Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors

Our team of advisors are here to assist you to succeed, both academically and personally. We're committed to guiding you towards your own path to success and supporting you in overcoming any challenges you may encounter.

No matter where you are in your studies, our Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors (SSWAs) can offer personalised support and information to assist you to navigate life at Flinders.

Here's how we can assist you:

Get your studies on track: We help you with motivation, planning, and accessing study skills.
Identify and achieve your goals: We'll assist you in setting and achieving your goals by developing a plan to reach them.
Strength Development: We can help you identify your strengths and further develop them.
University Guidance: We'll guide you through understanding the university system and maximising your time here.
Connection to Campus Services: We will connect you with appropriate services on campus.

We understand that knowing where to start can be challenging, so we're here to assist you to figure out what you need and how to access the right support. Please note that while the SSWAs provide support and guidance, they are not counsellors or learning advisors.

Student testimonials:

^{The unwavering support and encouragement given by the Student Success & Wellbeing Advisor helped me overcome language barriers and excel during my first placement at Flinders Medical Centre. Thanks to their guidance, I am excited for my future in nursing!}

^{I want to say thank you so much for your support! It was really helpful at a time where I was struggling with even organising the list of problems I had. I've found this service invaluable to my success in this semester so far. Just having someone familiar with the inner workings of the course is incredibly helpful when discussing specific problems and how to approach them.}

How to connect

We are available to meet and work with you to identify goals, explore options, or discuss challenges. We offer 30-minute personal appointments however it best suits you, whether that be on campus (face-to-face at Bedford Park, Tonsley), via Teams video call, or telephone.

Book an appointment

Book an appointment with your College SSWA here:

College of Business, Creative Arts and Social Sciences

College of Human Sciences and Culture

College of Nursing and Health Sciences

College of Medicine and Public Health

College of Science and Engineering

City Campus (All Colleges): book in person appointments here

Please note:

City Campus students wanting a phone/MS Teams appointment, select your College in the list above.
If you need assistance with your enrolment, please contact Flinders Connect.
If you need a study plan, please contact your College course advisors.
If you are an international student with a Visa or COE compliance query, a health cover query or need to request supporting documentation/letters, please contact International Student Support.

Get to know the Student Success and Wellbeing Advisors

Ana Milena Diaz Leano | College of Science and Engineering & College of Business, Government and Law

Hello there, I'm Ana, and I am here to support you throughout your university journey. With my experience as a postgraduate and undergraduate student and my extended experience in various support and academic roles in secondary and tertiary education, I am excited to assist you.

Together, we can work towards ensuring that your university experience is not only academically rewarding but also personally fulfilling. Let's embark on this journey together towards success and wellbeing. The university experience can be demanding, and my goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles and achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy balance in life. Whether you're facing academic challenges, personal struggles, or simply seeking guidance on enhancing your overall wellbeing, I am here to help.

Book with Ana

EMAIL: supportnetwork@flinders.edu.au (with subject: 'Attention Ana')

Melissa Suckley | College of Nursing and Health Sciences & College of Medicine and Public Health

Hi, I’m Mel! I want to assist you to get the most out of your time at university. I have loads of university experience (ranging from being an undergrad and postgrad student myself and working in several roles across the university sector) and can support you to navigate university systems, services, and processes. I also understand uni can be overwhelming sometimes, and I’m here to assist you to focus on what's most valuable to you.

Book with Mel S

EMAIL: supportnetwork@flinders.edu.au (with subject: 'Attention Melissa')

Melissa Willoughby | College of Education, Psychology & Social Work

My name is Mel, and I am here to support you throughout your studies at Flinders University. As a fellow Flinders graduate and someone who has worked within universities for many years, I understand the challenges you may face and the complexities of navigating various services, systems, and support networks. University life can be demanding and sometimes overwhelming. My goal is to help you focus on what matters most to you. Whether you are experiencing academic challenges or personal struggles, I am here to help.

Book with Mel W

EMAIL: supportnetwork@flinders.edu.au (with subject: 'Attention Melissa W')

Information for staff

Students can be referred directly to the SSWA team when you are concerned about:

their academic progress
their general well-being* and/or university experience

If you believe a student is in crisis, please do not use the eReferral form. If a student needs urgent assistance or support, please:

contact the University Counselling team on (08) 8201 2118 (ext 12118)
after-hours, students can contact After Hours Crisis Support – call 1300 512 409 or text 0488 884 103.
visit https://students.flinders.edu.au/support/hcd

*If your student/s discloses they have challenges and issues impacting their mental health, please consider whether a referral to the Counselling service might be more appropriate. If you are unsure, please email us.

How it works

Complete the Staff referral form
We will notify the student(s) of the referral and invite them to make an appointment with their College SSWA
It is up to the student(s) whether they act upon the referral
We will notify you within 20 days if contact was successful or not.

Received a call from us?

We work with Course and Topic Coordinators to identify students who may be facing challenges; you might hear from us because your teacher has referred you.

If you are identified for the Supporting Student Progress and Success (SSPS) programs, you may also be contacted by a SSWA and offered assistance.