{"id":6719,"date":"2025-09-04T11:32:55","date_gmt":"2025-09-04T02:02:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/?p=6719"},"modified":"2025-09-04T11:32:55","modified_gmt":"2025-09-04T02:02:55","slug":"vote-on-what-wellness-activities-youd-like-the-neurodiversity-community-to-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/09\/04\/vote-on-what-wellness-activities-youd-like-the-neurodiversity-community-to-run\/","title":{"rendered":"Vote on what wellness activities you&#8217;d like the Neurodiversity Community to run"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<p>Flinders University\u2019s Neurodiversity Community Program is inviting you to vote on fun, creative, and sensory-friendly event ideas\u2014your input will help decide which activities come to life on campus!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/2025\/08\/28\/neurodiversityproject\/\">Flinders University\u2019s Neurodiversity Community Program<\/a>\u00a0(NCP) is dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for neurodivergent individuals.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re currently exploring the following activity ideas and want your input! Your feedback will help shape what happens next. With enough interest, these ideas could become real events you\u2019ll get to enjoy! Cast your vote and let them know what you&#8217;d love to see. Just register using the link or scan the QR code at the bottom of this section to have your say.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zine and Shine<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6720 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/zine-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Step into a space where creativity meets peer connection. Join us for \u201cZine &amp; Shine\u201d, a vibrant, hands-on event where neurodivergent students come together to express themselves through art. If you\u2019re into drawing, painting, writing, collaging, or sculpting, this is your space to shine! We will provide materials, but feel free to bring your own as well. All contributions will be featured on a zine, which we will publish to other Flinders uni students. Take this chance to tell your story and inspire others.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plant &amp; Chill<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6721 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/garden-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Join us for a relaxing gardening session designed especially for neurodivergent students. We\u2019ll provide everything you need: seedlings, potting materials, and adorable decorations for your plant pot. All you need to bring is your green thumb and curiosity! You\u2019ll learn how to care for your plant and take it home to nurture. It\u2019s a great way to connect with nature, unwind, and grow something beautiful (literally!)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Clay Play<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6722 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/clay-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Unleash your creativity in a calming, sensory clay workshop designed for neurodivergent students. Whether you want to create something meaningful or just enjoy the soothing texture of clay, this is your space to explore freely. We\u2019ll provide all the materials, but you are welcome to bring your own. There are no rules, no pressure! Just a chance to create, connect, and express yourself in a supportive environment<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Chilling with Farm Animals<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6723 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/animal-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ever wanted to cuddle a lamb, hang out with a fluffy chicken, or just vibe with some friendly farm animals? Now\u2019s your chance! We want to bring the farm to Flinders for a heartwarming, sensory-friendly experience. It\u2019s the perfect way to de-stress, recharge, and experience the joy of animal companionship right on campus. Come relax, connect with gentle animals, and learn how they can support emotional wellbeing and regulation. You don\u2019t want to miss this one!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Talent Unleashed<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6724 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/sing-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Get ready for a day of chill vibes, creativity, and pure self-expression! Students (particularly neurodivergent students) are invited to come together and showcase their unique talents in a welcoming, judgment-free space. Whether it\u2019s music, dance, drag, magic, or karaoke with a friend, we want to see it! This is your chance to connect and celebrate neurodivergent brilliance. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Make new friends, have fun, and let your talent shine!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>To vote for which ones you&#8217;d like to see happen, and your preferred days of the week click<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/pages\/responsepage.aspx?id=u30Vcr3o3ECNAD8IwjSsR41Vql8sGQ9EtTjpFR7LtzRUMEdWTk05QzlLR1NENjJaUVU4MVI0WkVHQy4u&amp;route=shorturl\">here<\/a> <strong>or scan the QR code below <\/strong>\ud83d\udfe2<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6725 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/qr-code-vote-neuro.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"604\" height=\"598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/qr-code-vote-neuro.png 604w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/qr-code-vote-neuro-300x297.png 300w, https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/71\/2025\/09\/qr-code-vote-neuro-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Flinders University\u2019s Neurodiversity Community Program is inviting you to vote on fun, creative, and sensory-friendly event ideas\u2014your input will help decide which activities come to life [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":492,"featured_media":6726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[11966,4770,4,81,4774,34,10432,11340,42],"tags":[12963,20638,72,20639,18215,10149,20636,16382,20642,20641,20640,669,20637],"class_list":["post-6719","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-community","category-disability-news","category-events","category-flinders-services-and-programs","category-our-partners","category-participate","category-social","category-student-led","category-well-being-at-flinders","tag-art","tag-clay-workshop","tag-creativity","tag-farm-animals","tag-flinders-university","tag-gardening","tag-inclusive-events","tag-neurodiversity","tag-peer-connection","tag-sensory-friendly","tag-student-talent","tag-wellbeing","tag-zine-making"],"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6719","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/492"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6719"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6719\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6726"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6719"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6719"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-health-and-well-being\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6719"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}