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Staying sunsafe

towels, hats, sunglasses on a blue mat at the beach

We have all made the mistake of bathing in the warmth of the sun at the beach or outside and then the next day coming out looking like a broiled lobster.

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Interested in volunteering?

In conjunction with the AUU, Student Health and Wellbeing are currently recruiting volunteers to join the 2022 team.

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Fresh starts

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My first blog piece for 2022 – quite exciting but also a bit daunting.

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Throwback: Arriving in Adelaide

Me, in front of the Fangirls banner.

Let us rejoice for the South Australian border has finally opened to international students!

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Acknowledgement of Country

Sea of Hands

Adelaide is located in the traditional Country of the Kaurna people. I acknowledge and pay my respects to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the First people of Australia whose ancestral lands and waters we work and live on throughout Australia. I honour the wisdom of, and pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.

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Be there for yourself & others

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So, you have a loved one who is struggling with mental health, and you want to be there for them as much as you can. But you’re not sure what’s the best way to be there for them without burning yourself out. So here are a few tips to make sure you’re looking after yourself as well as you’re the person you’re helping.

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The final straight

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So my third year is complete. It seems its time to look back and reflect on what I have achieved and find areas for improvement as I head into fourth year - the final straight.

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Distracting yourself

Person with phone and laptop

Do you ever find yourself avoiding reality? It could be mindlessly scrolling on your phone, bingeing a Netflix show or simply staring into space.

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Embracing being bad at things

A set of watercolours, paintbrushes and a notebook on a wooden desk.

As something of a perfectionist I have always struggled with feeling ok about trying out new things and being...well, bad.

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Birthday ritual ideas

Table full of birthday decorations and cake.

Have you always had birthday rituals? Is that a thing?

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