Flinders leads $1m digital health project
A major new $1 million digital health project led by Flinders University will target the needs of people living with chronic disease in low socioeconomic neighbourhoods […]
Caring Futures Institute
Research funding helps Australians with dementia
Flinders University researchers will help people with dementia meaningfully engage with their loved ones, address common sleep disturbances, and increase our understanding about Alzheimer’s disease – […]
$8.8m in new medical research funding
Innovative ageing, First Nations and public health programs are among the latest Medical Research Future Fund grants worth $382 million announced today. Building on a bumper […]
Sharing meals can help older Australians combat loneliness
Older South Australians should sit down for community lunches regularly to combat social isolation that may become a serious health risk as they age, according to […]
COVID-19’s impact on Aussie family life
New research exploring COVID-19’s impact on Australian families has demonstrated the importance of developing social networks to provide support in an increasingly unstable world. Dr Sarah […]
Homebound and bedridden Australians tell their stories
More than 600 thousand Australians prevented from leaving home by their disability can now access an innovative wellbeing initiative to reveal their personal journey and challenges […]
VR offers short-term pain relief for women with endometriosis
A virtual reality (VR) exercise session may be as effective as Telehealth appointments at providing short-term pain relief for women diagnosed with endometriosis, according to the […]
Sporting tips for parents and preschoolers
Parents should think twice before putting pre-schoolers into competitive sporting programs, say Flinders University experts who are concerned about sport participation levels throughout school years to […]
Better guidelines needed to help behaviour changes after brain injury
Managing people’s altered behaviour after a traumatic brain injury needs more specific attention and better guidelines, according to new research from Flinders University’s College of Nursing […]