Big night at the 2026 SA science awards
Flinders University researchers and academics focused on improved aged care, curing deadly disease, expanding career horizons and saving whales have been acclaimed at this year’s SA […]
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Nano engineering to improve implants
Flinders University researchers are launching an innovative surface-engineering technology that could help to raise the performance of implantable medical devices in people with diabetes and other […]
AI focus on wellbeing in healthcare
Artificial intelligence is helping to analyse and improve healthcare systems – from waiting times to treatment outcomes and costs. However, some of the most important aspects […]
Facing up to rising aged-care costs
As Australia’s population ages, nine in 10 older Australians applying for aged care receive social welfare payments. Researchers from Flinders University and the South Australian Health […]
2026 aged care provider quality and safety reports available now
South Australian aged care providers can now access their annual quality and safety reports, providing valuable insights to help improve care and compare performance across the […]
Pathogen risk from healthcare handbasins
Handbasins help prevent infections in hospitals but new research from Flinders University warns that contaminated basins in healthcare might put patients at risk and have implications […]
More anti-oxidant uses for marine extract
Extended studies of fucoidan, a bioactive compound found in the cell walls of brown seaweed, confirm its potential to combat oxidative stress in future disease treatments. […]
Pressure on aged care systems puts spotlight on transition programs for older Australians
As hospital discharge pressures increase and wait times for aged care services continue to grow, a transition care program is becoming increasingly instrumental in helping older […]
Focus on aged care home ownership
Experts have raised concerns about a gradual shift in ownership and management models in Australia’s aged care facilities – and the subsequent impact this has on […]