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: international students
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 […]
Celebrating Our First BetterU Student Contributors
BetterU has taken its first big step toward student-led wellbeing content, with eight contributors helping shape a more authentic, student-driven voice. Semester 2, 2025 marked […]
Mental Health Challenges for International Students: The Perspective of a C...
In her first post for BetterU, Abby, a Chinese international student shares her personal journey through the mental health challenges of studying abroad, offering insight, hope, […]
I interviewed the World Happiness Report
Ever wondered what would happen if you could interview a report? In this playful exploration, we ask the World Happiness Report all the questions you’d want […]
Flinders Mates 2026
We have a culturally diverse student group here at Flinders. The Flinders Mates program seeks to connect students to share and celebrate each others’ culture. […]
Medibank Health & Wellbeing Articles for International Students
Medibank provides health insurance. They also write a lot about health and wellbeing. In this post, Brian from Medibank highlights a few of their articles relevant […]
International Student Bootcamps (mid-semester break)
International student? Looking to get ahead on your studies during the mid-semester break? We’ve got something for you! International Student Bootcamps (Mid-Semester Break) (Registrations essential) Join […]
International student welcome event on the 21st July
On the Bedford Park campus on the 21st July? Just in time to welcome new international students and partake in different cultural experiences. Got this in […]
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, […]
Flinders Mates - connecting domestic and international students
Overview: In addition to the individually focused services and programs we provide, the teams at HCD and Oasis are interested in helping support student communities. The […]
Flinders Mates is launching in 2022, registrations of interest being taken ...
Flinders Mates is a program that was intended to be launched a while back, but a variety of things (including COVID-19) got in the way. […]
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 […]
Conversation ('Convo') Groups 2026
Join Oasis Conversation Groups – relaxed, welcoming sessions where you can meet other students, explore cultures and spirituality, practice your conversational English, or simply enjoy […]
The Summer Break Series
Were you hoping to return home during the summer but COVID-19 has put a dent in that plan? First up, I want to acknowledge that […]
Dating in Australia: Sexual and Reproductive Health for International Stude...
A colleague of mine pointed me towards an online course that might be of interest to international students. Family Planning Victoria has created a free […]
Indian Australian Association hosts forum for International women students
The “Indian Australian Association of South Australia (IAASA) is a not-for-profit organisation which was established in 1967 and a constitution was formulated in 1971 for […]
Global Conversations is back!
What are Global Conversations? Fun informal conversation sessions led by chaplains focused on learning about each others’ cultures, improving conversation and social skills, developing cross-cultural […]
Important messages from Colin Stirling and Clare Pollock
Part of sustaining your wellbeing during these somewhat crazy times is staying well informed about critical matters. For students, this includes staying up-to-date about things […]
Study Preparation and Stress Management workshop for international students
The team at ISS (International Student Services) are putting on a study skills workshop for international students on the 11th October. Details below. The ‘expert’ […]
Talking mental fitness with FISC students + our first mental fitness workou...
The Flinders International Study Centre (FISC) provides a range of courses that help international students develop their academic understanding, study skills and English language level, […]
Dealing with culture shock
This blog goes out to all the international students, who have left their home countries to come and study here at Flinders. First off, welcome […]
Flinders Health Services available to FISC students
If you are asking yourself – “what the hell is FISC?”, then this post is probably not for you. FISC (Flinders International Study Centre) helps prepare […]