Represent Flinders University at this years City to Bay!
I generally do the City to Bay with my sister. We do the 12km walk and usually solve all of our life problems during the walk […]
Well-being at Flinders
I visited Unihub Playford out at Elizabeth
The title of this post almost sounds like I am boasting about visiting a place, which I guess I am, but the more important thing is […]
Apply to Become a Wellbeing Ambassador for 2026!
It is a not-so-secret wellbeing hack that doing stuff for others, builds your wellbeing. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program is one of the formal ways you can […]
ADHD 101 Support Group – Starting March 31
One of the most popular programs for 2025 is returning in 2026 – ADHD 101. Sometimes the best support comes from those who are living through […]
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 […]
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 […]
Small Talk, Big Impact
Social Work student and BetterU contributor Jinbo explores how simple chats at Flinders Mates can boost wellbeing, create belonging, and turn small talk into big benefits […]
New to Flinders? Want Success Tips from an Expert?
Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors (SSWA) work every day with students to get them back on track if they falter. Mel, one of the SSWA recorded […]
Health and Wellbeing Services and Programs Brochure
Sometimes things are just nicer when they are wrapped up in a PDF. Example? Our Service Brochure has been updated for 2026 and provides detail on […]
Spiritual Care
One of the perhaps under-recognised parts of the support ecosystem here at Flinders is the spiritual care offered by Chaplains at Oasis. Drop-in or make an […]
Flinders Community Morning Tea ☕🍎
I had a previous colleague with an amazing ability to know where free food was. You don’t need that ability. It (along with social connection) can […]
Welcome two new students to the BetterU Newsroom!
We started in 2025 bringing students into the BetterU Newsroom. That continues in 2026 and I am very pleased to welcome Jenny and Jacob. A […]
The Library: One of Flinders’ Quiet Wellbeing Champions
OK, it is probably very out-dated to refer to ‘quiet’ in the context of a modern library, but in all fairness, it is pretty quiet in […]
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 […]
Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre has had some upgrades yo!
Oasis is the Student Wellbeing Centre at Bedford Park. Its previous couches were possibly taken from the pyramids. But now Oasis has had some upgrades of […]
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 […]
Hey staff, this one is for you: BetterU in your topic
Hello Flinders Staff! – Would you be so kind as to help us promote BetterU to students? We’ve created a PowerPoint slide (we’re quite technologically advanced) […]
So I did a quick video tour of the BetterU site
Listen to me speak calmly and slowly about BetterU. Information + nervous system regulation. What more could you want?
New(ish) Studyology Format: Tackling Procrastination Your Way!
Well, it kicked off last year (2025) so I don’t think I can still keep calling it ‘new’ but regardless, Studyology is now available as a […]
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 Our First BetterU Student Contributors
BetterU has taken its first big step toward student-led wellbeing content, with eight contributors helping shape a more authentic, student-driven voice. Semester 2, 2025 marked […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Flinders Celebrates Inclusivity on International Day of...
Flinders University’s first-ever Inclusive Celebration Day, themed ‘Be Fearless, Be Me,’ brought together students, staff, and partners to celebrate diversity and accessibility – with inspiring reflections […]
What Students Told Us About Mental Health at Flinders: Real Voices, Real Ex...
As part of her placement with the Flinders Wellbeing Working Group and BetterU, Public Health student Akon spoke with students about mental health and wellbeing, uncovering […]