Ping! Edition 49 - 2 July 2020

Hi Student

It's Wednesday, which means it's time for the nineteenth edition of Ping! for 2020. It's also the final Ping! of this Semester.

We hope you've enjoyed reading Ping! each week for the past 19 weeks. We'll be back next Semester!

In this week's edition:

Flinders Support Network
Indigenous cadetships
Get local council career insights
Library webpage addresses are changing
Toastmasters next meeting

Oasis online - reminder
Electrical outages and
Campus works
Last week's competition winners
Find the winning article to win one of four Uber Eats gift cards

The Flinders Support Network - We're not going anywhere

The Flinders Support Network is continuing to make calls to students and providing valuable assistance in challenging 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). Our friendly Student Experience team will be in contact within a few days.

Cadetship Opportunities for Indigenous Australian Students with SA Water

SA Water is looking for innovative, confident and creative Indigenous Australian undergraduates from a variety of disciplines such as Communication, Engineering, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Laboratory, Media Arts and a wide range of other areas.

Please contact yunggorendi@flinders.edu.au or 8201 3033 to hear more about this Cadetship opportunity.

Local council career insights

Ever thought about using your degree skills to make a difference in your local community? You now can through the City of Mitcham Graduate Program.

This exclusive opportunity is only offered to Flinders Students. Want more info? Attend a special edition Employer in Residence Careers Webinar on the 2 July at 9:30am, featuring recent Flinders Graduates Barry and Sarah who are currently working at Mitcham. This is a great chance to get tips on putting in a winning application. The event will be held on campus and live on Collaborate.

Read more & book here.

The library is changing its web address

On 7 July the Library URL is changing from libraryflin.flinders.edu.au to library.flinders.edu.au. You are not required to take any action and there is no scheduled downtime. With redirects in place we aren’t anticipating that this should impact on access to the Library’s website.

If you have any trouble accessing Library websites, or pages that you have previously bookmarked, please contact the Library.

You've found the winning article! Enter this week's competition here.

You're invited to Toastmasters

The next Toastmasters meeting is 9 July at 4:30pm, on Bedford Park Campus and via Zoom.

Toastmasters is public speaking club that will build your public speaking skills and confidence. It's also a great way to meet people and make useful contacts for your study and future career. Staff and students welcome. Contact Toastmasters here for further information.

One of their members, Guler, is presenting at the 3MT (3 Minute Thesis) competition. Semi-finals are on Thursday 9 July, 2-4pm. Toastmaster members are proud to support her in this competition and are privileged to provide her with a practice audience during her finals preparation. Go Guler!

Oasis Online

Oasis Online is a sanctuary where you can engage in various offerings that are focused on your wellbeing and academic success as well as building community! The FLO topic includes:

Seminars and workshops focused on topics such as self-care, procrastination and mental fitness
Drop in conversation groups
Live and recorded mindful meditation sessions
Wellbeing and academic success programs

Enrol in the FLO topic by clicking here. We look forward to meeting you in this space!

Electrical works around Flinders

From Monday 6 July – Tuesday 14 July, Flinders is undertaking our mandatory six monthly safety switch testing across Bedford Park to maintain the electrical network and ensure compliance with relevant safety standards. There will be brief power outages during this time.

Full details here.

Car Parks

From Monday 6 July a small number of parks within car parks 6, 9 and 14 will be unavailable while works are undertaken.

During this time, please slow down and take extra care, particularly when workers are on site. Please observe all safety and traffic signage.

The car park works are scheduled for completion by mid August.

Works near Biology buildings

From Monday 13 July works start on renewing the sewer line from the new Glasshouse behind the Biology building, following the internal road.

There will be some noise and access restrictions in this area as part of these works. The project is anticipated to take approximately four weeks to complete.

For more information about these projects please contact Property, Facilities and Development or call 8201 2733.

Congratulations to our Coles gift card winners!

Congratulations this week go to Louise C, Linda B and Natalie G. You have each won a Coles gift card! Keep an eye on your student email this week for further details.

In this week's competition we asked, What parts of university life impact on your wellbeing (positively or negatively) ?

Here are some of your answers:

The friends and connections that I've made during university have been such a positive impact on my wellbeing.
Constant communication from the university has made positive impact on my wellbeing during this pandamic
University impacts positively on my wellbeing, as it gives me a sense of routine and normality
Getting out of my comfort zone
How well the lecturers actually explain content
The pressure of uni can impact negatively but can be helped through time management and seeking help
First year having to introduce yourself in every class is bad for people with anxiety
Workload, early mornings, stress = negative. Friends, success, schedule = positive

Thanks to eveyone that answered. Remember, if you need help, we are here for you. Ask for help here.

Teaching & Education Masterclass 2020

Hear from a range of school principals and recent graduates to develop knowledge, skills and connections to get a job and transition from university student to classroom teacher!

Tuesday 14 July at 10am-1pm - Online

Register on CareerHub


	Additional Nursing Careers Support through July Following the success of Nursing Careers Week, we're providing additional opportunities through July to support you through your job application process. Check out all upcoming opportunities on CareerHub


	Refer a friend and each recieve 500 dollars! sRefer a friend to study at Flinders University for semester 2 2020 and both of you will each receive a $500 digital MasterCard. Any current international Flinders student, Flinders alumni or current Flinders international applicant are eligible for the Refer a Friend scheme by completing this form.
	Council of International Students (CISA) 2020 Digital Summit You are invited to Join the 10th anniversary of the Council of International Students CISA 2020 Digital Summit from 5 to 17 July Register now The sessions cover: Employability: How to boost your post study employment opportunity Wellbeing and Resilience: How to keep mentally fit and healthy Professional Development: How to develop an innovative mindset to achieve your career goals Sector Support: How to connect with key personnel in student representative bodies that can help you succeed Check Insider Guides for more advice about studying in Australia
	A Shared Journey into Higher Degree Research (HDR) Click on Me and My Research in ISS FLO and listen to the video recordings of three of our current Flinders PhD students. They will share with you their challenging experiences in their research journeys. You will gain deeper insights and become more familiar of what it takes to do a Higher Degree Research program.
	Virtual counselling for Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) speakers Call ASKPEACE on (08) 8245 8110 – Mon to Fri from 9.00am to 5.00pm to talk through any stress and anxiety you may be experiencing due to the Coronavirus pandemic. An interpreter is available if you need one. This service is free and confidential.
	Learn how to manage your wellbeing Join Relationships Australia to understand how to manage your mental health and wellbeing through COVID-19. Relationships Australia will cover some common themes you are experiencing and provide tools to improve your wellbeing. When: Thursday 2 July, 2020 Time: 4.00 to 5.00pm Register
	Completing your Course and looking for Options? 1. Returning Home Refer to the Going Home webpage for guidance on what you need to do when you are planning to return home Please let your Embassy know if you are returning home. For more information and the list of foreign embassies in Australia, please visit here. If you are unable to secure a flight home and your student visa is about to expire, the Department of Home Affairs recommends that you apply for a Visitor Visa Sub Class 600 2. Applying for Post Study Work Rights Click on Info Session in ISS FLO for the recorded session of our Post Study Visa Session on 16 June 2020 delivered by a registered Migration Agent from Business SA 3. Enrolling in another Course in S2 2020 Have you thought about enrolling in another course at Flinders University after you have completed your current course? A scholarship is offered to eligible Flinders students in semester 2 2020. For more information and to confirm your eligibility, send an email to mark.charnley@flinders.edu.au


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