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BetterU – Your Guide to Wellbeing at Flinders University

BetterU is your gateway to wellbeing at Flinders University, connecting you with ideas, resources, programs, and support to enhance your physical, mental, social, and spiritual health. Our goal is to help you thrive both academically and personally. Whether you are looking for professional support, practical tools for self-improvement, or stories from fellow students, you start here.

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Weekly news and articles about wellbeing, including student perspectives

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Student Health & Wellbeing at Flinders University

Sometimes we all need a safety net. Connect with the professional teams at Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS). Whether you need a GP appointment, mental health counselling, disability support, guidance from a Success and Wellbeing Advisor, or after-hours crisis care - help is free, confidential and close by.

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Oasis Centre

Located at the Bedford Park campus, Oasis is a warm, inclusive space dedicated to community, diversity, and spirituality. It is a place to pause, connect, and recharge. Whether you are visiting the Flinders Community Market, joining a conversation group, chatting with a chaplain, or simply enjoying the friendly atmosphere, you are welcome here.

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Staff Wellbeing Resources – thriving@flinders

Thriving@Flinders supports staff by providing access to resources, tools, and activities that promote wellbeing.

This includes menopause awareness sessions, events like R U Ok? Day and International Women's Day, and support for health and financial wellbeing through external partnerships.

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Wellbeing Programs, Workshops & Resources

Build the skills you need to thrive. Explore a diverse collection of opportunities for your personal growth - from self-help guides and training workshops to support groups and volunteering roles. Whether you want to join a community of practice, lead as an ambassador, or simply find practical tools for your studies, you will find the right pathway here.

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Good Vibes Experiment

The Good Vibes Experiment is a campaign led by students at Flinders University. The campaign encourages us all to experiment with adding wellbeing-focused activities to our everyday lives. It isn’t about pretending to be happy. It’s about developing the knowledge and skills necessary to improve, sustain, repair or strengthen mental health.

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Share Your Wellbeing Story

Have a wellbeing initiative, story, or idea to share? We’d love to feature it! BetterU is dedicated to highlighting the amazing work happening across Flinders and sharing insights that support student and staff wellbeing. Submit your article, initiative, or success story, and help us inspire the community.

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Need Help?

Emergency - call 000
To speak to Flinders security - 8201 2880
To speak to a counsellor (business hours) - 8201 2118
After hours crisis line - 1300 512 409

Acknowledgement of Country

The University acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, these are the Traditional Lands of the Arrernte, Dagoman, First Nations of the South East, First Peoples of the River Murray & Mallee region, Jawoyn, Kaurna, Larrakia, Ngadjuri, Ngarrindjeri, Ramindjeri, Warumungu, Wardaman and Yolngu people. We honour their Elders past, present and emerging.

Reconciliation Action Plan 2023-2025