Our Story
Better U was created to bring every student wellbeing initiative at Flinders into one easy-to-find spot. It grew out of the work of the Wellbeing Working Group (WWG), a team dedicated to making sure you have the right support to thrive while you're here.
To make this happen, we built on a trusted foundation: the Student Health and Wellbeing Blog, which has been sharing mental health and life tips with the community since 2017. Today, the site is your showcase for everything happening across campus, from workshops at Oasis to clinical services and self-help guides. We've now brought students directly into that process, with content co-designed by peer voices to ensure BetterU stays a living, relatable reflection of your life at uni.
Meet the BetterU Team
Jamie Scroop
Oasis Coordinator
jamie.scroop@flinders.edu.au
Jamie manages the Oasis Centre, so it is a welcoming space for all students.
Magnolia Paulino
Community Development Officer
magnolia.paulino@flinders.edu.au
Magnolia coordinates a range of wellbeing events and activities on campus.
Mental Health Project Officer
gareth.furber@flinders.edu.au
Gareth manages and creates content for the BetterU website.
Daniel Randell
Associate Director, Student Life, Student Experience and Management
daniel.randell@flinders.edu.au
Daniel is extremely passionate about improving wellbeing awareness.
Get Involved with BetterU
Better U highlights the many ways Flinders supports health and wellbeing. Get involved by submitting an article, connecting with our team for questions or feedback, exploring our programs and resources, attending wellbeing events, visiting the Oasis Wellbeing Centre, volunteering, or subscribing to our news.
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