• Tuesday 10 September | 11am - 2pm 
• Bedford Park | Law and Commerce Courtyard

Hosted by the College of Business, Government and Law, Thrive Festival is an empowering and nourishing event as part of Flinders Wellbeing Week for semester two that invites you to experience a unique blend of learning, connection, and enjoyment.

Thrive Festival offers you evidence-based tools, resources, and inspiration to empower you to take charge of your physical and mental wellbeing – and thrive!

Open to all staff and students, there are plenty of opportunities to fuel your mind and body. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s in store:

Wellbeing Panel Discussion | 11:30am-12:30pm (register here)

Hear from a range of experts and thought leaders on topics relating to sleep, the psychology of wellbeing and nutrition. Facilitated by Leadership Strategist and Executive Coach Tamsin Simounds, we’re excited to hear from:

• Danny Eckert: Director of Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health
• Dimity Dutch: Dietitian and PhD Candidate
• Annabelle Neall: Lecturer of Mental Health and Wellbeing

Pre-booking required. Secure your spot here.

Build your Own Terrarium with Botanista | 11am-2pm

You will learn all the basics of terrarium making: what materials to use to make your terrarium thrive, and what plants are best for different types of terrariums.

Drop into the Botanista stall on the day to put your name down for any of the following 3 sessions:

• 11:15am-12pm
• 12:15-1pm
• 1:15-2pm

Vision Board Workshop with Pam Zorn | 11:30am-12:30pm (register here)

This is an opportunity to get clear about what you want, set some intentions for the future, and create your very own vision board! Once you have all your images, arrange your vision board in a way that makes you feel happy and inspired. Before the session, have a think about your goals and career aspirations, and consider a theme! While glue sticks, markers and magazines will be provided, please bring along:

• Some magazines to share if you can
• Print words that you may want to use
• Pictures that represent what’s important to you or you want to be inspired by
• Pictures of toys or games you played with as a child/adolescent
• Quotes
• Pictures of your dream house, things you want to do more of (reading, travel, beaches)

Pre-booking required. Secure your spot here.

Open Art Studio Workshop with Jake Holmes | 11am-2pm

In this hands-on workshop with local artist Jake Holmes, you’ll have the chance to have a go at screen printing and produce a work of your own by adding collaged and drawn elements to your print. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or curious to try something new, all skill levels are welcome.

Jake Holmes is an Adelaide based artist whose work currently focuses on illustration and screen printing. He has exhibited in solo and group exhibitions across Australia, including at Flinders University Museum of Art as part of The Guildhouse Collections Project in 2019.

Drop in anytime to wind down, destress and let your creativity flow!

Plant Pot Painting with Flinders Law Students’ Association | 11am-2pm (register here)

Join Flinders Law Students’ Association in painting and decorating a terracotta plant pot to take home! All supplies will be provided, just bring yourself and your creativity!

Pre-booking required to ensure there are enough supplies on the day, but drop in anytime from 11-2. Secure your spot here.

Wellness Hub with Flinders Uni Sport and Fitness | 11am-2pm

• Massages (11:15-2:15): Feel the stress melt away with a complimentary 10-minute neck and shoulder massage.
• Compression Pants (11-2): Experience a range of benefits linked to compression pants including increased body circulation and reduced pain, soreness, swelling & inflammation.
• Pilates (12-12:45): You will be taken through a relaxing but strong 45-minute Pilates class to help improve your core strength, mobility and flexibility. Pre-booking required. Secure your spot here.
• ‘Lucky Dip for a Dip’ Ice Bath Challenges (12:30-1:30): Ease sore and aching muscles, improve your mental alertness and reduce inflammation. Take on the challenge and win a range of amazing prizes including a free 3-month gym membership! Pre booking required. Secure your spot here.

Drop into the Wellness Hub on the day to put your name down for the massages and compression pants.

Cooking Demonstration with The Food Centre (11am-12pm)

Learn how to prepare nutritious, one pot meals on a budget and with limited space and storage. You can also learn more about the amazing work the Food Centre are doing in the community, and get involved by donating or signing up to be a volunteer. By participating in this workshop, you can go in the draw to win a free rice cooker or some of their delicious Easy Feast Meals.

Market Stalls

Donate to worthwhile causes and support small businesses by exploring a diverse range of market stalls including Saltbush Creation and Idyllic Essentials.

Enjoy Delicious Eats

Fuel your body with delicious food options including $10 yiros and chips from Staazi and Co, free popcorn, BBQs and bake sales led by our wonderful student associations, and $2 Local Brew coffee vouchers.

Win a Range of Prizes!

Attend the panel discussion and go in the draw to win a raffle prize full of goodies. You can also visit the FBSA stall to have a go at our lucky dip prizes for a gold coin donation, with proceeds being donated to worthwhile causes.

• Tuesday 10 September | 9.30am - 10.30am 
• Bedford Park | OASIS - Function Centre 

FMovement for wellbeing! Feel free to join Wellbeing Ambassadors for an hour of walking. We will be heading out for a walk at 9:30am, down to the Flinders ovals for a couple of big loops, and then head back to Oasis. 

Ensure to wear comfortable walking shoes and bring a bottle of water.

• Tuesday 10 September | 12 - 1pm 
• Bedford Park | OASIS - Function Centre 

Flinders Mates aims to connect domestic and international students for casual conversations, celebrating the diverse cultural groups of the Flinders community. These sessions are a great way to meet people from all over the world, share culture, practice language skills, and make new friends. Sessions are run by student facilitators who create a safe and casual space for people to connect around conversation. 

Expand your intercultural knowledge and build global networks! Everyone is welcome.

• Tuesday 10 September | 12 - 12.50pm 
• Bedford Park | OASIS - Common Room  

Mindfulness is about paying attention, on purpose to the here and now, so that we can fully engage with whatever is happening around us. These weekly drop-in sessions include some mindfulness exercises for you to try and some practical strategies to help with study and get more out of life! Counsellor Chris will be running this session.

• Wednesday 11 September, 11am – 2pm
  
• Bedford Park| Student Hub, Ground Floor

Join us and step into a world of wellness at our Wellbeing Expo! Come and visit the Oasis Stall and learn about the ‘Good Vibes Experiment’ created by Flinders student. Pick up some pins and other merch along with an activity book to take home and complete in your own time – it’s a fun way to learn about ways to enhance your wellbeing! We will have our student Wellbeing Ambassadors on hand to chat to you about the Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre and the Health Counselling & Disability Services. There will also be a mindful colouring in station and a chance to play Well-Bingo!

Engage with external support services as an additional resource to enhance student life and wellbeing. Explore diverse offerings from external partners such as Medibank, Headspace, PEACE Multicultural Services, Red Cross, Uniting Communities and SecondBite. From expert health advice to holistic lifestyle solutions, discover the tools and support you need to thrive.

• Wednesday 11 September, 10am – 10.45am
  
• Bedford Park| OASIS - Common Room 

Join Shoba in practicing a gentle style of meditation, blending slow movements, self-compassion, and mindful presence.

Mindful Yoga is suitable for people of all ages, physical abilities and fitness levels. No experience is necessary.

Mats will be provided, just come along and wear comfortable clothing. All students are welcome!

• Wednesday 11 September, 12.30pm – 1.30pm
  
• Bedford Park| The Plaza 

Immerse yourself into a fully interactive show and African drumming workshops brought to you by African Soul. 

African Soul aims to revolutionise communities using music as a transformative tool to keep mentally and physically healthy. They are committed to multicultural awareness and embracing global cultures. African Soul Drumming transcends boundaries - be it gender, age, race, or ability. It serves as an excellent tool for mental and physical health, fostering connectivity and joy.

• Wednesday 11 September, 11am – 12pm
  
• Bedford Park| The Hub, Ground Floor

On the Bedford Park campus, we have access to scrub and pine forest land that makes for excellent walks and opportunities to connect with nature to enhance our wellbeing. Join Chaplain Dave for a forest walk to explore this beautiful wilderness on our doorstep. Remember to wear appropriate closed footwear and clothing and bring a water bottle. During Wellbeing Week, Forest Walk will start from the Student Hub and finish at Oasis.

• Wednesday 11 September, 2pm – 3pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Common Room 

Discover why we all procrastinate and learn effective time management techniques, strategies to overcome distractions, stress management tips, and accountability methods. We will discuss practical strategies to work with the thoughts and feelings that can get in the way of our academic success. Join us and master your time! This session is a part of the weekly LifeHacks drop-in sessions.

• Wednesday 11 September, 12 – 1pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Function Centre

Keep warm with delicious and comforting free soup! Our hearty and flavourful soups are carefully crafted and prepared by our student volunteers to provide nourishment and comfort. Come and visit us and experience the harmony of taste, comfort and meeting new friends!

• Wednesday 11 September, 12 – 1pm
  
• Bedford Park| The Plaza

Flinders Mates connects domestic and international students for conversations celebrating the diverse cultural groups of the Flinders community. Flinders Mates is a great way to meet people from all over the world, make new friends, expand your intercultural knowledge and build global networks. Sessions are run by student facilitators who create a safe and casual space for people to connect around conversation. Meet our Flinders Mates Facilitators at the Hub during Wellbeing Week who will lead the group to the Plaza for fun and interactive group conversations.

• Wednesday 11 September, 1pm – 2pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Function Centre

Come and join us for a coffee and a chat. This is an open space for anyone to come along and meet their fellow Flinders students. Everyone is welcome and this is a friendly and informal opportunity to meet new people. The Conversation Groups are facilitated by Chaplains.

• Wednesday 11 September, 12 – 12.30pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Common Room 

Come and join us for our Midday Meditation to unwind and to practice bringing your mind back to the present moment. It is a guided mindfulness mediation and is perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. Midday Mediation will be run by Dave, one of our chaplains.

• Thursday 12 September, 11.30am - 1.30pm | Bedford Park

On Thursday 12 September, Flinders University will join in the national acknowledgement of R U OK? Day, Australia's day of action where we are reminded to ask R U OK? any day, because life happens every day.

As part of our acknowledgement of this important message, we are hosting an event for all staff and students on Thursday 12 September, from 11:30am in the Plaza.

Hosted by Professor Romy Lawson, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, join us to hear from guest speakers. They will share their insights on the importance of mental health and the power of checking in with one another.

• 11:30am - Viewing of R U OK? Day Virtual Event
• 11:45am - Guest Speakers
• 12:30pm - Live music and student activities

For staff and students at our other campuses across South Australia and the Northern Territory, you can join the event online.

• Thursday 12 September, 11.30am - 1.30 pm at:
  • City Campus | Level 1
  • Sturt Precinct | Sturt courtyard
  • Tonsley Campus | Ground floor, main foyer entrance
  • Flinders Medical Centre | Gus Fraenkel Medical Library | Level 5  

Celebrate R U OK? Day on Thursday 12 September! 

Join Oasis and FUSA for free merch, cookies, meaningful conversation and good vibes!

Make sure you look out for our Wellbeing Ambassadors so you can learn how to ask people if they are ok, and about the range of support available to Flinders students.

• Thursday 12 September, 12 – 1pm
  
• Bedford Park| The Plaza

Flinders Mates connects domestic and international students for conversations celebrating the diverse cultural groups of the Flinders community. These sessions are a great way to meet people from all over the world, share culture, practice language skills, and make new friends. Sessions are run by student facilitators who create a safe and casual space for people to connect around conversation.

Meet our Flinders Mates Facilitators at the Hub during Wellbeing Week who will lead the group to the Plaza for fun and interactive group conversations.

Expand your intercultural knowledge and build global networks! Everyone is welcome.

• Thursday 12 September | 11am - 1pm
• Bedford Park | OASIS - Common Room

The Flinders Community Market is held at Oasis every Thursday from 11am-1pm during semester, providing students with FREE bread, fruit and vegetables, and LOW-COST pantry items, to help significantly reduce your food costs. Enjoy a community atmosphere with opportunities for you to connect with other students and find out about other student services. No need to register or book, just rock-up. See you there!

• Thursday 12 September, 1pm – 2pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Function Centre

Come and join us for a coffee and a chat. This is an open space for anyone to come along and meet their fellow Flinders students. Everyone is welcome and this is a friendly and informal opportunity to meet new people. The Conversation Groups are facilitated by Chaplains.

• Friday 13 September, 12 – 12.30pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Common Room 

Come and join us for our Midday Meditation to unwind and to practice bringing your mind back to the present moment. It is a guided mindfulness mediation and is perfect for beginners and seasoned meditators alike. Midday Mediation will be run by Dave, one of our chaplains.

• Friday 13 September | 12pm – 3pm
• Student Hub | Ground floor

Come join us for a heart-warming Mid-Autumn Festival celebration organised by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association (CSSA) and the Vietnamese Students at Flinders Association (VSF). This year's theme, "Harmony Under the Moon," invites you to relive the magic of your childhood Mid-Autumn memories while creating new ones. Experience the joy of traditional lantern-making and delicious mooncakes and take part in nostalgic games that will transport you back to the festivals of your youth. Together, we'll share stories, enjoy music, and create a harmonious event celebrating the beauty of cultural diversity and unity.

Let's make this Mid-Autumn Festival an unforgettable journey back to the joys of childhood, filled with warmth, laughter and community.

• Friday 13 September, 1pm – 2pm
  
• Bedford Park| Oasis - Function Centre

Come and join us for a coffee and a chat. This is an open space for anyone to come along and meet their fellow Flinders students. Everyone is welcome and this is a friendly and informal opportunity to meet new people. The Conversation Groups are facilitated by Chaplains.