{"id":1351,"date":"2025-07-28T11:04:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/?p=1351"},"modified":"2025-07-28T11:04:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T01:34:47","slug":"have-you-ever-been-to-oasis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.flinders.edu.au\/student-news\/2025\/07\/28\/have-you-ever-been-to-oasis\/","title":{"rendered":"Have you ever been to Oasis?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Oasis+at+Flinders+University\/@-35.0253985,138.5709175,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x6ab0d08e0190b7f7:0x5dc1b931a0aea74a!8m2!3d-35.0254029!4d138.5734924!16s%2Fg%2F1hf716jlz?entry=ttu\">Bedford Park Campus<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/oasis.flinders.edu.au\/\">Oasis is our Student Wellbeing Centre<\/a> focused on supporting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of students.<\/p>\n<p>An inclusive community centre where you can find a community of students, we offer a safe and welcoming space to study, chill and relax. If you are looking for a place to connect, come and visit us!<\/p>\n<p>At Oasis, we have an in-house counsellor, chaplains and friendly staff available 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. We facilitate and deliver wellbeing-focused programs and opportunities to connect and make new friends! Our team are always here if you need support or someone to listen.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Conversation Group<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An open and friendly facilitated conversation that creates space for anyone to participate by listening, learning, and contributing. These groups are facilitated by Oasis Chaplains.<\/p>\n<p><em>Weekly Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during Semester, 1pm to 2pm<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flinders Community Market<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Grab FREE bread, fruits and vegetables and purchase LOW-COST pantry items during the weekly community market run by dedicated student volunteers.<\/p>\n<p><em>Thursdays weekly during semester, 11am to 1pm<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Flinders Mates<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Led by student facilitators to connect university students through conversations and activities celebrating diverse cultural groups, fostering intercultural knowledge and global networks.<\/p>\n<p><em>Tuesdays week 1 to week 4 of semester, 12pm to 1pm<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Forest Walks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Join our Oasis Chaplain to explore the bush and pine forest at Bedford Park Campus and connect with nature and enhance wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p><em>Once a month* on Wednesday during semester, 11am to 12pm (*refer to website for exact date) <\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Midday Meditation<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Unwind and practice bringing the mind back to the present moment. It is a guided 30-minute mindfulness meditation that is perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators.<\/p>\n<p><em>Weekly Wednesday and Friday during Semester, 12pm to 12:30pm<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> Winter Warmers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Keep warm during the cooler months of the year and grab a delicious and comforting soup. Prepared and cooked by student volunteers and it\u2019s FREE!<\/p>\n<p><em>Weekly Wednesday* during Semester, 12pm to 1pm (*between May to September)<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Come and say Hi! Oasis is open <strong>Monday to Friday, 8 am to 8 pm<\/strong>. Whether you\u2019re here to relax, unwind and study \u2013 there\u2019s always a place for you at Oasis.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Located at the Bedford Park Campus, Oasis is our Student Wellbeing Centre focused on supporting the physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of students. 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