Did you know that Flinders University provides chaplains to support students? So, what is a chaplain? What do they do? and why would I speak to one? Great questions and we’re glad you asked. A common misconception is that a […]
I just want to give readers of the Oasis website a heads-up on a cool project that will be taking shape in the second half of this year (2020). I attended an online meeting on Wednesday with some of the […]
A reconciliation preparation guide for non-Aboriginal Australians: Part 3 – The white bubble….and bursting it
Community & DiversityOver the past few weeks Counsellor Matt has been writing on reconciliation, with a focus on the inner reconciliation that white Australians might need to undertake before coming to the reconciliation table with Aboriginal Australians. Part 1 looked at why ‘The […]
A reconciliation preparation guide for non-Aboriginal Australians: Part 2 – Our Inheritance – Where did white privilege come from?
Community & DiversityLast week Counsellor Matt kicked off a series of articles by looking at the inner reconciliation that white Australians might need to undertake before coming to the reconciliation table with Aboriginal Australians. That was Part 1. In Part 2, Matt […]
A reconciliation preparation guide for non-Aboriginal Australians: Part 1 – Why hasn’t ‘The Gap’ between Aboriginal and white Australia been closed?
Community & DiversityReconciliation Week 2020 – In This Together An invitation for non-Aboriginal Australians to come to the table Matt Pedler – Flinders University Counsellor and Clinical Psychologist Are you a non-Aboriginal person wanting to work with Aboriginal people? Are you […]
At the most recent meeting of the Oasis team, Chaplain Dave shared a poem called FEAR by Khalil Gibran. It was felt by the team to be a useful way of representing the foray into the unknown that faces us […]
Global Conversations is BACK ! Have you missed connecting with your Oasis friends? Next Tuesday 5th May at 2pm-3pm we will be back – but differently! Join Deb, one of the Oasis Chaplains, for an Online Global Conversation Catch-up. Stay […]
Join Oasis Online for all your wellbeing needs (well, at least some of them)
Community & Diversity, Faith & Spirituality, Mental & Physical Wellbeing, NewsWhen Coronavirus hit and all the social distancing requirements got put in place, the Oasis Centre needed to close. This meant lots of our programs were no longer available as many of them were run at the centre. In response, […]
At this time of uncertainty, it’s really important social isolation doesn’t mean we lose social connection! So, while Oasis is closed we want you to know the Chaplaincy Team is still available to support you remotely. The contact details of the […]
Flinders University’s top priority is the health and wellbeing of our staff and students , which is why we have closed Oasis and all Prayer Rooms across all campuses effective immediately, in line with Federal and State directives regarding the […]
Remember that Oasis has an online community as well
Community & Diversity, Mental & Physical WellbeingIn a previous post we reported that all programs at Oasis are cancelled until further notice because of the COVID-19 situation. For a community centre like Oasis, cancelling group programs is a challenge to the underlying philosophy of Oasis, but […]
All face-to-face programs at OASIS cancelled until further notice – COVID-19
Community & Diversity, Faith & Spirituality, Mental & Physical Wellbeing, NewsCANCELLATION OF FACE-TO-FACE OASIS EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE In line with Federal Government and Australia’s Chief Medical Officer’s advice in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic and gatherings, Flinders University has made the decision to cancel ALL events, activities, […]
This is a repost of an article I also put on the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog. I’ve been reflecting on loneliness recently and realised I hadn’t read any research on the topic for quite a while. To correct that […]
Chris O’Grady has been our leader here at OASIS for the last few months, while Ben has been seconded to another position. He’s been keeping track of what events and programs we have planned for the first semester and fired […]
An Oasis of wellbeing at Flinders University
Community & Diversity, Faith & Spirituality, Mental & Physical WellbeingA blog post by Chaplain Deborah Jeanes 🙂 In the heart of Flinders University is Oasis: a student Community Wellbeing Centre – a place of calm, peace and tranquillity. Have you heard about it? Students refer to Oasis as “a […]
Update 28/1/20 – The guides have been updated for 2020 and are looking very flash! Now available in hard copy at Health, Counselling and Disability Services, Level 3, Student Centre, Bedford Park Campus Every now and then you come across […]
OASIS has two web presences. There is this website which we think of as our glossy online brochure. It covers who we are, what we do and how you can make OASIS a part of your life. It is the […]
When SSAF funding was announced for 2020, I was disappointed to see that Eating Well @ Flinders was not funded. Eating Well @ Flinders was led by dietitian Rebecca Greco and academic Carly Moores and was an initiative to “help promote and […]
Ok, I can hear your reaction. You are thinking ‘Gareth, why the hell would I sign myself up for more reading?! I am already doing a university degree‘. And that is a very good point. But hear me out. Reading […]
On behalf of the team at OASIS, I just want to wish all students and staff of Flinders University a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. OASIS will be closed from 5pm Friday the 20.12.19 and will reopen on the morning […]
This was sent through to me by Zoe, the Sexual Violence Project Officer Taken and adapted from – http://www.catalystfoundation.com.au/our-services/lgbti/toward-safe-place-raising-awareness-domestic-violence-lgbtiq-communities/ Towards a Safe Place – Raising Awareness of Domestic Violence in LGBTIQA+ Communities The Towards a Safe Place project has created resources for LGBTIQA+ communities […]
Howdy all, Some news that is relevant for anyone that accesses Health, Counselling or Disability Services Some location changes for the Health, Counselling and Disability Service From Monday 25 November 2019 to mid-February 2020 some of our services will […]
Tension anyone? Come down to Oasis today for a free neck and shoulder massage by a qualified masseuse 🤗 Visit Oasis (J7 on the campus map) to put your name down early to reserve a spot, or try your luck and […]
I just finished listening to a Sam Harris podcast interview with William B Irvine – a professor from Wright State University. He’s written a few books on Stoicism – a philosophy of life that I think has influenced quite heavily some of […]
Over on the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog, I have updated the Preparing for Exams series. It is now a 6-part series looking into various aspects of becoming an exam master: managing exam stress and anxiety evidence based study tips […]
The 10th October is World Mental Health Day. It is the one day of the year to focus on your mental health and the world. The day is a reminder to all of us that mental health is a critical […]
Study Preparation and Stress Management workshop for international students
Mental & Physical WellbeingThe team at ISS (International Student Services) are putting on a study skills workshop for international students on the 1th October. Details below. The ‘expert’ from HCD that they are referring to is me. I’ll be talking all things stress […]
If you head to OASIS at the moment in the Common Room, you can see the exhibition ‘In The Frame’. See the details below.The exhibition originally showed at the Studio, behind Grind and Press.It is available to view for the […]
Chaplain Dave is now holding Meditation sessions twice a week. ‘Join Dave, one of our chaplains, for a simple guided meditation for relaxation, based on the principles of mindfulness. When: Wednesdays and Fridays during term times from 1.00pm to 1.30 […]
Hey there! My name is Hannah and I’ve just come on board at Flinders to pilot the Flinders Mates Program. Have you spent some time travelling and are you keen to share stories about culture and life? Are you planning […]