Wellbeing Week (11th-15th September) website is live!
Wellbeing Week for Semester 2 is coming up (11th to 15th September) and information about what is happening around the university has been posted on the […]
Well-being
E-tree application in Microsoft Edge
Not exactly the most ground-breaking wellbeing intervention, but it brings me a little happiness each day, and in busy lives, those micro interventions can be important. […]
A 4-step plan for your mental health
You know how it is. You are sitting there chillin and then you think ‘I need to prepare a 4-step plan for taking care of one’s […]
Head to Health relaunches providing better recommendations for those seekin...
The fully re-launched Head to Health website in Australia aims to provide information, support, and personalized resources for individuals struggling with mental health, offering a variety […]
When someone sends you a wellbeing resource to consume....
We’re bombarded with wellbeing content (articles, apps, websites, campaigns etc) all the time. It is part of an information overload that most of us experience. Having […]
What could you do to celebrate Wellbeing week?
Flinders University is organizing Wellbeing Week from 8th to 12th May 2023, to educate and assist students on how to take care of themselves and improve […]
I took the Digital Flourishing Survey and it gave me this face 😐
Digital wellness refers to maintaining a healthy relationship with technology, including practices such as setting boundaries for device use, prioritizing face-to-face interactions, and engaging in physical […]
New study here at Flinders is looking at the mental health and wellbeing of...
A new study here at Flinders is looking at the mental health and wellbeing of university students. The researchers are keen to hear from all students, […]
2023 - let's go - start with goals
My year has started, and I have kicked it off by exploring my goals for the year. In this post I encourage you to do the […]
City of Marion Safe Space Project Launch
Lessons learned from the voice of young people in the community have the potential to inform how we promote good mental health in the university. This […]
Pathways to Happiness program at Greater Good Science Center
The Greater Good Science Center are testing their new Pathways to Happiness Program and it might be a good option for those wishing to focus on […]
When times are tough, build and nurture connections
We aren’t separate from the world. We are intricately intertwined within it. Reminding ourselves of that and nurturing the connection points can be a good antidote […]
Wellbeing is complex, hence why we measure it
The Student Wellbeing Survey provides us with detailed insights into the drivers of student wellbeing which we can use to better target support services and programs. […]
Exciting! - University-wide Flinders Student Wellbeing Survey launched!
Since arriving at Flinders in 2017, I’ve been excited by the possibility of a university-wide wellbeing survey. A chance for us to prioritise wellbeing and gain […]
Resilience can be built and we can show you how
Overview: The modern student confronts many challenges and pressures. Managing those challenges and pressures requires psychological tools. We have a program at HCDS & Oasis that […]
Getting Off To A Good Start Guide
Overview: Starting university is a big step. There is a lot that I want to tell you about how to make your university experience better, so […]
Using measurement in your self-care/wellbeing plan
Overview: A self-care/wellbeing plan is a set of personal strategies you have for looking after your physical and mental health. Measurement can help in both developing […]
Tips for staying well so you can study well - Medibank Seminar
Medibank have been cranking out their student focused seminars recently! I’ve mentioned a couple previously (e.g. here). But you won’t hear any complaints from me […]
RUOK day is coming up this Thursday!
It is RUOK? Day this Thursday. The overarching theme this year is ‘Are they really OK?’ Connection and checking in on the people in our […]
Second Medibank wellbeing and resilience seminar for students
Following on from the success of the first Medibank wellbeing/resilience seminar for students, Medibank have decided to run another on the 15th September. Wellbeing and […]
It is wellbeing week here at Flinders!
This week is Wellbeing Week. Now, COVID-19 put a few spanners in the works in terms of mid year orientation activities. Whilst we are limited in […]
Medibank wellbeing and resilience webinar for students
Given the challenging situation Australia at the moment and in parts of the world (esp. Myanmar, Thailand, Indonesia), Medibank have decided to run a wellbeing […]
Self as connections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander models of well...
When I speak about mental health, I am typically coming at it from an individualist perspective. This means I prioritise the individual and focus on […]
Some brief reflections on art and wellbeing
One of the ways we can improve our wellbeing is to make modifications to the environments in which we live and work. I’ve talked previously […]