Support from Learning Advisors

Speak with a Learning Advisor at the Learning Lounge or our chat with one of our Learning Buddies

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Access one-to-one study support at the Learning Lounge - located in person at the Bedford Park, Sturt and City campuses and Online!

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Book an online appointment with a Learning Advisor during business hours; or get answers to your questions 24/7 with Study Buddy and Feedback Buddy - our intelligent learning support tools.

Online Support with our Learning Buddies

SLSS Links

Student Learning Support Services

Support from Learning Advisors

Online Study Resources

Study Skills Workshops and Modules

Drop-in study support

Speak with a Learning Advisor at the Learning Lounge or online.
They can help you:

Understand your assignment requirements
Structure your assignment
Express your ideas more clearly
Enhance your academic writing style
Understand referencing conventions
Improve your understanding and application of grammar rules
Improve your self-editing skills
Update your numeracy skills.

Learning Lounge Opening Times:

Bedford Park

Location*

The Commons
Level 0, Central Library
Bedford Park Campus

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday*
10:00AM - 3:00PM
*excluding public holidays

Sturt

Location

Level 3,
Sturt Library

Opening Hours

Tuesday & Thursday*
11:00AM - 2:00PM
*excluding public holidays

City Campus

Location

Level 4
City Campus
Festival Plaza

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday*
10:00AM - 1:00PM
*excluding public holidays

Online via Teams

Location

Online
Via the Learning Lounge Online
Teams Channel

Click here to access

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday*
10:00AM - 1:00PM

*excluding public holidays

Book an appointment with a Learning Advisor

If you can’t attend a drop-in study support session you can book a 20-minute appointment with a Learning Advisor.

Appointments are available in person at our Bedford Park and City campuses or online, and offer students a discreet way to access one-to-one support outside of our busy Learning Lounge environment.

To view our availability and schedule an appointment

Click here to book an appointment

Body Doubling at the Learning Lounge

Do you ever struggle to stay focused or get started on tasks? The Student Learning Support Service is now offering Body Doubling sessions. Body doubling is a productivity strategy where working alongside someone else—either virtually or in person—can help individuals, especially neurodivergent students, stay focused, motivated, and on task.

This is an open drop-in service available at all in-person and online locations during open hours*.

Speak with one of our Learning Advisors on arrival for support.

*Excludes Public Holidays.

Learning Lounge Guidelines

The Learning Lounge is for the development of your academic skills. You can stay as long as you need!

Please use the space to work independently, but anytime you stumble on a problem, raise a hand and an advisor will come and help.

Do not expect an advisor to sit with you for more than a few minutes.
Construct your question for the advisor before they come to help you.
Identify the specific help you need so the advisor can best support you.
Keep in mind that advisors are there to provide guidance and are not there to edit your work.

The Learning Lounge is a safe space. Please engage with staff and students respectfully.

24/7 Online: Learning Buddies

Learning Buddies are available online 24/7 throughout the year, even during breaks!

Study Buddy and Feedback Buddy are two intelligent tools designed to assist you 24/7 with your learning. Both are available with no usage limits, and can be used as often as you like. You may have access similar support services via Studiosity in the past. Learning Buddies has replaces these services from December 2025.

Feedback Buddy

Need a second pair of eyes on your assignment? Upload it to this AI assistant to get feedback, tips, and a quick chat about how to strengthen your writing.

Click here to access Feedback Buddy

Study Buddy

Need help with study skills? This AI assistant has you covered - from writing to referencing and everything in between.

Click here to access Study Buddy

Note for students studying remotely from China:

Study Buddy and Feedback Buddy are currently unavailable to students accessing them from mainland China due to local regulatory restrictions on the generative AI technology.

Students are advised to use the Online Learning Lounge, Study Resources, and/or contact your partner institution for support.

How to access Study Buddy or Feedback Buddy

Click the button for the agent you’d like to use above to go to the Microsoft 365 webpage.
Log in using your Flinders account details – it won’t work with any other login.
You’ll see a box asking if you want to add Study Buddy or Feedback Buddy to your Microsoft 365.
- Once you’ve added it, it’ll stay in your sidebar for quick access.
- You can also pin it so it’s always easy to find.
When it’s added, just click Study Buddy or Feedback Buddy in your sidebar to start chatting.

For step-by-step instructions, view the Learning Buddies guide here.

SLSS FLO Page

All students have access to the Student Learning Support Service (SLSS) FLO page. These pages include a wide range of study support guides, videos, and modules to help you achieve academic success.

Please note, you will need to log-in to access FLO.