Don't just survive....thrive!

April is shaping up to be a big month at Flinders. Between all the upcoming public holidays, there are plenty of opportunities to invest in your personal and professional growth. Whether you’re looking to upskill, improve your wellbeing, or connect with colleagues, we’ve got something for you. Keep reading for all the details.

What's New?

Upskill and save with Flinders Online

Furthering your education can help keep your career healthy, but can sometimes be hard to balance. Flinders Online lets you study where and when you want, so you can upskill without missing all the important moments in your life. As an added bonus, if you are a full-time staff member at Flinders, you can save 30% on student fees.*

If you’re interested in taking the next step in your career, or in exploring a new field entirely, Flinders Online is the perfect choice. Study with interactive, bite-sized content, discuss new ideas with your peers, and benefit from regular testing and instant feedback.

Find out more here.  *Terms and Conditions apply.

What is your wellbeing age?

Are you curious about your true wellness age? The Technogym Wellness check-up is here to give you insights into your mobility, balance, body composition, cognitive skills, cardio, and strength levels. Flinders Uni Sports and Fitness are offering both members and non-members the chance to undertake this test for free!

Over the coming months, each College and Portfolio will have the opportunity to book a free 30 minute guided session. Staff in Corporate Services can book their session between 14 April and 4 May 2025 using the Free corporate services wellness button available on the website. Stay tuned to find out which area is next. 

Book your session today. For any enquiries, please email Flinders Sports and Fitness or  phone: 8201 2842.

Upcoming Events

Jelena Dokic – How to thrive in challenging environments – 3 April

Developing Inner Resilience – 9 April 2025

Join Dr Leigh Burrows for a 90-minute workshop exploring a range of contemplative activities designed to promote ‘flow’ as a direct experience of wellbeing, for a more peaceful work and home world.

Wellbeing is understood holistically, with different dimensions: thinking, sensing, feeling and intuiting. Participants will have the opportunity to see how drawing of these in a balanced way helps us tap into our inner resilience and self-leadership, so that we increasingly become guided from within as to the best response, the best course of action in stressful situations. Register here

From fitness and nutrition, to menopause and mental health support – 360Health have you covered at every stage. Both UniSuper members and non-members are welcome to attend. Register here

Australian Spatial Analytics neurodiversity training – 1 May 2025

Creating an inclusive workplace starts with awareness. Australian Spatial Analytics (ASA) will be facilitating an online session on 1 May 2025 at 10:30am for neurodiversity awareness training. Find out more about neurodiversity and examples of the neurodivergent experience in the workplace. This interactive session will provide practical tools and strategies to help you create a neuroinclusive workplace. Register through the Staff Learning Portal here

Unlocking mental health: How different cultural lenses shape self-care – 5 part series commencing 2 May 2025

These frameworks provide valuable insights into how we live and thrive. Expect time to reflect, practical takeaways, and a chance to broaden your understanding of self-care—from individual habits to community connections and beyond. Register here

Managing your financial wellbeing with UniSuper– 6 May 2025

Want to take control of your finances? Join UniSuper on 6 May 2025 for a Flinders dedicated session on managing your financial wellbeing. This presentation is open to all Flinders staff and will provide tools and strategies for your financial wellbeing. Register to attend to learn more about:

• Understanding spending
• Managing debt
• Investment basics
• Protecting financial wellbeing, and
• Retirement planning.

2025 Campus Activation Events

As part of the Campus Activation initiative, we have a range of exciting events available throughout the year. See below for some of the activities to help you connect and thrive. Details for each activity will be provided closer to the date.

Looking back

International Women’s Day was celebrated by Flinders staff across South Australia and the Northern Territory. These celebrations were made possible by the Campus Activation Initiative and in addition to the Bedford Park event, involved smaller celebrations at some of our rural and remote areas. Check out some of the pictures below:

Menopause Awareness for our Senior Leadership Team

In March our SET members attended a Menopause Awareness Session with Menopause Friendly Australia to build awareness at a senior leader level, and to learn about the role they can play in creating an inclusive workplace. 

Neurodiversity Celebration Week

As part of Neurodiversity Celebration Week, staff had the opportunity to attend a panel discussion featuring staff from around Flinders. This well attended session explored why neurodiversity awareness matters and sparked conversations about inclusion in the workplace.

For any queries, or to promote your staff wellbeing initiative, please contact us on: thriving@flinders.edu.au

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Sturt Rd, Bedford Park South Australia 5042