Are mums safe at the wheel?
In one of the first studies ever, Flinders University sleep experts are investigating the driving performance of mothers of infants. The researchers are calling for more […]
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Wind farm noise and sleep disruption
Residents who live within 10km of a wind farm report more sleep issues from other sources, such as insomnia, stress and snoring spouses, than the nearby […]
Families key to veterans and first responders seeking help
Families play a vital role in supporting the wellbeing of veterans and emergency service first responders, with a new guide being launched today to aid them […]
PE a forgotten lesson in COVID-19 lockdowns
Physical Education (P.E.), often seen as less important to the school curriculum than other more ‘academic’ subjects, took a further blow during the COVID-19 lockdowns, according […]
Aboriginal game play a way to learn
Quality teaching in physical education can and should draw upon a wide range of sources, including culturally diverse methods. To coincide with Aboriginal and Torres Strait […]
COVID-19 boost for sleep
As the world transitions from pandemic lockdowns, paediatric sleep experts have found some pluses of working from home, including more sleep for babies and less daytime […]
Fitness apps keep us moving during lockdown
Gyms and sporting clubs might close, and lockdown conditions make it difficult to exercise, but people are urged to take the next step and download fitness […]
Support for adults with autism
Autistic adults may have different behaviours or perspectives in the workplace or in social situations which may lead them into compromised situations. Some might be excluded […]
Over 80 not ‘over the hill’
Later life can be a rich and fulfilling time, particularly if there is social-community engagement and meaning to every day activity. “Some of the most interesting and challenging […]