• Monday 27 April  | 10 - 11am 
• Bedford Park | Central Library, Level 1 

Looking for a study break that actually helps you unwind? We're bringing friendly dogs into the library for a calm and uplifting break from study. Drop in, slow down for a moment, and enjoy some stress‑free time that’s guaranteed to boost your mood!

• Tuesday 5 May | 10am - 2pm 
• Bedford Park | Student Hub, Ground Floor 

Join us and step into a world of wellness at our BetterU Wellbeing Expo! Engage with internal and external support services and access a range of wellbeing resources, activities and workshops. Explore diverse offerings from external partners such as Medibank, PEACE Multicultural Services, HeadSpace, Red Cross Lifeblood, MarionLIFE and Uniting Communities, as well as internal services BetterU, and Oasis.

Plus Airport Assistance Doggo Elmo will be there for emotion support (and pats!) and crowd-favourite African Soul ready to get you drumming along and bringing those good vibes. Discover services available in the wider community as well as right here on campus for all the support you need to thrive.

• Tuesday 5 May | 12 - 1pm 
• Bedford Park | The Plaza 

Percussion your way to wellbeing! African soul drumming brings the good vibes back to campus again! Join African Soul leader Bortier for a fun interactive drumming workshop. African Soul uses 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 6 May | 12 - 1pm 
• Bedford Park | Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre Kitchen 

Did someone say FREE Soup?! Winter Warmers is back! Our hearty home-made soups are prepared by our student volunteers to provide nourishment and comfort. Come and visit us in Oasis, enjoy a bowl of soup and mingle with friends. 

• Wednesday 6 May | 2:30 - 3:30pm 
• Bedford Park | Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre, Common Room
• Online | Access Livestream Here

Join expert circadian biologist Prof Sean Cain for a student-centric session workshop on light and mental health!

You’ll learn about the biological mechanisms of light and mood and how light exposure directly influences emotion regulation and depression, why our modern lifestyle may be harming our mental health (especially those days indoors away from natural light and the over-illumination of our spaces at night), differences in light sensitivity, and how misalignment between our biology and environment contributes to mental health risk through the circadian disruption-depression connection.

Plus you'll get practical applications on how you might improve your own mental health with some simple light interventions. Stay for afternoon tea and a chat with our experts! (in-person attendees)

• Friday 8 May | 10:15 - 11:30am 
• Bedford Park | Oasis Student Wellbeing Centre (meeting in the Oasis Lounge)

Nature walks are a known wellbeing promoter. In fact, if you can spend at least 120 minutes per week in nature, there are measurable health and mental health benefits. With that in mind we invite you to join our weekly Oasis Forest Walk. From our backyard 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 Dave (Coordinating Chaplain) to explore this beautiful wilderness on our doorstep. Meet at Oasis at 10.15am to leave via the Garden entrance.

*Please note: Forest Walk won’t run if the weather forecast is 34 degrees or above and/or in inclement weather. See our socials for any updates.

Please ensure you wear appropriate closed footwear, appropriate clothing and bring a water bottle.

• Tuesday 5 May | 10am - 11am 
• City Campus | Level 1

Join us for a refreshing, feel-good experience designed to boost your wellbeing and expand your circle. We’ll explore the scenic River Torrens precinct together on a guided walk, soaking up fresh air, city views, and great conversation along the way. Whether you’re keen to recharge, meet new people, or simply enjoy a relaxed morning outdoors, this is your perfect excuse. We’ll wrap things up with a well-earned morning tea and refreshments—because connection is always better over coffee and snacks. Come along, bring a friend, or make a few new ones!

• Friday 8 May | 12 - 1pm 
• City Campus | Level 1

Percussion your way to wellbeing! African soul drumming brings the good vibes to level 1 of City Campus! Join African Soul leader Bortier for a fun interactive drumming workshop. African Soul uses 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. And to keep the good vibes going past when the drumming stops, grab some Good Vibes Experiment merch while you're there!

• Tuesday  5 May | 12 - 12:15pm 
• Online - Access Teams Link Here

Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Regular practice can help us better manage stress and anxiety, improve focus, engage more fully in life, and take effective action.

This drop-in online meditation session is an opportunity to pause and offer yourself 15 minutes to get present and grounded. Led by Flinders counsellor Chris O’Grady, these guided sessions invite you to practice increasing your awareness of your experience in the present moment, in a supportive online community. 

• Wednesday 6 May | 2:30 - 3:30pm 
• Online | Access Livestream Here

Join expert circadian biologist Prof Sean Cain for a student-centric session workshop on light and mental health!

You’ll learn about the biological mechanisms of light and mood and how light exposure directly influences emotion regulation and depression, why our modern lifestyle may be harming our mental health (especially those days indoors away from natural light and the over-illumination of our spaces at night), differences in light sensitivity, and how misalignment between our biology and environment contributes to mental health risk through the circadian disruption-depression connection.

Plus you'll get practical applications on how you might improve your own mental health with some simple light interventions. Stay for afternoon tea and a chat with our experts! (in-person attendees)

• Tuesday  5 May | 12 - 12:15pm 
• Online - Access Teams Link Here

Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with an attitude of openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Regular practice can help us better manage stress and anxiety, improve focus, engage more fully in life, and take effective action.

This drop-in online meditation session is an opportunity to pause and offer yourself 15 minutes to get present and grounded. Led by Flinders counsellor Chris O’Grady, these guided sessions invite you to practice increasing your awareness of your experience in the present moment, in a supportive online community. 

• Wednesday 6 May | 2:30 - 3:30pm 
• Online | Access Livestream Here

Join expert circadian biologist Prof Sean Cain for a student-centric session workshop on light and mental health!

You’ll learn about the biological mechanisms of light and mood and how light exposure directly influences emotion regulation and depression, why our modern lifestyle may be harming our mental health (especially those days indoors away from natural light and the over-illumination of our spaces at night), differences in light sensitivity, and how misalignment between our biology and environment contributes to mental health risk through the circadian disruption-depression connection.

Plus you'll get practical applications on how you might improve your own mental health with some simple light interventions. Stay for afternoon tea and a chat with our experts! (in-person attendees)