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Support Services are available We want you to be successful in your studies and we have a wide range of services to help you do just that. Even in these unique times we are sure we have the support you need, and if you can't find what you're looking for, let us know. |
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Careers service The Careers and Employability team is committed to remaining proactive in delivering career development and graduate opportunities in the safest possible environment. To keep providing this service, while ensuring the safety of students, staff, and industry partners, the team will be providing careers sessions and events online via a new Careers and Employability FLO topic at this time. You can also access a wide variety of online career and professional development resources through Career Hub, just as before. |
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Flinders University Student Association Financial matters can be a huge concern for students, and we know some of you may be facing challenging times. FUSA’s Student Assist is open for business and available to help you. They offer financial advice and emergency financial assistance. This includes interest free loans of up to $500 and food vouchers for students in need (criteria apply). To organise to speak with a Student Assist staff member over the phone, email student.assist@flinders.edu.au, visit the website or call FUSA on 08 8201 2371. |
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University Clubs FUSA is also responsible for looking after University clubs. FUSA is encouraging continued online connection to support the wellbeing and social engagement of club, collective and academic association members. If you would like more information or advice specific to your Club, please contact the FUSA Clubs and Events Officer at clubs@flinders.edu.au For general enquiries, email FUSA at fusa@flinders.edu.au or call 08 8201 2371. |
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Learning Lounge moves online Remember the Learning Lounge support is now operating fully online. You can access online Learning Lounge support via Collaborate. Click here to book an appointment |
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Studiosity - 24 hour study support Studiosity is here to help, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Studiosity can help with any academic writing and provide draft assignment feedback. They also offer live one-on-one chat. For more information click here For a full list of student support services and how to access them, please visit our student website. |
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| Flinders Support Network We know that sometimes the pressures of University and personal life can become hard to manage, but it’s important to remember that Flinders University has a wide variety of academic, financial and wellbeing support available to help you. Given the uncertain times we are facing due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s more important now, more than ever, to reach out and use this support if you need it. If you would like a Flinders staff member to contact you to provide more information about the support available, please complete this brief Flinders Support Network questionnaire (only takes a minute). Someone from the Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days. |
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You can still access computers on campus If you do not have access to the computing equipment you need to study at home, you can still access computers at Bedford Park (map ref J9), the Sturt Precinct (map ref V5) and at FMC (map ref O12). In line with current health and government advice, we have increased spacing between the computers at these locations, so they meet social distancing recommendations. We are also asking users to practice excellent hygiene in these public spaces. These areas are also being cleaned more frequently and we have installed extra hand sanitiser in these areas for your use. Visit here for opening hours. If you have the equipment you need, but are struggling to adjust to online learning, you are not alone. Visit our FLO topic Finding Your Way at Flinders for information about navigating the online learning environment. We will also be including information in upcoming editions of Ping! to help you successfully study online. |
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| COVID-19: Information To stay up-to-date with the latest information from Flinders University about COVID-19 (Coronavirus) visit the students website. |
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Support our campus retail If you’re on campus, please support our local family business retailers wherever you can. It’s a challenging time for everyone and our retailers are doing their best to remain open for now. At this point in time you can find the following retailers still trading:
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Home food ideas Struggling for ideas about what to eat while spending more time at home. Check out the first of our food blogs on our Student Wellbeing blog page. There is a lot great health and wellbeing articles on this page with many more to follow soon, so be sure to check it out. |
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Stay social Our online social channels have become more important than ever for keeping in touch with one another. In these difficult times it's nice to have some sense of normality so we will continue to be running fun competitions with prizes. Get involved on Instagram or Facebook! |
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There is still time to share your favourite place to study online Our competition to share your favourite study location is still running. Show us where you like to study tagging us @hey_flinders and use the hashtag #flindersonline for your chance to win one of three $20 shopping vouchers. Winners will be announced in the next edition of Ping! |
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It’s an uncertain time for us all, as we try to cope with the new circumstances related to COVID-19. Especially now we need to take good care of ourselves, others and the community.
What am I signing up for?
The Be Well Plan consists of five online workshops which will provide you with helpful information about mental health and wellbeing, include activities that will help you deal with difficult situations, and assist you in developing your own plan to improve your wellbeing and resilience. If you wish to earn Horizon Award points for this program, please be sure to self-enrol in the Horizon Award FLO topic. Register now to book your place in this program We will send all registered participants an email with further information about how to access the online workshops. |
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International Student ServicesWe are here to help you. We strongly encourage you to email iss@flinders.edu.au or call (08) 8201 2717 if you require ANY assistance at all.
View more information about Overseas Health Cover (OSHC) here |
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We want your feedback!If you have feedback about the Ping! all student newsletter, we'd love to hear it. Email your feedback through to: student.experience@flinders.edu.au
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Do you have an article for Ping? Students are invited to submit articles for Ping! if they meet the criteria outlined in the Ping! guidelines. Visit the Ping! page on the current students website to view the Ping! guidelines, FAQs and to submit an article. |
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The information contained in this newsletter is for general information purposes only. Flinders University makes every effort to ensure the information is up to date and correct, but makes no representations or provides no warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the information contained in this newsletter. Flinders University does not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided. |
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