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: wellbeing
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 […]
Wellbeing Ambassador Program 2026!
Wellbeing Ambassadors spread the word of mental health and wellbeing on campus. Applications for 2026 have closed but keep reading to learn more about what […]
What is the Be Well Plan and how can you access it here at Flinders?
The Be Well Plan was a core mental health and wellbeing training option for students, arising from a collaboration between Health, Counselling and Disability Services and […]
Online Mindfulness Meditation 2026
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 […]
My wellbeing reading/ listening/ watching list - updated 📕📺🎧
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 […]
The Anxious Generation - are smartphones to blame?
Psychologist Haidee reflects on reading The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt which puts smartphone use in the spotlight as a potential cause of poor mental wellbeing […]
What Does a Psychiatric Diagnosis Mean?
Explore the nuances of psychiatric diagnoses in a thought-provoking article from Psyche. Mental health is a significant aspect of university life, and many students have to […]
Counsellor Chris has hit his strides with wellbeing programs planned for 20...
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 […]
Are you interested in mental health or procrastination training this summer...
Express your interest in joining the Be Well Plan or Studyology online programs this summer, and get a head start on mental health and productivity before […]
Be a more 'strategic' student, infographic edition
I recently wrote a post about how and why to be a more ‘strategic’ student. But if you prefer your information in infographic form, well I […]
Did you know about....................?
Discover the 11 most under-the-radar student services that could boost your wellbeing, academic success, and personal development—get informed and make the most of your university experience! […]
ONLINE & FACE-TO-FACE Mindfulness for Academic Success – Final 5-week...
Boost your wellbeing and academic performance with our 5-week Mindfulness for Academic Success program—now available online and face-to-face! Chris and Sarah just let me know that […]
Mental health is everybody's business, with Dr Sarah Barker
Medibank run some great health and wellbeing sessions for students and staff. There is one coming up on the 11th September, exploring mental health and wellbeing […]
Yoga is back at Oasis!
Good news came my way via the Oasis Manager Jamie – yoga is back at Oasis! Yoga is back! Kicking off on August 28 and running […]
Oasis is coming to Tonsley to reduce stress and increase resilience!
Join us at Tonsley for relaxed sessions packed with productivity tips, stress-busting strategies, and study hacks—plus, let’s chat about how we can better support you on […]
Announced! S2 Mindfulness for Academic Success and Life Hacks Sessions
Boost your academic performance and personal wellbeing this semester with counsellor Chris’s evidence-based programs, Mindfulness for Academic Success and Life Hacks. Details in post. Mindfulness for […]
Enhance Your University Experience with Mindfulness Courses from Monash
If the mindfulness training options at Flinders don’t fit your needs or timetable, consider the low-cost courses from Monash University that can enhance your personal and […]
Forest walks at Bedford Park: the pines most of us never wander through
Looking for a novel wellbeing option? Forest Walks at Bedford Park are happening in 2026, on Fridays, at 10:15am and leaving from the Oasis Community […]
Don't Let Procrastination Win: Join Studyology in Semester 2
I get it. Putting stuff off makes you feel better. But future you hates it. Don’t procrastinate signing up for our tackling procrastination program Studyology, being […]
Nature Based Wellbeing opportunities via Botanic Gardens
Damn, nature, you fine! Despite the fact that I love gardening, I spend very little time at the various Botanic Gardens that Adelaide has to offer. […]
Welcoming Haidee and Sam to the counselling team - city bound!!
As the city campus starts to warm up, it is a good time to remind you that we have counsellors onsite. If you are at the […]
Open Art Studio - Create and Connect with Art Workshops on Campus
Looking for a more creative way to invest in yourself? Consider the Open Art Studio workshops run by the Flinders University Museum of Art (FUMA). Upcoming […]
Reminder: Mindfulness for Academic Success Drop-in Sessions Are Ongoing!
Kickstart your academic success with mindfulness drop-in sessions beginning today and continuing over subsequent Tuesdays! Are you feeling stressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by your studies? Do […]