Want to Be Happier at Uni? The World Happiness Report Has Some Ideas
It is World Happiness Day! Well if you are reading this on the 20th March it is. Otherwise, you just missed it. That means the release […]
Archive Tag: mental health
Join the Wellbeing Ambassador Program – Applications Still Open!
Make a difference, grow your skills, and connect with like-minded students—apply now to be a 2025 Wellbeing Ambassador. Applications open till 26th March. Passionate about student […]
Wellness on Campus (Student Survey)
Share your university experience and help shape the future of student wellbeing across Australia—your voice matters! Are you an undergraduate student in Australia? Your voice matters! […]
3 Mental Health Tools and When to Use Them
Practical mental health tools like thought defusion, positive reframing, and mindful grounding can help you navigate life’s challenges—especially if you practice them in calm moments so […]
5 tips for getting a bit more nature in your day
Can’t get outside? Science says even brief glimpses of nature imagery can lift your mood, soothe stress, and boost your brainpower! Many years back in the […]
Why hello there Innovation and Future Skills workshops!
Interested in developing the skills needed in the future workforce? New Venture Institute’s Innovation and Future Skills workshop program might be right up your alley. When […]
Mindfulness for Academic Success: City Campus Edition
Hey there City students!! This news is specifically for you and involves the availability of an excellent program for improving your academic life. Get in quick […]
Wellbeing Ambassador Program 2025!
Wellbeing Ambassadors spread the word of mental health and wellbeing on campus. Applications for 2025 are open. The Wellbeing Ambassador Program has existed since 2018, with […]
Apply to become a Wellbeing Ambassador for 2025!
Become a Wellbeing Ambassador in 2025 and make a difference by championing student wellbeing, gaining professional development, and leading impactful wellness initiatives! Apply to become a […]
Welcome! (or welcome back!)
Welcome to Flinders! Whether you’re diving into Orientation or easing into the year, find your path, embrace what feels right, and know Better U is here […]
What is the Be Well Plan and how can you access it here at Flinders?
The Be Well Plan is a core mental health and wellbeing training option for students, arising from a collaboration between Health, Counselling and Disability Services and […]
We're having a bit of a rebrand!
The Student Health and Wellbeing Blog is evolving into Better U—your central hub for student wellbeing at Flinders, with fresh updates, resources, and a brand-new look! […]
Online Mindfulness Meditation
Take a 15-minute mindful pause with Flinders Counsellor Chris O’Grady in these free, drop-in online meditation sessions. No experience needed, just a moment to breathe and […]
Procrastination and mental health mailing lists kick off soon
It is February! It is time to get serious. For me in my role, that means starting conversations about mental health and tackling procrastination. Last year […]
How Does Culture Shape Mental Health?
Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all—culture plays a huge role in how we understand and talk about it. A team of social work students here at Flinders (as […]