Instagram pressure rising
Flinders University body image experts are urging all Instagram users to apply a more conscious ‘filter’ to monitor their health and fitness posts. The researchers say […]
Caring Futures Institute
A role for sport in men’s mental health
Sport can play a crucial role in challenging stereotypes and promoting positive mental health for boys and young men, new research has concluded. “Suicide is the […]
Efforts needed to keep girls in sport after Year 8
Girls in high school enjoy playing sport to develop friendships, strength and for the competition but are more likely to stop playing two years earlier than […]
The unique relationship between coach and parent
Unrealistic expectations, conflicting goals, perceptions of qualifications, and sideline interferences can lead to hostile relationships between parents and sporting coaches, according to a new analysis. Research […]
Research collaboration improving health outcomes
Improving the health of ageing Australians, coordinating care to prevent poor outcomes and incorporating personal experiences into decision making is the focus of a new collaborative […]
Healthy retirement from sport
An international study led by Flinders University is looking to create targeted support for athletes’ mental health and sleep once they retire or step down from […]
Job support needs of people with a disability
Employment can bring positive outcomes for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), but new analysis says more long-term support is needed to help individuals reach their […]
ARC grant protecting people with disability
A ground-breaking national framework protecting young people with disabilities from abuse is the aim of new research awarded funding under ARC Linkage projects and led by […]
Innovation Central Adelaide a high-tech treasure chest
Advanced digital design and visualisation technologies are at the heart of a landmark new initiative called “Innovation Central Adelaide” fittingly being launched virtually by Defence Industry […]