Grief Australia is a trusted national resource offering support, articles, counselling, and tools like the MyGrief app for those experiencing grief or supporting others through loss. […]
Even when life feels overwhelming, gratitude can offer a gentle shift in perspective—not as a fix, but as a way to see what’s still good. During […]
I’ve been collecting self-care strategies for a while now and the current home for them is my Self-care Mega Guide. There is a lot in there […]
Exploring what research tells us might be small daily habits that make a difference to student wellbeing and academic success. Over the past few months, I’ve […]
What does it mean to truly flourish — and how can students invest in their wellbeing in ways that actually work? What makes a life go […]
Helloooo staff! – Reimagine self-care in just 30 minutes a week – join Dr Gareth Furber (me) to explore three powerful wellbeing frameworks and their practical […]
There are dozens of ways to support your mental health—and many of them are simple, everyday actions backed by science. I hypothesise that when the average […]
Got insights, experiences, or events that support wellbeing? Share them through Better U and help inspire a healthier, more connected Flinders community. We want to grow […]
Failure and setbacks are inevitable. How we talk to ourselves in those moments can influence how we cope with them. Developing a self-compassion script can assist […]
You don’t need to do everything to care for your mental health—just something that fits, feels doable, and moves you in the right direction. When it […]
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 […]
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 […]
Find connection, support, and space to recharge at Oasis, the Student Wellbeing Centre. Stay tuned for 2026 timetable! Discover Oasis: Your Wellbeing Hub at Bedford […]
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 […]
I am increasingly putting slides from my presentations here on the blog. That is so those who attend my sessions have access but also those who […]
We are partially a product of the various people, situations and information that we willingly expose ourselves to. In this post I document some of the […]
Excited about 2025? Excellent – nothing to see here. If not, join me in some gentle and kind self-nudging. At 9am this morning, I sat down […]
2025 at Flinders promises a standout year for wellbeing with a packed program of mindfulness, stress management, and support initiatives led by Chris O’Grady and the […]
The health of your mind is central to navigating the demands of academic life. I recently got to talk to some Honours students from CHASS about […]
Work placements provide students with valuable hands-on experience, helping them to develop practical skills and gain real-world insights into their chosen field of study. Work placements […]
This one goes out to Flinders staff! Alerting you to the Responding to Students in Distress training that is available now via iEnrol. I spent this […]
Were you at one of my presentations to 1st Year Criminology students on Mental Health and Self-care? Did you want the slides and links? Included in […]
I gave a talk to 1st Year Medicine students. There were slides. Those slides are attached. The world is again in balance. On the 18th March, […]
Hey there PARA1000 students! My hobbit-like form showed up at a lecture for you on the 18th March, 2024. Here are the slides from that presentation. […]