This one goes out to Flinders researchers and PhD/Masters students with expertise and/or interest in the psychological wellbeing and lifestyle of university students. I am […]
Upcoming Career Festivals have ‘quiet hours’ where the festival intensity is dialled back and you can engage with less of the sensory overwhelm. Now if only […]
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 […]
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) […]
Listen to me speak calmly and slowly about BetterU. Information + nervous system regulation. What more could you want?
I feel weird writing this post, because I am not the guru of interpersonal dynamics. Thankfully, I am reporting on the advice that actual experts give […]
Flinders University offers a comprehensive range of student support services. In fact, so comprehensive that even those of who work in them, can’t keep track of […]
Four scholarships are available at Flinders to support students living with disability — from financial assistance to discipline-specific awards — making it easier to focus on […]
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 […]
I realise that none of us wake up wanting to get more emails, but these emails are great, I promise. Sign-up today. A great step […]
The Put Off Procrastinating Workbook was assembled quite a few years when I first started in this job. It was very popular at the time. I’ve […]
Scott Young is a learning expert who has started a deep dive on energy management. The neglected sibling of time management. 🙋🏻♂️ I’ve written about […]
Yes, unstucking is a word and I don’t apologise for it at all. I’ve been meditating fairly consistently for the last few months (send your congratulatory […]
A quick note from the Disability Services team for students with Access Plans….. For those of you who had an Access Plan last year, and […]
The environments in which we work and play exert an impact on our health and wellbeing. In this blog, which I repost most years, I explore […]
Meet employers, explore real career opportunities, and enjoy free food, prizes, and festival vibes at Flinders’ Careers Festivals this March and April. Explore career opportunities. […]
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 […]
Got a wellbeing story, idea, or event to share? Submit your article to Better U and help inspire the Flinders community! BetterU (formerly the Student […]
I thought I’d mark the new year (2026) by starting a series on a topic I’ve long wanted to talk about: emotion regulation. Introduction I’m […]
My job as a mental health professional includes telling people how to look after their mental health. But what if you just don’t feel like you […]
Overview: CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) is a style of therapy that focuses on a person’s beliefs and how they think. By learning to pay attention to […]
A quiet reflection on fresh starts, small decisions, and how a few gentle intentions at the beginning of the year can shape what 2026 becomes. I […]
Sometimes the simplest changes are the most sensible ones. I wrote previously that in S2 of 2025, we had 8 students on placement with BetterU creating […]
You didn’t think I’d stop telling you how to live your life just because you are on a break did you? I’ve been meaning to write […]