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The Flinders Support Network - We're still here The Flinders Support Network has been continuing to make calls to students - providing valuable assistance in these unusual times. If you would like a call from one of our friendly team, please complete this brief Flinders Support Network questionnaire (only takes a minute). Then our friendly Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days. |
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An open letter from the Chief Public Health Officer to all students Thanks to your amazing work in helping to stop the spread of COVID-19, South Australia now finds itself in an envious global position. For this reason, the South Australian Chief Public Health Officer, Professor Nicola Spurrier has given her approval for a considered return to face-to-face education in small groups. Keep an eye on your email for more information from Flinders Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students), Professor Clare Pollock regarding this advice. Read the Chief Public Health Officer's letter here. |
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| Dealing with procrastination... like a boss! Welcome to the eighth blog in our video series "... like a Boss". Join Dr Lauren Butterworth as she helps you to stop procrastinating... Like a Boss. You are not alone, most people procrastinate - 95% of students, according to one study. Watch Lauren and her experts explain how you can get on top of your procrastinating habits by clicking the image or visit our student blog. |
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Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Flinders University’s collective vision is to foster an environment that recognises and embraces Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, knowledges and cultures. This vision for reconciliation is grounded in the concepts of togetherness, reciprocity, and respect. The path to reconciliation is a whole-of-University responsibility and as such, next week we are pleased to be launching the Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), in conjunction with 2020 Reconciliation Week. Read the full story here. |
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Welcome back to the library The Library team are very pleased to announce that the team are back in the building. They completed a successful pilot of the Bedford Park branch 24/7 spaces over the weekend and are currently making sure that all the spaces and physical collections transition into the “New Normal”. We aim to have all branches open and operational by 25 May. For Library updates visit here. |
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Non-Graded Pass Conversion for First Half 2020 As communicated in the DVC (S) COVID-19 student email update on the 7 May, if you wish to convert a passing grade for a topic in the first half of 2020 to a Non-Graded Pass once your topic results have been released you can request the conversion online. You will have two weeks to submit your request following the release of your results. To help you decide how this may impact your GPA you can use the GPA calculator. Congratulations, you've found this week's winning article - enter the competition. |
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Occupational Therapy students push up for mental health A group of Occupational Therapy students are aiming to complete thousands of push ups this month to raise awareness and funds for mental health. All proceeds will go to Headspace. "This is a cause we believe that sits closely with us and our profession, with one in two Australians experiencing a mental health issue at some point in their life," the group says. "We would greatly appreciate any donations, and encourage anyone who is interested to join the cause." To donate visit the website. |
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Morning Tea goes ‘Virtual’ for 2020 with Flinders Medical Society This May, the students from Flinders Medical Students’ Society (FMSS) are putting the kettle on and connecting online by hosting a virtual Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea. The students are joining thousands of Australians across the country who are hosting a virtual Biggest Morning Tea, using it as a way to socialise and connect with each other during times of social distancing. Click here for more information and to support the Flinders Medical Society Morning Tea. |
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Congratulations to our $25 Uber Eats voucher winners Congratulations go to Jordana B, Isabelle S, Thi Huong L, and Tara M. You have each won a $25 Uber Eats voucher! You will receive your voucher in your student email this week. In this competition we asked you to tell us what you're most looking forward to doing as restrictions ease. Thanks so much to everyone who entered - eating and drinking out with friends and family were popular answers. Here's a sample of some of your other answers:
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Attention first year health professional students: what do you know and think about keeping people active moving when in hospital? If you are studying in your first year of nursing, medicine, the master of physiotherapy or master of occupational therapy here at Flinders University, you are invited participate in a once-off online survey that is anticipated to take up to 10 minutes to complete. The study is investigating what you think the role of your own future profession is (and others), when it comes to helping older adults in hospital stay active. Access the survey and the full study information sheet. Thank you for your consideration, survey closes in June. |
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ISS Activities This week, there are many specific activities coming up on the ISS FLO:
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Cultural Celebration - Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr Our International Muslim students have been celebrating Ramadan, the fasting month where they will neither eat nor drink between dawn and sunset. They have a meal just before dawn and another meal just after sunset. They usually share their breaking fast meal with families and friends. Our International student Muslim community celebrate Eid al Fitr which means the “feast of breaking the fast” this weekend. It begins with the first sign of the new moon. The new moon may be sighted earlier or later in specific locations. Hence, Muslims in different parts of the world may begin the Eid-al-Fitr celebrations on different dates. In Australia Eid al Fitr will most likely be celebrated on Sunday, 24 May 2020. Worshippers flock to the mosques for morning prayers. People greet each other with “Eid Mubarak” meaning “Blessed Eid”. Special traditional dishes are shared with families and friends at home. Gifts are given to children and those in need. Click ISS FLO on Celebrate with ISS for some photographs and video recordings of how our International Students from different Muslim communities celebrate Ramadan and EiD. |
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Anglicare Emergency Support International students who need food and other emergency support can refer to Anglicare support services. |
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