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 […]
Archive Tag: belonging
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Faith Anthonette Aguirre Xavier
Faith’s move to Australia was more than a change of scenery, it was a leap into the unknown. Her story is about adapting to a new […]
Be Fearless, Be Me: Meet Raymond Minh Hoang
Raymond’s journey began with a diagnosis that could have defined his life, but he refused to let it. From overcoming stigma in Vietnam to leading inclusion […]
Oasis: A place that gives hope
Social Work student Annette, on placement with BetterU, writes beautifully about the role the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre played for her in adapting to studying in […]
Why University Rankings Can Matter to You
University rankings aren’t just bragging rights. They can signal shared values, create belonging, and open pathways for you to enhance your own wellbeing. Universities love being […]
Thriving@Flinders Staff Wellbeing Portal is Live!!
2025 is shaping up to be the year of wellbeing at Flinders, with the launch of Thriving @ Flinders—a comprehensive new staff wellbeing portal that complements […]
Loneliness & Making Friends: The Collection
I hear people talking about these topics a lot! So let’s start a collection of articles on how to make friends and treat your social life […]
How to belong
In today’s research digest, I look at unlocking belonging and how we navigate the complex world of connection and wellbeing. Since coming to this role in […]
Just tell me how to have a good life already!
In my line of work I come across a lot of ‘wellbeing frameworks’. A wellbeing framework is simply how an individual or organisation or group […]
Why are work placements so challenging but also so rewarding?
This week I got to do a Q&A for Occupational Therapy (OT) students heading out on their first clinical placement. We talked about feedback, stress […]