The energy across our campuses now is electric and 2026 is in full swing – our students are back, Agenda 2035 has been launched, and the excitement is contagious! This March, we have an epic lineup of opportunities to learn, connect and thrive.

Want to access resources and information on healthy mind, healthy body, healthy workplace or healthy finance? Visit the Thriving@Flinders webpages.

Join us on 10 March as we celebrate the achievements of women and this year’s theme ‘Balance the Scales’. The event will feature Clare Mockler, Flinders Council member as MC, and keynote speaker Rebecca Plummer, CEO of Justice Net SA and Flinders alumni.

We’re proud to be supporting Catherine House at this event and encourage attendees to bring an item from the Catherine House wish list to donate at our Bedford Park or City Campus or contribute via a donation here.

On-campus gatherings have also been organised at some of our rural and remote campuses, and our city campus. Register your interest by selecting your preferred location on registration.

Register here to attend in person or watch the livestream here.

Thriving@Flinders: Spotlight

or booking in for reformer Pilates or a cycle class. Working out in the morning sets me up well for the day and I enjoy being up early with the sunrise. I've also utilised the EAP program and found it to be a really helpful resource we're fortunate to have access to.

How do you keep yourself thriving? I like to keep active and aim to incorporate some form of movement in each day. I love going for a walk at the beach after work (and a swim when its warm enough!). Lately, I've been trying to enjoy my hobbies more consciously: reading, cooking, scrapbooking, writing, going out for coffee and patting other people's dogs, etc. I think it's so important to find time for the small, fun, creative things in life. And having a trip booked! I'm always looking forward to my next travel adventure (Ireland & Scotland this year).

What’s your wellbeing tip for others? Find movement you actually enjoy, and don’t be afraid to try something new. Being a beginner can feel uncomfortable, but nothing is that serious and it's okay to get things wrong. Also, I've learnt from experience that motivation comes and goes, but consistency lasts. Building habits gradually helps you stick with them, even on the days when motivation is low.

2026 Campus Activation program!

Foraging and fermentation: An interactive session teaching the art of pickling and fermenting to reduce food waste.

Global Engagement: Offering three exciting activities over the year, a Short-Film Festival, a Trivia event, and the Flinders Faces Paint and (no) Sip.

Yarn and paint at Murray Bridge: A special art and wellness workshop with local artist Amanda Westley.

Here for good: Dive into permaculture before rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty in the community garden.

Book Club: After an incredible launch in 2025 it’s back with four themed sessions throughout the year.

Sustainable food panel: A moderated panel featuring OzHarvest and Tom Tilbury, former Head Chef of Botanic Lodge.

Fearless Futures: Visit the beautiful City Campus for a dynamic and fearless exploration of the future, followed by a networking opportunity.

RAP Conference Indigenous Market Day: A dedicated day to support our Reconciliation Action Plan featuring a vibrant market and interactive activities.

Working close to harm: Learn practical tools to support your wellbeing when working in challenging or high-impact environments.

Creative connections: Get messy and playful with a creative art session using acrylic paint.

Plus, don’t muss the centrally coordinated events throughout the year for International Women’s Day, R U OK? Day, and the End of Year celebration.

Once available, event details and booking links will be published on the Thriving@Flinders website under activities and events.

Training and information sessions – All staff

Masterclass – Menopause and MHT – 11 March

This practical and evidence-based session will be taking a deep dive into Menopause Hormone Therapy (MHT) and will be delivered by a GP who specialises in this area. Whether you’re navigating menopause yourself, or supporting others, this is your chance to get clear information from a medical expert on themes such as:

• Types of hormone therapy and how they work
• Hormonal and non-hormonal symptom management
• Pros and cons of treatment options
• How to prepare for a supportive GP consultation
• Complementary and lifestyle approaches
• Key midlife health topics including bone, heart and mental health

Register in the Staff Learning Portal here and join us for this special masterclass.

Building motivation: Mastering your mojo – 12 March

Learn to master your mojo in this empowering workshop. Using research-backed strategies from applied neuroscience and positive psychology, create time and space to reflect and to reset to enhance your professional and personal life.

Register here to come along.

Mental Health First Aid – 18-19 March

In this two-day session, learn from Clinical Psychologist Jacinta Durrand about how to provide initial support to someone experiencing a mental health crisis, or in the early stages of developing a mental health problem. With one in five Australian adults suffering from a mental disorder, this is a great skill to have.

Register here to come along.

Conversations about performance – 27 March

UniSuper: Women and Finance – 1 April

Join UniSuper for a powerful session unpacking the can influence long-term financial security for women. This practical course supports supervisors and managers to strengthen their confidence in having meaningful performance conversations. Come along to learn practical tools that will build your financial literacy and confident. Be empowered to take charge of your financial future.

Everyone is welcome – even if you aren’t a UniSuper member. Register here to come along.

Mental health workshops for university staff

Training and information sessions – Professional staff

Captain your own career – 12 March

Come along to an interactive session with Anna Lee from Leed Consulting and:

• Reflect on your career approach so far
• Identify practical next steps for your career development
• Explore how courage can impact your career.

Register here in the Staff Learning Portal to come along.

Essentials of project management – 17 March

Project management is a must have skill. This short course with Lisa Twyford from Clear Decisions will introduce you to the fundamentals of project planning, delivery, and stakeholder engagement. You'll learn about:

• Core project management principles
• The project lifecycle
• Developing a scope
• Practical planning tools and scheduling
• Stakeholder management
• Monitoring and staying on track.

In this interactive session you will be encouraged to apply these tools to a current project.

Register through the Staff Learning Portal here.

Strategic networking – 24 March

Influence for positive outcomes – 25 March

Gary Edwards is facilitating an interactive and engaging session where you will learn about the importance of influence and how you can build trust-based and collaborative relationships. Dive into the sources of influence and power, and understand how others make decisions. You’ll walk away with tools to effectively lead conversations and influence outcomes.

Register through the Staff Learning Portal here.

Ways we are Thriving@Flinders

Smart Salary pop-up stall - 18 March

Are you interested in finding out more about salary sacrificing to maximise your take-home pay? Visit the pop-up stall in the Hub at Bedford Park to speak to a Smart Salary representative between 9am - 2pm on Wednesday 18 March to ask your burning questions.

Thriving@Flinders website – Activities and Events

Lunchtime Social Club

If you haven’t dropped into the Lunchtime Social Club yet, now is the time! Running every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30am–1:30pm in Room 214 (Engineering Building), it’s a relaxed space to connect, unwind, learn something new, or simply take a breather in the middle of your day. Everyone is welcome.

Ask a Clinician Service

New Employee Assistance Program Provider

Flinders has recently appointed a new Employee Assistance provider in the Northern Territory. Tribal Psychology offers a unique perspective on mental health and wellbeing, with a special focus on providing support to First Nation clients. Find out more about this free and confidential service here.

From Bias to Equality – Empowering Women to Lead with Purpose

Continue the International Women’s Day celebrations and join Sandra D’Souza for a powerful and thought-provoking conversation on leadership and equity. Register here.

Thriving@Flinders website

The Thriving@Flinders website is your hub for all things wellbeing. Explore the ways we support your wellbeing at Flinders by checking out the multitude of resources, links and activities on offer.

Previous editions of Thriving@Flinders

If you missed out on any previous editions, you don’t need to worry. All past editions can now be found on our website here!

Contact Us

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

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