The Careers team would like you to know about two job/work opportunities
They say money doesn’t buy happiness. But it buys groceries. Explore casual jobs at bp Adelaide Supercars or meet employers and build your job search skills […]
It is all things 'student' in this week's video diary
Student-written articles, student safety survey, and student association make this week’s video diary student centric. Oh yeah, there is also newsletter updates, a book recommendation, and […]
A fresh look for the BetterU newsletter
The BetterU newsletter now arrives every second Wednesday, alternating with Ping! It has a clearer layout, and I handpick each edition with a little more context about what’s happening in the BetterU world.
Could Mindfulness Help With University Anxiety? My Four-Week Experiment
Probably the favourite part of my job is doing wellbeing work within topics. One of those topics invites students to take on a month-long wellbeing challenge […]
Give your study skills a mid-semester boost
International students can join a study bootcamp at Bedford Park on 28 September for practical sessions on AI, literature searching, referencing and academic writing. Oh and […]
Smiling Mind: What Flinders Students Thought (and My Deep Dive into the App...
I’m fully aware that few (if any) of you will read the full 4000 word review. But there is a nice short version at the beginning […]
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 […]
Feeling Off? What Ayurveda Taught Me About Food and Mood
In her last post, Khushi delved into the world of daily practices for good mental health. Now she’s exploring how what we eat is linked to […]
I didn't consume too much caffeine before this week's video diary (which is...
In this week’s video diary update, Mental Health First Aid, anxiety management, study tools, productivity and sleep research, a new youth app, newsletter development, and upcoming […]
Last Chance in 2026 to become an accredited Mental Health First Aider
Did you know Mental Health First Aid started right here in Australia? What began as a local idea has now grown into a program delivered around […]
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 […]
✨ New Resource: Read&Write’s Official Installation Video
I’ve been meaning to install these tools myself to be honest. Now none of us have an excuse. In this post learn about Read & Write […]
Students, Startups, and Staying Well: My Week in Review
In this week’s video diary, we’ve got wellbeing program catalogues, startup founder networks, career and finances, public health, education expo and procrastination book. Just like any […]
On Tuesday 15th Sept, there will be an Education Careers Expo at the hub
Interested in a career in education? The Hub at Bedford Park will be the place to be on Tuesday 15th September. I’ll be there co-running a […]
Public Health in Everyday Life: A Simple Introduction
We have students on placement with us from different disciplines. Jingyi (Lucy), the author of this article is from Public Health. I invited Lucy to write […]
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 […]
University as a gymnasium for the mind
I don’t know if the metaphor will be helpful for you, but I share it anyways. Seeing university like a gymnasium for the mind helps me […]
Setting off on a big academic journey
I wanted to do a picture story, but I can’t draw. So I used my friend chatGPT. And yeah, I know that might make you want […]
How to find good mental health-related mobile apps
Apps on our phones can help us develop the knowledge, skills and habits needed to build and sustain our physical and mental health. But how do […]
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 […]
BetterU Video Diary - Episode 4 - 28/8/26
Too much happens in the world of wellbeing at Flinders to capture it in articles. So on Fridays, with cup of tea nearby, I recap on […]
Elevate Your LinkedIn Presence @ City Campus
My LinkedIn profile is a bit neglected. I think I get enough shameless self-promotion here on BetterU. But your LinkedIn could be much better than mine, […]
The habit is (probably) not the goal
I love talking about habits, but in many cases, the habit is less important than the goal it seeks to move us towards. I ramble on […]
Important information regarding alternative exam arrangements for Semester ...
Heads up on some important dates for those of you that might need to organise alternative exam arrangements for Semester 2, 2026. 30th September 2026 – […]