Yoga is an ancient movement meditation practice that can assist in developing mindfulness skills, a feeling of calm and more control over your emotions and reactions. It is a powerful tool that can assist in improving focus and thinking more […]
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 […]
I am a Be Well Plan trainer. In fact, there are a few of us trainers here at the University! For the last couple of years I have had the pleasure and honour to be able to train 100+ students […]
The Wellbeing Ambassador Program has existed since 2018, with 50+ students being trained and contributing to mental health initiatives and events at Flinders during this time. You may have seen some of them present at events like R U OK? […]
Devang from Medibank will provide OSHC services for International Students from the 8th March 2022 and every Tuesday and Thursday seeing students from 10am-4pm. He is located at the Oasis Community Centre. I am Devang and I have been working […]
Mental Fitness is the pet topic of Oasis and HCDS psychologist, Dr Gareth Furber (i.e. me). In fact, I’ve been pondering the topic for quite a while now and if you see me sitting around looking thoughtful, there is a […]
The Good Vibes Experiment has launched!
Community & Diversity, Mental & Physical Wellbeing, ProgramsAfter 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 […]
Mindfulness is being present and engaged in each moment of our lives. It is something that we can all learn, and research shows that it can contribute to improved psychological wellbeing and reduced psychological distress in university students. Mindfulness for […]
Do you like helping others? Want to contribute to improving students’ wellbeing? Come and volunteer at Oasis! We have a variety of roles, depending on your interests and strengths. These include helping us run the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, working […]
Meditation is in recess during the mid-semester break, returning during O-week which starts 18th July Mindful Meditation is run twice a week by one of our Oasis Team. They are run both face-to-face (you can attend at the Oasis Centre) […]
Do you procrastinate? Is it getting a bit out of control? Join Dr Gareth Furber from Health, Counselling and Disability Services for a 5-week program designed to teach you the psychological skills necessary to defeat procrastination (or at least give […]
Hello OASIS friends! Prayer Rooms at Oasis and around campus are open and we are following guidelines and principles as outlined by the South Australian Government to limit the ability for COVID-19 to be transmitted and to spread among networks […]
One of the key services offered at Oasis is chaplaincy. There are four practising chaplains that students can contact to discuss matters relating to spirituality, meaning, purpose and life in general. Contact with Chaplains can be done by finding them […]