Supporting students

We have bulk-billing GPs and nurses (both male and female) that students can see for general health matters. This includes international students whose private health insurance typically covers appointments at our service.

Medical services include first aid, health screens, staff medicals, minor surgery, health education, vaccinations and referrals (e.g. Mental health care plans).

One of the primary supports provided by HCD for students with a disability are access plans.

Access plans are written by disability advisors and are based on an assessment of the student’s verified condition/disability, the impact of the condition on study, and reasonable adjustments for the course they are enrolled into. An access plan makes recommendations (to lecturers, Exams Office, etc) about how a student’s disability may need to be accommodated (note: disability information is not disclosed in the access plan).

Any strategies that disability advisors suggest will be governed by the inherent requirements of the degree the student is studying.

If staff have specific questions about access plans for students they can contact the Disability Advisors via email.

Please note, disability advisers are not able to disclose information regarding students' conditions/disabilities, without the student's consent, but they can talk more generally about access plans, assessment and reasonable adjustments. 

Disability advisors are also happy to come and talk to groups of staff (including lab demonstrators and student leadership groups) about access plans and run 'Supporting Students with Disabilities' workshops throughout the year. Please contact them to arrange a presentation. 

There are a number of services within the university that have student wellbeing in mind. The service which is most appropriate for a student will depend on what factors are impacting on their wellbeing.

1. OASIS – A Community Centre on the Bedford Park campus encouraging community and diversity, faith and spirituality and mental and physical wellbeing through a range of programs, events and facilities.
2. FUSA – The Student Association provides academic, financial, legal, welfare assistance and advocacy services, as well as access to clubs and Student Council.
3. Security – Emergency and safety assistance 24-hours a day.
4. One Sport and Fitness – Low cost exercise, fitness and wellness services.
5. ISS – First point of contact for all onshore international students studying at Flinders.
6. Yunggorendi – Assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
7. Office of Graduate Research – Support for higher degree students (PhD and Masters).
8. Community Clinics – Flinders University offers a number of health, psychology, disability support, legal advice and nutritional services through our range of clinics and programs which are available to students also.
9. Transitions Office – Programs designed to help students in their transition to university study.
10. Flinders Connect – Advice on enrolment, exams, fees, scholarships, course information, GPA and graduation.
11. Student Learning Centre – Support in the areas of academic writing, maths, Endnote, study skills, statistics and referencing.
12. Library – Help with FLO, course readings, research skills and finding information.