Gratitude Journaling: A Small Habit for Reclaiming Your Attention from Stre...
Jacob, a Social Work student on placement with BetterU, kicks off 2026 student content with this great piece on gratitude journalling. I’m stoked to have student […]
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 […]
Short online interactive wellbeing learning exercises can actually improve ...
I think the universe wants me to know about brief online interactive wellbeing activities, so I am letting you know at the same time. Look, […]
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 […]
Supercommunicators ended up a non-event, but alas.......
Nothing will stop me communicating these communication skills to you! If you saw my previous post about the Supercommunicators Workshop in the city, you are […]
Mini Career Bootcamp - 16th March @ City Campus
Unlock your 2026 career potential at City Campus with a high-impact day of leadership, resume, and interview labs designed to help you stand out. My […]
Learn to Flocus better - yes, you read that right
Image search ‘pomodoro timer’ and you’ll get lots of pictures of tomatoes. But there are prettier versions of these timers, which can be decent productivity aids. […]
I'm running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at City Campus for Connect We...
Consistent with the title of this post, I am running a 1hr Supercommunicators workshop at the City Campus on the 5th March for Connect Week. With […]
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 […]
The Line is looking for youth content creators
The Line (who talk all things sex, dating and relationships) are seeking youth content creators. Details in the post. So two colleagues sent me this, […]
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 […]
Orientation 2026 - Welcome to Flinders!
New to Flinders for 2026? This post is for you. I promise it doesn’t require much more than a couple of minutes of your time. […]
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 […]
Bulk Billed Medical Imaging for Flinders University Students
Need a scan? Flinders students can access bulk billed medical imaging at nearby Radiology SA clinics. Getting medical imaging shouldn’t be a headache (unless that’s […]