Mental Health & Well-being Services
STUDENT SERVICES
Flinders University Contact
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Level 0, Central Library,
Bedford Park Campus
Tel. 1300 354 633
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College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Level 4, Room 469,
Education Building,
Bedford Park
EPSWEnquiries@flinders.edu.au
Tel. +61 8 8201 7800
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Students' physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs are supported by Oasis, a student community wellbeing centre on the Bedford Park Campus, in order to help them achieve both academically and socially.
There are a wide range of support services available at Flinders to help you succeed.
Health and wellbeing • Study and learning • Financial support and assistance • Enrolment and course • Admin and technology • Careers and employment • Security • International students • Indigenous students • Higher degree research students
HOW TO DERIVE MEANING FROM YOUR STUDIES
TOWN HALL CONTACTS -
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CEPSW Dean Education - cepsw.deaneducation@flinders.edu.au
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CEPSW Vice President and Executive Dean - cepsw.vped@flinders.edu.au
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BSW Course Coordinator - Rebecca Starrs - rebecca.starrs@flinders.edu.au
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MSW Course Coordinator - Dr Lana Zannettino - lana.zannettino@flinders.edu.au
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Lisa Kennewell - kenn0479@flinders.edu.au
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Flinders University Social Work Association FUSWA - fuswa.team@gmail.com
Updated December 2024
OPEN ARMS - VETERANS AND FAMILIES COUNSELLING
This military services organisation provides free and confidential, counselling and support for mental health conditions including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, sleep disturbance and anger management. They are available 24/7 on
1800 011 046
Website:
PANDA (PERINATAL ANXIETY & DEPRESSION AUSTRALIA)
Perinatal is before and after giving birth, this service can be accessed if you are pregnant or have recently given birth. The service provides information, counselling, and referrals, and is staffed by trained volunteers, as well as professional counsellors.
Monday - Friday
9:00am - 7:30pm AEST
on 1300 726 306
Website:
FLINDERS SUPPORT NETWORK
Flinders understands that sometimes the pressures of university and personal life can become difficult to manage, but there are a wide variety of support services available to help you.
Discover the range of academic, career, wellbeing, and financial support services available.
REACH OUT PEER SUPPORT FORUM
(14 - 25 YEARS)
ReachOut provides young people with a place to share their experiences.
Their forums aim to reduce isolation, create connections, and help individuals aged 14 - 25 find solutions with the support from a community who have similar lived experiences.
Support Offered 24/7.
Website:
ASK FLINDERS
SELF-SERVICE
For the quickest answers, search Flinders frequently asked questions or browse by category. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can submit an enquiry via 'request support'.
Central Library, Bedford Park
Monday & Tuesday:
9am to 5pm
Wednesday: 9.30 to 5pm
Thursday & Friday: 9 to 5pm
WOMEN'S INFORMATION SERVICE
WIS discuss options and choices relevant to individual situations. They offer support and services for a wide range of situations such as domestic/family violence, sexual assault and safety, financial security, health and wellbeing, relationship, and family advice.
Monday-Friday: 8am - 9am.
08 8303 0590 or
1800 188 158
Website:
PLEASE NOTE:
List of Health Providers is current at the time of website development (January 2023). Please inform FUSWA should any provider information change so our Team can update relevant details. Thank you.
Need Help? Reach out to FUSWA or Flinders
SOCIAL WELFARE OFFICER & PRESIDENT
These Committee Member positions incorporate all Student Welfare and Well-being activities required by FUSWA. They are the Association’s spokespeople regarding any issues relating to student welfare, whilst providing support and activities in conjunction with Flinders and CEPSW Student Assist.
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In Emergency Situations, Please Dial '000' for Ambulance, Fire or Police Assistance.
Safety and Respect on Campus
FUSA ‘BE A BETTER HUMAN’ CAMPAIGN
Be A Better Human is a student-led campaign focused around consent, sexual harassment and sexual assault, bystander education, respectful relationships and reporting and support options for University students.
Flinders Complaint Resolution Process
Students can request that a specific issue is investigated by following the complaint resolution steps via the Flinders Uni website.
Security on Campus
Security Officers are available 24-hours a day via the hotline telephones around campus or:
Phone: (08) 8201 2880 this number is located on the back of your student / staff ID
Email: security@flinders.edu.au
Need Emergency Support?
If you have an emergency, are concerned that your self or someone else is at risk of critical harm or have experienced sexual harassment or sexual assault; call:
000 for immediate Police, Fire or Ambulance assistance
Flinders Security on (08) 8201 2880, this is the central number for all Flinders Campuses in both South Australia and the Northern Territory.
On the Bedford Park Campus you can also use one of the 12 security hotlines phones.
Report an Incident of Sexual Harassment or Sexual Assault
Making a report does not initiate a complaint.
It is the first step to offer you support and a chance to talk through your options.
Report Online Harm
eSafety helps Australians prevent and deal with harm caused by serious online abuse or illegal and restricted online content.
The eSafety Commissioner is Australia’s independent regulator for online safety
