 gift card!)
Just a friendly reminder to help shape Oasis programs by completing its short student survey before 31 October, with the chance to win a $250 gift card.
Neurodiversity at Uni: a conversation about belonging and inclusion
Join neurodivergent students and staff for a free panel exploring university life, inclusion, support and self-advocacy, with flexible ways to take part.
Insights from an OT about how to live a healthy life
Our OT Emma shares practical wisdom on healthy habits, identity beyond study, and why small wins and regular rest matter for student wellbeing and balance.
The power of checking whether people around you are okay
BetterU placement student Honoka reflects on volunteering at R U OK? Day and how simple conversations can strengthen connection, care, and wellbeing.
Want $250? Complete the Oasis 2026 Survey to win!
Share your thoughts on Oasis for your chance to win a $250 Gift Card! Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre is running a quick survey. Your responses […]
Two email conversations you can join: procrastination and mental health
Join my occasional email lists for practical ideas about tackling procrastination and looking after your mental health over time. I run two small mailing lists […]
More Than a Drawing Group: Lessons in Wellbeing, Participation and Co-Desig...
Social work student Roc reflects on what he learned about wellbeing, facilitation, participation and co-design through both attending and facilitating mindful art activities during his BetterU […]
We Deserve to Ask for Help: My Recommendations for Coping with an Anxiety D...
Honoka is a public health student on placement with BetterU. In this personal piece she shares her experiences of anxiety and the services (both here at […]
Meet the Oasis crew at Good Vibes and RUOK? events this week!
Unlike me, who hides during Wellbeing Week, the Oasis crew always put on some amazing events. I heartily recommend you check them out! Good Vibes in […]
Wellbeing Week, Semester 2, 2026, 7-11 Sept, Be There!
Hello Wellbeing Week! Fancy seeing you here! What do you have in store for me this time? Wellbeing Week is happening from 7–11 September, and […]
Good Vibes Experiment has a new website!
I realise probably only Gen X people (such as myself) can get excited over new websites. But the launch of the new Good Vibes Experiment website […]
Need a Better Way? Drop into LifeHacks
Sometimes the best advice comes from other students who are dealing with the same pressures you are. LifeHacks is an informal weekly drop-in where students come […]
Crafternoon
You know, deep in your soul, that you want to eat and make stuff. Consider your soul rewarded! Hey you, with the creative glint in your […]
Study Smarter with ADHD: Join the ADHD 101 Support Group
Connect with other Flinders students with ADHD while learning practical strategies for managing study, daily life and emotional wellbeing in this supportive ten-week program. The […]
Could mindfulness help you study better?
Build focus, manage procrastination and respond to study stress more effectively in this practical five-week mindfulness program for Flinders students. Welcome to Semester 2! Uni […]
Free food and essentials through the new FUSA Pantry
Cost of living pressures show no obvious sign of abating. Thankfully, food access options for Flinders students are increasing. FUSA has your back (and your pantry […]
Our wellbeing programs for Semester 2 have been updated
Too much choice is perhaps as bad as no choice at all (it can be paralysing). And there is quite a bit of choice when it […]
Welcome to our mid-year intake students!
Both the date and the coffee intake of the orientation team tells me that it is mid-year orientation!! A hearty welcome to new students and an […]
Help us shape the next version of the BetterU newsletter
It is time to upgrade our newsletter game! We’ve got plenty of ideas on how to do that, but we also want to hear from you, […]
Mindfulness practices on YouTube from our mindfulness man Chris
Nowadays I tend to recommend that most people explore some kind of contemplative practice. Mindfulness meditation is an excellent choice within that broader universe and we […]
Unleash Your Creativity at the Library's New Zine Workshops
Ooooh, I want to do this workshop myself actually, but I won’t steal anyone’s place. Looking for a creative way to take a break from […]
Joining a club is my mid-year break leisure challenge to you
With mid-year break approaching, I delve, once again, into the world of leisure. As we head into the mid‑year break, I’m guessing many of you […]
Reminder: The Accessibility Report Survey is live!
Jordy Humphreys is the Disabilities Officer with Student Council, and his big project for 2026 is the Accessibility Report Survey. In this post, Jordy gives some […]