A healthy workplace thrives on a strong sense of belonging, reflecting the values and interests of our diverse community. To nurture our community, staff are encouraged to join and actively contribute to a range of committees and working groups.
Some of our current Committees include:
Whether centrally coordinated or specific to a college or portfolio, these groups share a common goal of making Flinders an even better place to work.
Speak to your manager about the committees and working groups in your area and ways you can get involved.
We host a broad range of activities and events at Flinders throughout the year.
The Thriving@Flinders newsletter is released monthly to keep you up to date and make sure you don’t miss out on great activities, events, training sessions and more.
Flinders has a bold vision to create a vibrant urban centre for Southern Adelaide. The Flinders Village will provide a place to live, learn, innovate, work and enjoy.
Find out more about how this innovative and creative approach will benefit you.
Food connects people and communities. The establishment of community gardens across Flinders campuses is bringing staff and students together, creating connection and belonging through sustainable community gardening.
We are proudly home to the Community Permaculture Garden, the longest running university community gardening in Australia. Find out more below and get involved.
At Flinders, our spaces are designed to foster a sense of belonging. We recognise that a physical connection to the environment can be just as important as an emotional one.
Yungkurrinthi Inparrila, meaning ‘meeting place’ in Kaurna, is a dedicated outdoor space situated next to the Yungkurrinthi Trruku (Building) at Bedford Park, which honours and acknowledges Country, cultural knowledge and learning.
There are also prayer rooms located across the various campuses. The Campus Maps will provide details about locations.
The Healthy workplace toolkit is a guide for everyone, providing practical advice about creating a thriving workplace.
10 Ways to Build Connections at Work from Indeed gives you advice on how to build connections and why it matters.
Culture Amp have documented six ways you can help people to feel they belong.
Learn from the BetterUp study into the value of belonging at work.
A sense of belonging can be a major factor in engagement. Qualtrics share what belonging can mean and how you can contribute.
Hear Brené Brown discuss belonging, courage and vulnerability.
Learn more about how managers can support inclusion.
The Thriving@Flinders newsletter is released monthly and goes to all staff.
Thriving@Flinders
If you are planning a wellbeing-focused event or activity, and would like to have it included in the Thriving@Flinders monthly email, please send details to thriving@flinders.edu.au.
Below are the submission deadlines for upcoming editions:
Edition | Scheduled Date | Submissions due by |
December 2024 | 5 December 2024 | 28 November 2024 |
February 2025 | 6 February 2025 | 30 January 2025 |
March 2025 | 6 March 2025 | 27 February 2025 |
April 2025 | 2 April 2025 | 27 March 2025 |
May 2025 | 1 May 2025 | 24 April 2025 |
June 2025 | 4 June 2025 | 29 May 2025 |
July 2025 | 7 July 2025 | 26 June 2025 |
August 2025 | 7 August 2025 | 31 July 2025 |
September 2025 | 4 September 2025 | 28 August 2025 |
October 2025 | 2 October 2025 | 25 September 2025 |
November 2025 | 6 November 2025 | 30 October 2025 |
December 2025 | 4 December 2025 | 27 November 2025 |
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