{"id":6441,"date":"2025-05-05T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2025-05-04T23:30:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=6441"},"modified":"2025-05-28T14:16:01","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T04:46:01","slug":"navigating-student-well-being-video-guides-from-connor-and-franca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/05\/05\/navigating-student-well-being-video-guides-from-connor-and-franca\/","title":{"rendered":"Navigating Student Well-being: Video Guides from Connor and Franca"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>In celebrating <a href=\"https:\/\/students.flinders.edu.au\/uni-life\/wellbeingweek\">wellbeing week<\/a>, recently graduated Flinders students share vital well-being tips and resources in these must-watch videos covering everything from finances to fitness and finding your community.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"9:1-9:522\">In wellbeing services, we dedicate ourselves to promoting the wide range of support available to students. However, we know that sometimes, the most impactful messages come directly from your peers \u2013 those who truly understand the university experience firsthand. That&#8217;s why we are absolutely delighted to share this series of videos created by past Flinders students, Connor and Franca. As familiar faces who have <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2024\/03\/08\/student-created-short-videos-showcase-wellbeing-sites-and-services-at-bedford-park\/\">previously helped us<\/a> showcase student life and support, they bring a unique and relatable perspective.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"11:1-11:258\">In this collection, Connor and Franca do an exceptional job of taking us through key areas of student well-being at Flinders, highlighting the diverse resources available in a way that we really hope resonates. The videos cover essential topics, including:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Financial Wellbeing:<\/strong> Offering practical tips and pointing to university services like financial counselling and loans to help students manage their money effectively.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcaa Physical Wellbeing:<\/strong> Showcasing the fantastic on-campus facilities, from the state-of-the-art gym to outdoor spaces, encouraging students to stay active for both physical and mental health benefits.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd1d OASIS:<\/strong> Introducing the student well-being centre at Bedford Park as a central hub for community, support, and various well-being activities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd17 Social Connectedness:<\/strong> Exploring different avenues to connect with peers, including dedicated social spaces, clubs, and student-led programs, emphasizing the importance of building relationships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Challenges and Stress:<\/strong> Detailing the support systems in place to help students navigate academic pressures and personal difficulties, including learning resources and well-being advisors.<\/p>\n<p><strong> \u2728BetterU:<\/strong> Unveiling the new online platform designed to be a central, easy-to-access hub for all Flinders well-being resources.<\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udde3 <strong>Counselling<\/strong>: Highlighting the availability of counselling services at Flinders University, encouraging students to seek support for their well-being.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:385\">Together, these videos provide a comprehensive and relatable look at how Flinders supports the holistic well-being of its students.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:385\">Connor and Franca&#8217;s contribution is invaluable in making these essential resources accessible and easy to understand for their fellow students. While social media is full of entertaining content to share, we sincerely hope you&#8217;ll consider sharing these videos too. A quick share might just reach a friend or peer who could really benefit from knowing about the support available, potentially making a significant positive difference to their university experience.<\/p>\n<p data-sourcepos=\"20:1-20:385\">If you are interested in helping us create more content like this, let us know in the comments below.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tips to help your Financial Wellbeing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/8IlXrwe5tQ8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Tips to help your Physical Wellbeing\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/__ep2_GYdGY?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; 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