Driving better youth sport outcomes
Leading world researchers, industry figures and policy makers are coming to Flinders University to help improve outcomes in youth sports – from understanding the role of […]
Caring Futures Institute
Extra support for mental health
In the face of a projected 42% shortfall in mental health workers by 2030, Flinders University is rolling out an innovative project aimed at expanding the […]
Instagram’s body image effect
Viewing sexualised Instagram posts by online influencers increases the negative mood and body dissatisfaction of young female adults who view them, and promotes negative effects among […]
Four body image types can ‘shape fitness’
Hitting the gym or running track seems straight forward for some – but what are the barriers many women face in partaking in regular exercise, particularly […]
Sights set on dementia care
More than 50% of Australians living in residential aged care facilities have a dementia diagnosis, with aged care services around the world preparing for the number […]
Caring for the home carers
Most people living with a terminal illness and approaching death need the assistance of a non-professional carer such as a family member, friend, or neighbour to […]
New research lab tackles body image with Australian of the Year
Flinders University is now the home of The Embrace Impact Lab, a new health and wellbeing research initiative to help young Australians and their parents tackle […]
Country cardiac rehab help launches in SA-NT
When specialist care, outpatient departments or even a doctor’s appointment means driving long distances, managing, and recovering from heart disease can be difficult. To address the […]
Self-managed hospital-to-home interventions necessary for frail older adults
Frailty leaves older adults especially vulnerable – and increases their stays in hospital – which underlines the importance of a self-managed exercise and nutrition program that […]