New insights into sleep and mental health of athletes
From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that […]
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Lack of specialised tools could see dementia patients miss out on care improvements
Despite more than half of all residents in aged care having dementia, tools designed to improve quality of care across the sector are likely not meeting […]
Home automation a sound investment, but more funding needed
Providing home automation for people with disabilities brings about substantial social benefits and represents a sound investment for funding agencies such as the NDIS, a new […]
Flinders takes the lead with the Registry of Senior Australians
One of Australia’s most pressing challenges – improving the health and wellbeing of older Australians – will be significantly boosted with Flinders University becoming the lead […]
Is it time to redefine youth sport participation?
Australia’s youth sport needs a major overhaul if it is to re-engage those who drop out of sport and encourage effective participation and greater inclusion and […]
Nursing professor brings fundamental care into new role at SA Health
Flinders University researcher Professor Tiffany Conroy has been appointed Professor of Nursing and Director of Nursing and Midwifery Research at the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network. […]
Flinders emerging stars of science recognised as Young Tall Poppies
Four Flinders University early and mid-career researchers have been recognised as future science leaders for their outstanding research and science communication after being named in the […]
Art the remedy for regional community health and wellbeing
Flinders University’s partnership with the Pinnaroo community has found art can have a measurable impact on a community’s physical and mental health, with an official report […]
Grief in aged care: guidance needed to assist families
There is an urgent need for government, researchers and aged care staff to come together to establish a formal approach to the grief and loss experienced […]