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Reminder: The Flinders Support Network is here to help The Flinders Support Network is an ongoing service to make sure you can access the wide variety of academic, financial and wellbeing support available to help you. 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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| Embrace technology... like a boss! Welcome to the third blog in our video series "... like a Boss". Join Dr Lauren Butterworth as she helps you embrace technology... Like a Boss. As discussed last week, the online world is going to be the ‘new normal’ for a while and this means many of us have to change the way we operate on a day to day basis in quite a massive way. Lauren will show you how best to navigate this tricky time. This video is the second of a two-part vlog (find part 1 here) designed to show you how to access and set up the tech and online tools that you might need in these times. Watch the video by clicking the image or visit our student blog. |
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FUSA support payments still available Flinders University has made funding available to assist students who are not eligible for other financial support. Payments of $500 will be made to successful applicants living independently. Payments of $250 will be made to successful applicants whom reside with parents/caregivers. There is a limit of one payment per student only. Check your eligibility here. |
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Matthew Flinders Scholarship available The Matthew Flinders Scholarships will be awarded to financially assist students who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The scholarships will support students who have limited or no access to other avenues of support. If you are not in receipt of, or eligible for, additional support, you may be eligible for the Matthew Flinders Scholarship. Discover more. |
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Student Services and Amenities Fees FAQs The University has waived the Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF) for all students for the first half of this year. We are currently arranging processing of these waivers and you should see this action on your student account by the end of this month. If you are expecting a refund as a result of this action we encourage you to now enter your Australian Bank details into the Student System. This can be accessed securely through Okta. Once you have entered the Student System, please click ‘My Finances’ in the top menu bar, and then click ‘Enter Bank Account Details’ in the menu on the left side within that window. |
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Calling all commencing students - $50 for 90 minutes We are currently seeking at least one student from each college, both domestic and international, to join an online focus group to inform future orientation activities. The focus group will run for 90 minutes and you’ll receive a $50 MasterCard voucher for your time. Apply here. |
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Got a great idea? Here’s how to tell us The Student Ideas Gateway is an official channel where you can provide ideas, feedback and opinions to the University, to improve the student experience. Through the website you can also see how student ideas are already being implemented at Flinders – one being the Student Ideas Gateway itself! Click here for more information, or to submit your feedback or idea Want to WIN one of four $25 Uber Eats vouchers? Click here to enter. |
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How to thrive online This Friday (17 April) from 11am-12pm, Gareth Furber will again be giving his presentation on “The ‘new ordinary’: adapting to Coronavirus lockdown and studying online” To attend, all you need to do is enrol yourself in FLO topic Oasis Online |
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Congratulations to our $20 shopping voucher winners You told us you would like more information surrounding studying online and maintaining wellbeing. We've got you covered! Check out our student blog and the informative articles every week in Ping! and if you have a specific question, ask us. Contratulations to our latest competition winners: Paul G, William A, and Olivia S Check your Flinders email account for further details. |
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Duck socks are this isolation season's must have item For your chance to win one of 5 pairs of duck socks all you need to do is like this Facebook post AND if you haven't already, like our Ask Flinders Facebook page so you can keep up to date with all the latest from the Student Experience team. View terms and conditions here. |
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Victoria Square - Important information If you usually use Level 6 of Victoria Square, you’ll notice some changes due to the social distancing guidelines. As a result, less people are able to use this area at any time. If you’re studying in Victoria Square and find Level 6 fully occupied, please contact the Concierge (ground floor) on 722 18686 for assistance. Thanks for your patience as we help slow the spread of COVID-19. |
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Project - 'History in the Making' The COVID-19 pandemic has created an extraordinary moment in time affecting all aspects of life as we know it. Many Flinders alumni, students and staff are at the frontline of the COVID-19 response and are experiencing significant changes to our health and care industries. Others are experiencing these changes through the need to study and work from home, changing employment circumstances for either themselves or their families and adjusting to a socially distant way of life for the immediate term. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences COVID response team believe it is imperative to ensure this moment in history is captured, recorded and shared where appropriate to ensure we all benefit from the learning to be gained throughout this crisis. You’re invited to share your experiences, stories and reflections using this short survey. We encourage you to fill out the survey as often as you like. The College will hold this content as a record of this time, potentially to inform future decision making and to share stories where appropriate and with your consent. Share your experience here. |
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O'Guide survey winners
Thanks to everyone that completed the O'Guide survey. Your important feedback will inform our O'Guide activities next year. Congratulations to the winners of our O'Guide survey! Prakash D, Gabriel T, Heli P and Jade P |
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International student support
Join Alice from International Student Services as she provides an update on the support services available to international students.
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Special message from the Premier of South AustraliaThe Premier of South Australia Steven Marshall has recorded a special message for international students expressing support and detailing options currently available through government schemes and other resources.
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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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