Flinders’ Open Days is almost here but did you know it’s not just for prospective students? As a parent, we want to ensure you make the most of your Open Days experience, so here are a few fun tips about what to expect and how to get the best out of your day.

#1. Learn to love our Open Days planner

By now, your child should have registered for our Open Days and looked through all the activities available. The Open Days planner helps you select the sessions you want to attend, then add them to your calendar, download a PDF or email yourself all the details. There’s even a Parents and Partners session on Saturday morning that will help you better understand what to expect at Flinders.

If you can, sit down with your teenager before you come to Open Days and run through the programme so you’re both comfortable with what you’ve planned to do. 

#2 Look for the yellow t-shirt

Bedford Park is a beautiful campus. It’s also really big. Fortunately, we have stacks of staff and student ambassadors on hand to help point you in the right directions. You can spot them by their bright yellow t-shirts. We also have campus maps on display, and a handy online map to guide you.

Contact us

We offer one-on-one appointments with our prospective student team to discuss career options, pathways, and course and entry requirements.

#3. Hangry happens. Zambrero’s anyone?

There is so much to see at Flinders Open Days that you’ll be surprised at how fast the time flies. And we have plenty of food outlets on campus (and free donuts and fruit while they last), so there’s plenty of options to keep your teenager focused on the important stuff. Because we all know… hangry happens.

#4. Wear comfortable shoes.

Seriously. Flinders Bedford Park is an awesome campus. We have hectares of landscaped grounds, our own lake and plenty of stunning paths to walk. Take the time to familiarise yourself with the campus and explore all the key areas. That means you’ll be giving the Fitbit a workout so please dress for the weather and slip on your walking shoes. 

#5. Risk teenage frowns. Ask questions.

We know you may get a teenage eye roll when you ask questions, but this is a great opportunity to get answers. Flinders’ Open Days exist for a reason - to give you and your child a taste of everything that Flinders has to offer. So, we strongly recommend taking advantage of the opportunity.

If you miss something, or have further questions, Flinders Connect and Ask Flinders are always on hand to help out.

We hope you enjoy your Flinders Open Days experience, and our staff and student ambassadors are on hand to help you out, so please don’t hesitate to utilise them. Take your time, have fun and enjoy everything Flinders has to offer.