The end of the year is nigh! We outlined Health, Counselling and Disability Service closure dates in a previous post. Now we have the closure dates for Oasis – the Student Wellbeing Centre. Oasis will close its doors from the 22/12/22 and reopen on […]
The fact you are reading about this on the Oasis website, means you probably know about the Oasis Community Centre. But here is a brief history if not. The Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre is a physical space/place on the Bedford Park Campus […]
Do you have caring responsibilities alongside your degree? A carers catch up group is starting here at Flinders that may be of interest. Reading time ~ 30 seconds. Sarah from just let me know about a ‘Carers catch up’ group that […]
Online Mental Health First Aid for Tertiary Students Free Accredited Training for Flinders Students Flinders is offering this sought-after accreditation to our students for free, funded through our Students Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). There are currently trainings organised for late […]
At Oasis we’re strong believers in the Flinders Horizon Award Program. It is a chance to develop skills, alongside those of your degree, that make you job ready. The more you do, the more points you get. Points = awards. […]
More and more it is becoming the case that Flinders students are spread over a number of campuses. With that in mind, Oasis, which has typically been focused at the Bedford Park campus is spreading its wings 🦅 Maria, one […]
They say, “it’s all about who you know”. Do you want to meet interesting people, expand your network globally, and learn new things? Then Flinders Mates is for YOU! As global citizens, building relationships and forming networks, as well as […]
It is Easter! This means different things to different people. For some it is an important religious holiday. For others it is about time with family. For others, it is a chance to lie in a pile of chocolate wrappers […]
As of the 28th February 2022, the Oasis Centre is open again! For those that don’t know about the Centre, it is located on the Bedford Park Campus, in the building opposite car park 5. Enter via the front doors […]
Oasis is a community centre on the Bedford Park campus, but also a growing online community of students who are interested in building community, diversity, inclusion, health, wellbeing, faith and spirituality. The team at Oasis is committed to helping you succeed […]
All of us staff here at Oasis are eager to welcome students back to Flinders University for 2022. Whether you are an existing student, with us for another year, or joining us new this year – WELCOME! In this short […]
Counsellor Matt is the author of the excellent “Reconciliation preparation guide for non-Aboriginal Australians”. In this post, he explores healing from recent incidents of racism. This blog post is not about minimising racism or its real and cumulative effects on […]
Vestina and Devang from Medibank provide Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) services for International Students every Tuesday from 10 AM- 4 PM and Friday from 10 AM – 4 PM. Come and see them at the OASIS – Student Wellbeing […]
Back in 2020 when the Oasis Centre needed to close for COVID-19 (note: it is opening again this week), we spent some time building a FLO topic called Oasis Online. The purpose was to provide some of our programs in a […]
Ali Barnes has been our Community Development Officer – Wellbeing since very soon after I started at Flinders in 2017. In that time she has been instrumental in bringing to life three of our flagship programs: Flinders Market, Wellbeing Ambassadors […]
Recent visits to Oasis Community Centre were a little frustrating because of having to fill in a paper form. Thankfully we are moving to a QR code system like lots of other places now. It will look like this: We’re […]
In collaboration with Curtin University, a group here at Flinders are exploring what impact COVID-19 has had on student’s access to food. They’re using a Qualtrics survey to ask a number of questions about your food access over the last […]
After a number of months in 2020 working in the background with a talented group of students, designers and managers (FUSA, Oasis, HCD, Student Ambassadors, Mango Chutney), The Good Vibes Experiment was launched in 2021 and is active at Flinders […]
Chris just sent me the new Oasis Flyers. You’ll see these floating around during orientation inviting new and existing students to learn more about what Oasis Offers. Colourful and vibrant, these have arrived at a great time, given that the […]
Last year (2020) we had to close the Oasis Centre because of COVID. It made sense in terms of looking after the health and wellbeing of everyone. But now it is 2021 and I am very excited to announce that […]
Here at Oasis we run a range of specifically designed programs designed to help you improve your health and wellbeing. But sometimes, all that is need is a good chat with some friendly people. Conversation groups here at Flinders (which have […]
A counsellor once told me that joining a Toastmasters Club is a great way to address one’s public speaking anxiety (and social anxiety in general). And it makes sense. Toastmasters clubs give you a safe training space to practice giving […]
Just a quick message to all Flinders Staff and Students to wish you a happy and rejuvenating holiday period! I think the word ‘bonkers’ accurately captures 2020 and we believe everyone deserves a good break. Whether you are heading home, […]
As you might be aware, SA Health continues to try and contain a cluster of Coronavirus infections in South Australia. To be cautious, the university is recommending that students and staff that can stay at home, do so. You can find […]
Please note that due to the Coronavirus lockdown set to start on the 19th November, all prayer rooms around the university will be closed at least until Wednesday the 25th Nov. We’ll provide further updates on when they open again. […]
Since the COVID-19 Pandemic forced the closure of our doors at Oasis, we have been working on the development of a FLO topic called Oasis Online. This is an online space where we are recreating some of the services that […]
A Mindful Yoga update from Mauren, fresh from an email she just sent me 🙂 Hi everyone, Thanks for your attendance at Mindful Yoga over the past few months, it has been good to be able to recommence these classes […]
The Community Market is back in Oasis every Thursday during second semester to bring you FREE fruit and vegetables available along with LOW COST pantry items Here’s what you need to know: To attend one of the sessions each week, […]
Mindful Yoga classes are back for Semester 2! Enrol at Oasis Online for notification on how to book. Further information will also be provided on this blog. In the article below, by Maureen (who teaches the class) explains what Mindful Yoga actually […]
Great news! Prayer Rooms are now open – including at Oasis, McHugh’s, Sturt, Tonsley and Victoria Square. There are new rules in place to ensure everyone’s safety along with new opening hours. All the information you need can be found […]