Ping! Edition 57 - 16 September 2020

Hi Student

Welcome to this Wednesday's edition of Ping! Find the winning article for your chance to win one of five $20 Coles gift cards.

In this week's edition:

FUSA nominations open
R U Ok? Day
Become an O'Week creative adviser
Like a Boss
Tonsley main building power shutdown

Dying2Learn - free online course
Find the winning article to win one of five Coles gift cards
Last week's competition winners

FUSA nominations now open

Do you want to be a student leader and represent Flinders University students in 2021? Would you like to make a meaningful contribution to University life? Do you want to be involved in student media on campus? Then consider nominating yourself for a position in 2021! You can nominate for a position on FUSA Student Council, Empire Times or as a NUS Delegate. Head to fusa.edu.au/elections for all the details.

R U Ok? Day

Last Thursday 10 September was R U Ok? Day - a national day that encourages people to stay connected and, for those who are able, to support those around us. On the day, a panel discussion was held at Bedford Park campus covering topics such as how to ask someone if they are okay, what to say after R U Ok? and tips for looking after your own wellbeing. Watch the panel discussion.

While R U Ok? Day is a timely reminder for us to check in how others are going, and to consider our own wellbeing, this is just as important all year. At Flinders, there are a wide variety of free academic, financial, career and wellbeing support services available to help you. For more information about these services, visit the support and services directory.

Want to become an O’Week Student Creative Adviser?

Apply to become an O’Week 2021 Student Creative Adviser to gain amazing professional experience that will look great on your CV! If you have a passion for planning events, choosing entertainment, and developing creative - this could be for you. To top it off, you’ll leave a big positive footprint on your University by helping new students find their feet and connect with each other during Flinders’ unique extended orientation program. Apply now.

The first 20 students to apply will receive a free coffee voucher!

Like a Boss – How to Succeed at Failing

This week Dr Lauren Butterworth unpacks the topic of failure – and why it’s not always a bad thing. In fact, failure is something to be embraced as a tool for learning. Like in the famous words of Thomas A. Edison “I haven’t failed, I’ve just found 10,000 ways that didn’t work.”

Watch this week’s video or read the blog to find out about how learning how to fail means learning how to succeed!

Adelaide and Murraylands virtual jobs fair

The Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment is hosting a virtual jobs fair. Attend this online fair to network with employers, businesses, and employment service providers currently recruiting in the Adelaide and Murraylands regions. Join in the event with your résumé on hand on your device and explore available job opportunities. You can also book in to have your résumé reviewed or for some interview practice online with a qualified consultant on the day.
Date: Tuesday 22 September | Time: 9.30 am to 1.30 pm (ACST) | Register to attend

Congratulations! You've found the winning article. Enter the competition here.

Tonsley Main Building power shutdown, Sunday 27 September Tonsley

A Tonsley Main Building power shut down will take place on Sunday 27 September from 7am to 5pm to allow maintenance to occur. The building will be closed during this time. No access will be permitted and security guards will be in attendance. Please ensure electrical equipment and computers are shut down before this event. Thanks for your understanding as our energy supplier conducts these critical works. If you have any queries, please contact us via Service One General Property or Facilities query.

Register for Dying2Learn - a free online course

Many among us find talking about dying and death difficult and confronting. This can leave us feeling isolated, in distress, and unable to support loved ones who are at the end of life or grieving. Dying2Learn is a free online course that aims to help Australians to be more comfortable talking about death and dying and more prepared to engage with issues arising at the end of life. The course runs from 5 October to 2 November and is open to everyone in the community. Dying2Learn is run by the CareSearch Project based at Flinders University with funding from the Australian Government Department of Health. To save a spot and find out more visit www.caresearch.com.au/Dying2Learn

Last week's competition winners

Congratulations to our lucky theatre ticket winners! Cassandra E, Sheena C, and Phaedra S are off to the theatre this week to see the State Theatre Company production of Gaslight.

Congratulations also to the winners of our movie ticket competition – Louise S, Aaron A, Lilly S, Danielle T, Lucy F, Lily R, Luke W, Carin A-S, Selena S and Thinh P are off to see the new comedy, The Broken Hearts Gallery. If your name is listed here, keep an eye on your Flinders email this week for details of how to collect your tickets.

2020 Health and Community Services Careers Week is on now

Are you pursuing a career in the health and community services sector? Would you like to know more about available job opportunities and how you can best prepare to nail your (video) interview? Then, the 2020 Health and Community Services Careers Week is the perfect place to start! It is happening online until Friday 18 September. Read more.

Want $5,000 each year of your degree?

If you're studying any four year Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course (with the exception of Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime) Honours), you may be eligible for The Mavis Brown Scholarship. Valued up to $5,000 per year for every year of your degree (maximum six years). Up to three scholarships will be awarded in 2020, taking consideration of: the extent to which the scholarship will assist your education; and academic merit.

Applications close 25 September 2020. For more information, visit the scholarships webpage.

Want $5,000 each year of your degree?

If you're studying a Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice, Bachelor of Laws and Legal Practice (Honours) or Juris Doctor you may be eligible for The Mavis Brown Scholarship. Valued up to $5,000 per year for every year of your degree (maximum six years). Up to three scholarships will be awarded in 2020, taking consideration of: the extent to which the scholarship will assist your education; and academic merit.

Applications close 25 September 2020. For more information, visit the scholarships webpage.

Want $5,000 each year of your degree?

If you are studying a Doctor of Medicine, you may be eligible for The Mavis Brown Scholarship. Valued up to $5,000 per year for every year of your degree (maximum six years). Up to three scholarships will be awarded in 2020, taking consideration of: the extent to which the scholarship will assist your education; and academic merit.

Applications close 25 September 2020. For more information, visit the scholarships webpage.


	Daylight saving time starts Sunday 4 October in Australia Daylight Saving Time (DST) is the practice of putting clocks forward one hour. This year DST begins at 2am on Sunday 4 October. Smartphones should change time if automatic network time and time zone settings are on, however you’ll need to change other devices such as microwaves or analogue clocks, manually. In Australia, DST is observed in South Australia, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, the Australian Capital Territory and Norfolk Island. DST is not observed in Queensland, the Northern Territory, Western Australia, Christmas Island or the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
	How have you been? Join one of these sessions to hear from professionals with insightful advice and experiences on dealing with mental health challenges, while enjoying coffee. Come along to listen and to talk about issues of anxiety, stress, and depression in a safe space. These sessions are organised by Flinders OCF (Overseas Christian Fellowship). Date: Saturday 26 September, Saturday 10 October & Saturday 24 October \| Time: 3.30pm to 4.45pm \| Where: North Theatre 2, Bedford Park campus (map ref H9) \| To register to attend, please email focf@gmail.com
	KPMG Hong Kong - Webex event KPMG (Hong Kong) one of the world’s leading professional firms offering audit, tax and advisory services are looking for Hong Kong student nationals to join their KPMG graduate programs. They are holding a Webex event on Friday 18 September for interested students. If you would like to attend please register here.
	Community Support - Food Relief Available Food relief for international students experiencing financial hardship are provided by Foodbank and other agencies across Adelaide. Register for a free $25 food voucher (and four user-pays vouchers) to spend at a Foodbank or other food hubs.
	Join in the Medibank Zoom sessions Date: Wednesday 16 September \| Time: 4pm – 4.30pm \| Topic: Easy Exercising - No Equipment Pilates Date: Thursday 17 September \| Time: 4pm – 4.30pm \|Topic: How to deal with homesickness To join the sessions, use the following Zoom link: https://medibank.zoom.us/j/62719457680. The meeting ID is 627 1945 7680.
	Free food - Kyton Bakery Kyton Bakery (very popular for their hot cross buns) will be the major sponsor for the next food drop off delivered by StudyAdelaide and OzHarvest. See details of the next drop off below. Date: Wednesday, 23 September \| Time: 2.00pm - 3.00pm \| Location: Flinders University, Sturt campus (W5 on map) \| Please bring a reusable bag to receive your free food package. For this session, OZHarvest has asked that you please register so they can better understand and prepare for the expected number of students. Register here. We hope to see you at Sturt campus on Wednesday! Please comply with social distancing requirements of 1.5m apart at all times.*
	Travelling home or staying in Adelaide during the summer holidays (Dec 2020 to Feb 2021)? If you are travelling home, please consider: Australian borders continue to be closed for all international travellers and student visa holders. This will affect your return to Australia. The border closures or restrictions imposed by respective countries will affect your return to, and departure from, your home country. The availability of international flights and the excessive cost. Having a discussion of your travel plans with your family back home. Arrangements with your landlord on your accommodation while you are away. An updated study plan for semester 1 2021 enrolment and an alternative enrolment plan if you are doing online study offshore (if unable to return to Adelaide). If you are staying back in Adelaide, consider: Working unlimited hours on a part time/casual job to help pay your tuition fees and cost of living expenses. See some available jobs on the backpackers job board The SA Riverland orchards and vineyards have jobs for fruit pickers Doing some volunteer work to improve your communication skills and potential employability. Visit the Volunteering SA website for more information. Enrolling in an intensive summer course doing a 4.5 unit topic (if available). Filling up some of your free time with recreational activities and discovering South Australia.


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